Auditions

AUDITION NOTICE: YOUTH MAINSTAGE SERIES

2026 SPRING PRODUCTION: The Lightning Thief: A Percy Jackson Musical – March 14-26

AUDITION DATES:

• Tuesday, February 10: 3PM-7PM
• Wednesday, February 11: 3PM-7PM
• Thursday, February 12: 3PM-7PM – CALLBACKS (by invitation only)
• Appointments are strongly encouraged, but walk-ins will be accommodated based on availability of time blocks. 
• Video submissions will be accepted through Wednesday, February 11 at 7PM.

APPOINTMENTS: Auditions are by appointment. Please CLICK THE LINK  to request an audition slot. Once you have registered for an audition, a link to audition cuts and music will be provided to you.

ONLINE SUBMISSIONS:
Please fill out our AUDITION FORM. Once you have registered for an audition, links to the audition cuts will be sent to you. You can EMAIL US with a link to your video audition, vocal and dance reels (if you have them), and your headshot and resume.

PERSONNEL:

• Anthony Ejarque: Executive Producing Director
• Jenry Towle: Associate Artistic Director, Director & Choreographer
• Sam McLaughlin: Music Director

LOCATION OF PRODUCTIONS:
Rochester Opera House
31 Wakefield St, Rochester, NH 03867

CASTING NOTE:
In reference to the character descriptions below, some have been written on the binary with he/him or she/her pronouns. However limiting the descriptions may be, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender nonconforming, gender queer, transgender and non binary actors to audition for the roles they most identify with. We may list race/ethnicity when specific to the character, but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities. In addition, we may list a disability when specific to a character, but are otherwise seeking actors of every ability for all roles. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we may provide.

All roles available, open to any age, ethnicity, or gender unless otherwise specified. No roles are precast. All roles are paid positions. All performers are required to work at least 10 hours with a technical department during the rehearsal/run of this production. Departments include Set, Electric, Costumes, Maintenance, etc.

THE LIGHTNING THIEF: A PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL
Book by: Joe Tracz
Music & Lyrics by: Rob Rokicki
Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

Director/Choreographer: Jenry Towle
Music Director: Sam McLaughlin

ABOUT THE MUSICAL:
A 70-minute, one-act adaptation of the Broadway hit, The Lightning Thief tells the tale of the teenage half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson, and his newly-discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus’s master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him. Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score!

IMPORTANT DATES:

Audition Dates:

• Tuesday, February 10: 3PM – 7PM AUDITIONS

• Wednesday, February 11: 3PM – 7PM AUDITIONS

• Thursday, February 12: 3PM – 7PM – CALLBACKS @ ROH

Rehearsal – Week 1:

• Saturday, February 14: 10AM – 3PM
• Tuesday, February 17: 3:30PM – 6:30PM
• Wednesday, February 18: 3:30PM – 6:30PM
• Thursday, February 19: 3:30PM – 6:30PM @ ROH
• Friday, February 20: 3PM – 6PM
• Saturday, February 21: 10AM – 3PM

Rehearsal – Week 2:

• Monday, February 23: 10AM – 3PM, 3:30PM – 6:30PM
• Tuesday, February 24: 10AM – 3PM, 3:30PM – 6:30PM
• Wednesday, February 25: 3:30PM – 6:30PM @ ROH
• Thursday, February 26: 3:30PM – 6:30PM @ ROH
• Saturday, February 28: 10AM – 3PM

Rehearsal – Week 3:

• Tuesday, March 3: 3:30PM – 6:30PM
• Wednesday, March 4: 3:30PM – 6:30PM
• Thursday, March 5: 3:30PM – 6:30PM @ ROH

Tech & Dress Rehearsals – Week 4: ALL TECH @ ROH

• Monday, March 9: 3:30PM – 6:30PM TECH
• Tuesday, March 10: 3:30PM – 6:30PM TECH
• Wednesday, March 11: 3:30PM – 6:30PM TECH
• Thursday, March 12: 3:30PM – 6:30PM TECH SHOWSTOPP
• Friday, March 13: 3:00PM – 5:00PM TECH

Performances:

• Saturday, March 14: Call 12Noon, 1PM Show
• Sunday, March 15: Call 1PM, 2PM Show
• Thursday, March 19: Call 6PM, 7PM Show
• Sunday, March 22: Call 1PM, 2PM Show
• Thursday, March 26: Call 6PM, 7PM Show

SEEKING: PLEASE SEE OUR CHARACTER DESCRIPTION

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AUDITION NOTICE: ROH PROFESSIONAL MAINSTAGE SERIES

2026 SPRING PRODUCTION: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – May 8-24

AUDITION DATES:

• Wednesday, February 25: 3PM-8PM YOUTH/TEEN AUDITIONS (Ages 7-15)
• Sunday, March 1: 9AM – 1PM GENERAL AUDITIONS (Ages 16+)
• Monday, March 2: 3:30PM-10PM GENERAL AUDITIONS (Ages 16+)
• CALLBACKS (by invitation only)
• Appointments are strongly encouraged, but walk-ins will be accommodated based on availability of time blocks. 
• Video submissions will be accepted through Monday, March 2 at 10pm.

AUDITION BY APPOINTMENT: Auditions are by appointment. Please CLICK THE LINK  to request an audition slot. Once you have registered for an audition, a link to audition cuts and music will be provided to you. We are requesting you prepare a musical cut as listed in the descriptions for each character.

ONLINE SUBMISSIONS:
Please fill out our AUDITION FORM. Once you have registered for an audition, links to the audition cuts will be sent to you. You can EMAIL US with a link to your video audition, vocal and dance reels (if you have them), and your headshot and resume. Please specify which productions you would like to be considered for. Also include union status (AEA Guest Artist contracts available), if you would require housing, and if specific transportation needs are required (e.g. I’ll need to ship my violin before I travel).

PERSONNEL:

• Anthony Ejarque: Executive Producing Director
• Jenry Towle: Associate Artistic Director, Director
• Samuel Tolley: Music Director
• Brad Reinking: Choreographer

LOCATION OF PRODUCTIONS:
Rochester Opera House
31 Wakefield St, Rochester, NH 03867

CASTING NOTE:
In reference to the character descriptions below, some have been written on the binary with he/him or she/her pronouns. However limiting the descriptions may be, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender nonconforming, gender queer, transgender and non binary actors to audition for the roles they most identify with. We may list race/ethnicity when specific to the character, but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities. In addition, we may list a disability when specific to a character, but are otherwise seeking actors of every ability for all roles. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we may provide.

All roles available, open to any age, ethnicity, or gender unless otherwise specified. No roles are precast. All roles are paid positions. All performers are required to work at least 10 hours with a technical department during the rehearsal/run of this production. Departments include Set, Electric, Costumes, Maintenance, etc.

ACTOR HOUSING: Limited housing is available for actors and technicians a short distance from both rehearsal and performance spaces.

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Music by Tim Rice
Lyrics by Andrew Lloyd Webber

Director: Jenry Towle
Music Director: Samuel Tolley
Choreographer: Brad Reinking

ABOUT THE MUSICAL:
One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors.

Told entirely through song with the help of a main character Narrator, the musical follows preferred son Joseph. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, he ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar, but ends up in jail after refusing the amorous advances of Potiphar’s wife. While imprisoned, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams, and he soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled, Elvis-inspired, Pharaoh. Joseph’s solution to Egypt’s famine elevates him to Pharaoh’s right-hand man and reunites him with his family.

The magical musical is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads (“Those Canaan Days”), to country-western (“One More Angel in Heaven”) and calypso (“Benjamin Calypso”), along with the unforgettable classics “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door.” Appropriate for all audiences and groups, Joseph is performed hundreds of times a year by schools across North America, the U.K. and around the world.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Rehearsals: April 18 – May 2
• Tech Rehearsals: May 3-7

PERFORMANCES: 

Friday, May 8: 7:30PM
Saturday, May 9: 2PM & 7:30PM
Sunday, May 10: 5PM

Thursday, May 14: 7:30PM
Friday, May 15: 7:30PM
Saturday, May 16: 2PM & 7:30PM
Sunday, May 17: 5PM

Thursday, May 21: 7:30PM
Friday, May 22: 7:30PM
Saturday, May 23: 2PM & 7:30PM
Sunday, May 24: 5PM

SEEKING: PLEASE REFERENCE OUR CHARACTER BREAKDOWN