Auditions
General Audition Resources
Auditioning for a show can be nerve-wracking! Check out our audition resources here.
Learn everything you need to know auditions, including:
- what to wear
- how to set up your resume
- theater terminology
- theater etiquette
- how to prepare a monologue
- and more!
Show-Specific Audition Information
- Annie KIDS
- Shrek
- FAQs & Policies
- Willy Wonka KIDS
- The Prom
- Taming of the Shrew
- Studio Intensive
- Resources
- Join the Technical Crew
The Second Stage series offers experienced teen artists the opportunity to take on leadership roles by directing and supporting a cast of younger performers in a 30-minute KIDS musical.
Cast auditions are open to students ages 6 to 13. Audition sign ups will open on January 19!
Auditions: February 6, 2026
Callbacks: February 8, 2026
Rehearsals: February 10 – April 2, 2026 (Tuesdays and Fridays, 6-7:30pm)
Performances: April 3-4, 2026
Apply to be part of the creative team and lead the cast here! Applications are open until September 30.
This show is part of our Ensemble program, focused on students 9 to 19 years old.
Auditions: March 26-27, 2026
Callbacks: March 30-31, 2026
Rehearsals: April 7 – May 14, 2026
Performances: May 15-24, 2026
The Second Stage series offers experienced teen artists the opportunity to take on leadership roles by directing and supporting a cast of younger performers in a 30-minute KIDS musical.
Team Applications – Willy Wonka KIDS
We will begin accepting creative team applications for our Second Stage production of Willy Wonka KIDS in April 2026!
This program empowers students ages 16–20 to take the reins of a production, gaining hands-on experience both onstage and off. You’ll work alongside professional mentors to develop real-world skills while bringing the heartwarming story of Willy Wonka to life.
Why Apply?
- Gain practical experience in production roles, from stage management to technical theater.
- Learn from seasoned theater professionals in a supportive, collaborative environment.
- No tuition required — this is a completely free opportunity!
Production Timeline
- Creative Team Applications: April 1 – 30, 2025 (ages 16 – 20)
- Auditions: June 8, 2026 (ages 6 – 13)
- Callbacks: June 9, 2026
- Rehearsals: June 30 – August 21, 2026 (Tuesdays and Fridays, 6-7:30pm)
- Performances: August 22-23, 2026
How to Apply
Check back on April 1, 2026 to apply for this opportunity!
If you have any questions about the application process, the requirements for these roles, or need accommodations to participate, please reach out to Alex Robinson. We are committed to making this opportunity accessible to everyone!
About The Show: Willy Wonka KIDS
Music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley; Book adaptation by Timothy Allen McDonald, based on Roald Dahl’s book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
A deliciously imaginative musical based on Roald Dahl’s beloved story, Willy Wonka KIDS follows young Charlie Bucket and his kind-hearted grandfather on a magical journey through a world of sweets, surprises, and singing Oompa Loompas. Charlie is one of five lucky children to win a golden ticket and a tour of the mysterious Wonka Chocolate Factory. But as the tour unfolds, the children quickly learn that following Mr. Wonka’s rules is the only way to avoid some very unexpected consequences.
Don’t miss this chance to be part of an incredible production while building skills that will last a lifetime.
This production is part of our Summer Teen program, focused on students 13 to 19 years old.
Auditions: May 28-29, 2026
Callbacks: June 2-3, 2026
Rehearsals: June 15 – July 23, 2026 (Monday-Thursday 6-9pm, Saturday 1-6pm)
Performances: July 24 – August 2, 2026
This season, students will have the opportunity to participate in two 90-minute Shakespeare productions, no auditions required.
Studio Intensive is a year-long training program for young actors aged 10 to 19, offering high-level training in theater arts. Our core classes meet Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Studio Intensive is a supportive program for passionate theater students who want to build their skills and confidence on stage. Because we expect our Intensive students to already have a solid understanding of theater skills, this is an audition-only program.
Students can join for a single quarter or continue year-round to deepen their skills through personalized instruction. Based at Studio East, the program features expert-led training in acting, voice, and movement, with a curriculum designed to evolve continuously, ensuring that returning students face new challenges and opportunities throughout their journey to graduation.
Explore full details on the audition process, tuition, scheduling, and additional program information here.
Or, if you’re ready to take your skills to the next level, submit your video audition today!
General Audition Resources
Need a headshot? Bonnie Leung photographs most of Studio East’s productions. See her work and contact her for more information here.
Still have questions? Email Alex Robinson, Artistic Director, for more information.
If you are interested in working on any of our productions this coming season, please fill out the form and we will be in contact as positions come up. Please fill out the following information to the best of your ability. If you have any questions, or anything about the requirements for this audition or filling out this form are a barrier to you participating, please email AlexRobinson@Studio-East.org for assistance and accommodations.
Show information, including dates, can be found at this link.
Please note, these are unpaid roles for students 10-20yrs old, however, they do not have tuition attached.
