KELSEY THEATRE OPEN AUDITIONS

 RED CLIFFS 赤壁

 

• HX Chinese School / Princeton Cultural Arts Foundation
• PRODUCER: Frank Yao
• DIRECTOR: Marilyn Stoddard

 

HX Chinese School and Kelsey Theatre are committed to advancing an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We aim to foster an inclusive environment for people of all races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, creeds, socio-economic statuses, nationalities and abilities.

 

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Based on one of the most famous stories in Chinese history, “Red Cliffs” brings to life the epic events of the Three Kingdoms era, featuring legendary heroes such as Zhou Yu, Zhuge Liang, Cao Cao, Sun Quan, and many others. The production will include dramatic battle scenes, memorable characters, music, dance, and exciting opportunities for performers of all ages.

PERFORMANCE DATES:

 

AUDITION DATES & TIMES:

 

• Wednesday, August 5, 2025 (3pm-5pm)

 

Auditions will be held at Windsor Athletic Club

99 Clarksville Rd. West Windsor, NJ 08550

 

APPOINTMENTS AND QUESTIONS:

If you are interested in participating, please our registration form here: https://forms.gle/2a57YCfhi7M5NuiF6

 

Or Email Producer Frank Yao at hxchinese88@gmail.com

 

PREPARE:

 

• 2 minute comedic monologue
• Resume

 

REHEARSALS:

Rehearsal will be hold on 8/10-8/21. 

Roles are open to performers of all races, gender identities, sexual orientations, body types, ages (over 18) and abilities.

We welcome children, teens, and adults interested in acting, singing, dancing, stage crew, costumes, set design, and other production roles.

• No previous theatre experience is required.
• All roles are Non-Equity, unpaid

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EVIL DEAD, THE MUSICAL

Books & Lyrics by George Reinblatt

Music by Frank Cipolla, Christopher Bond, Melissa Morriss & George Reinblatt

 

• Produced by In Death’s Company
• Director: Haley Schmalbach

 

IDC (In Death’s Company) and Kelsey Theatre are committed to advancing an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We aim to foster an inclusive environment for people of all races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, creeds, socio-economic statuses, nationalities and abilities. 

 

ABOUT THE SHOW: 

Evil Dead The Musical takes all the elements of the cult classic films The Evil Dead and Evil Dead 2 and combines them for one of the craziest, funniest, and bloodiest theatrical experiences of all time.

PERFORMANCE DATES: 

AUDITION DATES & TIMES: 

• Tuesday, August 11th, 2026 (7:00pm-9:30pm)
• Thursday, August 13th (7:00pm-9:30pm)
• Callbacks (if needed) Tuesday, August 18th, 2026 (7:00pm-9:30pm)

Auditions will be held on the Mercer County Community College West Windsor Campus. Check the Kelsey Theatre sign board for a room location on the day of your audition.

MCCC is located at 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor NJ 08550

 

APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED

If you can’t attend at these times, email us at evildeadmusical.kelseytheatre@gmail.com

to make other arrangements. *Video auditions will also be accepted!*

 

Use this link to sign up for an audition slot: Audition Sign Up

 

Please send any questions or concerns to evildeadmusical.kelseytheatre@gmail.com

 

AUDITION PREPARATION:

 

• 32 bars of music in the style of the show
• Bring sheet music for accompaniment- no backing tracks
• Short, comedic monologue (no more than 3 minutes!)
• Sides will be provided if necessary
• Resume (please attach to the Audition form)
• Photo (preferred, but not required; please attach to the Audition form)
• Please complete an Audition Form prior to the day of your audition.

 

REHEARSALS: 

Exact rehearsal schedule TBD, but expect rehearsals 2-3 times per week (weekends are a possibility.)

            

SEEKING:

We are actively seeking performers of all races, gender identities, sexual orientations, body types, ages (over 18) and abilities. Seeking 6 adult actors. All roles are Non-Equity, unpaid.

 

CHARACTER INFORMATION: 

• Ash: Male. Presenting between 20’s-30’s. A housewares employee who turns into a chainsaw-wielding hero. Vocal range top: B2-B4
• Cheryl: Female. Presenting between 20’s-30’s. Ash’s dorky sister who turns into a brash, foul-mouthed demon. Vocal range: G3-Ab5
• Annie: Female. Presenting between 20’s-30’s. A brilliant archaeologist who has an unfortunate past with Candarian demons. Vocal range: Ab3-C6.
• Linda: Female. Presenting between 20’s-30’s. Ash’s perfect girlfriend who loses her head by the end of the show. Vocal range: G3-E5.
• Jake: Male. Presenting anywhere between 20’s-50’s. A guy who they meet in the woods. Vocal range: G2-B4.
• Scott: Male. Presenting between 20’s-30’s. Ash’s crude best friend. He’s an a**hole, but the kind of a**hole you love. Vocal range: C3-Bb4.
• Shelly: Female. Presenting between 20’s-30’s. A ditzy airhead who is down for a good time. Was picked up in a bar by Scott. Vocal range: Ab3-C6.
• Ed:  Male. Presenting between 20’s-30’s. Annie’s boyfriend who can’t get a word in. Vocal range: A2-G#4.
• Fake Shemp: This role is basically all of the small roles in the show: Knowby, Airport Announcer, the Severed Hand, Linda’s Headless Body, the Evil Force, etc. 

 

Important links:

Audition Sign Up

Audition Form

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Disney’s DESCENDANTS: The Musical

Disney’s Descendants is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).  All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.  www.mtishows.com 

• Presented by Thank You 5 Productions
• Director: Laurie Gougher
• Choreographer: Sheilla Kraft
• Music Director: Karaline Rosen
• Stage Manager: Beverly Kuo-Hamilton

 

THANK YOU 5 PRODUCTIONS and KELSEY THEATRE are committed to advancing an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We aim to foster an inclusive environment for people of all races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, creeds, socio-economic statuses, nationalities, and abilities.

 

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney's Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films!

Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost – home of the most infamous villains who ever lived – the teenaged children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil have never ventured off the island… until now. When the four troublemakers are sent to attend prep school alongside the children of beloved Disney heroes, they have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good?

 

AUDITION DATES:

• Monday, August 31, 7pm-10pm
• Tuesday, September 1, 7pm-10pm

 Please expect to stay for approximately one hour.

• Callbacks on Tuesday, September 8, 6pm-10pm by invitation only

 

Auditions will be held on the Mercer County Community College West Windsor Campus.  Check the Kelsey Theatre sign board for a room location on the day of your audition.  MCCC is located at 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, NJ 08550

 

APPOINTMENTS:

Sign up for an audition time slot. Walk-ins are welcome and will be seen as time allows.

 

PREPARE:

• 32 bars of a song in the style of the show.
• Please bring sheet music accompaniment. A pianist will be provided. A capella or pre-recorded music will not be allowed.
• Be prepared to dance. Please wear comfortable clothing. Dance shoes recommended, not required. ALL AUDITIONERS WILL BE ASKED TO DANCE. Modifications will be made where appropriate.
• Please complete the Audition Form (available online or provided at audition)

 

QUESTIONS:   PLEASE CONTACT hello@thankyou5productions.org

 

REHEARSALS:

Rehearsals will begin in mid/late September. Expect two rehearsals per week on weekday evenings and one rehearsal on the weekend. Not everyone will be called to every rehearsal. Tech week is required for everyone in the cast.

 

• ALL ROLES ARE OPEN TO ALL RACES, GENDER IDENTITIES, SEXUAL ORIENTATIONS, BODY TYPES, AND ABILITIES.  ALL ACTORS MUST BE 15+ TO AUDITION.
• ALL ROLES ARE NON-EQUITY, UNPAID.

 

ROLES  (All age ranges listed are stage age):

• Mal (Stage Age 17-19)
  • Our hero and Maleficent’s daughter. Under her hardened, sarcastic exterior, she has a sense of justice and a heart of gold.
  • Vocal range top: D5
  • Vocal range bottom: G3
• Evie (Stage Age 17-19)
  • The Evil Queen Grimhilde’s daughter. She hides her brilliance behind a superficial, image-obsessed attitude.
  • Vocal range top: D5
  • Vocal range bottom: G3
• Jay (Stage Age 17-19)
  • Jafar’s son—an outwardly arrogant thief. He conceals a strategic, collaborative nature.
  • Vocal range top: G4
  • Vocal range bottom: Eb3
• Carlos (Stage Age 17-19)
  • Cruella de Vil’s son. Despite a fear of dogs and just about everything else, he has the capacity to be brave and kind.
  • Vocal range top: G4
  • Vocal range bottom: Eb3
• Maleficent (Stage Age 35+)
  • The infamous evil fairy. She is a profoundly selfish absentee parent with an unquenchable taste for vengeance.
  • Vocal range top: D5
  • Vocal range bottom: A3
• Grimhilde (Stage Age 35+)
  • Snow White’s wicked adversary. An aging beauty queen, she is still desperate to be the fairest of them all.
  • Vocal range top: B4
  • Vocal range bottom: B3
• Jafar (Stage Age 35+)
  • Aladdin’s nemesis. He is a slimy, washed-up crime lord desperate for a way back to the top.
  • Vocal range top: E4
  • Vocal range bottom: B2
• Cruella de Vil (Stage Age 35+)
  • A Dalmatian-loving dog-snatcher. She is an obsessive, eccentric, and overbearing helicopter mom
  • Vocal range top: B4
  • Vocal range bottom: B3
• Ben (Stage Age 17-19)
  • Son of the Beast and Belle. He is a classically regal, optimistic kid who bears the weight of soon becoming King of Auradon.
  • Vocal range top: Bb4
  • Vocal range bottom: Ab2
• King Beast (Stage Age 35+)
  • Ben’s father and King of Auradon. Royal and rule-driven, he knows a bit about being marginalized.
• Queen Belle (Stage Age 35+)
  • Ben’s mother and Queen of Auradon. Warm, but cautious, she doesn’t understand her son’s generation.
• Fairy Godmother (Stage Age 35+)
  • Headmistress of Auradon Prep. Busy and bubbly, she’ll do anything to keep the school afloat.
  • Vocal range top: D5
  • Vocal range bottom: D4
• Jane (Stage Age 17-19)
  • Fairy Godmother’s daughter. Meek and mousy, but hungry for attention, she’s looking for her moment to shine.
  • Vocal range top: D5
  • Vocal range bottom: E4
• Chad (Stage Age 17-19)
  • Cinderella and Prince Charming’s son. An arrogant and spoiled blockhead, he’s never wanted for anything.
  • Vocal range top: D4
  • Vocal range bottom: B2
• Audrey (Stage Age 17-19)
  • Sleeping Beauty’s daughter. The malicious queen bee of Auradon Prep, she has her eye on the throne.
  • Vocal range top: B4
  • Vocal range bottom: A3
• Doug (Stage Age 17-19)
  • Dopey’s son. Nerdy and sweet, he does all the work that his fellow students don’t want to do.
  • Vocal range top: E4
  • Vocal range bottom: C4
• Royal Page (Stage 20+)
  • Auradonian messenger, enormously nervous.
• Royal Guard (Stage Age 20+)
  • Museum employee, less than vigilant.
• Maurice (Stage Age 50+)
  • Chemistry teacher and Belle’s father. He is kooky and stuck in his ways.
• Coach (Stage Age 25+)
  • Tourney coach, resigned to the team’s mediocrity until meeting a surprise star player.
• Snow White (Stage Age 35+)
  • Red carpet reporter. She is the voice of the masses.
• Teen Ensemble (Stage Age 15-19)
  • Will play both Isle Kids and Auradonian Students

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