Auditions

“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.”

- William Shakespeare

AUDITIONS

All auditions take place at the Little Theatre unless otherwise posted. Pensacola Little Theatre is YOUR community theatre, and auditions are open to EVERYONE. No experience is required. Reading the play is not required before an audition, although you can come to the main office and read a perusal copy of the play you are auditioning for. The perusal copy may not leave the building. Even if you have never been in a play before, don’t be shy about auditioning. During each season, we have roles of all sizes for adults, teens, and children.  We encourage performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, religious backgrounds, ages, and capabilities to audition.

AUDITIONING FOR A NON-MUSICAL PLAY

All auditions are "cold-reads," unless otherwise noted, so you do not need to prepare a monologue or memorize anything in advance. Perusal copies of upcoming plays are available to read at the PLT Box Office during regular business hours.

AUDITIONING FOR A MUSICAL PLAY

Prepare 16 - 24 bars (one verse and a chorus) of a song in musical theatre style (unless otherwise indicated). Bring sheet music marked for accompaniment. If you use a .mp3, you may plug into our speaker, or bring your own (use karaoke or accompaniment tracks only). Choose a song that enhances and shows off your singing skills - usually not a song from the play for which you are auditioning. You may also be asked to take part in movement or dance auditions, where the choreographer will ask you to learn a few steps.  Please no a capella auditions.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

AUDITIONS: JANUARY 13 - 14, 2025
PERFORMANCES: MARCH 7-16, 2025

A MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION
WRITTEN BY HENRY LEWIS, HENRY SHIELDS, AND JONATHAN SAYER
DIRECTED BY KATHY HOLSWORTH & KAYLA STEPHENSON

The Play That Goes Wrong is a hilarious comedy that follows the antics of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society as they attempt to stage a murder mystery play titled "The Murder at Haversham Manor." However, everything that can go wrong goes wrong, leading to hilarious chaos on stage. Despite their best efforts, the amateur actors struggle to keep the show together, resulting in a side-splitting spectacle that leaves the audience in stitches from start to finish.

The Play That Goes Wrong 2015 For a glimpse at the insanity, check out this video from 2015.

About Auditions:

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the scripts. There will also be movement and perhaps some improv. All performers must be fit and able to move. The play contains lots of pranks and pratfalls, lifts, fighting, trips, and falls. Perusal scripts are available at the box office and the main office at PLT for those who would like to look them over before auditions.

looking for:

As with any play-within-a-play, you have the complication of the characters of the actors doing the play-within-a-play and the characters within the play-within-a-play. To make this a little simpler, the names are laid out below in a combined list. Firstly, you will see the name of the Cornley Drama Society characters who are putting The Murder at the Haversham Manor, and secondly, you will see a notation under that character with the name of the character they portray in the play-within-a-play.

ANNIE - The company’s stage manager. An American accent.
STAGE CREW (3-5 actors) - The Cornley Drama Society stage crew.
TREVOR - The Company’s lighting and sound operator. American accent.
CHRIS - The head of the drama society, directed the play and play Inspector Carter.
- Inspector Carter: An esteemed local inspector.
JONATHAN - Plays Charles Haversham.
- Charles Haversham: the deceased.
ROBERT - Plays Thomas Colleymoore.
- Thomas Colleymoore: Charles’ old school friend.
DENNIS - Plays Perkins.
- Perkins: Charles’ Butler.
MAX - Plays Cecil Haversham and Arthur the Gardener.
- Cecil Haversham: Charles’ Brother.
- Arthur the Gardener: The gardener at Haversham Manor.
SANDRA - Plays Florence Colleymoore.
- Florence Colleymoore: Charles’ fiance and Thomas’ sister.

audition sign up HERE

SAVE THE DATE(s)!

Auditions for shows are subject to change, but here is what we have on the calendar so far.

details will be posted prior to each audition.

January 13-14, 2025: Mainstage The Play That Goes Wrong (onstage March 7-16, 2025)

March 24-25: Studio400 Trail to Oregon! (onstage May 2-11, 2025)

April 21-22: Mainstage Camelot (onstage June 13-29, 2025)

Audition information is subject to change.
Keep checking our website and social media for updates!

AUDITION TIPS
RESEARCH.   Familiarity with any musical or play is mandatory. The stage version may be very different from the movie version. Study the stage version and make sure you understand what show you’re actually auditioning for. A good place to start is the publisher’s website (they are the company that licenses the show).  Search for other theatres that have produced the show, both professional and amateur.

REHEARSE.   Rehearse before you show up, even if it's just in the bathroom mirror. Come warmed up and ready to create.

ARRIVE AT YOUR APPOINTMENT TIME.   Auditions will be staggered by appointment times. Check here or on the Facebook event for sign ups.

DRESS TO IMPRESS.   During your audition, dress like it's a job interview. When it's time to dance, please wear attire comfortable enough to move in; however, keep in mind that we are looking at how you move so please don't wear anything over-sized. Ladies need to bring jazz shoes AND character shoes, men just need jazz shoes or sneakers. We know it’s Florida, but flip flops are never OK at an audition.  Your attire is the first thing we see before you even speak your name - make that first impression count!

BE HONEST.   If you are only willing to play certain roles, please note it on the audition form. If you have conflicts, please note them on the audition form. Should you want to edit your audition form during auditions, you will be allowed to simply by asking the team during a break or before you leave the building. Performers that add several conflicts or drop after not being honest on their audition form are no fun. Be fun.

FOCUS.   It's all about you. Focus on presenting yourself and your gift rather than worry about what the production staff is thinking. Also, don't worry about the other performers at the audition - they are just as nervous as you are. Relax and set yourself up for a good audition. Go for it!

FLEX YOUR MUSCLES.   Play to your OWN strengths and gifts. Google different productions of performers making the roles their own for inspiration. When you are singing, don't be afraid to sing alternate notes or rhythms here and there as long as you make us believe in it. This is your 90-second solo-concert and we are all ears.

KEEP GOING.   If your eyelash falls off, if your heels break, if you crack on a note or if you mess up a line or lyric...... just keep going. We have been in your shoes and know what auditioning feels like, but you can't start over during a real show. Let your gift shine through no matter what.

BE POLITE.   Your audition starts the minute you enter the building: smile, say ‘hello’ and ‘thank you’ always. Applaud and support others in the room.  Put your phone away and be attentive.  Please also watch what you say/post on social media before/during/after the audition.  Be authentic, be fun, be fabulous.
HAVE FUN.   SMILE and have fun with us! And if you aren't having fun, act. ;)

Want to save time? Fill out your audition form in advance. Print and bring with you.
Mainstage Play
MainStage Musical
Treehouse
Studio 400

PLEASE NOTE: Audition dates are subject to change without notice.

For more information, please contact Kathy Holsworth, Artistic Director, at 850-432-2042 ext. 102 or artistic@pensacolalittletheatre.com .

Tickets are available online at PensacolaLittleTheatre.com and through the
Box Office at 850-432-2042 or by visiting us on weekdays from 12 PM - 5 PM.