Auditions & Workshops
Our Casting Philosophy
The Civic is committed to inclusiveness and practices open and non-traditional casting. All roles in Civic productions, unless otherwise announced, are open to all who audition. The Civic goal is to foster and develop theatrical talent in our community and encourage anyone, regardless of experience, to audition for our productions.
Upcoming Auditions and Workshops
The Academy of Theatre Arts is pleased to offer free Audition Workshops for each production of the season. Audition workshops are led by the production’s artistic team, using the same materials that will be used at the auditions. Time is built into the workshop for participants to receive personalized tips and feedback. Registration will be open two months prior to each workshop. Before registration opens, dates may change based upon staff ability.
The workshops cover the performers audition only – they may include information but not instruction about crew opportunities.
Lerner and Loewe’s Camelot
Director – Anthony J. Hamilton
Music Director – Marie McColley-Kerstetter
Choreographer – Sara Sherman
Ages: 16+
- Workshop: 5/17/25
- Auditions: 6/1-6/2/25
- 1st Rehearsal: 7/28/25
Performance Dates: Sep. 19 – 28, 2025
Audition signups to come.
Synopsis: An epic story of love, honor, and betrayal, Camelot is the musical retelling of the legend of King Arthur. With a soaring score by Lerner and Loewe, this musical captures the magic of a bygone era and remains a classic for audiences of all generations.
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Senior Class Reader’s Theatre Production
Director: Ken Holda
Music Director: Sirasa Schonder
Ages: 50+
- Workshop: 7/26/25
- Auditions: 8/3-8/4/25
- 1st Rehearsal: 8/18/25
Performance Dates: Oct. 10-19, 2025
Audition signups to come.
Synopsis: Charles M. Schulz’s beloved comic strip is brought to life in this nostalgic, feel-good musical. With charm, wit and heart, You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown explores life through the eyes of your favorite Peanuts gang.
Disney’s Frozen Jr.
Civic Youth Theatre Production
Director- Katherine Mumma
Music Director – Sarah Aiello
Choreographer – Katey Martinek
Ages: 9-17
- Workshop: 8/9/25
- Auditions: 8/17- 8/18/25
- 1st Rehearsal: 9/2/25
Performance Dates: Oct. 24 – Nov. 2, 2025
Audition signups to come.
Synopsis: This enchanting modern classic from Disney brings princesses Elsa and Anna, the hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf to life, onstage. Filled with adventure, humor, and a touch of magic, Frozen JR. is a story of courage, kindness, and self-discovery.
The Colored Museum
Director- Anthony J. Hamilton
In collaboration with Face Off Theatre Company
Ages: 16+
- Workshop: TBD
- Auditions: TBD
- 1st Rehearsal: 9/22/25
Performance Dates: Nov. 7 – 16, 2025
Audition signups to come.
Synopsis: George C. Wolfe’s razor-sharp satire The Colored Museum offers a thought-provoking journey through the Black American experience. This groundbreaking play tackles stereotypes and historical struggles with biting humor and poignant insight.
Annie
Director – Mike Artis
Music Director – Marie McColley-Kerstetter
Choreographer – Sara Sherman
Ages: 9+
- Workshop: 9/13/25
- Auditions: 9/28-9/29/25
- 1st Rehearsal: 10/13/25
Performance Dates: Dec. 5 – 21, 2025
Audition signups to come.
Synopsis: Leapin’ Lizards! Celebrate the holiday season with one of the world’s best-loved musicals, Annie. This heartwarming musical tells the story of a spirited young orphan determined to find her family. With the help of her loyal dog, new friends she meets along the way, and the kindness of billionaire Oliver Warbucks, Annie discovers the true meaning of love and home.
The Cherry Orchard
Director – Dr. Miriam Thomas
Ages: 16+
- Workshop: 10/18/25
- Auditions: 10/26-10/27/25
- First Rehearsal: 11/17/25
Performance Dates: Jan. 16 – 25, 2026
Audition signups to come.
Synopsis: This modern-day translation of Anton Chekhov’s final masterpiece is lively, colloquial, and relevant. The Cherry Orchard is an exploration of love, loss, and societal transformation. As cherished memories collide with an uncertain future, this bittersweet drama with a dash of humor captures the universal human struggle between clinging to the past and embracing change.
Spongebob the Musical: Youth Edition
Penguin Project Production
- Information Event: 10/11/25
- 1st Rehearsal: 10/27/25
Performance Dates: Feb. 6 – 15, 2026
Audition signups to come.
Synopsis: Brilliantly adapted from the iconic animated series, The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition is a fun-filled deep-sea musical featuring your favorite characters and magical music, making it a splash with audiences young and old. When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world.
Dogfight: The Musical
Director- Anthony J. Hamilton
Music Director – Emma Peterman
Choreographer – Sara Sherman
Ages: 16+
- Workshop: 11/1/25
- Auditions: 11/16-11/17/25
- 1st Rehearsal: 12/15/25
Performance Dates: Feb. 20 – Mar. 1, 2026
Audition signups to come.
Synopsis: The hauntingly beautiful musical, Dogfight, by Pasek and Paul (Dear Evan Hansen) and Peter Duchan, is a sensitive love story about the choices we make that define who we become. On the eve of the Vietnam War, a young soldier learns the power of compassion when he plays a cruel joke on an unsuspecting girl, leading to self-discovery, and acceptance for both.
Angels in America, Part One: Millenium Approaches
Director – D. Terry Williams
Ages: 16+
- Workshop: 12/6/25
- Auditions: 12/14-12/15/25
- 1st Rehearsal: 1/20/26
Performance Dates: March 13 – 22, 2026
Audition signups to come.
Synopsis: One of the most epic American plays of our time, Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches is a profound exploration of love, identity, and politics set against the backdrop of the 1980s AIDS epidemic.
The Odd Couple
Senior Class Reader’s Theatre Production
Ages: 50+
- Workshop: 1/31/26
- Auditions: 2/8-2/9/26
- 1st Rehearsal: 3/2/26
Performance Dates: April 10 -19, 2026
Audition signups to come.
Synopsis: Everyone’s favorite mismatched roommates Felix and Oscar will have you rolling in the aisles as the Civic’s Senior Class Reader’s Theatre presents Neil Simon’s Tony Award-winning comedy The Odd Couple.
Mirror of Most Value
Civic Youth Theatre Production
Director –Â August Gallagher
Ages: 9-17
- Workshop: 1/31/26
- Auditions: 2/8-2/9/26
- 1st Rehearsal: 2/23/26
Performance Dates: April 17 – 26, 2026
Audition signups to come.
Synopsis: When a strange Terrigen Mist descends upon Jersey City, Kamala Khan finds herself as the all-new Ms. Marvel! Using her newfound abilities, she sets out to fight evil and protect her city. Based on the Marvel Comics, this inspiring story of courage and self-discovery resonates with audiences of all ages, offering a new perspective on what it means to be a hero.
The Producers
A Mel Brooks Musical
Ages: 16+
- Workshop: 2/14/26
- Auditions: 2/22-2/23/26
- 1st Rehearsal: 3/9/26
Performance Dates: May 1-17, 2026
Audition signups to come.
Synopsis: It’s non-stop laughs when a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history, thereby bilking their backers out of millions of dollars. Mel Brooks’ laugh-out-loud spectacle The Producers sets the standard for modern, outrageous, in-your-face humor.