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 8 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 Children’s Theatre Company’s
Drawing Lessons
By Michi Barall
Directed by Jack Tamburri
SUMMARY
Kate, a young Korean girl entering sixth grade, finds her true self through the enchanting world of drawing. With a reserved yet curious nature, she discovers art as a powerful means of self-expression.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTION:
Justin/Anderson (Masculine presenting, BIPOC, 12-15 years old, This role will be understudied)
Kate’s classmate. Loud, energetic, and a bully ready to wreak havoc on the classroom.
IMPORTANT DATES:
- First Rehearsal: September 3rd, 2024
- First Preview: October 8th, 2024
- Opening October 12th, 2024
- Closing: November 10th, 2024
LOCATION:
Children’s Theatre Company – 2600 3rd Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55404
AUDITION DATES:
Auditions will be conducted virtually, via self-tape.
To audition for Drawing Lessons, please prepare the following materials and submit them online.
Audition Video
- Acting audition: Record yourself performing a comedic monologue. If you don’t have a comedic monologue, any monologue will work.
- Audition Form (To access the form, click here: Drawing Lessons Audition Form)
- Headshot or a picture from the shoulders up
- Resume (if available) or bio (tells us about yourself!)
Instructions on how to submit your audition materials online:
- Prepare and video your sides.
- Fill out the attached audition form.
- Open your Google Drive and create a folder with your first and last name.
- Upload your video, audition form, headshot, and resume 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 response back to us at rhunter@childrenstheatre.org and be sure the subject line reads “JUSTIN/ANDERSON AUDITION”.
The deadline for the video submission is April 15th, 2024
*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.
AEA General Auditions
Children’s Theatre Company is seeking AEA Actors for its upcoming 24-25 Season. Shows for the season and character descriptions are listed below. These are general auditions and not show specific.
Preparation:
Please prepare 32 bars of a song and a monologue of your choosing. An Accompanist will be provided.
Sign-Up
- Please fill out an Audition Form : Click Here
- Please sign up for an audition time:
- Day 1 (April 19th, 2024) : Click Here
- Day 2 (April 20th, 2024) : Click Here
2024-2025 Season Show Listing
Drawing Lessons, Cargill Stage
By Michi Barall
Directed by Jack Tamburri
Dynamic, jump-off-the-page animation shows Kate’s manhwa storyboards coming together, even as she deals with school, friends, and how her Korean heritage fits into her American lifestyle. Will her contentious friendship with Paul help or hinder her progress? Will either of them ever find their true artistic voice?
Important Dates
- First Rehearsal: September 3, 2024
- First Preview: October 8, 2024
- Opening: October 12, 2024
- Closing: November 24, 2024
SEEKING:
*This show is cast*
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, UHG Stage
Based on the book How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss
Book and Lyrics by Timothy Mason
Music by Mel Marvin
Choreography by Linda Talcott Lee
Directed by Dean Holt
A Children’s Theatre Company Original Production
A miserly and miserable, ever-so-cantankerous Grinch has observed the despicable Christmas joy of the Whos with disdain, from a distance, for decades. Enough! In this CTC holiday favorite, filled with music and Seussian rhymes, he plots the greatest heist imaginable—stealing the very thing they love the most! Until, that is, the smallest of the Whos, tiny Cindy Lou, extends a hand. Through the combination of kindness and community, we witness not only a change in the course of Who-History, but the size and capacity of the old green guy’s heart.
Important Dates
- First Rehearsal: September 26, 2024
- First Preview: November 5, 2024
- Opening Performance: November 9, 2024
- Closing Performance: January 5, 2025
SEEKING
(Any roles not detailed below have been cast. All roles will have an understudy.)
JP Who: (30+, Man, Any race) Father of the Who family
Milo Imagines the World, UHG Stage
A Children’s Theatre World Premiere Production
Book by Terry Guest
Lyrics and Music by Christian Albright and Christian Magby
Based on the book by Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson
Published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
Directed by Mikael Burke
A joint commission by The Rose Theater (Omaha, Nebraska), Chicago Children’s Theatre (Chicago, Illinois), and Children’s Theatre Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
On a crowded subway, Milo passes the time imagining the lives of the other passengers. See his illustrations brought to spirited life in this world-premiere musical, featuring dynamic new songs ranging from hip-hop and pop to country. Ride along with Milo from stop to stop as he begins to understand that first impressions aren’t always accurate, that his bossy older sister ReRe isn’t always an annoying diva, and that real life can sometimes be even more incredible than an imaginary one.
Important Dates
- First Rehearsal: December 27, 2024
- First Preview: February 4, 2025
- Opening: February 8, 2025
- Closing: March 9, 2025
SEEKING:
(Any roles not detailed below have been cast. All roles will have an understudy.)
Milo: (8 years old, Black, Boy, Ab3 – Db5) Milo is a young eight-year-old boy with a very active imagination
Adrienne: (17 years old, Woman, Black, F#3 – Db5) Adrienne is Milo’s younger sister who takes care of him with their aunt
Ensemble Track 1: (Any age, Black, Woman) Citizen/Mom/Bride/Ensemble
Ensemble Track 2: (Any age, any race, any gender) Citizen/Sleepy Woman/Another Scary Adult/Ensemble
Ensemble Track 3: (White, 18, Masculine presenting) Citizen/ T-Rex, Break Dancer, Keviny/Ensemble
Ensemble Track 4: (Any race, any age, any gender) Citizen/Sleepy Woman/Another Scary Adult/Ensemble
Frozen
Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez
Book by Jennifer Lee
Originally directed on Broadway by Michael Grandage
Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck & Jennifer Lee
Originally produced on Broadway by Disney Theatrical Productions
Directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene
Disney’s Frozen sweeps into Minnesota as Children’s Theatre Company premieres its original production of the hit Broadway musical. Sing along with Elsa, Anna, and the whole cast as they encounter magic that’s out of control, weather that’s fearsome, and Olaf, a snowman who melts your heart. Will Elsa be able to restore the balance between summer and winter? Will she and Anna ever be close again? Settle in for some hygge, a little bit of joiking, and a whole lot of letting go!
Important Dates
- First Rehearsal: March 6, 2025
- First Preview: April 15, 2025
- Opening: April 19, 2025
- Closing: June 15, 2025
SEEKING
(Any roles not detailed below have been cast. All roles will have an understudy.)
Anna (Young adult, feminine presenting, Any race, Soprano)
Elsa (Young adult, feminine presenting, Any race, Mezzo-Soprano)
King Agnarr/Olaf/Ensemble (40+, Man, Any race, Tenor)
Queen Iduna/Ensemble (40+, Woman, Any race, Mezzo-Soprano)
Pabbi/Ensemble (Any age, any race, masculine presenting, Baritone)
Bulda/Ensemble (Any age, any race, feminine presenting)
Bishop/Oaken/Ensemble (40+, Any race, masculine presenting, Baritone)
Prince Hans/Ensemble (Young adult, masculine presenting, any race, Tenor)
Kristoff/Ensemble (Young adult, masculine presenting, any race, Baritone)
Duke of Westleton/Ensemble (30+, Any race, masculine presenting, Baritone)
Duke’s Men/Ensemble (Any age, any race, any gender)
Duke’s Men/Ensemble (Any age, any race, any gender)
Ensemble (Any age, any race, any gender)
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.