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performance of A Funny Thing Happened On The Way to The Forum

Auditions

Audition for Porthouse Theatre's 2026 season.

Equity and non-Equity actors are invited to audition for our 2026 season. Auditions will be held in early 2026. Callbacks will be announced. All auditions will take place at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University’s Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ campus, The Roe Green Center for the Performing Arts. Character breakdown for each show and audition information to be announced.

"Side Show" will be reserving casting for current Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State students who wish to enroll in The Porthouse Experience Course (THEA 42999-001). Students who are selected will rehearse during the spring semester, culminating in their performances at Porthouse Theatre, July 7 – 18. Current Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State students can find audition information here.

Preliminary Auditions

Dates TBA

Preliminary Audition Requirements:

For your preliminary audition you will need 2 contrasting music selections, in the style of the shows for which you are auditioning, not to exceed 2.5 minutes combined.  Please bring sheet music in your key. A Cappella singing will not be permitted. You may elect to sing selections from this season’s shows.

Location:
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University School of Theatre and Dance
1325 Theatre Drive
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥, OH 44242

Callbacks

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Location

School of Theatre and Dance
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University
Center for the Performing Arts
1325 Theatre Drive
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥, OH 44242

How To Audition

How To Audition

Porthouse Theatre uses online forms to facilitate audition registration.

Those wishing to audition are expected to provide digital versions of the following at the time of registration:

  • Headshot
  • Resume

Preliminary Audition Requirements:

For your preliminary audition, you will need 2 contrasting music selections, in the style of the shows for which you are auditioning, not to exceed 2.5 minutes combined. Please bring sheet music in your key. A Cappella singing will not be permitted. You may elect to sing selections from this season’s shows.

Character Breakdowns

Character Breakdowns

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.

"Grease"

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"Lerner & Loewe's Brigadoon"

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Rehearsal & Performance Information

Rehearsal & Performance Information

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