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.
Headshot and Resume Submission
To submit your information to Children Theatre Company’s casting database, please fill out the form below. Our Casting Database is used to call in youth and adult performers for auditions.
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
Casting Call for the first show in Children’s Theatre Company’s 2025-2026 Season
Important Dates:
First Rehearsal: July 29, 2025
First Preview: September 9, 2025
Opening: September 12, 2025
Closing: October 19, 2025
We rehearse Tuesday through Saturday – after school and all day on the weekends. Performances are Wednesday- Sunday. There would be a six-week period (September 2 – October 10) in which students would be required to work with their schools to be out of school during our technical rehearsals and for student matinee performances.
PLEASE READ ENTIRE NOTICE
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
All roles will be understudied
Character 1: Masculine-presenting, teen 14-17, any race
Character 2: Masculine-presenting, teen 14-17, any race
AUDITION MATERIALS:
Please prepare Jim Monologue 1 and one other side of choice.
We are especially seeking actors who can play instruments or sing; also prepare a short folk song either self-accompanied on an instrument of choice or acapella.
Audition Materials: Click Here
AUDITION DATES:
In-person auditions at CTC will be held Tuesday, March 25th, 5:00-9:00pm. Sign up for an audition spot HERE
Auditions will be accepted virtually until March 25, 2025 and can be submitted through the audition form.
Callbacks will be hosted in person at Children’s Theatre Company on March 27, 2025 5:00-7:00pm by invitation only.
To audition, please prepare the above materials. If you are unable to attend the in-person audition or the slots fill up, please submit them online.
Audition Video
- Acting audition: Record yourself performing Jim Monologue 1 and one other side of your choice.
- Song Audition: record yourself playing your folksong of choice, either self-accompanied or acapella
- Audition Form (To access the form, click here)
- Headshot and Resume can be uploaded to the audition form
Instructions on how to submit your audition materials online:
- Prepare and video your sides and song.
- Fill out the audition form.
- Open your Google Drive and create a folder with your first and last name.
- Upload your videos into this folder as individual files.
- Select the folder, go to “Get Link” at the top right corner. Make sure to change permission settings to “Anyone with link.”
- Copy and paste the link into your audition form where it says “Video Submission”
The deadline for the video submission is March 25, 2025
Note from Casting Director: All actors are welcome to audition for any role, but we highly encourage you to take into thoughtful consideration the cultural background of the character.
CASTING STATEMENT
Children’s Theatre Company is committed to actively recruiting and seeking performers from under-recognized communities which may include, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, and people of color, performers with disabilities, and LGBTQ+.
Term Explanations:
Feminine Presenting – Feminine presenting typically refers to individuals who express themselves in a manner that aligns with traditional societal expectations or perceptions of femininity.
Masculine Presenting– Masculine presenting refers to individuals who express themselves in a manner that aligns with traditional societal expectations or perceptions of masculinity.
Children’s Theatre Company is seeking AEA Actors for its upcoming 2025-2026 Season. These are general auditions and not show-specific. Auditions will be held at CTC on March 17.
Preparation:
Please prepare 16 bars of a song and a monologue 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 late July 2025, and the final show of the season will close in mid-June 2026.
***If all sign-ups are full anyone is welcome to be a swing in the audition holding space in case of a no-show. This will be first come first serve. All actors should check in at the sign-in desk.***