Nashville Children's Theatre
Nashville, TN

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Monday, April 27, 2026

1:00 PM - 7:00 PM (C)

Break 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

AND

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (C)

AND

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (C)

APPOINTMENTS

To sign up for an appointment, please follow this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/g... . Equity members without appointments will be seen as time permits.

CONTRACT

TYA

$658 weekly minimum

OR

$16 per hour - Rehearsal

$102 per Performance

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Nashville Children's Theatre's 2026-27 Season (See breakdown).

NCT encourages local Nashville area actors to audition.

The Producer shall not discriminate against any actor because of race, color, creed, age, disability, national origin, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation or political persuasion or belief.

NCT is committed to inclusive, expansive casting practices.

All roles are open to performers of all races and ethnicities unless a specific identity is explicitly required by the script. We encourage artists of all backgrounds to audition.

PREPARATION

Please prepare one monologue totaling no more than one (1) minute. In addition, to be considered for any musicals, prepare 32-bars from a contemporary musical with sheet music to supply to our accompanist in the desired key. Please bring your book in case you are asked to sing an additional song. Also, please bring a current headshot and resume as well as any conflicts for the season. There will be a general audition form to fill out upon arrival.

LOCATION

Nashville Children's Theatre

25 Middleton St

Nashville, TN 37210-2040

Follow posted signs for day of entrance. Holding room - Copeland Blackbox.

PERSONNEL

Artistic Director: Jenilee Houghton

Director of Production: Kenneth Mayfield

Company Manager: Rachael Silverman

Expected to attend:

Jenilee Houghton: Artistic Director

Jonah Jackson: Director

Chris Causer: Director

Tosha Marie: Director

Sarah M. Bailey: Music Director

Dee Hammond: Music Director

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

OTHER

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

Breakdown

Nashville Children's Theatre 2026-27 Season

The genders listed below reflect the characters within the context of the narrative. Performers of all gender identities and expressions are encouraged to audition for any role.

“FROM PAGE TO STAGE”

From novels to newspapers; comics to nursery rhymes; this season transforms the written word into live, unforgettable theatre for all ages!

The 2026/27 Season Includes:

MOTHER GOOSE

Written By Janet Stanford

Directed by: Jenilee Houghton

Rehearsals: August 3 - 14, 2026

Run: Thursdays thru Sundays, August 15 - October 25, 2026

Contract: Per Performance - Actors will be on either an Actor contract or an Actor/ASM contract

Venue: NCT Copeland Theatre - Snuggery Series

SYNOPSIS: Jump into the magical world of Mother Goose with your youngest learners as she takes us through a silly, laugh-out-loud version of her typical day. Exploring some of her most beloved nursery rhymes, the magical Mother Goose invites little ones to join in with each classic rhyme’s story. Together we learn that the very best way to do what needs to be done is to do it together.

SEEKING:

Mother Goose - Adult Role, Female Presenting

Puppeteer - Adult Role, Any Gender

A YEAR WITH FROG & TOAD (TYA)

Based on the books by Arnold Lobel

Book and Lyrics by Willie Reale

Music by Robert Reale

Directed by: Jenilee Houghton

Music Direction by: Sarah M. Bailey

Rehearsals: August 31 – September 18, 2026

Run: September 19 – October 18, 2026

Contract: Weekly

Venue: NCT Hill Theatre

SYNOPSIS: This whimsical musical follows two great friends – the cheerful, energetic Frog and the rather grumpy Toad – through four fun-filled seasons. The two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special. Part vaudeville, part make believe... all charm, A Year with Frog and Toad tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons.

SEEKING:

Frog - Adult Role, Male Presenting. Caring and loyal. Always looking out for his friends. Calm, adventurous and assured.

Toad - Adult Role, Male Presenting. A timid, hard worker, but impatient for results. Self-conscious. Stubborn. A good friend to Frog.

Ensemble 1 - Bird/Snail/Lizard/Father Frog/Mole- Adult Role, Any Gender. Ranges from blind determination of a nerdy snail to the "cool kid" attitude of a slick lizard.

Ensemble 2 - Bird/Mouse/Squirrel, Young Frog, Mole- Adult Role, Any Gender. Ranges from the playful and quirky personality of a bird to the strong frenetic energy of a squirrel.

Ensemble 3 - Bird/Turtle/Squirrel/Mother Frog, Mole- Adult Role, Any Gender. Ranges from playful and quirky, to wild frenetic energy, to caring maternal figure.

THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW

Created by Jonathan Rockefeller

Directed by: Jonah Jackson

Rehearsals: October 26 – November 13, 2026

Run: November 14, 2026 – January 3, 2027

Contract: Weekly

Venue: NCT Hill Theatre

SYNOPSIS: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show invites young audiences to embark on a captivating journey through the pages of four beloved Eric Carle books. As the enchanting tales come to life on stage, children will be immersed in the world of vibrant colors, well known characters, and wonderful storytelling through gorgeous larger than life puppets.

SEEKING:

Performer 1 - Adult Role, Any Gender. Puppeteer.

Performer 2 - Adult Role, Any Gender. Puppeteer.

Performer 3 - Adult Role, Any Gender. Puppeteer.

Ken Ludwig's 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHIRSTMAS

Written By Ken Ludwig

Directed by: Chris Causer

Rehearsals: November 2 – November 20, 2026

Run: November 21 – December 27, 2026

Contract: Per Performance - Actors will be on either an Actor contract or an Actor/ASM contract

Venue: NCT Copeland Theatre

SYNOPSIS: “’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” But wait! A mouse is stirring - because Santa missed his house last year. Before you can say “Merry Christmas!”, we're off on the wild adventures of a mouse, an elf, and a spunky little girl who just won't take no for an answer. Don't miss this joyful, all ages holiday celebration!

SEEKING:

Emily - Adult Role, Female.

Amos/Amos of Kansas - Adult Role, Any Gender.

Calliope/Britannia Sneed - Adult Role, Female.

Sir Guy of Gisbourne/Uncle Brierly - Adult Role, Male.

Mulch/Santa Claus/Wendell Sneed - Adult Role, Male.

A, B, C… WHAT DO YOU SEE? (World Premiere)

Created by Jenilee Houghton

Directed by: Jenilee Houghton

Rehearsals: January 16 – 29, 2027

Run: Thursdays thru Sundays, January 30 – April 25, 2027

Contract: Per Performance - Actors will be on either an Actor contract or an Actor/ASM contract

Venue: NCT Copeland Theatre - Snuggery Series

SYNOPSIS: Join Detective McDoodle and the trusty apprentice as they search for the alphabet letters that have all gone missing. Based on the popular “seek & find” and “I spy” books, this NCT original invites our littlest theatre-goers to play detective while we search for those rascally run-away letters.

SEEKING:

Detective McDoodle - Adult Role, Any Gender.

Apprentice - Adult Role, Any Gender.

POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL

Book by Melvin Tinstall III

Music by Greg Dean Borowsky and Douglas Lyons

Lyrics by Douglas Lyons

Directed by: Tosha Marie

Music Direction by: Dee Hammond

Rehearsals: February 3 – 26, 2027

Run: Feb 27 – April 30, 2027

Contract: Weekly

Venue- NCT Hill Theatre (and a local tour to in-school performance)

SYNOPSIS: This modern, acclaimed, family-friendly musical is inspired by Civil Rights pioneers Ruby Bridges and The Little Rock Nine. It centers on 8-year-old Lily Polkadot, who faces bullying as the first Polkadot in an all-Square school, promoting themes of acceptance and friendship. An upbeat and accessible way into an important history lesson with a colorful reminder that our differences are what make us all cool kids.

SEEKING:

Lily Polkadot - Adult Role, Female Presenting. Black. Lily is the sunlight in the midst of a storm; smart, charming and strong willed; she has the task of being the first of her kind ever integrated into a school of all Squares.

Mrs. Square/Mama Square - Adult Role, Female Presenting. Doubles as both characters: Mrs. Square is the teacher at Rockaway Elementary responsible for integrating Polkadots and Squares; she’s the disciplinarian – conflicted yet gentle and loving all in the same. Mama Square is a loudmouth, overbearing and stuck in her ways.

Penelope Square - Adult Role, Female Presenting. A straight up bully; bratty, loud and entitled; the world revolves around Penelope, and we just happen to be living in it; older sister to Sky Square.

Sky Square - Adult Role, Male Presenting. Video games illuminate his imagination; he’s anxiously shy, friendly, quirky and curious; younger brother to Penelope Square and admirer of Lily Polkadot.

Triangle/Ensemble - Adult Role, Any Gender. The newest new kid.

SALARY

TYA $658 weekly minimum OR $16 per hour - Rehearsal, $102 per Performance

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