Audition Information for "Curtains"

The Story: With its play within a play, characters dying unexpectedly, and its laugh out loud style, Curtains is the perfect choice to close out our 23-24 season. Who doesn't love a good Agatha Christie style murder mystery mashed together with a big broad musical, full of production numbers and fantastic music? Well, when the leading lady mysteriously dies on stage - the entire cast & crew are suspects! It's a hilarious journey for both performers and the audience. You won't want to miss this nonstop night of theatrical shenanigans, beautiful costumes, and the huge celebration of everything that is musical theatre.​

What we’re looking for: This fun musical has opportunities for a huge variety of talented performers.  Seeking Actors, Singers, & Dancers of all experience levels with an excitement for theatre, desire to have fun, and drive to work hard.  We will be casting high school through adult ages. All roles are open. Full character breakdown is available here.

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Audition Dates: Wednesday, February 21st  from 6:00-10:00PM & Thursday, February 22nd from 6:00 - 7:30 PM    Callbacks to follow if needed on February 22nd.
Location: Littleton Opera House   2 Union Street  Littleton, NH
​ALL auditions are by appointment through the form link below.

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How to Prepare

Auditioners are asked to prepare a short song they know well, preferably from musical theatre repertoire. Please bring sheet music. Singing with accompaniment is preferred, and one will be provided.

Come dressed to move. A short dance combination will be taught.
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Actors may be asked to read from the script.

Audition Request Form

Please click below to access the audition request form. ALL auditions are by appointment through this form. 

Audition Request Form

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"Curtains" will be directed by Andrew Lidestri for Theatre UP.  The show will rehearse & perform at the Littleton Opera House.  Rehearsals begin March 3rd and will take place most Wednesday & Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons.  Performance dates are May 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 & 19.

NEW AUDITION POLICY: MUSICALS
This policy is intended to save time in auditioning and casting for the benefit of the production.  UP makes a firm commitment to show no favoritism amongst its performers or production teams.

WHO: RETURNING ACTORS

To be considered for a role: Any actor that sang more than a single SOLO line in an UP musical from the current or previous season may request to be Fast-Tracked to the callbacks for that production IF the director of the productions is the same.

To be considered for ensemble roles (where appropriate): Any actor that sang in an UP musical from the current or previous season may request to be Fast-Tracked to the callbacks for that production IF the director of the productions is the same.  

Each play has specific needs and the final decision of fast tracking will be left to the discretion of the director of the production and the artistic director of the company.  

If you feel this policy applies to you, and you would like to fast track, please click below to email a request to our team.  

Request Fast Track

Requesting a fast track does not guarantee it will be approved.  Please look for an email confirmation and instructions within a few days.