Auditions

Actors of all races and/or ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to audition for all parts.

Unless otherwise noted, all auditions take place at the Dayton Playhouse, located inside Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark at 1301 East Siebenthaler Avenue, Dayton, OH 45414. All auditions begin at 7:00 PM. Auditioners are encouraged to arrive 10-20 minutes early for auditions to complete the audition form. Please be prepared to list all conflicts between the date of the Audition through the final performance of the production. Theatre resumes are welcome, but not required.

Future Auditions

Auditions for the 2023-2024 Season are on the dates listed below. More audition details will be posted at a future date.


Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Directed by Dawn Roth Smith
Opens: May 10, 2024
Closes: May 26, 2024
Auditions: March 9, 2024 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
and
March 11-12, 2024 starting at 6:45 p.m. each evening

AGES 7-12 March 9 starting at 12:30 p.m.
Director Dawn Roth Smith is looking to fill the Joseph Children’s Choir with a beautifully diverse group of 12-15 kids. No previous experience needed.
Open to Ages 7- 12 (Performers ages 13-99 are encouraged to attend regular auditions on March 11 & 12)
Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will be performed May 10-May 26, 2024. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8:00 PM, Sunday performances are at 2:00 PM.
Performers must be available for each performance and all rehearsals the week of May 5-12, 2024 (Tech Week). Please be prepared to list all conflicts between March 12- May 26th on audition form.
Everyone who attends these auditions must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Auditions will consist of singing and movement- please come prepared with 16-32 bars of a song of your choice. Accompanist will be provided. If you bring an electronic version of your music, it must be instrumental only.
For more information or any questions please email dawns1210@gmail.com.

Ages 13-99 March 11-12 starting at 6:45 PM
Director Dawn Roth Smith is looking for a beautifully diverse cast for Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Rehearsals will begin mid-March of 2024. Performances will be May 10-May 26, 2024. This is a non-paid, community theatre production. Rehearsals will be 3-4 nights per week until May 5. May 5th- May 12 you will be at the theatre for Tech week and opening weekend. There can be no conflicts during this week.

For auditions:
Please come prepared to sing 16-32 measures of a song that shows off your vocal range and/or acting ability. An accompanist will be provided. Please also wear clothing that allows you to move as our choreographer will have a short movement exercise. If you are interested in being a featured dancer, the choreographer may have an added movement piece for you.

– If you are interested in the role of Joseph please be familiar with Close Every Door
– If you are interested in The Narrator please be familiar with Pharaoh Story
– If you are interested in Pharaoh please be prepared to demonstrate your very own version of this character.
Have questions? Email: dawns1210@gmail.com

JOSEPH: Male, Tenor – Eleventh and favorite son of Jacob. Confident and charming. Vocally strong.

NARRATOR: Tenor or Soprano – The audience’s guide through the story. The narrator tells Joseph’s story with word and song. Can command the stage while directing focus to story elements. Strong singer with great energy.

PHARAOH: Baritone or Mezzo – Egypt’s ruler, considered a god on earth. Searching for the meaning behind their dreams. Portrayed as a world-famous rock star. Full of energy and confidence. May also be cast as a member of the greater ensemble.

POTIPHAR: Baritone – Rich, self-indulgent, and sophisticated Egyptian capitalist. Makes Joseph the leader of his household. Strong character actor with a powerful speaking voice. May also be cast as a member of the greater ensemble.

MRS. POTIPHAR: Indulgent and confident in her pursuit of what she wants, which at this time happens to be Joseph. Will also be cast as a member of the greater ensemble.

JACOB: Baritone – Aged father of Joseph and his 11 brothers. Strong character actor and may double for Potiphar.

BUTLER: Tenor or Mezzo – Pharaoh’s right hand. While in jail, Joseph interprets the Butler’s dreams to a positive outcome. Will also be cast as a member of the greater ensemble.

BAKER: Tenor or Mezzo – Head of Pharaoh’s kitchen. While in jail, Joseph interprets the Baker’s dreams to a less-than-positive outcome. Will also be cast as a member of the greater ensemble.

JOSEPH’S BROTHERS: Various vocal ranges – Jealous of Joseph being their father’s favorite son. Dancers and singers. Will also double as general ensemble in some scenes.

WIVES: Female, Various vocal ranges – The wives of Joseph’s 11 brothers. Skilled dancers and singers. Will also double as general ensemble. Also planning to cast a few wives for Jacob- these roles will have less dancing and a lot of choral singing.

ENSEMBLE: Male and Female, Various Ranges – Actors, singers, and dances serving as Ishmaelites, Egyptians, Canaanites, and other characters within Joseph’s story.

FutureFest 2024
Auditions: May 20-21, 2024

Auditions for the 2024-2025 Season: Please see this post for more details.


Auditions for The Prom are complete.
Auditions for The One Act Play That Goes Wrong are complete.
Auditions for Is There Life After High School are complete.
Auditions for Sense and Sensibility are complete.