General Information
All Adult and Youth auditions for Children’s Theatre Company shows are listed here and on MinnesotaPlaylist.com. CTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We advocate for diversity throughout the organization and strongly encourage applications from members of traditionally underrepresented groups.
Adult Auditions
Auditions for adult Equity and non-Equity actors are held periodically throughout the year. Preparation is needed and based on the specific needs of each production. Adult actor positions are paid.
Youth Auditions
Auditions for youths (student actors) between the ages of 10 and 18 are held at various times during the year depending on the needs of each production. Typically, we hold auditions anywhere from 6-9 months in advance of the production’s first rehearsal. Our auditions for student actors are usually group-style format. Each audition notice will detail the specifics of who we are looking for, what the actor will do (e.g. sing, dance, monologues, etc.) and how to schedule an audition.
TAT Auditions
Some Theatre Arts Training classes and camps require an audition before enrolling.
Auditions Listings
AEA General Auditions
Children’s Theatre Company is seeking AEA Actors for its upcoming 2026-2027 Season. These are general auditions and not show specific. Auditions will be held at CTC on March 22 and March 23. These auditions are specifically for members of AEA or those in the EMC program (EMC is being phased out of AEA. Per their website: As of May 8, 2026, EMCs will no longer be recognized for prioritized audition access and will be seen on the same basis as other non-Equity actors).
Non-Equity actors may fill open audition spots starting March 18th, or attend these auditions without a sign-up and be seen as space is available. There is no guarantee that non-equity actors will be seen at these auditions without a sign-up. CTC will also see non-Equity performers for show-specific auditions throughout the season.
No student actors (performers under the age of 18 or still in high school) will be seen at these auditions.
Preparation:
Please prepare 32 bars of a song and 2 contrasting monologues of your choosing. An Accompanist will be provided. Please select challenging, well-written material. There is no need to select work written exclusively for young audiences.
Sign-Up
- Please fill out an Audition Form: Click Here
- Please sign up for an audition time: Click Here
The first show of the season begins rehearsal in early August 2026, and the final show of the season will close in mid-June, 2027.
Full season announcement coming soon!
Children’s Theatre Company Acting Cohort Auditions
Children’s Theatre Company (CTC), the Tony Award-winning flagship theatre for multigenerational audiences in North America, is actively searching for Non-Equity Actors aged 19 and above to audition for the Performing Apprentice (PA) program for the 2026-2027 Season.
The CTC Acting Cohort program prepares early-career actors to enter the professional theater industry through hands-on experience and mentorship. Cohort members will perform on the CTC stage in ensemble roles, understudy named roles, participate in Professional Development workshops, and be CTC staff members for the season, receiving benefits such as complimentary show tickets. Members of the Acting Cohort will work closely with student actors on each show as mentors, share a dressing room with student actors, and lead warmups before previews and performances. There are no crew, strike, or other technical requirements.
BENEFITS: The Children’s Theatre Company Performing Apprentice program is paid. Rates vary by show assignment (understudy positions pay differently than ensemble positions). Meeting rate will be $16.79/hr.
CTC GENERAL CASTING STATEMENT
Children’s Theatre Company is actively recruiting and seeking performers from under-represented communities including, but not limited to, people of color, performers with disabilities, and LGBTQ performers for all casting, recognizing the value and importance of reflecting the diversity of our audience on stage.
Actors must be local to the Twin Cities area, and must be 18 and out of high school by July 2026.
We do require a full background check for all of our employees.
Auditions
Minneapolis, MN
DATE: Monday, March 9, 2026 (12:00-6:00pm) OR Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (12:00-6:00pm)
LOCATION: Children’s Theatre Company, 2400 Third Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Virtual
DATE: Submissions accepted February 17-March 13, 2026
Audition Requirements
Please prepare two contrasting monologues no more than a minute each and one 16-32 bar cut of music, accompanied.
Virtual submissions should be compiled into one video file.
Please slate with your name, where you are based, and all three of your pieces.
To audition, please complete this form: Audition Form
To sign up for an in-person audition, also use this sign-up genius to secure a timeslot. If your availability changes and you are no longer able to audition in person, please remove your sign-up.
If you wish to audition in person but all slots are full, please email auditions@childrenstheatre.org