Auditions
Master Arts welcomes everyone interested in auditioning for our annual productions. We also offer exciting opportunities to participate in various other events and traveling troupes.
Upcoming Auditions:
Come audition for our upcoming production of
September Bears!
September Bears is a powerful play by Jeff Barker based on the true aftermath of the September 11th attacks. Set in a grieving Long Island community, the story follows a schoolteacher who tries to comfort traumatized children by giving them teddy bears to hug. This simple act of kindness sparks a massive, nationwide movement that brings thousands of bears and hope to scared students. We are looking for an ensemble cast to bring life to this touching story of love, grief, and community healing.
This is a one Act drama with 8 roles. (4 Males + 4 Females)
Roles:
- Male Actor 1 – Stuart Clark – Pastor of the Church (40+)
- Male Actor 2 – Student & Multiple Roles (16+)
- Male Actor 3 – Student & Multiple Roles (16+)
- Male Actor 4 – Student & Multiple Roles (16+)
- Female Actor 1 – Mary Clark – Suart’s Wife – Works at the denominational headquarters (40+)
- Female Actor 2 – Sue Lucarelli – Teacher at a school for the learning disabled (40+)
- Female Actor 3 – Student & Multiple roles (16+)
- Female Actor 4 – Student & Multiple roles (16+)
All auditions will be held at Master Arts Theatre
June 13th at 10:00am & June 15th at 7:00pm
NOTE: Sign-ups start 6 Weeks Before The First Audition.
*Note: all auditions are held at 10 am on Saturdays and 6:30 pm on Mondays, unless otherwise noted. Find our audition and rehearsal schedule standards below our audition dates.
Master Arts Theatre — 2026–2027 Season
Audition & Performance Schedule
| Show | Auditions | Performances |
| September Bears | June 13 & 15, 2026 | September 11–26 |
| Time Machine | September 12 & 14, 2026 | October 22–24 |
| It’s a Wonderful Life | August 29 & 31, 2026 | November 19–Dec 12 |
| The Orphan Train | September 19 & 21, 2026 | Janurary 14–30 |
| Father of the Bride | December 5 & 7, 2026 | Feburary 25–Mar 13 |
| Little House on the Prairie, The Musical | January 9 & 11, 2027 | April 15–May 1 |
| A Murder is Announced | March 6 & 8, 2027 | May 27–Jun 12 |
| The Amazing Lemonade Girl (Advanced Camp) | March 1 & 2 2027 | June 24–26 |
| The Wizard of Oz | Tuesdays, April 6, 2027 | July 22–24 |
| Raggedy Ann & Andy | Mondays, May 10, 2027 | August 12–14 |
Master Arts Theatre’s Audition Policy
Unless otherwise noted, Master Arts’ auditions will be cold readings.
Sign-ups for auditions are not mandatory but preferred.
Sides will not be available before the audition date. If you would like to peruse a script, you may come by the office and check one out for a $5.00 deposit.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior, so the director can start auditions on time.
After auditions, everyone will be contacted, whether you receive a role or not.
If you get a call or email informing you that you were not chosen, and you still want to be involved (working backstage), let the director know immediately.
If you would like to request any special accommodations, please contact the office prior to auditions.
Rehearsal Schedule
Rehearsal schedules will vary from show to show.
Most rehearsals begin the week of or the week after auditions.
Regular rehearsal will be Monday through Thursday from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. (Subject to change, please ask the director for exact details of the rehearsal schedule for your show.)
Main roles will meet four times a week, minor roles may only meet once or twice weekly.
Crazy Saturday will be the Saturday before opening night. Crazy Saturday is a 6 to 8-hour event.
Please enter all dates on your audition sheet that you have previous engagements. Because we are a community theater, the schedule can sometimes be worked around.