Auditions
21,22 & 24 March 2026
Audition Information
Saturday 21st March - 10am to 4pm
Sunday 22nd March - 10am to 12pm
Tuesday 24th March - 6pm to 7:30pm
Audition Venue
Westpoint Performing Arts Centre
190 Meola Road, Point Chevalier
Auditions will be held as 5 minute slots for singing/acting.
Please ensure that you have read all the information contained in this audition information pack.
Please note: all auditionees must be 18 years or older to be a part of this show.
What you need to do to book an Audition
Audition bookings will open on Thursday 19th February 2026, and can be made through the following link:
https://www.themembership.co.nz/audition/auckland-music-theatre/start
What should you prepare for the Audition?
All preparation information is outlined in the audition information pack.
All auditionees must prepare a song/section of song in the style of the show (not from the show) that is under 2 minutes long. Sheet music is strongly preferred and an accompanist will be provided, however a Bluetooth speaker will also be available for backing tracks.
We are looking for actors who may also be proficient on any string (guitar, mandolin, violin, cello, bass), keyboard (piano, accordion), woodwind (flute, clarinet, oboe), or percussion instruments. Please note down any instruments you play on your audition booking, in the experience section. Do not worry if you do not play an instrument, we are still keen to see you!
Dance Auditions:
You will be asked to join a group dance audition near your booked individual audition time, so please wear suitable clothing which you are comfortable moving in. The dance auditions times are below, we will see groups of 6-8 people each dance audition slot.
Further information regarding the dance audition slots can be found in the audition information pack.
Recalls:
Recalls will be held either on Tuesday 24th March 7:30pm - 10pm or Saturday 28th March 10am to 1pm for some lead/supporting roles. This will involve singing through supplied music from the show, and working alongside other performers. Our Production Manager will be in touch with those we wish to see for recalls.
Video Auditions:
Video auditions are accepted for this production, further information can be found in the audition information pack.
Key Dates and Rehearsals:
Production Dates
Saturday 11th July - Saturday 25th July
** There will be 11 performances in the season. Monday and Tuesday will be dark nights. Alternate leads (Natasha and Pierre) will be alternating Wednesday and Thursday performances.
Important Rehearsal Information
First get together will be held on Tuesday 21st April - 7pm to 10pm.
We will be rehearsing Tuesday and Thursday evenings (7pm - 10pm), and Sundays (between 10am to 6pm - times will vary and increase in length as we get closer to Tech week).
Full commitment to Rehearsals required:
As cast, your participation in this production will require a high level of commitment.
All successful auditionees will be required to be available for the entire rehearsal period and show season. Please discuss with the panel at your audition if you’ve identified any possible clashes.
If you have any specific commitments (personal or work) that may impact your ability to attend rehearsals, please provide them on your audition application. This will be taken into consideration during the audition process.
Further enquiries
If you have any additional questions, please email our Production Manager Lis at lis.carroll@aucklandmusictheatre.nz
PLEASE NOTE:
Auditions are strictly by appointment only.
Auditionees may be photographed and recorded as part of their participation in the audition process for casting purposes.
Auditionees may be asked to be recorded, either inside or outside of the audition room, with such recording to possibly be used for promotional content of the production process including, but not limited to: news stories, programming for broadcast and social media. Such recording will be voluntary.