BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Attention, all actors: Touchstone Theatre is seeking professional and community performers and musicians for two of its performances.
Auditions will be Thursday, April 13, and Saturday, April 15, at the venue, at 312 E. 4th St.
- Touchstone Theatre in Bethlehem is looking for actors and musicians for its upcoming shows
- Beginner and professional performers are invited to apply
- Auditions will take place on Thursday, April 13 and Saturday, April 15
The ensemble theater, founded in 1981, is looking for actors to fill several slots for "The Most Beautiful Home...Maybe."
The cabaret/musical, which takes a look at the housing crisis and its local impact, will premiere at Touchstone's fifth annual Festival UnBound on Sept. 27-Oct. 1
It's casting for five roles (all ages and ethnicities) including singing and non-singing parts, plus a musician. Some roles will be compensated.
If auditioning for a singing part, bring a song to sing that resembles music from "Home from the Wiz" and "The People in Your Neighborhood."
Auditions will consist of small groups doing story circles, improvisations and cold readings of the plays. Each group will audition for about an hour.
Bring comfortable shoes and clothes in which you can move, as well as a recent headshot and updated resume.
If you do not have a recent headshot, please come prepared to have your picture taken.
Auditions for the musical will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday.
All can apply
No experience is necessary to be cast in a role for the 18th annual Young Playwright's Festival, May 19 at Zoellner Arts Center in Bethlehem.
There will be five plays, with five different casts, directed by five ensemble members (each written by a participant of Touchstone’s Young Playwrights’ Lab).
For those accepted, there will be a rehearsal period of 10-15 hours plus dress rehearsal on May 18 (plus the day of performance on May 19).
Auditions will consist of small groups doing improvisations and cold readings of the plays.
Each group will audition for 20-30 minutes. Please bring comfortable shoes and clothes in which you can move.
Auditions will be 10 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m. Saturday.
For more information, email Touchstone Education Director Mary Wright at mary@touchstone.org.
