AUDITION
Upcoming Auditions
MAINSTAGE DRAMA
The Last Lifeboat: The untold true story of the Titanic's sinking.
MAINSTAGE MUSICAL
Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame . . . this sweeping epic comes to the Mainstage.
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THE LAST LIFEBOAT
J. Bruce Ismay went to the best schools, married the right society girl, and vowed to his staunch, unfeeling father on his deathbed that he would take over the family shipping business at the White Star Line and build the biggest, most opulent ship the world had ever seen: the RMS Titanic. As the ship sank, Ismay saved as many people as he could before he finally, with no women and children in sight, stepped into the last lifeboat, only to be branded a coward and a traitor forever.
The world needed a scapegoat for the sinking of the Titanic, and Ismay became the perfect target. He had a powerful enemy in the United States — newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst. Hearst condemned Ismay nationwide before the rescue ship Carpathia even landed in New York. Hearst’s cause was aided by William Alden Smith, a ruthless senator with presidential aspirations, who led the investigation into this high-profile disaster.
The Last Lifeboat is the story of the Titanic that has never been told.
This epic tale explores not only the tragedy itself, but the sensationalized trials and aftermath of the night that changed the world forever.
WHEN
Auditions will be held on Monday, January 4, 2027, from 6:30-8:30 pm.
These are open auditions.
WHO
We are looking for committed actors ready to join a strong ensemble.
Men and Women ages 18 and over. All ethnicities and backgrounds are welcome.
The Last Lifeboat is an ensemble production featuring extensive multiple-role casting. The script is written for a minimum cast of seven performers (four men and three women), portraying over fifty characters across different ages, backgrounds, and nationalities.
Strong character acting skills, versatility, and the ability to distinguish multiple roles are essential.
Some roles may require dialects or accents.
A full cast list will be in the audition packet when you sign up using the form below.
WHERE
All rehearsals and auditions take place at The Seeing Place | 315 Winchester Road, Jacksonville, NC
REHERALS/PERFORMANCES
Rehearsals are held primarily on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 6:30–9:00 PM. We also have one Wednesday and one Saturday rehearsal.
A complete rehearsal calendar will be included in the audition packet you receive after registering.
Performances: Friday–Sunday, March 5-7, 2027.
MAINSTAGE AUDITIONS
The Story Is Calling Again
Based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel and featuring the beloved score from Disney’s animated film alongside additional music by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz, The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a sweeping story of longing, belonging, power, mercy, and what it means to truly see another person.
Set in fifteenth-century Paris, the musical follows Quasimodo, the isolated bell-ringer of Notre Dame, who longs to experience the world beyond the cathedral walls. When he encounters Esmeralda, a courageous Romani woman who refuses to look away from injustice, his world begins to change. Their lives become entangled with Captain Phoebus and the powerful Archdeacon Claude Frollo, whose obsession and hatred set the city on a dangerous course.
Told through a rich theatrical style that blends ensemble storytelling with passages drawn directly from Hugo’s novel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame asks an enduring question: What makes a monster & what makes a man?
Four years after this story first appeared on our Mainstage, we are returning to the cathedral because there is still more to see.
WHEN
Auditions will be held on Wednesday & Thursday, January 6 & 7
Audition are held by appointment. You can sign up for an audition spot below.
WHO:
We are looking for committed storytellers ready to become part of a strong vocal ensemble.
We are seeking singers and actors ages 15 and older for this ensemble-driven production.
All auditioners must be able to match pitch and sing confidently as part of an ensemble.
This production includes limited dance/choreography, though movement and physical storytelling are part of the show.
All ethnicities and backgrounds are welcome.
WHERE
All rehearsals and auditions take place at The Seeing Place | 315 Winchester Road, Jacksonville, NC
REHERALS/PERFORMANCES
Rehearsals begin Wednesday, January 13 and are held primarily Wednesday & Thursday evenings from 6:30–9:00 PM.
A complete rehearsal calendar will be included in the audition packet you receive after registering.
Performances: Friday–Sunday, March 19–21, 2027.
WHAT TO PREPARE
Audition songs and cold-reading selections from the script will be included in the audition packet sent after you register for an audition appointment.
Please arrive prepared to perform the assigned material.
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