Winter Park Playhouse Inc
Winter Park, FL
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
AUDITION DATE
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (E)
AND
Thursday, April 2, 2026
1:00 PM - 7:00 PM (E)
APPOINTMENTS
Appointments will open Friday, March 20th. To make an appointment, please sign up at: https://auditionsmanager.com/r...
CONTRACT
Single Engagement Agreement
$650 weekly minimum
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in Winter Park Playhouse's 2026-27 Season (see breakdown).
PREPARATION
Please prepare 16-32 bars of an up-tempo and a ballad and a one minute comic monologue. Please bring a headshot and resume.
LOCATION
Orlando Shakespeare Theater
812 E Rollins St
Orlando, FL 32803
Auditions are held at Orlando Shakes while we complete our theatre renovations.
PERSONNEL
NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE: THE 70’S BEEHIVE MUSICAL
Book by Fred Stuart
THE RAT PACK LOUNGE
By James Hindman and Ray Roderick
Musical Arrangements by John Glaudini
A CHRISTMAS SURVIVAL GUIDE
Conceived and written by James Hindman and Ray Roderick
Musical Arrangements by John Glaudini
OTHER DATES
NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE: THE 70’S BEEHIVE MUSICAL
1st Rehearsal: July 20, 2026
Opening: August 7, 2026
Closing: August 30, 2026
THE RAT PACK LOUNGE
1st Rehearsal: September 8, 2026
Opening: September 25, 2026
Closing: October 18, 2026
A CHRISTMAS SURVIVAL GUIDE
1st Rehearsal: November 2, 2026
Opening: November 20, 2026
Closing: December 20, 2026
Hiatus week in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday: November 23-29, 2026
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
The Winter Park Playhouse 2026-27 Season
NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE: THE 70’S BEEHIVE MUSICAL
Book by Fred Stuart
1st Rehearsal: July 20, 2026
Opening: August 7, 2026
Closing: August 30, 2026
SYNOPSIS: Southeastern Regional Premiere! Put on your platforms, shades and bell bottoms and get ready to party!! This new musical celebrates the iconic sounds of the 1970s that defined a generation!!! Featuring a cast of 6 women singing more than 30 well-loved songs by Heart, Fleetwood Mac, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross, Linda Ronstadt, Gloria Gayner & many more!!
SEEKING:
Jasmine: Eb3-A5- Serves as the Leader and Host of the Group. Song examples: “Lady Marmalade”, “Ain’t No Mountain”
Alison: Eb3-C6 - Song examples: “You Light Up My Life”, “I Want You Back”, “Barracuda,” “Happiest Girl in the Whole USA”
Pattie: E3-G5 - Song examples: “You’re No Good”, “I Will Survive”, “Crazy on You”, “I Never Promised You A Rose Garden”
Laura: D3-G5 - Song examples: “Heart of Glass”, “Magic Man”, “I Am Woman”
Wanda: E3-F#5- Song examples: “Poor Poor Pitiful Me”, “Old Fashioned Love Song”, “Up The Ladder To The Roof”
Gina: D3-F#5 - “The First Time I Saw Your Face”, “Le Freak”, “Hello It’s Me”
THE RAT PACK LOUNGE
By James Hindman and Ray Roderick Musical Arrangements by John Glaudini
1st Rehearsal: September 8, 2026
Opening: September 25, 2026
Closing: October 18, 2026
SYNOPSIS: Come swing, sing and savor the days of highballs and high rollers! After Frank, Dean and Sammy leave some unfinished business on earth, God sends them back for one night to make things right and fulfill their promise to the owner of the Rat Pack Lounge. This musical comedy features the Rat Pack’s greatest hits including “My Way”, “Come Fly With Me”, “Ain’t That a Kick in the Head”, “Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime” & many more!
SEEKING:
Bobby Goldberg/Sammy Davis, Jr.: Male. Lifelong friend of Vic, and Janitor at the Rat Pack Lounge. His body is taken over by Sammy Davis, Jr. Sings, dances, and does impersonations with all the show biz prowess of Sammy! Vocal Range: Tenor A2 to D5.
William Saunders/Frank Sinatra: Male. Texan Real Estate Tycoon. His body is taken over by Frank Sinatra. Sings, drinks, and takes control as only the Chairman of the Board can! Vocal Range: High Baritone G2 to G4.
Jeorge Rodrigues/Dean Martin: Male. Spanish Speaking Limo Driver. His body is taken over by Dean Martin. Sings, talks, and drinks like the great cutup and practical joker… Dino! Vocal Range: Baritone G2 to G4.
Katherine Kerr/Angie: Female. Overly officious secretary of William Saunders. Her body is taken over by an angel who is remarkably reminiscent of the very sexy Angie Dickenson. Vocal Range: Belter F# 3 to D5.
Vic Candelino: Male. Owner of the Rat Pack Lounge. His life is changed when he is visited from above by the Rat Pack and he finally finds his own voice! Vocal Range: Baritone G2 to G4.
A CHRISTMAS SURVIVAL GUIDE
Conceived and written by James Hindman and Ray Roderick
Musical Arrangements by John Glaudini
1st Rehearsal: November 2, 2026
Opening: November 20, 2026
Closing: December 20, 2026
Hiatus week in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday: November 23-29, 2026
SYNOPSIS: Do the holidays stress you out?! This light-hearted musical comedy is designed to de-stress and refresh one and all with holiday cheer! Armed with a copy of “A Christmas Survival Guide,” the characters charge into the holidays searching for the true meaning of the season. Featuring well-loved songs, mashups of old classics and wonderful comedic originals, you’ll learn how to survive the season in ways that are both hilarious and heartwarming.
SEEKING:
ENSEMBLE: 2 Men & 3 Women: Strong singer/actors and versatile comedic musical theater performers.
Single Engagement Agreement $650 weekly minimum
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