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Auditions Announced for 2023 Season at Commonwealth Artists Student Theatre

CAST_logoSat, March 11 from 2-5:30pm
Sun, March 12 from 6-9:30pm

Crew interviews are Sat, March 11 from 9am to 1pm

Audition information for MEAN GIRLS running July 14-23

  • 32 measure excerpt from a Broadway show that showcases your vocal talents

    • An accompanist and iPod/phone connection will be provided. If you intend on using the accompanist, please provide a clearly marked score that is either hole-punched or placed in a three-ring binder.  A cappella singing is strongly discouraged.​

  • A memorized 45 second to 1 minute comedic or serio-comedic monologue from a play.

  • Review and learn the dance from the video (video available soon).

    • ***Please remember that the dance audition is an assessment of your dance ability, comprehension, acting while dancing, and most of all, your willingness to have fun.​

      • There will be a voluntary dance workshop to brush up on the video for anyone interested  for 30 minutes prior to auditions starting on both days of auditions.​

  • A synopsis can be found here.

  • A character breakdown can be found here.


Audition information for THE FERRYMAN running June 30-July 9


Technical interview requirements

For Designer positions, if possible, please bring photos or sketches from a design portfolio from any recent work.  If you do not have any photos, sketches or design portfolio, you are not disqualified from the possibility and opportunity of being a designer.  Also, please familiarize yourself with the material for the season so that you can best answer show specific questions or ideas.

For all other technical positions, please come prepared to answer questions about the shows, your previous work, and what you might like to learn or achieve throughout the process.

For an idea of what type of crew positions we offer, please click here for a crew breakdown and descriptions.


Links to audition forms and to sign up for an audition slot are available at https://www.caststages.org/auditions.

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CHICAGO Runs July 15-24

CAST_Chicago liogoCHICAGO
Commonwealth Artists Student Theatre
July 15-24
Highland High School [Fort Thomas]

Official cast list |

In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap…until he finds out he’s been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another “Merry Murderess,” Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the “American Dream”: fame, fortune, and acquittal. This sharp-edged satire features a dazzling score that sparked immortal staging by Bob Fosse.

  • Fri-Sat, July 15-16 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 17 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, July 22-23 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 24 at 2pm

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SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE Runs July 1-10

CAST_Shakesperae in Love logoSHAKESPEARE IN LOVE
Commonwealth Artists Student Theatre
July 1-10
Stained Glass Theatre [Newport]

Official cast list |

Young Will Shakespeare has writer’s block. The deadline for his new play is fast approaching, but he’s in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse… the feisty, brilliant and beautiful Viola. This crafty young woman is Will’s greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play. Against a bustling background of mistaken identity, ruthless scheming and backstage theatrics, Will’s love for Viola quickly blossoms, inspiring him to write his greatest romantic masterpiece.

  • Fri-Sat, July 1-2 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 3 at 2pm
  • Fri-Sat, July 8-9 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, July 10 at 2pm

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Auditions Announced for SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE and CHICAGO at Commonwealth Artists Student Theatre

  • CAST_logoSun, March 13 from 6-9pm
  • Sat, March 19 from 3-6pm

Highlands High School in Ft. Thomas, KY.

Auditions and crew interview signup are available here.

For incoming high school freshman through just graduated high school seniors.

For SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE:

  • 1 minute monologue from a play similar in style
  • A synopsis can be found here.​
  • A character breakdown of the show can be found here.

For CHICAGO:

  • 32 measure excerpt from a Broadway show the showcases your vocal talents
    • An accompanist, ipod/iphone connection, and a CD player will be provided. If you intend on using the accompanist, please provide a clearly marked score that is hole punched and placed in a 3-ring binder.  A cappella singing is strongly discouraged. ​
  • A memorized 45 second to 1 minute monologue from a play
  • Review and learn the dance from the video (video available soon)
    • Please remember, the dance audition is not a commentary on your dance skills.  We are not just assessing your dance ability. We are assessing your comprehension, your acting while moving, and most of all, your willingness to have fun!​
      • There will be a voluntary dance workshop to brush up on the video 30 minutes prior to the scheduled first audition slot each day.​
  • A synopsis can be found here.
  • A character breakdown of the show can be found here.

If you are auditioning for both the musical and the play, please prepare a song according to the directions above for the musical and prepare a monologue according to the directions for the play. Also, learn the dance audition.

SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE runs July 1-10 in Newport.

CHICAGO runs July 15-24 in Fort Thomas.

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2022 Summer Season Announced by Commonwealth Artists Student Theatre

CAST_logoSHAKESPEARE IN LOVE
July 1-10, 2022
Stained Glass Theater, Newport KY

CHICAGO
July 15-24, 2022
Highlands High Schook, Fort Thomas KY

For additional information visit www.caststages.org

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