KELSEY THEATRE OPEN AUDITIONS

Kelsey Theatre is 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. 

 

The Kelsey Theatre has 10 different Theatre Companies that use our stage and their needs vary. Please read ALL audition notices through to see what is required and how to sign up for the audition.

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The Comedy of Errors 
by William Shakespeare
Company: Shakespeare 70
Director: Frank Erath
Producers: Lili Timmes & Michael Kierst-Krahel

Shakespeare 70 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:
One of Will's earliest, it’s a fast and funny show (which inspired , at one point, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum).
Like the most beloved of his comedies, Comedy of Errors plays with mistaken identity, witty banter – and how about a set of twins? 
How about two sets of twins?!? Don’t worry – you don’t need to be a twin to audition!

Performance Dates:
            Friday, June 19 & 26, 2026 at 8pm
            Saturday, June 20 at 8 pm
            Matinee Performances
            Saturday, June 27 at 2 pm
            Sunday, June 21 & 28 at 2 pm

Audition Date & Times:
Saturday, March 28 – 12:30 – 4 pm
Sunday, March 29 – 12:30 – 4 pm
A Zoom audition can be requested

In-person 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 AND QUESTIONS:
To sign up for an audition, please fill out this form:
https://forms.gle/eVacYNRz7HkfKzra8

Auditions will consist of cold readings form the script.
Sides will be emailed prior to auditions, as will other specific audition details.
For questions regarding auditions, please contact shakespeare70inc@gmail.com

REHEARSALS:
As soon as possible after auditions close, a rehearsal schedule will be finalized based on the availability of all the actors cast.
Rehearsals are anticipated to begin early May.
Rehearsal schedule is constructed with cast conflicts in mind.
Rehearsals are typically Monday thru’ Thursday nights, 7 – 10 pm and Sundays 1:30 – 3:30 pm, all on the MCCC campus.
In early rehearsals, 1 – 2 weeknights are scheduled and actors are called strategically; every-night attendance is reserved for far later in the rehearsal process.

Direction and stage management are committed to respecting everyone’s time, so a final schedule will be made to make the best use of actors’ time and to minimize downtime.

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

For this production, S70 is seeking a total of approx. 14 - 16 actors. 
Some actors may be cast in 2 smaller roles to provide them more opportunity for stage time.

All roles are non-equity and unpaid.

CHARACTER INFORMATION:

Solinus – a Duke or Duchess of Ephesus, 40+

Aegeon – male identifying, 45+, a merchant of Syracuse – father of the Antipholus twins

Emilia – female identifying, 45+, an Abbess – Antipholus' lost mother Twin brothers
Antipholus of Ephesus - male identifying, 20s to early 30s, hot-headed
Antipholus of Syracuse – male identifying, 20s to early 30s, kind, romantic Twin brothers, servants to the 2 Antipholi, 2 of Shakespeare’s clowns
Dromio of Ephesus – male identifying, 20s to early 30s
Dromio of Syracuse – male identifying, 20s to early 30s

Adriana – female identifying, 20s to early 30s , wife of Antipholus of Ephesus, complex, assertive

Luciana – female identifying, Adriana's sister, a year or 2 younger than her sister, love interest of Antipholus of Syracuse, a peacemaker

Nell/Luce – female identifying, 20s to early 30s kitchen maid to Adriana, Wife of Dromio of Ephesus

Ricca – a Courtesan - female identifying, wealthy, pragmatic, savvy

Balthazar – a merchant

Angelo – a goldsmith

First merchant – friend to Antipholus of Syracuse

Second merchant – to whom Angelo is in debt

Doctor Pinch – a schoolteacher


COMPANY

Presented by Off-Centre Stages and Kelsey Theatre
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by George Furth
Originally Produced and Directed on Broadway by Harold Prince
Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick
COMPANY is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com 

Off-Centre Stages

Off Centre Stages 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.

PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE YOU DO NOT MISS ANY IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

On the night of his 35th birthday, confirmed New York City bachelor, Robert, contemplates his unmarried state. Over a series of dinners, drinks, parties, and even a wedding, his married friends examine the pros and cons of sharing your life with a partner. The habitually single Robert is then forced to question his adamant retention of bachelorhood during an array of hilarious, moving, and thought-provoking interactions with the people around him. Company is a fast-moving, deeply-felt modern exploration of loneliness and connection.

Off-Centre Stages’ production of Company will be performed with live pit musicians. 

Licensing and Casting Note:

The recent gender-swapped Broadway revival version of Company is NOT licensable.

Therefore, we are producing the original version, with the character of Bobby written as male. Performers of all gender identities are encouraged to audition for all roles as written.

PERFORMANCE DATES: (8 total)
Friday, July 31 & August 7, 2026 at 7:30pm
Saturday, August 1 & 8, 2026 at 1:30pm and 7:30pm
Sunday, August 2 & 9, 2026 at 1:30pm
 

AUDITION DATES & TIMES:

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:

Please sign up using THIS GOOGLE FORM - a SignUp Genius link is at the end of the form to sign-up for a 1 hour time slot. We anticipate slots filling up quickly. Please ensure you properly register by completing the Google Form AND signing up for a time via SignUp Genius. 

If you absolutely cannot make in-person auditions, video submissions may be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Please reach out to the director to discuss. 

If you have any questions about anything at all, please contact the director at anytime at JonathanEdmondson94@gmail.com

PREPARE: (All materials located in THIS FOLDER)

REHEARSALS:

Rehearsals will commence on or around April 19 with a read through, and will be held 2 to 3 times weekly. Additional weekly rehearsals will be added closer to the show, and we will work around summer holidays. 

A very tentative rehearsal calendar has been included in the audition materials folder listed above, but please note exact rehearsal days of the week will be determined based on actor availability AFTER casting. This is just to give you a general sense of what the schedule may look like. Not every actor will be called to every rehearsal.

Availability for all performances and tech rehearsals is mandatory.

CONFLICTS:

Conflicts will be collected during your audition registration, and confirmed during the casting process. From there, limited absences will be approved, except in the event of illness or emergency. Excessive absences may result in the recasting of a role. We also ask that you disclose any intentions of rehearsing or performing in another show that overlaps in any way with Company at the time of your audition.

SEEKING:

Roles are open to performers 18+ of all races, gender identities, sexual orientations, body types, and abilities. All roles are Non-Equity, unpaid.

CHARACTER AND CASTING INFORMATION:

Please note that ages and gender presentations described below are of the characters, not necessarily of the actors who play them. Seeking a cast of 14 incredibly engaging actors, movers, and musicians. Note that there is no ensemble. Excellent musicianship is a must for the entire cast. 

Each character engages in some form of light onstage intimacy, as many are in committed relationships. Certain characters - including Robert and April - have more explicit intimate scenes. An Intimacy Director will work with each actor and couple to ensure comfort and safety. 


Disney’s The Little Mermaid

Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater
Book by Doug Wright
Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).  
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Yardley Players Theatre Company

Yardley Players 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: 

Journey with Ariel, a young mermaid longing to explore the human world, as she defies her father, King Triton, to follow her dreams. Alongside her beloved friends Flounder, Sebastian, and Scuttle, Ariel must face the cunning sea witch Ursula and make the ultimate choice between love and freedom. Filled with unforgettable songs like Part of Your WorldUnder the Sea, and Kiss the Girl, this enchanting musical is perfect for the whole family. With stunning costumes, captivating choreography, and dazzling sets, this production brings the underwater magic of Disney to life like never before. Don’t miss this timeless tale of courage, love, and self-discovery!

PERFORMANCE DATES: 
Friday, July 10 & 17, 2026 at 8pm
Saturday, July 11 at 2pm
Saturday, July 18 at 2pm & 8pm
Sunday, July 12 & 19 at 2pm

AUDITION DATES & TIMES: 

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:

Appointments are required. Please fill out the Google Form here to request an appointment. (APPOINTMENT FORM LINK)

QUESTIONS:

Please direct any questions to Kristy Davis via email at DirectorKristyDavis@gmail.com

PREPARE:

REHEARSALS: 

Rehearsals will begin the first week of April. We will rehearse approximately 3 times a week (2 weeknights and 1 weekend) on the campus of Mercer County Community College. We will begin with the large group ensemble numbers in April. In May, we will focus on scene work and small group numbers, with some ensemble review days mixed in. We will rehearse more frequently during the months of June and July and attendance will be crucial.

SEEKING:

CHARACTER INFORMATION:


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