Audition Info
Additional audition announcements and season opportunities will be released throughout the year. We look forward to welcoming both new and returning performers to the Theatre Winter Haven stage!
Audition Dates & Times
COME WITH ME AND YOU’LL BE… IN A WORLD OF PURE IMAGINATION!
Theatre Winter Haven is excited to announce auditions for Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka!
Step inside the chocolate factory with director Jarrod Snapko, music director Philip King, choreographer Asia Ellis, and stage manager Rachel Snapko as we bring this sweet and spectacular musical to life!
AUDITION DATES
July 20 & 21
Ages 8–15: 6:00 PM
Ages 16 & Up: 7:00 PM
WHAT TO PREPARE
Prepare a 32-bar cut (about 1 minute) of a musical theatre song. Please bring legible sheet music for the accompanist. No a cappella auditions or prerecorded accompaniment will be permitted.
CALLBACKS
Callbacks will be held on July 22 by invitation only and may include reading from the script, singing from the show, and a movement audition.
Theatre Winter Haven welcomes and encourages auditionees of all ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, ages, sizes, races, and gender identities. All roles are open, and there are no pre-cast roles.
Pre-register for an audition slot using one of the links below, or simply walk in and audition, we welcome walk-ups!
Whether you’re a golden ticket winner, an Oompa Loompa, an ambitious parent, or the mysterious candy maker himself, there’s a place for you in the factory.
Your golden ticket awaits!
Pre-registration links:
Ages 8 – 15: https://auditionsmanager.com/registration.php?AU=Xpp28d1851
Ages 16 & up: https://auditionsmanager.com/registration.php?AU=AXLl5k1853
Frog and Toad
Theatre Winter Haven is excited to announce auditions for A Year With Frog and Toad KIDS!
Come join us as we bring Arnold Lobel’s treasured stories to life in a delightful musical celebrating friendship, kindness, and the little adventures that make every season special.
Director Karina LeBaron, music director Jayson LeBaron, choreographer Timothy Anderson, and stage manager Caedmon Palau invite young performers to hop into this charming woodland world where every character has an important story to tell!
AUDITION DATES
July 26 & 27
Ages 9–17: 5:00 PM
WHAT TO PREPARE
Prepare a 32-bar cut (about one minute) of a musical theatre song. Please bring legible sheet music for the accompanist. No a cappella auditions or prerecorded accompaniment will be permitted.
CALLBACKS
Callbacks will be held on July 29 by invitation only and may include reading from the script, singing from the show, and a movement audition.
All roles are open, there are no pre-cast roles.
Click on the google document link for more information, and Pre-register for an audition slot using the registration link below, or simply hop on in! Walk-up auditions are always welcome.
Whether you dream of playing Frog, Toad, Bird, Mouse, Squirrel, Snail, Turtle, Lizard, Mole, or one of the many woodland friends, there’s a place for you in this joyful cast.
From springtime surprises to snowy winter days, this heartwarming musical reminds us that life’s greatest adventures are the ones we share with friends.
We can’t wait to see you at auditions!
Informational link: https://drive.google.com/…/1TP3C_Py166dSUT…/view…
Pre-registration links: https://auditionsmanager.com/registration.php?AU=jKv6ax1864
Theatre Winter Haven is dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion in casting. This includes but is not limited to; age, size, gender identity, and race/ethnicity.
Questions: Please contact
Sara Catherine Barnes: sara@theatrewinterhaven.com
General Information About Auditions and Casting
AUDITION CALLBACKS
Callbacks will be held if necessary. Only those called back will be telephoned. NOTE: not being called back does NOT mean that you are not cast in the show. Likewise, being called back does not mean you will be cast.
BEING PREPARED
Those auditioning for a musical should dress comfortably and come with a prepared song. Please read details about each audition within the pre-registration link (pre-registration is not required) and bring sheet music for piano accompaniment.
CASTING POLICY
All roles, unless otherwise announced, are open.
If after open auditions, the director believes that a particular role or roles cannot be satisfactorily cast, additional actors may be contacted for further auditions. Being invited to audition, either directly or indirectly, does not guarantee you a role.
Callbacks will be held if necessary. Only those called back will be telephoned. NOTE: not being called back does NOT mean that you are not cast in the show. Likewise, being called back does not mean you will be cast.
In the event an actor cannot attend regular auditions, they may audition at a pre-arranged time if the director desires this.
Please note that by auditioning, you are obligating yourself to a considerable rehearsal and performance process. Please be certain that you are willing and able to make this commitment. If you wish to be considered for ONLY a certain role or roles, please indicate this clearly on your audition form.
In most cases, a complete cast list will be posted 48 hours after the final callback audition. Only those who have been cast will be called.
Theatre Winter Haven endeavors to cast new faces and fresh talent whenever possible, and encourages anyone who is interested to audition. However, casting decisions are quite subjective we recognize that not everyone will be pleased with the final choices.
Whether the auditions are public or private is up to the director. Each person will be given a chance to sing, read and/or dance as necessary unless you have a request to the contrary.