Auditions

Auditions at Renaissance Theatre

At the Renaissance Theatre, we offer a wide range of exciting audition opportunities to showcase your talent.

From Broadway and Innovation productions to Education, Symphony, and Youth Ensemble performances, there's something for everyone. Join us and be part of the vibrant world of theater, where your skills and passion can shine on our diverse stages. Get ready to audition for your dream role and make unforgettable memories with us at the Ren!

How it works

• Auditions for each show are different
• Some auditions require submitting a reading, musical excerpt, and dance reel
• Callback notices will be sent via email

Upcoming Auditions

2024–2025 Season Auditions

The Renaissance is pleased to announce virtual auditions for the remainder of the 24–25 Season. Auditions are open to all non-union actors. Most named roles are paid and housing and travel are provided. Please submit 16–32 bars of a song in the style of the show and a dance reel if available. 

The Renaissance is committed to inclusion and diversity. We strongly encourage the casting of women, non-gender binary/trans individuals, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and people with disabilities in roles where these are not germane to the role.

Submissions are due September 3, 2024.

South Pacific

Directed by Ryan Shealy
Musical Direction by Jacob Poiner

Coming to the Black Box at Theatre 166 this fall is a stripped down version of the Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic. Reimagined for a small ensemble that will play multiple roles, this production focuses on the banality of war and the anxiety of waiting for the next attack.  

For certain roles, we are specifically seeking actors of East Asian and Pacific Islander heritage.

Rehearsals begin September 9, 2024. Performances run October 4–13, 2024.

Available Roles

• Emile de Becque (Baritone, A – e',)—A mature, sophisticated, wealthy. French planter. Good French accent required.
• Ensign Nellie Forbush (Mezzo (a – d'',)—A feisty but somewhat naïve young nurse from Arkansas. Something of a tomboy with an optimistic outlook.
• Lt. Joseph Cable (Tenor, e – g',)—A handsome and intelligent Lieutenant with a bright future in the US Navy.
• US Marine Luther Billis (Baritone, G – g')—A loveable character who does not respect authority. Enterprising, stubborn. Adores Nellie.
• Bloody Mary (g – f'', comedic)—a shrewd merchant who makes a fortune off the sailors. Mother of Liat.
• Liat (Non-singing)—A beautiful girl who steals the heart of Joe Cable. Bloody Mary's daughter
• Capt. George Bracket (Non-singing)—Commanding officer on the island. Slightly pompous but not without a soft side.
• Cmdr. William Harbison (Non-singing)—Bracket's right hand man. Can be hotheaded, especially when Billis is concerned.
• "Stewpot" George Watts (Baritone, 18–40)—Carpenter's Mate Second Class
• Henry (French Dialect)—Emile's servant.
• Jerome (French speaking)—Emile’s young son
• Ngana (French speaking)—Emile’s young Daughter 
• Plus Various other speaking roles.

The Producers

Directed by Michael Thomas
Musical Direction by Kelly Knowlton

A scheming producer and his mousy accountant aim to produce the biggest flop on Broadway in Mel Brooks' laugh-out-loud spectacle.

Rehearsals begin October 7, 2024. Performances run November 9–17, 2024.

Available Roles

• Max Bialystock—The consummate con man. Naturally animated and bombastic, he is never at a loss for charm and manners. Typically conspires with Leo.Vocal range top: F#4. Vocal range bottom: A2 
• Leo Bloom—An accountant. Boring and mousy, he is a hesitant optimist who longs for something more. Dragged into a scheme by Max. Vocal range top: F4. Vocal range bottom: A2
• Franz Liebkind—German loyalist playwright. From his lederhosen to his pigeon, Adolph, his love for the motherland is unmistakable. He is imposing yet tender. Vocal range top: G4. Vocal range bottom: F2
• Rogers Debris—New York's most famous and flamboyant stage director. Surrounds himself with deliciously beautiful clothing, people, and possessions. In a crowd, it would be impossible to miss him. Vocal range top: G4. Vocal range bottom: G#2
• Carmen Ghia—Roger Debris' faithful assistant. Carmen is severe in looks and passion for Roger. He may appear younger than he actually is thanks to skilled surgeons. Vocal range top: A4. Vocal range bottom: C3
• Ulla Inga Hansen Benson Yonsen Tallen-hallen Svaden-svanson—A young and hopeful actress. Though her beauty might eclipse her talent, Ulla is passionate about life and art. Quite a clueless seductress in some ways. Vocal range top: G5. Vocal range bottom: A3
• Ensemble—Accountants; Bavarian Peasants; Convicts; First Nighters; Little Old Ladies; Storm Troopers; Chorus Girls; Girl Prisoners; Usherettes

Conversion: A New Musical

Part of the Emerging Artist Festival

Conversion, a new musical by Alexander Ronneburg and Timothy Thomas Leech, is inspired by a landmark civil rights case, JONAH v. Ferguson, in which a gay conversion therapy group was found liable for consumer fraud for the first time in history. 

It is being developed as a graduate thesis project at NYU’s Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program.

Rehearsals would be Saturday, January 25th–Thursday, January 30th with 2 public readings on Friday and Saturday, January 31st and Feb 1st at 7:30 PM. No memorization is required, but music must be learned.

Available Roles

• Caleb Walker (he/him, mid-30s) – a charismatic and ambitious corporate litigator. Raised in a repressive small town in Texas, Caleb was in conversion therapy during his high school years, but eventually came out in college. Law school brought him to New York City, where he began to plant roots. He has lingering trauma from his years of sexual repression, but we don’t need to talk about that. RANGE: B2-G#4
• Nico Ramirez (he/they, 22) – Lead Plaintiff in the litigation. A queer, nonbinary, and intermittently unhoused victim of conversion therapy throughout their teen years, Nico eventually rejected the practice and was kicked out by their parents. Unlike Caleb, very willing to talk about their trauma (even if you didn’t ask). RANGE: C3-Bb4
• Mateo Diaz (he/him, mid-30s) – Caleb’s love interest/boyfriend. A practicing Catholic who works at an after-school program run by his church. One of those people who is so unbelievably kind that they make you wonder whether you’re actually an asshole. RANGE: C3-G4
• Katie O’Connell (she/her, 19) – Plaintiff in the litigation and victim of conversion therapy from age 14 through 17. Lives with her parents, who are still very religious and not accepting of her queer identity or participation in the litigation. RANGE: F#3-E5
• Jade Brummett (she/her, 21) – Plaintiff in the litigation and victim of conversion therapy until she was 17. Trans woman who began transitioning after leaving conversion therapy. Divinity school drop-out turned staunch atheist and cynic. RANGE: F#3-C5
• Young Caleb (he/him, 15–18) – teenage Caleb who had just started conversion therapy. Buried deep in Caleb’s subconscious, but maybe not as deep as Caleb thinks. RANGE: C3-G4
• Sean Richardson (he/him, late 40s) – Caleb’s former youth pastor who first got him started in conversion therapy when Caleb was a teenager. When Caleb knew him, he was the hot young pastor that everyone had a crush on. Now, not so much. Maybe it’s the hairline, maybe it’s the trauma, who’s to say. RANGE: C3-F#4
• Joshua Parsons (he/him, early 70s) – leader of JOSH (Jesus Offers Sexual Healing), the conversion therapy umbrella organization that is being sued for consumer fraud. Plays the sweet old man card with the jury, but it’s a thin coat of paint on a festering turd of religious fundamentalism and bigotry. RANGE: B2-F#4
• Chip Durango (he/him, mid-40s) – lead defense counsel for JOSH. A notoriously fierce advocate loved by the Christian right for his ability to turn religious dogma into persuasive legal arguments. Marjorie Taylor Greene, but competent; Ron DeSantis, but charismatic. RANGE: C3-G4• Ensemble (4-6 ensemble members to play various roles)II

Jesus Christ Superstar

Directed by Ryan Shealy
Musical Direction by Kelly Knowlton 

A timeless work, the rock opera is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally known series of events but seen, unusually, through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. Loosely based on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, Superstar follows the last week of Jesus Christ’s life. The story, told entirely through song, explores the personal relationships and struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, his disciples, his followers and the Roman Empire.

Rolls are open to all gender identities, expressions, and backgrounds.

Rehearsals begin February 3, 2025. Performances run March 8–16, 2025. 

Available Roles

• Jesus (A2–G5)—Jesus is a true leader, but comes with a bit of a sense of celebrity. They have a difficult time accepting their fate without answers on why they must die.
• Judas (D3–D5)—One of the twelve apostles of Jesus; concerned for the poor and the consequences of Jesus's fame.
• Mary Magdalene (F3–E♭5)—A follower of Jesus.
• Pontius Pilate (A2–B4)—Governor who foresees the events of Jesus's crucifixion from beginning to aftermath in a dream and finds themselves being presented with that very situation.
• Caiaphas (C♯2–F4)—One of the main antagonists of the show. Sees Jesus as a threat to the nation. 
• Annas (G2–D5)—Caiaphas’s cohort, who aides Caiaphas into seeing Jesus as a threat. 
• Peter (A2–G4)—One of Jesus's twelve apostles; denies Jesus three times upon the night of Jesus's arrest to save themselves.
• Simon Zealotes (G3–B4)—One of Jesus's twelve apostles; urges Jesus to lead his followers into battle against the Romans. 
• King Herod (B2–G4)—Jesus is brought before Herod for judgment after first being taken to Pilate. Herod is a comedic role.
• Ensemble (All Ages, All Ranges)—The ensemble plays various roles including: Apostles, lepers, merchants, members of the mob, Caiaphas’s council, Herod’s followers, Soul girls. Must be able to sing and move well.

Fiddler on the Roof: In Concert

Featuring the Mansfield Symphony
Conducted by Octavio Más-Arocas

The award-winning tale of Tevye the Dairyman and his family’s struggles in a changing Russia is a true musical theatre tradition. This in concert production will be a lightly staged reading with full music provided by the Mansfield Symphony. 

Rehearsals begin April 28, 2025 with one performance on May 10, 2025.

Available Roles

• Tevye—The likeable, hard-working, pious dairyman who always tries to see the positive side of life. He is a proud patriarch and father of five daughters, closely raised according to the old scriptures. Vocal range top: F4. Vocal range bottom: Ab2
• Golde—Tevye's strong-willed wife who wishes for her daughters to have good husbands and live easier than she and Tevye. Vocal range top: Eb5. Vocal range bottom: A3
• Tzeitel—Tevye's eldest daughter, who is madly in love with Motel. She is loyal to her family but typically challenges the town's traditions. Vocal range top: D5. Vocal range bottom: B3
• Hodel—Tevye's second eldest daughter, who becomes involved with Perchik. She eventually leaves Anatevka to join Perchik in Siberia. Vocal range top: E5. Vocal range bottom: B3
• Chava—Tevye's middle daughter who loves to read. Falls in love and runs off with Fydeka, a Russian soldier. Vocal range top: D5. Vocal range bottom: B3
• Shprintze—Tevye's fourth eldest daughter who takes lessons at home from Perchik. Vocal range top: D5. Vocal range bottom: B3
• Bielke—Tevye's youngest daughter. Takes lessons at home from Perchik. Vocal range top: D5. Vocal range bottom: B3
• Yente—The meddling matchmaker. She is a widow and village busybody who knows all of the town gossip. Vocal range top: F5. Vocal range bottom: F3
• Motel—The poor and meek tailor who shares a deep love with Tzeitel. Sensitive and nervous, but sincere and friendly. Vocal range top: F#4. Vocal range bottom: E3
• Perchik—The outspoken student and visitor to Anatevka, who constantly challenges the traditions of the town. He eventually falls in love with Hodel. Vocal range top: E4. Vocal range bottom: B2
• Lazar Wolf—The feisty, brawny butcher and the town's wealthiest citizen who wishes to marry Tzeitel. Vocal range top: F#4. Vocal range bottom: C3
• Avram—Runs the local bookshop and keeps the town advised of all the news in the area. Vocal range top: Eb4. Vocal range bottom: D3
• Grandma Tzeitel—Golde's deceased grandmother, who endorses the marriage between Tzeitel and Motel. Vocal range top: D5. Vocal range bottom: C#4
• Fruma-sarah—Lazar's Wolf's deceased first wife. She becomes enraged when her husband plans to wed Tzeitel. Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: C4
• Constable—Russian military official stationed near Anatevka who knows the villagers well, however he has superficial relationships with the villagers. 
• Fyedka—A strong, young Russian soldier who sees past his military obligations and falls in love with Chava. He challenges Tevye's imposed silence. Age: 20 to 25
• Ensemble—Villagers, Russian Soldiers

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