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 at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre 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.
Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches
Director – D. Terry Williams
Ages: 18+
- Auditions: 12/14-12/15/25
- 1st Rehearsal: 1/20/26
Performance Dates: March 13 – 22, 2026
Synopsis: Tony Kushner’s groundbreaking Angels in America is a profound exploration of love, identity, and politics set against the backdrop of the 1980s AIDS epidemic. Part One: Millennium Approaches follow the intertwining lives of diverse characters grappling with illness, including the infamous politician Roy Cohn. Still poignant today, Angels in America reflects on how politics can directly and indirectly impact individuals, families, and communities forever.
The Odd Couple
Senior Class Reader’s Theatre Production
Director – Dr. Mike Scorzo
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: A Ms. Marvel Play
Civic Youth Theatre Production
Director – August Gallagher
Ages: 9 years old – High School Senior
- 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
Director – Mychelle Hopkins
Music Director – Lori Hatfield
Choreographer – Anna Cafagna
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.