Auditions
2027 Auditions
Auditions are now open for The Drowsy Chaperone and Legally Blonde! Get details for each of the shows below . We encourage you to audition for both shows! Both shows will have multiple casts.
Audition materials for your audition self tape will be on the confirmation page after you submit the form.
Your self tapes will be due Saturday, September 19th.
Auditions
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The Drowsy Chaperone
Performing March 26-April 4, 2027 at Het Amsterdams Theaterhuis.
Narrating this farcical musical is Man in Chair, an agoraphobic introvert who’s hellbound on keeping the audience entertained and convincing them why his favorite musical, “Gabel and Stein’s” The Drowsy Chaperone, is so enjoyable. As the story progresses, however, more and more problematic and mediocre aspects of the musical start to emerge, and Man in Chair discovers that his thesis on the show becomes harder and harder to defend to a modern audience. Hilarious, thought-provoking, and undeniably relatable, this 21st-century Tony-winning meta-musical continues to be performed around the world today and has, even 20 years after its release, lost none of its power and relevance.
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Legally Blonde
Performing the first three weekends of July 2027 | CREA Theater
Legally Blonde: The Musical is a high-energy, feel-good musical comedy packed with memorable songs, big dance numbers, hilarious characters, and plenty of heart. When fashionable UCLA sorority president Elle Woods is unexpectedly dumped by her boyfriend, Warner, she decides to follow him to Harvard Law School and prove that she can be the serious woman he thinks he needs. But Harvard turns out to be much more than a way to win Warner back.
With the help of new friends, Elle discovers her talent for law, finds confidence in who she really is, and learns that being true to yourself is far more powerful than changing yourself to meet someone else's expectations.
2027 Season Auditions Self Tape Studio
Got your audition material ready but want a second pair of eyes before you hit record? Join us at Q Factory on September 5th for a small-group coaching session where you'll perform your audition song(s), get personalized feedback, and walk away with a self tape ready to submit. Each session starts with a vocal warmup and audition tips, followed by individual feedback tailored to you — character, accent, vocal, whatever you need — and wraps up with a self tape that's yours to keep, either to submit or refer to when you film on your own. Groups are capped at six people, with three time slots to choose from: 10:00–12:00, 12:00–14:00, or 14:00–16:00, for €30 for the full two-hour session. Come prepared — you should already know your material, since this session is about polishing your take, not teaching the piece. The coach, Camille Gribbons, is an objective outside eye (not on the directing team for either Drowsy Chaperone or Legally Blonde) here purely to help you put your best foot forward. Sign up now — spots are limited
Audition FAQ’s
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YES! Please audition for all of our shows for the year that you are interested in. There will be very few conflicts between them, despite some overlapping rehearsal schedules.
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Fill in the form. Please include your full name as you would like it on a program. Include any major holidays or conflicts that you know you have. Look at the character descriptions on the website and select which shows and roles you would like to be considered for.
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YES! All roles are open unless stated otherwise. Actors who have worked with us in the past, whether it be a production or a bootcamp, may have a better chance at being cast if they have shown a history of hard work, dedication, talent and are in general an asset to the team.
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An understudy is an actor who is prepared to perform the role of another actor if that actor is unable to perform. Understudies are crucial for ensuring that the show can go on without interruption, maintaining the continuity and quality of the performance. In HEA shows, an understudy is always guaranteed at least one performance.
Double casting is when two people are cast in the same role and split the shows evenly. This may be done due to a particularly demanding role or to provide more opportunities to play a role. It is expected for someone who is double cast to be able to step in for an additional show if their counterpart is unable to perform for any reason.
Both cases help ensure that a show can go on in the case of illness, injury, or other unforeseen circumstances. The financial impact of cancelling a show due to an actor being unable to perform is massive for any theatre group, so we need to take steps to ensure this doesn't happen.
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YES! We always need help behind the scenes, and if you want to be involved in a specific production, we will figure out where you fit. If you are only interested in performing, we encourage you to sign up for one of our Musical Theater Bootcamps! This will help you practice your skills, enjoy the process of putting on a production, and give you a chance to play a role without the pressure of a full scale production.
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The team of each production will decide together for the most part, but the final decision is that of the director. The casting team consists of the director, vocal coach, band director, and choreographers of each production. The level of influence directly correlates with the demands of each show.
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Absolutely! Ability to pay has no influence on casting decisions. If you are unable to pay the contribution, we will find other ways for you to contribute to the production.
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Amateur theater is expensive to produce, while maintaining the quality. The cost of sets, costumes, rehearsal space, theater rentals, rights to productions, sound equipment, lighting equipment, programs, posters, stipends for professionals working on the productions, etc. far exceeds the average amount that ticket sales alone can cover. We do not get funding and every production carries a huge financial risk, and the actors contribution helps us offset some of the upfront costs.
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Cast members need to commit to selling tickets because it significantly boosts audience attendance, which is essential for the financial health and success of the production. By leveraging their personal networks, cast members can reach a wider audience, ensuring that costs are covered and the theatre can plan future shows. This personal investment also builds community support, creates a vibrant atmosphere for performances, and generates authentic buzz and excitement.
Cast members inviting audience is the number one seller of tickets, and crucial to ensure the success of a show.
Different from previous years, we are introducing a more formal process to ensure the success of each show without burning out volunteers. For each show, we will be asking each cast member to indicate which committees they have the skills to join, and will assign a committee to each cast member to contribute to the show’s success.
Show committees
Committees will include front of house, makeup & hair, costume assistance, flyering, props, set build up, set tear down, social media, and photography. Even if you don’t have skills in hair and makeup for example, you can easily be on the flyering committee to volunteer some extra time distributing and handing out flyers to help sell tickets for the show.