Auditions

“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.”

- William Shakespeare

AUDITIONS

All auditions take place at the Little Theatre unless otherwise posted. Pensacola Little Theatre is YOUR community theatre, and auditions are open to EVERYONE. No experience is required. Reading the play is not required before an audition, although you can come to the main office and read a perusal copy of the play you are auditioning for. The perusal copy may not leave the building. Even if you have never been in a play before, don’t be shy about auditioning. During each season, we have roles of all sizes for adults, teens, and children.  We encourage performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, religious backgrounds, ages, and capabilities to audition.

AUDITIONING FOR A NON-MUSICAL PLAY

All auditions are "cold-reads," unless otherwise noted, so you do not need to prepare a monologue or memorize anything in advance. Perusal copies of upcoming plays are available to read at the PLT Box Office during regular business hours.

AUDITIONING FOR A MUSICAL PLAY

Prepare 16 - 24 bars (one verse and a chorus) of a song in musical theatre style (unless otherwise indicated). Bring sheet music marked for accompaniment. If you use a .mp3, you may plug into our speaker, or bring your own (use karaoke or accompaniment tracks only). Choose a song that enhances and shows off your singing skills - usually not a song from the play for which you are auditioning. You may also be asked to take part in movement or dance auditions, where the choreographer will ask you to learn a few steps.  Please no a capella auditions.

JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL

ACORN - SENSORY FRIENDLY

Directed by Kayla Phillips with Music Directed by Destiny Howard and Choreographed by Hayley Earle // April 10 - 12, 2026

Get ready to laugh out loud with Junie B. Jones The Musical is a high-energy, heart-filled adventure based on the best-selling books by Barbara Park! Join the outspoken and lovable Junie B. as she tackles first grade with big dreams, big emotions, and even bigger glasses. This special sensory-friendly and accessible performance welcomes all audiences to enjoy the fun in a supportive, inclusive environment—because theatre is for everyone, just like Junie B. would want it.

About Auditions:

Please prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre song. Please bring your own accompaniment track. Auditions will also consist of cold readings from the script and a short dance call.

looking for:

All actors must be 18 or older.

Junie B. Jones: A quirky, energetic first grader with comedic flair. Loves having adventures and writing about them in her journal. Gets upset when things don't go her way. Wildly precocious, yet completely endearing.

Herb: Junie B.'s new best friend. Endearing, charming, and slightly shy.

Lucille: Junie B.'s former best friend, also in first grade. The ultimate child diva. In Mr. Scary's class with Junie B., Enthusiastic. Also playing Bobbie Jean Piper and Jose.

May: Another first grader in Mr. Scary's class with Junie B. Bossy, know-it-all. Junie's nemesis. Also playing Grace and Camille.

Sheldon: Another first grader in Mr. Scary's class with Junie B. Nerdy, lactose intolerant, and gets a bit of stage fright. Excited about playing music. Also playing Lennie and Chenille.

Mr. Scary: Junie B.'s first-grade teacher, a warm man, despite his name. Also playing Daddy.

Mother: Junie B.'s mom. Exasperated, but understanding. Also playing Gladys Gutzman.

Audition Sign-Ups coming soon!

THE SUGAR WITCH

STUDIO 400 - MATURE THEMES AND LANGUAGE

Directed by Billy Buff // April 24 - May 3, 2026

Step into the haunting world of The Sugar Witch by Nathan Sanders—where Flannery O’Connor meets Marie Laveau in a Southern Gothic tale thick with secrets, spells, and suspense. Deep in Buster’s Swamp on the Watchalahoochee River outside Sugar Bean, Florida, this chilling story unearths the twisted legacy of the town’s founding family. Madness brews, murder simmers, and the past refuses to stay buried. With a blend of eerie magic and raw emotion, The Sugar Witch will leave you spellbound.

*This show is intended for a mature audience.

About Auditions:

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.

Looking For:

All actors should be 18 and older.

SISSER BEAN - Late 30s, Southern, obese, and somewhat mad. A wheelchair-bound lover of Little Debbie snack cakes. Obsessive.
RUTH ANN MEEKS – Mid - Late 30s, Southern, racist, and half-insane. A "church-goer," Gaudy and tasteless. Most likely the product of incest.
ANNABELLE - 50s,-70s Southern swamp mystic and conjure woman. Brews magical potions from sugar cane molasses. The last in a long-line of powerful "sugar witches."
MOSES BEAN - Early to Mid 20s, A boyish naive mechanic at the local Texaco station. Innocent and virginal; a "gender-reversed Sleeping Beauty."
HANK HARTLEY - Mid - 30s, (10 to 15 years older than MOSES) Strong and intelligent. The play's "gentleman caller." Recently returned to Sugar Bean to take over his family's funeral home business. Madly "in-love".
GRANDDADDY MEEKS - 60s-70s. Southern redneck; racist, abusive and mean. Ruth Ann's grandfather.

*Please Note that there are scenes of intimacy between MOSES and HANK. Intimacy Training will be provided.

Audition Sign-ups coming soon!

SAVE THE DATE(s)!

Details will be posted prior to each audition.

JUNIE B. JONES - Auditions: 3/2-3/26 - Performances: 4/10-12/26
THE SUGAR WITCH - Auditions: 3/9-10/26 - Performances: 4/24-5/3/26
THE COTTAGE - Auditions: 4/27-28/26 - Performances: 6/12-21/26
Audition information is subject to change.
Keep checking our website and social media for updates!

AUDITION TIPS
RESEARCH.   Familiarity with any musical or play is mandatory. The stage version may be very different from the movie version. Study the stage version and make sure you understand what show you’re actually auditioning for. A good place to start is the publisher’s website (they are the company that licenses the show).  Search for other theatres that have produced the show, both professional and amateur.

REHEARSE.   Rehearse before you show up, even if it's just in the bathroom mirror. Come warmed up and ready to create.

ARRIVE AT YOUR APPOINTMENT TIME.   Auditions will be staggered by appointment times. Check here or on the Facebook event for sign ups.

DRESS TO IMPRESS.   During your audition, dress like it's a job interview. When it's time to dance, please wear attire comfortable enough to move in; however, keep in mind that we are looking at how you move so please don't wear anything over-sized. Ladies need to bring jazz shoes AND character shoes, men just need jazz shoes or sneakers. We know it’s Florida, but flip flops are never OK at an audition.  Your attire is the first thing we see before you even speak your name - make that first impression count!

BE HONEST.   If you are only willing to play certain roles, please note it on the audition form. If you have conflicts, please note them on the audition form. Should you want to edit your audition form during auditions, you will be allowed to simply by asking the team during a break or before you leave the building. Performers that add several conflicts or drop after not being honest on their audition form are no fun. Be fun.

FOCUS.   It's all about you. Focus on presenting yourself and your gift rather than worry about what the production staff is thinking. Also, don't worry about the other performers at the audition - they are just as nervous as you are. Relax and set yourself up for a good audition. Go for it!

FLEX YOUR MUSCLES.   Play to your OWN strengths and gifts. Google different productions of performers making the roles their own for inspiration. When you are singing, don't be afraid to sing alternate notes or rhythms here and there as long as you make us believe in it. This is your 90-second solo-concert and we are all ears.

KEEP GOING.   If your eyelash falls off, if your heels break, if you crack on a note or if you mess up a line or lyric...... just keep going. We have been in your shoes and know what auditioning feels like, but you can't start over during a real show. Let your gift shine through no matter what.

BE POLITE.   Your audition starts the minute you enter the building: smile, say ‘hello’ and ‘thank you’ always. Applaud and support others in the room.  Put your phone away and be attentive.  Please also watch what you say/post on social media before/during/after the audition.  Be authentic, be fun, be fabulous.
HAVE FUN.   SMILE and have fun with us! And if you aren't having fun, act. ;)

Want to save time? Fill out your audition form in advance. Print and bring with you.
Mainstage Play
MainStage Musical
Treehouse
Studio 400

PLEASE NOTE: Audition dates are subject to change without notice.

For more information, please contact Kathy Holsworth, Artistic Director, at 850-432-2042 ext. 102 or artistic@pensacolalittletheatre.com .

Tickets are available online at PensacolaLittleTheatre.com and through the
Box Office at 850-432-2042 or by visiting us on weekdays from 12 PM - 5 PM.