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When: August 22 from 5-6:30 p.m. OR August 23 from 2-3:30 p.m. 

Ages: Open to ages 13-High School

What to expect: Playhouse Series auditions are held as a group, and last approximately 90 minutes. No prepared material is needed. Auditions typically consist of improvisation games (and you may be asked to learn a short song). 

After Auditions: Monthly Playhouse Productions are cast from a pool of eligible actors through-out the school year. Each production commitment lasts 2 weeks. Community service hours are available.

Questions? Email christopher.luciani@paloalto.gov

Please read the details below & visit the  Audition FAQ for more information about what to prepare, what to expect at auditions, rehearsal schedules, and more.

2025-2026 Season Auditions

Musical Theatre

Madeline's Christmas

Audition Dates: September 29 OR 30

Callback Auditions (for ALL auditionees): October 4 (approximately 2 hours – Time TBD)

First Rehearsal: October 7
Performances: December 4 – 21, 2025

No-Conflict Period (during which no conflicts will be excused, and attendance in is mandatory): November 10 – December 24

No rehearsals: November 24 - 30

Roald Dahl's Matilda

Audition Dates: February 23 OR 24

Callback Auditions (for ALL auditionees): February 28 (approximately 2 hours – Time TBD)

First Rehearsal: March 3
Performances: April 30 – May 17, 2026

No-Conflict Period (during which no conflicts will be excused, and attendance in is mandatory): April 13 – May 17

MORE INFORMATION

We strongly encourage you to review the Audition FAQ for more information.

 If you wish to audition and cannot attend these dates, please email stage.manager@paloalto.gov.