Auditions
WCP/BHCT is committed to a policy of open auditions. Our success depends on the full participation of talented and committed people, regardless of their race, creed, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Neither experience nor membership is required to audition.
Unless otherwise indicated, auditions will be held in the WCP/BHCT Walker Building at 224 Commercial Street in Waterloo. Interested individuals need only attend one audition session.
Scripts will be available for a week-long perusal with a $10 deposit. Please stop by the WCP/BHCT Walker Building during normal business hours (Tuesday-Friday, 11am-5pm) to pick up a script.
Waterloo Community Playhouse
is holding auditions for
EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD
(AND THEN SOME!)
A Comedy by Michael Carleton, Jim Fitzgerald, and John K. Alvarez
Original Music by Will Knapp
Director - Rick Johnson
AUDITION DATES
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 2 pm
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6 pm
PRODUCTION DATES
December 16 - 20, 2026
Performances held in the
McElroy Studio Theatre
224 Commercial St
Waterloo, IA 50701
AUDITION VENUE
WCP/BHCT Walker Building
224 Commercial St.
Waterloo, Iowa 50701
SYNOPSIS
What begins as another annual production of A Christmas Carol, soon devolves into a slightly irreverent (but undeniably adoring) look at all of your “Beloved Holiday Classics” including pop culture favorites like It’s a Wonderful Life, The Grinch, Rudolph, Charlie Brown and more! Add in topical references that always keep this annual tradition fresh and fun as we send up everything from Dickens to Dr. Seuss in an evening of high octane jollity and frivolity. This is complete holiday chaos in the best possible way.
Black Hawk Children's Theatre
is holding auditions for
Disney’s THE LION KING JR
Music & Lyrics by Elton John and Tim Rice
Additional Music and Lyrics by Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, and Hans Zimmer
Book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi
Based on the Broadway production
directed by Julie Taymor
Originally produced on Broadway by
Disney Theatrical Group
Director - Grace Shoenthal
Music Director - Grace Dineen
Choreographer - Rachel Kuehner
AUDITION DATES
Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 6:30 pm
PRODUCTION DATES
January 22 - 31, 2027
AUDITION VENUE
WCP/BHCT Walker Building
224 Commercial St.
Waterloo, Iowa 50701
MORE DETAILS TO COME SOON
AUDITION DETAILS
CHARACTER LIST
Director’s note: For purposes of convenience (my own), the characters are listed by the names as they appear in the script. However, none of the characters has any innate characteristics of gender or age. In these cases, as with most of the production, ANYTHING GOES!
JIM - Wants to be all business even as everything changes all around. Think Margaret Dumont of the Marx Brothers or Richard Deacon of the Dick Van Dyke Show. (yes I'm that old. Look them up.)
JOHN - Professional but somewhat cynical. Wants new challenges and motivations. Takes the art a little too seriously. Maybe takes their self too seriously, as well.
MICHAEL - Gets excited about everything. Very smart but sometimes confused. The child-like wonder is barely controlled, and by others.
CLOWN - Will play 4-6 characters who pop in. Maybe
AUDITION PROCESS
Auditions will consist of scene readings, maybe some improvisationals and the singing of a novelty Christmas Song or a Christmas song done in a novelty way. The emphasis here will be on "novelty" not singing.
OTHER DETAILS
We will ask you to complete a conflict calendar prior to making casting decisions. It is helpful to know your conflicts at the time of your audition. Getting involved in a production is no small commitment and while we encourage and welcome one and all, it’s best to fully understand the time commitment and the challenges you may meet if you get involved.
WCP/BHCT is committed to a policy of open auditions. Our success depends on the full participation of talented people, regardless of their race, creed, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Scripts will be available for a week-long perusal with a $10 deposit. Please stop by the WCP/BHCT Walker Building during normal business hours (Tuesday-Friday, 10am-6pm) to pick up a script. Questions? Call 319-235-0367 or email Anita Ross at anita.ross@wcpbhct.org or Rick Johnson at pasrck@gmail.com
AUDITION DETAILS - COMING SOON
“CHARACTER” LIST - COMING SOON
