Auditions for November 2026 Musical

Old Academy Players welcomes new talent! Please note that we are a non-profit community theater and that all roles are performed on a volunteer basis and are non-paying. Please check this site for audition information which appears throughout the season. Audition Notices will be posted on this page. There may be multiple audition notices posted at the same time.

If you are auditioning for a show, please complete our Audition Form in advance of the audition.

Musical to be announced on September 6, 2026

Audition Date & Time:
10:00am Saturday July 11, 2026

Location:
Old Academy Players
Carfax Building
3544 Indian Queen Lane
Philadelphia PA 19129

Audition Requirements:
Director, Annie Hnatko, is seeking 6 men and 2 women to complete the cast of Old Academy Players’ 2026–2027 season musical. Actors of color are highly encouraged to audition. Actors under 18 years old will not be considered. Our license with MTI prohibits us from announcing our show until September 6, 2026.

Please contact Annie Hnatko ([email protected]) to schedule your audition slot. Please include the roles, from the list below, for which you would like to be considered.

Please prepare 16–32 measures of a musical theater song. The provided accompanist has requested that all auditioners send their sheet music via email in advance to [email protected] Please ensure starting and ending points are clearly marked. Neither a cappella singing nor accompaniment tracks will be permitted. Performers interested in Man 2 will be asked to perform a short dance audition. Please come dressed to move.

*Please do not audition if you are not available for all performance dates listed below.

Video auditions will not be accepted.

Please note that microphones will not be used during this production.

Available Roles:

Man 1: A gay, gentle giant living with HIV. This actor must be an African American/Black man with a strong “gospel-esque” voice. Lead Role | Age: 25–36 | Vocal Range: Baritone F#2 to A4

Man 2: A joyful drag queen living with HIV. Previous drag experience is preferred but not required. Those auditioning for this role may be asked to stay for a short dance audition. Lead Role | Age: 20–30 | Vocal Range: Tenor C3 to A4

Man 3: A yuppie sell-out who is strong-willed. Actors of color are encouraged to audition. Supporting Role | Age: 25–35 | Vocal Range: Baritone Bb2 to F#4

Men 4, 5, and 6: These actors will play multiple ensemble roles and should be strong singers and movers. Actors of color are encouraged to audition. Ensemble Role | Age: 18+ | Vocal Range: Any

Woman 1: This African American/Black actress will play multiple ensemble roles. Ensemble Role | Age:18+ | Vocal Range: Mezzo

Woman 2: This actress will play multiple ensemble roles. Actresses of color are encouraged to audition. Ensemble Role | Age:18+ | Vocal Range: Mezzo

Performance Dates:
Fridays and Saturdays, November 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21 at 8:00pm
Sundays, November 8, 15, and 22 at 2:00pm
*Additional performances may be added

Rehearsal Dates:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings at 6:30pm. Not all roles will be called for each rehearsal.

Full rehearsal schedule is available upon requestBrush-Up Rehearsals: Wednesdays, November 11 and 18 at 6:30pmIf cast, you will also be required to:

attend the Club Night performance of The Women on Wednesday, September 16 at 7:30pmassist hospitality for one performance of The Womenassist with Set Strike/Build between The Women and our musical on Sunday, October 3 at 4:30pm and Monday, Monday, October 4 at 6pmassist with Set Strike/Build between our musical and Be Here Now on Sunday, November 22 become a member or renew membership of Old Academy Players if you have performed here previously (https://oldacademyplayers.org/membership/)