Upcoming Auditions
Moon Over Buffalo by Ken Ludwig
MAINSTAGE
Auditions: July 14-15, Callbacks July 16, 2026
Tentative First Read: August 3, 2026
Performances: September 11-27, 2026
Directors: DJ & Cole Castine
Stage Manager: Megan Jay
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.
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script, including monologues and partner scenes. Auditioners may be asked to stay beyond their allotted half hour time if available.
Sign up to auditionNot 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.
Cast Size: 20-25
This cabaret will feature 10-12 duets that include one adult and one youth performer (under 18). We are encouraging parents to audition with their young performer but are also including other family members, coaches, or teacher duos. If you have someone in your life that you have always dreamed of sharing the stage with, we want to see you.
For the audition: Please come prepared with a song 1-2 minutes long with backing music. A link to a YouTube karaoke track similar resource should be provided by the auditioner. Live accompaniment will not be provided. Cabaret cast members will be asked to take part in 1-3 group numbers with minimal choreography.
There will be four rehearsals at Waukesha Civic based on cast member availability in September.
Rehearsal Night 1: Group numbers music rehearsal and light blocking/Choreography
Rehearsal Nights 2 and 3: Individual numbers practice with Director and Music Director (Cast members need only attend one of these)
October 1st: Full run through
Clyde’s by Lynn Nottage
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
Assistant Director: Carlos M Vergara
Stage Manager: Madison Penzkover
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.
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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.
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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+
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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
Music Director: Nicole McCarty
Choreographer: Thomas Cauley
Stage Managers: Katie Wickersham & Del Lovejoy
Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s Mary Poppins
A musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film
Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, Book by Julian Fellowes
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.”
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Blind Dating at Happy Hour by Shaun Kempf
MAINSTAGE
Auditions: November 17-18, Callbacks November 19, 2026
Tentative First Read: December 2026
Performances: January 29-February 14, 2027
Director: Tom Aldridge
Stage Manager:
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.
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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.
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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
Music Director: Ashton Friedenberg
Choreographer: Hope Riesterer
Stage Manager: Taylor Venden
Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, Music and Lyrics by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick
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.
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Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling
MAINSTAGE
Auditions: March 9-10, Callbacks March 11, 2027
Tentative First Read: March 22, 2027
Performances: April 30-May 16, 2027
Director: Erin Shaughnessy
Stage Manager: Amy Carriveau
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.
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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 and Choreographer: Ami Majeskie
Music Director: Nicole McCarty
Stage Manager: Sanaa Harper
Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman, Music by Alan Menken
Based on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith.
Originally produced by the WPA Theatre (Kyle Renick, Producing Director), Originally produced at the Orpheum Theatre, New York City by the WPA, Theatre, David Geffen, Cameron Mackintosh and the Shubert Organization.
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.
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