2026-2027 Mainstage Auditions
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Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan
Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks
Original Direction & Choreography by Susan Stroman
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Directed by Kim Douthit
Choreographed by Lukas Poischberg
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From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation The Producers, comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young Frankenstein!
Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced "Fronk-en-steen") inherits his family's estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor (pronounced "Eye-gore"), and a leggy lab assistant, Inga (pronounced normally), Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. "It's alive!" he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather's. Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity continuously abounds. -
This production is casting grade 9-age 20.
Follow this link for more information about available roles and how to best prepare for this production.
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Plan Accordingly: Students in this production:
⚠️ CAN participate in Romeo & Juliet OR A Christmas Story.
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Auditions: September 15 (4-9 PM) & September 16 (5-9 PM)
Plan Accordingly: Students in this production:
⚠️ CAN participate in Romeo & Juliet OR A Christmas Story.
❌ CANNOT participate in all three productions due to overlapping dates.Callbacks: September 18-19
Mandatory Meet and Greet: Tuesday, September 22, 5-6 PM
Rehearsals: September 22 - October 22 | Tuesdays-Thursdays, 5-8 PM; Saturdays, 12-8 PM
Weekday rehearsals may shift to 6-9 PM.Tech Week: October 24-29
Performances: Friday, October 30 - Sunday, November 8
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Tuition: $1,000.
Cost will never be a barrier to arts education at Studio East. Learn more about tuition assistance, including work study and volunteer options here.
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Playwright: William Shakespeare
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Directed by Zandi Carlson
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Romeo Montague is hopelessly in love with the unattainable Rosaline and, in an attempt to cure his lovesick misery, his friends persuade him to go disguised to a party at the home of his family's sworn enemies, the Capulets. Romeo reluctantly agrees to go when he learns that Rosaline has been invited.
At the party, he meets Juliet, only daughter of the Capulets, and not even knowing each other's names, they fall instantly in love. Juliet's hot-headed cousin, Tybalt, has spotted Romeo and his friends but is prevented from challenging them by her father, Old Capulet. He does not wish to see his party disrupted, and speaks well of Romeo's reputation in Verona.
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This production is casting grades 6-12.
Follow this link for more information about available roles and how to best prepare for this production.
We also have audition resources available.
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Plan Accordingly. Students in this production:
✅ CAN participate in Young Frankenstein.
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Auditions: September 15 (4-9 PM) & September 16 (5-9 PM)
Plan Accordingly. Students in this production:
✅ CAN participate in Young Frankenstein.
❌ CANNOT participate in A Christmas Story due to overlapping dates.Callbacks: September 27 (12-6 PM)
Mandatory Meet and Greet: Tuesday, November 17, 5-6 PM
Rehearsals: November 17 - January 16 | Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays 5-8 PM
Please Note: No rehearsals December 22, 24, 26, 29, 31, or January 2Tech Week: January 17-21
Performances: Friday, January 22–Sunday, January 31
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Tuition: $850
Cost will never be a barrier to arts education at Studio East. Learn more about tuition assistance, including work study and volunteer options here.
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Book By Joseph Robinette
Music And Lyrics By Benj Pasek And Justin Paul
Based On The Motion Picture A Christmas Story -
Directed by Alex Robinson
Choreographed by TBD
Music directed by TBD -
A Christmas Story The Musical is Broadway’s musical comedy gift! A boy named Ralphie has a big imagination and one wish for Christmas, a Red Ryder BB Gun. A kooky leg lamp, outrageous pink bunny pajamas, the dogs stealing the turkey, a cranky department store Santa and a triple-dog-dare to lick a freezing flagpole are just a few of the obstacles that stand between Ralphie and his Christmas dream. Based on the classic movie, this musical captures holiday wonder with funny and heartfelt songs, show-stopping dancing, a pair of mischievous dogs, delicious wit and a heart of gold!
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This production is casting grades 3-12.
More information about available roles coming soon.
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Plan Accordingly. Students in this production:
✅ CAN participate in Young Frankenstein.
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Auditions: October 2-3 (3-9 PM)
Plan Accordingly. Students in this production:
✅ CAN participate in Young Frankenstein.
❌ CANNOT participate in Romeo & Juliet due to overlapping dates.Callbacks: October 9-10 (4-9 PM)
Mandatory Meet and Greet: Sunday, October 18, 1-2 PM
Rehearsals October 18 - December 3
Tech Week: December 5-12
Performances: Friday, December 11 - Sunday, December 20
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Tuition: $1,000.
Cost will never be a barrier to arts education at Studio East. Learn more about tuition assistance, including work study and volunteer options here.
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Book by Timothy Allen McDonald
Music and Lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
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TBD
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Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach is now a musical for the whole family to enjoy! Featuring a wickedly tuneful score by the Tony Award-nominated team of Pasek and Paul (Dogfight and A Christmas Story the Musical) and a curiously quirky book by Timothy Allen McDonald (Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka, The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley), critics rave: James and the Giant Peach is a "masterpeach!"
When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach... and launches a journey of enormous proportions. Suddenly, James finds himself in the center of the gigantic peach, among human-sized insects with equally oversized personalities, but after it falls from the tree and rolls into the ocean, the group faces hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements. Thanks to James' quick wit and creative thinking, the residents learn to live and work together as a family. The dangerous voyage is a success, but the adventure takes a whole new twist once they land on the Empire State Building.
A delightfully offbeat adaptation of the classic Roald Dahl adventure, the creative possibilities with James and the Giant Peach are endless. Actors will love playing the outlandish characters and performing brand new material from one of Broadway's hottest duos.
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This production is casting grades 1-8.
More information about available roles coming soon.
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Auditions: January 8 (4-8 PM) and January 9 (12-4:30 PM)
Callbacks: January 15 (4-8 PM) and January 16 (12-4:30 PM)
Mandatory Meet and Greet: Tuesday, February 2, 5-6 PM
Rehearsal: February 2 - March 11 | Tuesdays-Thursdays, 5-8 PM; Saturdays, 12-5 PM
Tech Week: March 13-18
Performances: Friday, March 19 - Sunday, March 28
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Tuition: $1,000.
Cost will never be a barrier to arts education at Studio East. Learn more about tuition assistance, including work study and volunteer options here.
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Playwright: William Shakespeare
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Directed by Kim Douthit
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Hamlet is a classic revenge story about a teenage Prince who sees his dead father's ghost. The ghost claims the new king (Hamlet's uncle, Claudius) murdered him. Hamlet fakes being crazy to plan his revenge, but his overthinking and hesitation ultimately lead to a tragic, action-packed ending where almost everyone dies.
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This production is casting grades 5-12.
More information about available roles coming soon.
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Auditions: February 9 (4-8 PM)
Callbacks: February 24 (5-9 PM)
Mandatory Meet and Greet: Wednesday, March 3, 5-6 PM
Rehearsal: March 3 - April 10 | Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays, 5-8 PM
Tech Week: April 18-22
Performances: Friday, April 23 - Sunday, April 25
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Tuition: $850
Cost will never be a barrier to arts education at Studio East. Learn more about tuition assistance, including work study and volunteer options here.
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Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater; Book by Doug Wright
Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film that was produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker and written & directed by John Musker & Ron Clements.
Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions.
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TBD
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Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl" and "Part of Your World."
Ariel, King Triton's youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.
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This production is casting grades 3-12.
More information about available roles coming soon.
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Auditions: February 2027 (TBD)
Callbacks: February 2027 (TBD)
Mandatory Meet and Greet: Tuesday, March 30, 5-6 PM
Rehearsal: March 30 - May 6 | | Tuesdays-Thursdays, 5-8 PM; Saturdays, 12-8 PM
Tech Week: May 8-13
Performances: Friday, May 14 - Sunday, May 23
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Tuition: $600
Cost will never be a barrier to arts education at Studio East. Learn more about tuition assistance, including work study and volunteer options here.
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Book by Abe Burrows & Jo Swerling
Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Based on The Idyll of Sarah Brown and characters by Damon Runyon
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Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler, Nathan Detroit, tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that they've been engaged for fourteen years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough, and Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown, as a result. Guys and Dolls takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong.
Frank Loesser's brassy, immortal score makes Guys and Dolls a crowd pleaser. The large cast features both a variety of ensemble and star roles. With a great collection of production resources from MTI, this highly producible show is a treat for audiences and performers of any age.
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This production is casting students Grade 9–Age 19.
Everyone gets a role: There are no formal auditions. Instead, you register and then “audition” for the first few rehearsals beginning in October. Following initial exercises with the group and director, students will be assigned roles based on current and potential skills.
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All students who register will receive a part in this production.
Mandatory Meet and Greet: Friday, October 16, 10-11 AM
Rehearsal: October 16 - April 23 | Fridays, 10 AM - 12 PM
Tech Week: April 30 - June 11
Performances: Friday, June 11 - Sunday, June 13
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Tuition: $1,000.
Cost will never be a barrier to arts education at Studio East. Learn more about tuition assistance, including work study and volunteer options here.
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Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-LopezRobert Lopez
Book Adapted by Lindsay Anderson
Music and Orchestrations Adapted and Arranged by Myrna Conn
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Led by a student team mentored by industry professionals. Learn more about how this FREE program works.
Directed by TBD
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Disney's Finding Nemo KIDS is a 30-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.
Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” Finding Nemo KIDS brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.
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This production is casting ages 6-13.
More information about available roles coming soon.
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Auditions: May 5 (4-9 PM), May 6 (4-9 PM), and May 7 (4-9 PM)
Callbacks: May 15 (9 AM - 12 PM) and May 16 (9 AM-1 PM)
Mandatory Meet and Greet: Tuesday, June 15, 5-6 PM
Rehearsal: June 15 - July 8 | Tuesdays-Thursdays, 5-7 PM
Tech Week: July 10-15
Performances: Friday, July 16 - Sunday July 18
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Tuition: $1,000.
Cost will never be a barrier to arts education at Studio East. Learn more about tuition assistance, including work study and volunteer options here.
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Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie
Based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford
Music by Tom Snow
Lyrics by Dean PitchfordAdditional Music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman
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Directed by Alex Robinson
Choreographed by TBD
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When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.
To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.
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This production is casting grade 8-age 19.
More information about available roles coming soon.
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Auditions: May 5 (4-9 PM), May 6 (4-9 PM), and May 7 (4-9 PM)
Callbacks: May 17 (5-9 PM) and May 18 (5-9 PM)
Mandatory Meet and Greet: Monday, June 21, 4-5 PM
Rehearsal: June 21 - July 23 | Mondays-Fridays, 4-8 PM
Tech Week: July 24-29
Performances: Friday, July 30- Sunday, August 8
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Tuition: $1,000.
Cost will never be a barrier to arts education at Studio East. Learn more about tuition assistance, including work study and volunteer options here.
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