LOCAL ACTOR AUDITIONS FOR THE 2025 FORESTBURGH PLAYHOUSE SEASON!
The Forestburgh Playhouse is so excited to invite the incredible local talent from our Sullivan Catskills and surrounding counties to the annual FORESTBURGH PLAYHOUSE LOCAL AUDITIONS!
WHEN? February 9th, 2025 from 10AM to 5PM
WHERE? The Auditorium at Sullivan West High School
6604 Route 52, Lake Huntington, NY 12752
HOW TO SIGN UP? Email production@fbplayhouse.org In the subject line, write “Local Casting Signup” and in the email, please specify if auditioning for Shrek the Musical, Full Monty, Newsies or for the 2025 Junior ResCo. We will follow up with more information as to times and requirements!
Experience the excitement of working alongside our talented professional performers and be a part of world-class entertainment on our main stage!
WHAT SHOWS CAN I AUDITION FOR?
Ages 5-15: AUDITION FOR SHREK THE MUSICAL!
Seeking: Talented young artists who can sing and have a ton of fun as:
Young Shrek (5-10 yrs old) (will also perform in the Shrek)
Young Fiona (6-10 yrs old, good singer)
Teen Fiona (10-15 yrs old, good singer)
Shrek Ensemble! (5-15) (will perform as Ogres, Monsters, Fairy Tale Characters, Villagers, and more! ).
Singing and easy movement required for all. This show will be a blast and young performers will enjoy singing and dancing in this super fun musical.
Audition Requirements: Auditioners should bring a 16 bar selection (30-45 seconds) of their favorite song. Please bring piano/sheet music, if possible so that the accompanist can play along. If no sheet music is available, no worries–just bring a favorite song you love to sing! We can’t wait to see all the incredible talent!
If You Are Cast:
Rehearsals: Cast members will be required to attend some weekend rehearsals beginning in late June. As we get closer to opening day in July, cast members will be called for a few morning and evening rehearsals.
Performances/Obligations: Starting July 10, performances will occur on Thursdays and Saturdays at 11AM until August 16th. Cast Members are NOT required to attend every performance, but are asked to sign up for a minimum of 6 shows.
Ages 10-14: AUDITION for the role of Nathan Lukowski in The Full Monty!
Seeking: NATHAN LUKOWSKI principal role in the show!
10-14. Jerry’s young son who is 12 years old and going on 40. Nathan has a great sense of humor, needs to sing and act well!
Ages 10-14: AUDITION FOR NEWSIES!
Seeking: a talented young artist FOR THE ROLE OF LES.
LES: Age 10-14, Davey’s cheeky younger brother, is inspired by the freedom of the newsies and loves their independent lifestyle. A precocious and natural newsie, Les is an intuitive salesboy and a pint-sized charmer. He should present as younger than the other newsies. (Vocal Range Db3-Bb3). Movement skills are a plus!
Audition Requirements: Auditioners should bring a 16 bar selection (30-45 seconds) of their favorite song. Piano/sheet music required.
If You Are Cast: if you are cast and accept the offer to join Newsies, you will be required to attend all called rehearsals and performances. The ensemble will not be called every day of rehearsals, but must be ready to commit to a fast, exciting and intense process.
Rehearsals: typically are from 10-5PM (lunch provided) Tuesdays through Saturdays. There is a Monday tech rehearsal (from 7PM-Midnight), and a final dress rehearsal from 12:30-5PM (dinner provided).
Performances: Cast members are required to attend every performance. The show performs July 29-August 10. Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8PM, Wednesdays at 2PM and Sundays at 3PM.
WHAT TO BRING: Your talent! Auditioners need to bring a 16-bar selection of a song that showcases your talent. Please have your sheet music marked and ready for the accompanist. If you do not have sheet music, you may certainly sing a short selection a cappella!
Ages 12-18: AUDITION FOR THE 2025 JR. RESCO!
Calling all Young Artists ages 12-18 who would love to learn and grow as performers and work with the professionals at the Forestburgh Playhouse! If you are excited to work hard, perform and learn a ton, this could be for you!
What is the 2025 Jr. ResCo?
You’ve probably heard of the Playhouse Resident Company, right? That’s the 16 incredible performers from across the country who earn spots to perform in Playhouse mainstage productions, cabarets and more. The ResCo is a group of strong singer/dancer/actors, many of whom go on to perform on Broadway, nationally and internationally. Each summer, these amazing performers enjoy countless opportunities to grow as artists.
We want our fantastic Young Artists to have a similar opportunity…and that’s where the 2025 Jr. ResCo comes in! The 2025 Jr. ResCo will be a small, talented group of Young Artists who are ready to learn and grow as performers. As a part of the 2025 Jr. ResCo, the Young Artists will
Perform in Cabarets at the Playhouse during the season.
Take Master Classes throughout the Summer Season with talented professionals from the Theatre Industry.
How to be the best Professional Actor you can be
The Art of Understudying.
What is a Dance Captain?
Have opportunities to understudy roles in Shrek the Musical and mainstage productions where appropriate.
A special invitation to attend all 7 mainstage Producer Runs throughout the season!
How do I join the 2025 Jr. ResCo?
Email production@fbplayhouse.org and in the subject line, write “Jr ResCo Audition”. We will then follow up with an appointment time. Prepare 2 contrasting 16 bar song selections (you will need to provide sheet music for our accompanist). We may also ask you to do a short movement call if time is permitting.
Thank You to the The Sullivan West School District for allowing the Playhouse to use your facilites!
Although the Forestburgh Playhouse uses union actors in many leading roles, and its own resident actors for most supporting and ensemble roles, the Playhouse still often uses local non-union actors in our productions. These actors may be children, high school or college students, or adults with community theatre experience. Since local actors are usually students or adults who enjoy participating in the theatre as an avocation, they are usually not paid other than having the experience of working with professionals and learning how the professional theatre operates.
LOCAL ACTORS IN MAIN STAGE MUSICALS OR CHILDREN’S THEATRE SHOWS
If an actor is cast in a show, he/she/they must be able to attend most rehearsals and all performances. Usually rehearsals are held during the day, from 10 AM - 4 PM, on every day but Sunday and Monday for the 12 days preceding the opening. Most shows run for 2 weeks, 7 performances a week. While most local actors would not be called for rehearsal every hour of every day, and the Playhouse can work to some degree to accommodate a local actor's schedule for rehearsal, potential local actors with full time jobs will need to work out their availability carefully and co-ordinate closely with the Playhouse rehearsal schedule.
Local Actor Auditions for Forestburgh Playhouse in Sullivan COUNTY, NY