Jobs & Auditions
Organizational Overview:
TCT’s mission is to educate, entertain and engage audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming. We fulfill our mission through three primary programs:
- TCT MainStage at the Taft Theatre
- TCT On Tour
- TCT Academy
Vision: To awaken a lifelong love of theatre in children and the young at heart.
Core Beliefs:
- We believe in the power of theatre to enrich lives and create deeper understandings of people, cultures, and perspectives.
- We believe that our audiences deserve high quality experiences that are rich with wonder, honesty, compassion, joy, and wisdom.
- We believe that the arts and education are not mutually exclusive.
- We believe that the art we create must respect the diversity of our community.
- We believe in the power of integrated arts education to enrich our lives and our communities.
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati believes the stories on our stages and the work we do behind the scenes must reflect the diverse communities we serve. We believe inclusive work cultures spark wide-ranging, exploratory conversations and learning. Therefore, we strongly welcome and encourage people from all backgrounds, religions, gender identities, races, ethnicities, abilities, and ages to apply as we continue our commitment to diversity and build an inclusive environment at TCT
TCT AUDITION CASTING NOTICE
DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR., SANTA CLAUS: THE MUSICAL and TCT ON TOUR 2024-2025 SEASON
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) is holding auditions in May for the first two MainStage productions in their 2024-2025 season at the Taft Theatre.
All roles are paid positions.
TCT, the nation’s oldest theatre for children, 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 the link below.
Appointment dates:
- Monday, May 13, 2024- 5:30-9:00 PM
- Tuesday, May 14, 2024- 5:30-9:00 PM
- Thursday, May 16, 2024- 5:30-9:00 PM
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. callbacks will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024, 10:00-2:30 PM.
Santa Claus: The Musical callbacks will take place on Sunday, May 19, 2024, 5:00-9:00 PM.
TCT on TOUR auditions are only open to those 18 and over with a valid driver’s license. If interested in auditioning, your touring audition will be included with your open-call audition.
Auditions and Callbacks are held at TCT’s headquarters located at: 4015 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati OH 45227.
If you are unable to attend auditions in person and would like to inquire about a virtual submission, or for information concerning auditions email Maddie Jones at Maddie.Jones@tctcincinnati.com
Visit https://thechildrenstheatre.com/jobs-auditions/ to sign-up 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, 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 if you are auditioning for Beauty and the Beast or Santa Claus: The Musical. If auditioning for TCT on Tour (only open to 18+), please prepare a one-minute comedic monologue of your choosing.
- 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.
ABOUT THE SHOWS
DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR.
Directed by: Maddie Jones
Choreography by: Roderick Justice & Maddie Jones
Based on the original Broadway production that ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, and the Academy Award-winning motion picture, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. is a fantastic adaptation of the story of transformation and tolerance. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. features some of the most popular songs ever written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice.
The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.
Rehearsals: September 7- October 5, 2024. Rehearsals typically take place Mondays-Thursdays, 6:30- 9:30 PM and Saturdays, 10 AM-4:00 PM.
Tech in the Taft Theatre: October 8 – 11, 2024 Daytime/Evening
Performances: October 12-October 21, 2024
The first Monday of the week is dark after opening. Throughout the week, TCT hosts morning and afternoon performances for school field trips. Afternoon and evening performances for the public take place Friday-Sunday.
SEEKING THE FOLLOWING:
[BELLE] Female identifying. Age 20-25; A young woman with an independent spirit and a love of reading who exudes natural beauty. (Vocal range top: F5- E3)
[BEAST] Male identifying. Age 20-30; The cursed Prince and master of the castle.(Vocal range: F4- A2)
[GASTON] Male identifying Age: 25-40; A rude, narcissistic hunter who assumes the world belongs to him. (Vocal range: E4- A2)
[LUMIERE] Male identifying. Age 30-40; A charming French valet who fancies himself a ladies’ man; becomes a candelabra. Puppetry background (Vocal range: F#4- F#2)
[MRS. POTTS] Female identifying. Age 45-55; A sweet, kind-hearted head of the kitchen staff and mother to Chip; becomes a teapot. (Vocal range: G5- F#3)
[COGSWORTH] Male identifying. Age 35-55; An officious, excitable, English major-domo; becomes a mantle clock. (Vocal range: E4- A2)
[MAURICE] Male identifying. Age 50-60; Belle’s slightly addled genius inventor father. (Vocal range top: Db4- Bb2)
[LEFOU] Male identifying. Age 25-30; actor to play Gaston’s fawning friend, not too bright. (Vocal range: F#4- B2)
[LES FILLES DE LA VILLE (3 SILLY GIRLS)] Female identifying. Age 15-25; A group of Gaston’s fanatical female followers who energetically pursue him in the hopes of winning.
[CHIP] Any identifying, Age 9-11; Mrs. Potts’s hopeful young son; becomes a teacup. (Vocal range: F5- A3)
[MADAME DE LA GRANDE BOUCHE] Female identifying. Age 35-45; A grand, larger-than-life opera singer; becomes a wardrobe. (Vocal range: D5- C#4)
[BABETTE] Female identifying. Age 25-35; A flirtatious maid; becomes a feather duster. Doubles as The Enchantress. (Vocal range: F5- C4)
[MONSIEUR D’ARQUE] Male identifying. Age 35-55; actor to play the proprietor of the local insane asylum. (Vocal range: A4- D3)
[ENSEMBLE] Any identifying. Ages 13-older; actors, singers, and dancers to play various roles of wolves, villagers, utensils, and castle staff.
SANTA CLAUS: THE MUSICAL
Book by: Noah Putterman
Music and Lyrics: David Christensen and Luke Holloway
Directed by: Eric Byrd
Choreography by: Maddie Jones
It’s Christmas Eve! After 1,000 years of faithful service, Santa and Mrs. Claus announce their decision to hang up the big red suit and train a replacement. Enter Nick: a website designer and single dad to tech-savvy daughter, Bee. With pressures mounting–and a jealous, naughty elf thwarting their every move–will everyone in Santa’s Workshop come together in time for Nick to take the reins?
Jingle jam-packed with a sleigh full of fun, energetic, and original holiday music, Santa Claus: The Musical‘s heartwarming story and score put joyful audiences in the spirit of the season!
Rehearsals: November 2 – December 1, 2024. Rehearsals typically take place Mondays-Thursdays, 6:30- 9:30 PM and Saturdays, 10 AM-4:00 PM. *There will be a break for Thanksgiving. *Potential additional rehearsal day of December 1st, TIME TBD.
Tech in the Taft Theatre: December 3– 6, 2024 Daytime/Evening
Performances: October December 7– 16, 2024
The first Monday of the week is dark after opening. Throughout the week, TCT hosts morning and afternoon performances for school field trips. Afternoon and evening performances for the public take place Friday-Sunday.
SEEKING THE FOLLOWING:
[SANTA CLAUS] Male identifying; The man himself! However, after being the man for 1,000 years, he’s finally ready to pass on the reins and find someone new to fill his boots. Seeking strong singer/actor ideally with Bari-Tenor range up to an F. Also seeking understudy.
[MRS. CLAUS] Female identifying, Late 30’s-50’s; As the saying goes, behind every great man is an even greater woman. She has a heart of gold, and a little bit of sass for good measure. Seeking strong singer/actress. Also seeking understudy.
[HENCHY] Male identifying, 20’s-30’s; Santa’s “head elf” in charge of mission control. He has the most Christmas spirit of anyone in Santa’s workshop, but can be a bit of a stick in the mud when it comes to all the rules and regulations. Henchy dreams of becoming the new Santa Claus. Seeking strong singing actor who can dance, Tenor range up to an A.
[NICHOLAS (NICK)] Male identifying, late 30’s-40’s; A website designer and a single dad to Beatrice. Nick is surprised to find he is in line to fill Santa’s boots. Nick has no idea what it takes, nor what it is in store to take the reins. But with the help from his daughter, he discovers he may have what it takes after all. Seeking strong singer/actor, Tenor to a G. Also seeking understudy.
[BEATRICE (BEE)] Female identifying, age 12-14; Nicholas’ daughter who is a computer whiz and problem solver. Extremely mature and independent, Bree comes to the rescue more than a few times to help her Dad and save Christmas. Seeking strong contemporary singer/actress with mix/belt to a C. Also seeking understudy.
[THE THREE LADY ELVES] Female identifying; mid 20’s; these three elves are the supervisors in Santa’s workshop and provide commentary throughout. [TENCHY] is the nervous and athletic one out of the trio. [CHIRPY] is the happy optimist of the group.
[PUNCHY] is irritable, bookish elf who develops quite a fondness for the new Santa. All should be high energy with extremely strong voices and attitudes, belters up to a D, must dance. Also seeking understudies.
[ELF ENSEMBLE] Any identifying, Late teens to young adult; Seeking extremely strong actor/singer/dancers with pop/rock voices and strong dance training to be in the Elf ensemble and cover principal roles. Acrobatics and Tumbling skills a HUGE plus.
[REINDEER ENSEMBLE] Seeking 8 children to portray reindeers in key moments throughout the show. Must be over the age of 9. Seeking strong dancers, Acrobatics and Tumbling skills a HUGE plus.
2024 – 2025 TCT ON TOUR SEASON
TCT is Seeking strong performers, ages 18+ with a valid driver’s license, with a strong background in acting and improvisation. Some singing is required. Actors must be comfortable lifting 30 pounds and must be comfortable in a car for long periods of time. All performers will receive training on driving and operating a cargo van.
Though most touring locations are within the Cincinnati tri-state area, there are some tours that will be out of state such as New York, Florida, and more.
All touring positions are open to local, Cincinnati-based performers. A per diem is provided to actors when travelling more than 3 hours for a tour.
Though unlikely, all tours may be scheduled with as little as a full 24 hour-notice (for example, rescheduling due to weather or illness). Actors will have 2 days off a week, though may not be consecutive.
Pay: $700/week paid bi-weekly.
SEEKING THE FOLLOWING:
A PIRATE-Y PETER PAN
Rehearsals: September 3– 13, 2024. Exact days/times TBD.
Tour: September 16 – November 3, 2024 & January 6 – May 4, 2025.
26-week total commitment
Seeking: Male identifying. Any race. Age 20-30; Plays various characters within J.M. Barrie’s class story- with a swashbuckling twist! Must be comfortable with high audience participation and improvisation.
REINDEER GAMES
Rehearsals: November 4 – 15, 2024. Exact days/times TBD.
Tour: November 18 – December 22, 2024. Break from November 27-30, 2024 for Thanksgiving.)
7-week total commitment
Seeking: 2 male identifying & 1 female identifying. Any race. Ages 20-35; Reindeer game-show hosts who can sing all of the classic holiday hits! Must be comfortable with high audience participation and improvisation.
HARRIET TUBMAN: STRAIGHT UP OUTTA THE UNDERGROUND
Rehearsals: January 6 – 17, 2025. Exact days/times TBD.
Tour: January 20 – March 2, 2025.
8-week total commitment
Seeking: Female identifying, African-American actress. Age 20-40; Tells the story of Harriet Tubman from a first-person perspective.
JACQUELINE AND THE BEANSTALK
Rehearsals: March 3 – 14, 2025.
Tour: March 17 – June 27, 2025.
17-week total commitment
Seeking: Female identifying. Any race. Age 20-30; Plays various characters from the classic fairytale Jack & the Beanstalk- as told from the perspective of Jack’s sister, Jacqueline.
