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Upcoming Casting Opportunities

“MYSTERY MUSICAL” Auditions

Casting Opportunities

2026/2027 SEASON

Audition Notice for Live Arts’ “Mystery” Fall Musical 

*title to be announced August 4*

Directed by Edward Warwick-White

Music Directed by Kyle Schneider

Production Stage Management by Scott Dunn

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR: 

I’m deeply honored to be returning to Live Arts this season to direct the fall “mystery musical”—my twelfth musical in this community that I call home. Live Arts isn’t just a theater to me; it’s where so much of my community began. It’s where I met my husband, where friendships became family, and where I first experienced the kind of belonging that only a shared love of storytelling and art can create.

This piece feels especially meaningful to take on right now. At its core, it’s about what happens when the world stops making sense—and how, in those moments, people choose kindness. It’s about strangers becoming neighbors, fear giving way to generosity, and the quiet, extraordinary ways we carry each other through the unthinkable. To help bring this story to life in a place that has been such a source of love and community in my own life feels incredibly full circle. I’m so grateful to get to make this work with artists I admire and trust, to build community through storytelling, and to invite audiences into a story of hope and resilience when our world needs it most. I can’t wait to get started.

Performances:  

October 22 (Preview), 23-24, 29-Nov 1, 4-8, 11-15 (8 and 15 are matinees)

Auditions: 

Sunday, July 26 (1-4pm) & Monday, July 27 (7-10pm)

Callbacks: 

Wednesday, July 29 (6-10pm)

Rehearsals:
Sundays (time to be set based on cast availability) and Monday-Thursday from 7-10pm | 10-week rehearsal process

Rehearsals: August 9, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026

Tech: Oct 18 – 21

To Audition: 

Auditions will be assigned in 1.5 hour increments – 1-2:30pm / 2:30-4pm on Sunday and 7-8:30pm / 8:30-10pm on Monday. Each audition block will participate in a group movement exercise, followed by individual vocal auditions. Please email [email protected] with any questions or if you are interested in auditioning and would like to reserve a time slot. Actors will be released after their individual vocal audition.

What to Prepare: 

Please be prepared to participate in a group movement exercise, as well as sing 32 bars from a musical theater song (ideally in the styles of the show). Please bring your sheet music scored for piano and in your preferred key. Make sure to mark the cut you are singing. If you are able to send us your music in advance, and bring it with you in a 3-ring binder, we would really appreciate it. An accompanist will be provided. Tracks can be accepted. Please, no a cappella. 

Accessibility:
All roles are open to performers of any race, ethnicity, gender identity, or ability. You must be 18+ to audition for this production.

We welcome actors of all abilities and are happy to make accommodations for those with mobility or physical access needs. If you require specific support to fully participate in auditions, please let us know in advance so we can make appropriate arrangements.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are unavailable on the audition dates listed, please let us know. We will consider accepting video auditions under certain circumstances. Callbacks need to be in person.

A conflict calendar will be sent to you when you confirm your audition slot. Please bring to your audition a list of any conflicts you would have for the above rehearsal dates. 

Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance.

Role Descriptions:
We are seeking 12 actors and up to 4 swings for this production. 

CHARACTER 1 (M, 40-60) The gregarious and well-liked Mayor, plays multiple roles

CHARACTER 2 (F, 30-40) A no-nonsense mother of three, plays multiple roles

CHARACTER 3 (F, 40-60) The head of the local legion, plays multiple roles

CHARACTER 4 (M, 30-50) A quirky constable, plays multiple roles

CHARACTER 5 (F, 20-30) An eager new local TV reporter, plays multiple roles

CHARACTER 6 (F, 50-60) A passionate airline pilot, plays multiple roles

CHARACTER 7 (F, 50-60) A divorcee who discovers a new lease on life, plays multiple roles 

CHARACTER 8 (M, 50-60) An oil engineer, pays multiple roles

CHARACTER 9 (M, 30-50) The head of an environmental energy company, plays multiple roles

CHARACTER 10 (M, 30-50) Boyfriend of Character 9, sarcastic and unhappy secretary, plays multiple roles

CHARACTER 11 (M, 40-60) A Mother of a firefighter, plays multiple roles

 CHARACTER 12 (M, 20-40) A hardheaded and suspicious young man who loses his edge, plays multiple roles

Up to 4 Swings to cover multiple roles in the show
-Up to 2 Swings for male-presenting roles
-Up to 2 Swings for female-presenting roles

AUDITION info: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w5OCSIObeM0dYp-zOH95eH7ml6i2qkio9-H6rFyN3u0/edit?tab=t.0

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