KIDSTAGE Youth Theater Auditions

Auditions & Opportunities

Issaquah

Spring Production: Disney’s Newsies JR. (Grade 5-9)

This production program is designed for younger aspiring theater artists. Led by a team of professionals who value mentoring and teaching, this program is the most education-oriented production that KIDSTAGE offers. This program focuses on the performer and the development of their artistic process as they learn to create and collaborate with Directors, Music Directors, Choreographers, and Designers, as well as each other.

Auditions: January 18, 2026
Callbacks: January 25, 2026
Meet & Greet: March 5, 2026
Rehearsals: March 7–April 10, 2026
Tech: April 11-16, 2026
Performances: April 17–May 3, 2026

Summer Independent Production: Hadestown: Teen Edition Production Team Applications (Grade 10-Age 20)

The Summer Independent Production is a professionally mentored program unique to Village Theatre. It provides students autonomy, resources, and mentorship to select, mount, and produce their own full-scale show from start to finish. Students take on every aspect of production, from performing, directing, and stage management, to designing and building sets, creating costumes, running sound and lights, production management, and more.

Production Team Applications Due: January 30, 2026
Production Team Interviews: On a rolling basis January–February 2026
Rehearsals: June 8–July 8, 2026
Tech: July 8-16, 2026
Performances: July 17–August 2, 2026

Summer Independent Production: Hadestown: Teen Edition Actor Auditions (Rising Grade 9-Age 19)

More information about our summer production auditions coming this April!

Everett

Spring Production: Disney’s High School Musical JR. in Concert (Grade 5-9)

This concert production will be professionally directed with full lights and sound, minimal scenic design elements, and limited staging. This title comes to life with dynamic, high-quality pre-recorded tracks for a true pop music experience!

Auditions: January 25, 2026
Callbacks: February 7-8, 2026
Meet & Greet: February 27, 2026
Rehearsals: February 27–April 10, 2026
Performances: April 10-19, 2026

SummerStock: Anastasia: The Musical (Rising Grade 5-Age 20)

More information about our summer production auditions coming this April!

Technical Theater Program

In our Technical Theater Program, students develop and practice their craft in various backstage disciplines, like sound, lights, costumes, and backstage crew. TTP students learn the fundamentals of technical production while honing their passion for theater arts.

learn MORE about TTP

How to Audition FAQs

Q: I need audition help! Where can I find resources or tips and tricks on auditioning?
A: KIDSTAGE has prepared an Auditions Basics and Resources page. Here you can find recommended songs and monologues, accompaniment tracks to help you practice your audition, help on how to create a successful video audition, and more. You can also always reach out to the KIDSTAGE Production Office for more assistance:

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Q: Can I audition for more than one program?
A: Yes! You can audition for all KIDSTAGE Productions/Programs if you choose, as long as you fit the correct age range. Please make sure to double-check the location and schedule of each program.

Q: Do I need sheet music for my audition?
A: Yes! KIDSTAGE auditions are modeled after industry standards, which includes having a live Piano Accompanist. To prepare sheet music for your Accompanist, mark the “start” and “stop” of your audition cut and put music in a binder. Please make sure your sheet music includes the piano accompaniment line (not just the vocal line). If you don’t know where to find sheet music that includes an accompaniment line, we always recommend MusicNotes.com. Or email your KIDSTAGE Production Manager and we can help you out!

Q: I am unable to attend any in-person auditions. Can I still audition?
A: Yes! You can submit a video audition self-tape package of your song and monologue to KIDSTAGE. For more information on how to submit your self-tape and the submission timeline, please contact:

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Q: How will I know if I receive a callback or casting offer?
A: Information about callback and casting offers will be posted to the KIDSTAGE Productions Callback and Casting website (link provided at auditions). Refer to that site throughout the audition process for casting-related information.

Q: If I don’t get cast, are there other opportunities to participate in KIDSTAGE Productions?
A: Yes! If you aren’t offered a cast role, do not worry! We have several opportunities to participate that are not onstage. There are positions available on the backstage crew, running lights, even as a musician in the pit. Email your KIDSTAGE Production Manager for more details about these opportunities!

Contact KIDSTAGE

KIDSTAGE Registration & General Inquiries
(425) 392-1942
kidstage@villagetheatre.org

Questions about KIDSTAGE Productions
(425) 392-1942
KIDSTAGEproductions@villagetheatre.org

Skills for Theatre… Skills for Life

KIDSTAGE MISSION:
To provide a personal development program for young people which uses theatre arts:

To teach creativity and responsibility
To encourage teamwork and personal integrity
To foster self-esteem and appreciation for live theatre

KIDSTAGE BELIEVES:
Everyone benefits from an inclusive, multi-cultural environment of students, staff and programming. We welcome people of every ethnicity, race, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, income and ability.

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