How to Audition for an Actorsingers Production

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Actorsingers holds auditions for its Mainstage shows for anyone ages 16 and above, and for Teen Actorsingers shows for ages 13–19, typically between March and May. The exact dates, times, and requirements for each production are announced on the website, so the practical first step is to check actorsingers.org for the current audition notice before preparing anything.

Know Which Production Type You're Auditioning For

Actorsingers runs several kinds of productions, and the age rules differ by type.

Production type Who can audition Notes from the site
Mainstage Anyone ages 16 and above Two shows a year, spring and fall, performed at Keefe Auditorium
Teen Actorsingers Ages 13–19 A hit musical each summer; auditions typically between March and May
Second Stage & Fringe Not specified on the site Started in 2015; aims to attract non-traditional theatregoers and a new generation to theatre

The site does not state a separate audition process or age range for Fringe/Second Stage, so if that's your interest, treat the posted audition announcement for that specific show as the authority.

Steps to Audition

  1. Check the website for the current audition announcement. Actorsingers posts audition information for each production. Look for the show you want and confirm the dates, location, and any listed requirements.
  2. Confirm you meet the age criteria. For Mainstage, you must be 16 or older. For Teen Actorsingers, you must be between 13 and 19. These are the only age rules the site states, so don't assume other productions follow the same ones.
  3. Prepare according to the announcement. The site does not publish a universal audition packet or standard requirement list, so what you prepare depends on what that specific show's notice asks for. Follow it rather than a generic routine.
  4. Attend the audition. Mainstage shows are performed at Keefe Auditorium, which is also the relevant venue context for those productions.
  5. Watch for the cast list. The site references a "cast list" alongside "Buy Tickets" and "Learn More," meaning casting results are published on the site after auditions.

What to Verify Before You Go

  • The specific show's requirements. Because Actorsingers produces different types of shows with different age ranges, the announcement for that production is the only reliable source for what to bring or prepare.
  • Timing. Teen auditions cluster between March and May. Mainstage shows run in spring and fall, so auditions for those fall earlier in the corresponding season.
  • Whether the production is Mainstage, Fringe, or Teen. The site describes Fringe as aiming at non-traditional audiences and new generations of theatregoers, which suggests a different casting character than Mainstage — but it does not publish separate audition rules, so don't rely on that distinction alone.

Common Pitfalls

  • Assuming one age rule fits all shows. Mainstage is 16+, Teen is 13–19. These are separate programs.
  • Preparing without reading the current notice. The site does not list a fixed, all-purpose audition requirement, so a generic preparation may not match what a given show asks for.
  • Missing the window. Teen auditions are typically March–May; Mainstage auditions follow the spring and fall production calendar. Check early rather than waiting for a general announcement.

For tickets to a current show rather than auditions, Actorsingers directs visitors to its Buy Tickets page.