Audition

If you are unable to attend auditions in-person, you may submit a virtual audition by emailing carter@greenvilletheatre.org. We will provide you with detailed instructions for your virtual audition upon request.

AUDITION PREPARATION

All youth auditioners are asked to come wearing clothes that they feel comfortable moving in, closed-toe shoes (dance shoes or gym/tennis shoes), and a water bottle. You do not need to prepare a song or monologue; materials will be provided for you at the audition! 

CALLBACKS 

There will be no callbacks for these roles. All roles will be cast from the initial audition.

AUDITION LOCATION/ CHECK-IN INFORMATION

Audition Location:

444 College St.

Greenville, SC 29601

We will be splitting the groups into different locations throughout the building: McCalla Hall, onstage, and in our front lobby. You will need to check-in first. Please see check-in instructions below.

Parking: 

Parking is free on Saturdays and evenings, and is located behind our building. This is a shared parking lot with the other buildings on Heritage Green. Parking can be tricky on the weekend, so please give yourself time to find parking. There is no need to take a ticket on the weekend or after 5pm during the week as parking is free.  

Check-in: 

Please head directly to McCalla Hall, located up the stairs and at the back of the theatre for check-in. This is where parents will drop-off their children and pick them back up when we are done. If a youth actor is more comfortable with a guardian being present throughout the process, they will be welcome to stay in our Green Room. 

THE WIZARD OF OZ

Story & Book: L. Frank Baum

Music & Lyrics: Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg

Director: Carter Allen

Choreographer: Fawn Allen

Music Director: Taylor Marlatt

First Rehearsal on: Sunday, October 11, 2026 

Tech: Sunday November 22 – Sunday, November 29, 2026

*No rehearsal on Thanksgiving from Thursday, November 26 – Saturday, November 28th

Previews: Monday, November 30 – Thursday, December 3, 2026

Opening: Friday, December 4, 2026

Closing: Sunday, December 20, 2026

Youth Ensemble: Munchkins (varying roles), Ozians, flying monkeys, etc. No prior theatrical experience necessary!

BIG FISH

Book: John August

Music & Lyrics: Andrew Lippa

Director: Christopher Rose

Choreographer: Katie Stewart

First Rehearsal on/about: Sunday, January 3, 2027

Tech: Sunday, February 14 – Sunday, February 21, 2027

Previews: Monday, February 22 – Thursday, February 25, 2027

Opening: Friday, February 26, 2027

Closing: Sunday, March 14, 2027

Young Will: Male-identifying; age range 8-12. A smart, thoughtful, and pragmatic boy. While he loves his imaginative father, Edward Bloom, young Will begins transitioning from childhood wonder into early skepticism, seeking factual truth over his father’s tall tales. Great singing and acting abilities required. 

PARTICIPATION DETAILS 

In order to participate in any production at Greenville Theatre, actors must have minimal conflicts for the rehearsal process and must be available for the 3 weeks leading to opening night, including: tech week, preview week, and every performance of the show. Our productions rehearse at Greenville Theatre Monday-Friday 7pm-10:30pm*, with Saturdays off, and Sunday rehearsals from 1pm-6pm. 

*Youth actors will be released at 9:30pm. Youth actors are required to stay for the full rehearsal length throughout all of tech week and at a designer run rehearsals (full run of each act in the rehearsal period). 

Our performance schedule runs Thursday-Sunday with 7:30pm evening shows, Saturday matinees at 2pm, and Sunday matinees at 3pm. Actors are called 1 hour prior to showtime. All youth actors must have transportation to and from. 

Auditions, callbacks, and the casting process are not purely based on talent and ability. There are many factors that go into each casting decision for the different worlds we are creating. Auditions are an opportunity to showcase your work, who you are as an individual, and to see if you fit the creative teams’ vision for their specific play(s). 

ORGANIZATION DETAILS

Greenville Theatre is the oldest and largest professional producing non-profit theatre company in the Upstate. Now celebrating 101 years, our Mission is to inspire, educate, entertain, and connect our community through necessary art and storytelling. 

Greenville Theatre is an equal opportunity employer and encourages performers of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender expressions, ages, and abilities to audition.

As an organization, we are dedicated to a casting process that is nurturing and welcoming to all. Our goal is to create an audition space where individuals are seen, heard, respected, and appreciated. We can’t wait to see your work!