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Audition times, sign-up links, and casting information will be posted two to four weeks before each audition. Waukesha Civic Theatre is committed to telling inclusive and diverse stories. We encourage all performers to audition for any role they choose, regardless of race, age, gender, national or ethnic origin, religious background, or lived experience of disabilities.

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Upcoming Auditions

Civic Broadway Singers

OPEN AUDITIONS

Auditions: Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Director: Abby Lorenz

The Civic Broadway Singers are looking for outstanding vocalists, age 20 or older, to join our dynamic performance ensemble! Auditioning singers should prepare one verse and chorus of a ballad and one upbeat Broadway favorite that highlight their vocal range and personality. Because we perform at a variety of venues throughout the year, all members must have the ability to drive to events. If you’re excited to share your talent, make great music, and become part of a fun, welcoming group that brings Broadway to life across our community, we’d love to hear you!

Singers may choose to bring in an accompaniment track to connect with a Bluetooth speaker, or work with a pianist. For Bluetooth, please bring a compatible device and track. For piano, please bring appropriate sheet music.

The Civic Broadway Singers often perform weekends and evenings, with some daytime performances. Please reach out with any questions.

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Moon Over Buffalo

MAINSTAGE

Auditions: July 14-15, Callbacks July 16, 2026

Tentative First Read: August 3, 2026

Performances: September 11-27, 2026

Director: DJ & Cole Castine

Fading stage stars George and Charlotte Hay are clinging to one last shot at glory while performing repertory in Buffalo, New York. When they learn that famed director Frank Capra may be in the audience, it could be their big Hollywood break –  if their crumbling marriage, oversized egos, and a cascade of comic disasters don’t derail everything first.

Packed with mistaken identities, romantic mix-ups, and nonstop backstage mayhem, this high-energy comedic farce is a love letter to the beautiful madness of the theatre.

Not Alone in the Universe

ACADEMY CABARET

Auditions: August 17-18, 2026

Performances: October 2-4, 2026

Director: Matt Cook

Not Alone in the Universe is a two act cabaret about showing up for each other, sharing the spotlight, and honoring the people who remind us we are never alone. This October, the Waukesha Civic Theatre invites youth and a parent, relative, mentor, or teacher to take the stage together. Each pair will perform a duet celebrating connection, belonging, and supportive relationships.

Clyde’s

MAINSTAGE

Auditions: August 25-26, Callbacks August 27, 2026

Tentative First Read: September 7, 2026

Performances: October 16-November 1, 2026

Director: Ashley S. Jordan

At a humble truck stop sandwich shop, the heat is high and the stakes are even higher. The kitchen crew, all formerly incarcerated and hungry for a fresh start, are given one more shot to prove themselves. But beneath the watchful eye of a hard-edged owner, redemption won’t come easy.

As orders fly and tensions simmer, the staff channel their struggles, humor, and heart into an unexpected shared mission: crafting the perfect sandwich. What begins as a job becomes something more – a space to reclaim dignity, rediscover purpose, and dare to dream again.

Rich with warmth, grit, and sharp wit, this soulful drama celebrates resilience, community, and the power of second chances. In a place where good food is gospel, hope rises — one sandwich at a time.

METAMORPHOSES

ACADEMY PRODUCTION

Auditions: September 15-16, Callbacks September 17, 2026

Class Starts: September 28, 2026

Performances: November 6-15, 2026

Director: Meghan Hopper

This is an audition-based, tuition-based Academy production. Auditions are open to actors ages 13-18.

WCT Academy Teens bring myth to life in Mary Zimmerman’s Metamorphoses, based on Ovid’s first-century epic.

The play weaves together familiar and rarely-told stories of transformation, juxtaposing the ancient and the contemporary to explore love, loss, and the inevitability of change. The ensemble embodies mythic figures like Midas, Eros and Psyche, and Orpheus and Eurydice through moments of joy, heartbreak, and daring.

Visually and emotionally captivating, Metamorphoses invites audiences to reflect on the fluid nature of life, identity, and the world around us – a poetic and unforgettable journey brought vividly to life by these talented young performers.

Hits of the 90’s: A High Voltage Musical Revue of ‘90s hits

MUSIC ON MAIN WITH THE ADEQUATE BAND

Auditions: September 20-21, 2026

Performances: October 28-29, 2026

Director: Julie Johnson and Elizabeth Bagley

This high-energy musical revue brings the biggest pop, grunge, and R&B hits of the 1990s to life, featuring powerhouse vocals, dynamic choreography, and non-stop chart-toppers. Part nostalgia trip, part dance-party, Hits of the 90’s is a feel-good celebration of the music, attitude, and unforgettable melodies that made the ’90s iconic.

Auditions open to singers ages 16+

Mary Poppins

MAINSTAGE

Auditions: September 28-29, Callbacks September 30, 2026

Tentative First Read: October 12, 2026

Performances: December 4-20, 2026

Directors: Rhonda Schmidt & Jacqueline Lopez

Step into 1910 England, where the Banks family is in chaos and no nanny ever stays for long…until the practically perfect Mary Poppins arrives.

With a dash of magic and a spoonful of common sense, she whisks Jane and Michael on unforgettable adventures and teaches the entire family that love, laughter, and a little imagination can change everything. Featuring dazzling dance numbers, breathtaking stagecraft, and unforgettable songs, Mary Poppins is a spectacular celebration of wonder, wit, and the belief that “anything can happen if you let it.”

Blind Dating at Happy Hour

MAINSTAGE

Auditions: November 17-18, Callbacks November 19, 2026

Tentative First Read: December 2026

Performances: January 29-February 14, 2027

Director: Tom Aldridge

Love, laughs, and lager collide in this spirited comedy by local playwright, Shaun Kempf, set in the heart of Wisconsin’s own, West Bend.

When Corwin Landcaster arrives early at his local tavern to meet his online crush, he expects an ordinary first date. Instead, he’s swept into a night of outrageous misunderstandings, eccentric regulars, and romantic curveballs that leave him battered, bewildered, and questioning everything.

As happy hour spirals into hilarity, Corwin must decide: hold out for the mystery woman he’s never met, or take a chance on the spark right in front of him? Warm, witty, and packed with small-town charm, this laugh-out-loud comedy proves that love rarely goes according to plan.

Into The Woods JR

ACADEMY PRODUCTION

Auditions: November 22-23, Callbacks November 24, 2026

First Class: Late December, 2026

Performances: February 19-28, 2027

Director: Niki Cairns

This is an audition-based, tuition-based Academy production. Auditions are open to actors ages 8-18.

Follow Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and his beanstalk, Rapunzel, and a Baker and his Wife as they journey into the woods to pursue their deepest wishes – only to discover that “happily ever after” comes with unexpected consequences. Faced with a witch’s curse, the Baker and his Wife must embark on a daring quest that changes them forever, while the other beloved characters confront their own hopes, dreams, and challenges along the way. Featuring the beloved music of Stephen Sondheim and the witty, imaginative book by James Lapine, Into the Woods JR. is a lyrically rich, enchanting adventure that celebrates the magic, mystery, and lessons of the classic Brothers Grimm tales.

Something Rotten!

MAINSTAGE

Auditions: December 8-9, Callbacks December 10, 2026

Tentative First Read: January 11, 2027

Performances: March 5-21, 2027

Director: Matt Matysik-Pryzbylski

In 1590s England, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate for a hit, but every play they write pales in comparison to the legendary Bard. When a quirky soothsayer predicts the future of theatre involves singing, dancing, and acting all at once, the brothers set out to create the world’s very first musical.

Packed with outrageous comedy, scandalous antics, and toe-tapping songs, Something Rotten! is a hilarious celebration of ambition, sibling rivalry, and the timeless chaos of chasing your dreams – all with a wink and a nudge to the theatre itself.

Steel Magnolias

MAINSTAGE

Auditions: March 9-10, Callbacks March 11, 2027

Tentative First Read: March 22, 2027

Performances: April 30-May 16, 2027

Director: Erin Shaughnessy

At Truvy’s beauty salon, the town’s sparkling social scene gathers under one roof – from the sharp-tongued Truvy and her unsure-but-ambitious assistant Annelle, to the eccentric millionaire Ouiser, the sweet-toothed Miss Clairee, and M’Lynn, whose daughter Shelby is about to marry a “good ole boy.” Between witty banter, outrageous antics, and plenty of gossip, the salon is the place where secrets are spilled and friendships are tested.

As humor gives way to heartbreak, the women confront life, love, and loss together, discovering strength, resilience, and the enduring power of community. Warm, witty, and deeply moving, this beloved comedy proves that even in tragedy, laughter and love can carry us through.

Little Shop of Horrors

MAINSTAGE

Auditions: March 30-31, Callbacks April 1, 2027

Tentative First Read: April 12, 2027

Performances: June 4-20, 2027

Director: Ami Majeskie

Timid florist Seymour Krelborn’s life is turned upside down when he discovers a strange new plant he names “Audrey II.” At first, this foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises fame, fortune, and love – but its appetite comes with deadly consequences. As Seymour grapples with Audrey II’s sinister demands, chaos, laughs, and mayhem ensue in this deliciously twisted tale.

With its Motown-inspired pop/rock score by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, and its perfect mix of horror, romance, and sharp humor, Little Shop of Horrors remains a timeless Off-Broadway classic – darkly hilarious, irresistibly entertaining, and guaranteed to leave audiences talking long after the final curtain.