TCT AUDITION CASTING NOTICE!
Seeking Adults & Professional Youth Actors for
TCT’s 26/27 MainStage Season
MARY POPPINS JR Runs Oct. 9-25, 2026
Dr. Seuss’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS The Musical Runs Dec. 4-20, 2026
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) is holding auditions in May for the first two MainStage productions in their 2026-2027 season at the EMERY THEATER.
All roles are paid positions.
TCT, the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and is committed to a dynamic casting process. All roles are open to everyone regardless of ethnicity, background, ability, or gender identity.
Upon audition registration, you may indicate which shows for which you would like to be considered. Auditions are by appointment only.
You only need ONE audition appointment, even if you are interested in both productions.
Adult performers and young performers ages 9-18 who would like to be considered for TCT’s Young Artist Company, may make an audition appointment by visiting https://www.theaterforms.com/TCTCincinnati/marygrinchmas/auditionform/
Appointment dates:
- Monday, May 11, 2026- 5:30-8:30 PM
- Tuesday, May 12, 2026- 5:30-8:30 PM
- Wednesday, May 13, 2026- 5:30-8:30 PM
- Thursday, May 14, 2026- 5:30-8:30 PM
CALLBACKS:
- Mary Poppins JR. will take place SATURDAY, May 16, 2026, 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM.
- HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS JR. will take place SUNDAY, May 17, 2025, 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM.
Auditions and Callbacks are held at TCT’s headquarters located at: 4015 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati OH 45227.
SUBMISSIONS:
If you are absolutely unable to attend auditions in person, fill out an audition form and select “waiting list” as your time slot.
Please email Maddie Jones at Maddie.Jones@tctcincinnati.com stating you will be submitting virtually, and include a video submission of your song no later than Sunday, May 10th, 2026.
From there, if we need to see more, we will send you callback information by Wednesday, May 13th, 2026. If you are unable to attend callbacks, you will need to submit callback materials by Sunday, May 17th, 2026.
TO SIGN UP: Visit www.theaterforms.com/TCTCincinnati/marygrinchmas/auditionform/ for an audition appointment.
PREPARATION CHECKLIST
Please prepare the piano sheet music to a memorized song that shows your acting and vocal range. (1-minute max). The song must be age appropriate. Remember to have your PIANO SHEET MUSIC ACCOMPANIMENT, as we will not be auditioning for a cappella skills. An accompanist will be provided. Your sheet music MUST have the piano part, not just the vocal line, and music should be in a 3-ring binder with any cuts CLEARLY marked for the accompanist.
You only need a song. You do NOT need to prepare a monologue.
- Bring a RECENT 8×10 headshot and up to date performance resume. Even if you upload to the audition website, a hardcopy of your headshot and resume is needed.
- Plan to arrive at least 10-15 minutes ahead of your appointment to check/correct previously submitted paperwork. If we are ahead of schedule, we may bring you in to audition early.
Come with your scheduling conflicts. Due to concentrated rehearsal periods, we ask that conflicts during rehearsals are at a minimum. In an effort to best facilitate all rehearsal times, you will be asked to list all conflicts at the time of the audition. Conflicts may result in a stipend adjustment. Please take note of when rehearsals begin, the day and evening tech and performance schedule, and bring your calendar with you to the audition.
For a complete breakdown and roles and performance dates, please visit the TCT website.
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