Upcoming Auditions
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
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.
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
SIGN UP TO AUDITIONInto The Woods JR.
ACADEMY PRODUCTION
Auditions: November 22-23, Callbacks November 24, 2026
First Rehearsal: December 28, 2026
Performances: February 19-28, 2027
Full scheduling/tuition information
Director: Del Lovejoy
This is an audition-based, tuition-based Academy production. Auditions are open to actors ages 8-18. This show will have two casts; Cast A will perform February 19-21 and Cast B will perform February 26-28.
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.
For auditions: Performers will sing a 32-bar cut of a song of their choice. They have the option of singing either of the audition cuts provided by WCT (“Agony” or “Stay With Me”), but they are not limited to these songs if they have their own 32-bar cut they would like to bring in. Performers will have a piano accompanist, and they will need to provide their own sheet music if bringing in their own selected song.
For callbacks: We will begin with a twenty-five minute simple movement workshop to assess the coordination of the group. We will then have groups read various script sides for the characters they are called back for. Lastly, we will go over the selected callback songs as a group, and have individual performers sing the songs for the characters they are called back for.
Optional audition workshop: For those interested in getting some practice/experience before auditions, we are offering an audition workshop on 11/14. Participation is completely optional and will not affect casting decisions. Click here for more information!
SIGN UP TO AUDITIONSomething Rotten!
MAINSTAGE
Auditions: December 8-9, 2026
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.
Performers ages 16+ are invited to audition.
Please prepare 32 bars of music that best showcases your voice and bring sheet music for the accompanist. All auditioners should return at 8:30 p.m. the night of their audition for dance call, which will consist of learning and performing choreography.
SIGN UP TO AUDITIONSteel 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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