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 girl on the train

AUDITIONS: August 3 & 4, 2026

Join us in the twists and turns of The Girl on the Train as we follow Rachel Watson, a lonely woman obsessed with the couple she watches from afar. When the girlfriend suddenly disappears, Rachel becomes entangled in a dangerous investigation that forces her to confront fractured memories, manipulation, addiction, and buried violence. This all builds to a shocking revelation about trust, abuse, and survival.

Auditions will consist of cold reads from the script. Auditionees are encouraged, but not required, to attempt a British RP (Received Pronunciation) or contemporary London-area dialect appropriate to the production.

NOTE: All characters use a British RP (Received Pronunciation) or modern London accent.

Rachel Watson - Female, 30s–50s. Intelligent but emotionally unraveling after her divorce; struggling with alcoholism, memory loss, and obsession. Vulnerable yet determined.

Tom Watson - Male, 30s–50s. Rachel’s charming ex-husband who has rebuilt his life with a new wife and child. Charismatic, confident, and controlling beneath the surface.

Anna Watson - Female, late 20s–30s. Tom’s new wife and mother of their infant daughter. Protective, anxious, and increasingly suspicious as events spiral.

Megan Hipwell - Female, 30s–40s. The seemingly glamorous woman Rachel watches from the train. Restless, complex, and hiding deep dissatisfaction beneath an idealized exterior.

Scott Hipwell - Male, 30s–40s. Megan’s husband. Intense, volatile, and emotionally wounded by Megan’s disappearance.

DI Gaskill - Male or Female, 30s–50s. The detective leading the missing person investigation. Sharp, skeptical, and methodical.

Kamal Abdic - Male, 30s–40s. Megan’s therapist. Calm, compassionate, and guarded, though drawn into suspicion surrounding the case.

RICHARD O’BRIEN’S THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

AUDITIONS: AUGUST 24 & 25, 2026

Enjoy a night of kitschy and campy fun! In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. The couple meets a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Elaborate dance numbers and rock songs reveal Frank-N-Furter’s latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.” The Rocky Horror Show will make you want to stand up and do the time warp!

Auditions will consist of two parts:

Music: 60-90 seconds of a prepared song to best showcase your voice. Can be from the show, a musical in the style of the show, or a rock song.

Movement: Short dance call for all. Wear shoes that you are able to move in. People wanting to be considered for Columbia may be asked to show their tap abilities.

NARRATOR – Male, Age Flexible, Any Race/Ethnicity (Non-Singing Role). Good comedic timing as he leads a possibly unruly audience through the story.

FRANK-N-FURTER – Male, 30s-40s, Any Race/Ethnicity (Range: Baritone, D3-G4). Master of the castle. Master of seduction. Master of charisma.

BRAD – Male, 20s-30s, Any Race/Ethnicity (Range: Bari Tenor, Bb2-G4). Boy next door, until...

JANET – Female, 20s-30s, Any Race/Ethnicity (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, A3-Eb5). Girl next door, until...

MAGENTA – Female, Age Flexible, Any Race/Ethnicity (Range: Mezzo Belt, Bb3-Eb5). One of Frank’s servants. Always up to something.

RIFF RAFF – Male, Age Flexible, Any Race/Ethnicity (Range: High Rock Tenor, D3-B4). One of Frank’s servants. Awkward and foreboding.

COLUMBIA – Female, Age Flexible, Any Race/Ethnicity (Range: Mezzo Belt, E4-E5). One of Frank’s servants. Tapping around the castle. (Strong tap dancer)

ROCKY – Male, 18-30, Any Race/Ethnicity (Range: Tenor, A3-G4). Frank’s magnificent "perfect man" creation, very appealing with prominent muscles.

EDDIE - Male, Age Flexible, Any Race/Ethnicity (Range: Baritone, E3-F#4). Misses the rock and roll life, literally.

DR. SCOTT – Male, 30s-50s, Any Race/Ethnicity (Range: Baritone, E3-F#4). Mentor to Brad and Janet, Uncle to Eddie.

8 PHANTOMS - All Genders, Age Flexible, Any Race/Ethnicity (SATB). The "moving" parts of the castle.

SAVE THE DATE(s)!

Details will be posted prior to each audition.

THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN
Auditions: 8/3-4/2026 Performances: 9/18-27/2026

RICHARD O’BRIEN’S THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
Auditions: 8/24-25/2026 Performances: 10/30/2026-11/8/2026

EBENEZER’S TRAILOR PARK CHRISTMAS SPECK-TAC-YULE-R!
Auditions: 10/12-13/2026 Performances: 12/11-20/2026

THE OUTSIDERS
Auditions: 11/16-17/2026 Performances: 1/22-31/2027

SHORT ATTENTION SPAN THEATRE
Auditions: 12/12-15/2026 Performances: 2/12-21/2027

THE LIGHTNING THIEF
Auditions: 1/11-12/2027 Performances: 3/12-21/2027

MARJORIE PRIME
Auditions: 3/1-2/2027 Performances: 4/23/2027-5/2/2027

ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
Auditions: 4/12-13/2027 Performances: 6/4-13/2027

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.