actorsingers.org

Actorsingers is a community theatre organization that has been producing shows since 1955. It stages multiple types of productions each year — Mainstage shows in spring and fall, Second Stage & Fringe productions, and a Teen Actorsingers musical each summer — and performs Mainstage shows at Keefe Auditorium. It is open to community participation both on stage (through auditions) and off stage (through donations, program ads, and wishlist item donations).

What Actorsingers Produces

Actorsingers runs three distinct production tracks, each with a different audience and age range.

Mainstage

Mainstage is the organization's core program. Actorsingers typically produces two Mainstage shows a year, one in the spring and one in the fall. These are performed at Keefe Auditorium, and auditions are open to anyone ages 16 and above.

Second Stage & Fringe

The Fringe program began in 2015 with the New Hampshire debut of American Idiot the Musical. According to the organization, Fringe productions aim to attract both non-traditional theatregoers and regular theatregoers, with the goal of bringing a new generation into theatre — both as audience members and behind the scenes.

Teen Actorsingers

Teen Actorsingers produces a musical every summer, described as featuring high-energy voices and creative choreography. Past Teen shows include Legally Blonde, Grease, Swing!, Copacabana, Urinetown, Fame, Footloose, and The Wiz. Auditions typically fall between March and May, for ages 13–19.

How to Get Involved

There are two main paths into Actorsingers: auditioning for a show, or supporting the organization financially or through donated items.

To perform: Watch for audition announcements tied to each production. Mainstage auditions are open to ages 16 and up; Teen auditions are for ages 13–19 and usually happen between March and May.

To support: The "Support Us" section lists several options:

• Make a cash donation
• Buy a program ad
• Donate items from the organization's wishlist

Tickets for shows are sold through a dedicated Buy Tickets page.

Sponsorship

Actorsingers acknowledges its 2025–2026 sponsors, listing one Gold Sponsor and several Silver Sponsors. Sponsorship is a separate form of support from individual donations and program ads.

The Short Version

If you are looking for a long-running community theatre in the New Hampshire area, Actorsingers offers three ways to participate: Mainstage for ages 16+, Teen productions for ages 13–19, and Fringe shows aimed at broadening the audience. You can take part by auditioning, buying tickets, donating, purchasing a program ad, or contributing wishlist items.

Actorsingers runs three distinct production tracks: Mainstage, Second Stage & Fringe, and Teen Actorsingers. They differ mainly in when they perform, where they perform, and who is eligible to audition. If you're deciding whether to audition or what to go see, the eligibility age and season are the two details that matter most.

Mainstage

The flagship track, and the one Actorsingers has been producing since 1955.

• Frequency and season: Typically two shows a year, one in the spring and one in the fall.
• Venue: Keefe Auditorium.
• Who can audition: Open to anyone ages 16 and above.

This is the track to look at if you're an adult performer, or if you want the traditional large-scale community theatre experience as an audience member.

Second Stage & Fringe

A newer track that began in 2015 with the New Hampshire debut of American Idiot the Musical.

• Programming goal: Produce shows that appeal to non-traditional theatre goers and regular theatre goers alike.
• Stated aim: Attract a new generation to theatre, both in the audience and behind the scenes.

If mainstream musicals aren't your draw, this is the track most likely to program something different. Note that the source material describes the intent of the series but does not list a fixed season, venue, or audition age for Fringe — check the current show page before planning around it.

Teen Actorsingers

The youth track, built around a summer musical.

• Season: One hit musical every summer.
• Who can audition: Ages 13–19.
• Audition window: Typically sometime between March and May.
• Past shows: Legally Blonde, Grease, Swing!, Copacabana, Urinetown, Fame, Footloose, The Wiz, and more.

The March–May audition window is the practical takeaway here: if you're a teen performer or a parent, that's the period to watch, well ahead of the summer performance.

Comparing the Three Tracks

How to Use This

• Want to perform as an adult: Mainstage, ages 16+, spring or fall.
• Want to perform as a teen: Teen Actorsingers, ages 13–19, auditions roughly March–May.
• Want something outside the standard musical lineup: Watch the Fringe track.
• Want to attend rather than audition: Mainstage shows are performed at Keefe Auditorium; tickets are handled through the site's Buy Tickets page.

For any specific production, confirm the current season's dates, venue, and casting details on the individual show page, since the general descriptions above don't cover every production's specifics.

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.

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.

Actorsingers accepts support in three main ways: a cash donation, buying a program ad, and donating items from its wishlist. The organization also recognizes sponsors on its website, with a 2025-2026 sponsor list that includes Gold and Silver levels. All of these options are listed on the Actorsingers site under "Support Us."

Ways to Support Actorsingers

Cash Donation

The site lists a "Cash Donation" option with a "Donate" link. This is the most direct way to give, and it does not require you to buy a ticket or attend a show. If you simply want to put money toward the organization's work, start here.

Buy a Program Ad

"Buy a Program Ad" is listed alongside the donation option, with a "Buy an Ad" link. This is a fit if you run a business or want to place a personal message in a show program rather than give an unrestricted donation. The site does not publish ad sizes or prices, so check the link for current details.

Donate Items from the Wishlist

Actorsingers maintains a wishlist of items it needs. The Support Us section includes a "View Wish List" link. This option suits people who would rather give specific goods than cash — useful if you already own something on the list or want your contribution to go toward a concrete need.

Sponsorship

The site thanks its 2025-2026 sponsors and shows a tiered structure, including Gold Sponsor and multiple Silver Sponsor entries. Sponsorship is the option to consider if you want recognition on the website in addition to financial support. Because the site does not list sponsorship prices or benefits beyond the recognition, contact Actorsingers directly to ask what each level includes.

Which Option Fits You

• You want to give money with no other involvement: Cash donation.
• You want your business or name visible in a show program: Program ad.
• You prefer donating goods: Wishlist items.
• You want website recognition and a larger commitment: Sponsorship.

What to Check Before You Give

The Actorsingers site does not publish donation amounts, ad rates, sponsorship pricing, or payment methods in the material available here. Treat any figure you see only as what appears on the linked page at the time you visit. If you need a receipt, a specific sponsorship benefit, or confirmation of what a wishlist item should be, ask Actorsingers directly rather than assuming.

A Note on Timing

Actorsingers has produced community theatre since 1955 and typically stages two mainstage shows a year, in spring and fall, plus Fringe productions and a summer Teen Actorsingers musical. Program ads and sponsorships are often tied to a specific production or season, so if your goal is to appear in a particular show's program, confirm the deadline with the organization before buying.

Tickets for Actorsingers productions are purchased through the Buy Tickets page on actorsingers.org. The site links to that page from its main navigation and from individual show listings, so the practical path is: find the current show, then follow its "Buy Tickets" link. Actorsingers has been producing community theatre since 1955 and typically stages two "main stage" shows a year, in spring and fall, performed at Keefe Auditorium.

Where to Buy Tickets

The Buy Tickets page is the central purchase entry point:

• Buy Tickets — https://actorsingers.org/buy-tickets/

Show pages on the site also carry their own "Buy Tickets" links alongside a "Learn More" option and, for some productions, a cast list. If a show is currently on sale, expect the purchase link to appear on that show's page and in the site navigation.

What's Currently on Sale

Actorsingers runs several kinds of productions, and which one you're buying for affects timing:

Because mainstage shows are seasonal, ticket availability follows the production calendar rather than a year-round box office. Check the site for current show announcements before assuming a specific date is on sale.

Steps to Get Tickets

1. Go to actorsingers.org and open the Buy Tickets page (or the page for the specific show you want).
2. Confirm the show, performance dates, and venue — mainstage productions are at Keefe Auditorium.
3. Follow the purchase link for that production.
4. If no purchase link is active, the show may not be on sale yet; check back or follow Actorsingers for announcements.

If Tickets Aren't Listed Yet

The site's public pages don't state ticket prices, seat maps, or a login requirement, so don't assume any of those details in advance. When a show isn't yet on sale, the reliable options are:

• Watch the site for the next show announcement and its Buy Tickets link.
• Follow Actorsingers' updates for ticket availability and on-sale dates.
• Check the cast list and "Learn More" pages, which often appear alongside a show before tickets go live.

Other Ways to Support the Organization

If you want to contribute beyond attending, the Support Us section lists several options: cash donations, buying a program ad, and donating items from the organization's wishlist. These are separate from ticket purchases and don't substitute for a ticket if your goal is to see a show.