Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera
Pittsburgh, PA

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC

AUDITION DATE

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

FEMALE CHARACTERS:

10:00 AM (E)

MALE CHARACTERS:

3:00 PM (E)

BREAK: 1:00PM - 2:00PM

CONTRACT

RMTA

$1387 weekly minimum (SMTA)

SEEKING

Equity chorus singers for roles (female & male characters) in Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera SMTA 2026 Season (see breakdown).

Some roles will be understudied.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a brief musical theater selection in the style of the show and prepare a contrasting piece if asked. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Ripley-Grier Studios (520)

520 8th Ave

New York, NY 10018-6507

Audition Room: Studio 17U; Holding Room: Studio 17T

PERSONNEL

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

Catie Brown - Music Director for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

Mark Fleischer - Pittsburgh CLO Executive Producer

Bobby Neumeyer - Mean Girls Music Director

Tom Stumme - Executive Assistant/Auditions Lead

OTHER DATES

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROL KING MUSICAL

First Rehearsal: June 15th, 2026

Tech: June 22nd, 2026

Opening Performance: June 23rd, 2026

Closing: June 28th, 2026

MEAN GIRLS

First Rehearsal: June 29th, 2026

Tech: July 6th, 2026

Opening Performance: July 7th, 2026

Closing: July 12th, 2026

OTHER

visit website for audition information

https://www.pittsburghclo.org/...

ECC Procedures are in effect for this audition.

An Equity Monitor will be provided.

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

PITTSBURGH CIVIC LIGHT OPERA 2026 SMTA SEASON

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL

SEEKING:

ENSEMBLE/DON KIRSCHNER: an influential music publisher and producer. He is a fast talking, energetic force of nature. Powerful, direct & sometimes intimidating, but he has a real affinity for his writers and artists. A hit maker. Age: 40 to 60 (Vocal range: A2 to C#4). Male presenting character.

ENSEMBLE/GENIE KLEIN: Carole’s Jewish mother. Once an aspiring playwright, she has been broken down by life & her husband’s infidelity. Protective of Carole and unforgiving of her husband’s mistakes. Age: 40 to 50. Female presenting character.

ENSEMBLE: Strong singers who move to play Drifters, Shirelles, and other various parts in the show. Also, actors who play instruments.

MEAN GIRLS

SEEKING:

ENSEMBLE: 20-early 30s. to play teens and adult roles. Open to all ethnicities and self-identities. Understudies for principal roles will be cast from our ensemble. Must be strong singers/actors/dancers (high energy contemporary dance) for ensemble.

OFFSTAGE SWINGS: To play 25-55. Swings to cover ensemble roles. See Ensemble breakdown above for details.

SALARY

RMTA $1387 weekly minimum (SMTA)

UNION

AEA