Auditions for As You Like It, Shakespeare in the Parks, Feb 1
Shakespeare In the Parks Auditions: As You Like It
Audition date reschedule to: Sunday, February 1, 2026, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Performances May 16 – July 8, 2026
Audition location: Prince George’s Publick Playhouse.
Join the cast! The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Division invites you to audition for Shakespeare in the Parks’ Tour Production of As You Like It in summer 2026. Each year, we present a professional, free, family-friendly production of a Shakespearean play, touring various parks across Prince George’s and Montgomery counties.
Seeking actors ages 18 and older who are comfortable performing outdoors. Actors must be available for rehearsals and performances between May 16 – July 8. Actors will also assist with packing up sets and props after each performance. Understudies may also take on additional responsibilities with stage management or crew roles.
For more information and to sign up, click here or contact Megan Merchant, Arts Specialist, at megan.merchant@pgparks.com.
Tags: Auditions, Shakespeare in the Parks, MNCPPC, As You Like It, William Shakespeare, Prince George’s Publick Playhouse, Cheverly Maryland
Auditions for Shrek the Musical by 2nd Star Productions, Feb
2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse announces auditions for:
Shrek the Musical
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig
Directed by Sami Peterson-Ferrell
Produced by Ashley Killam & Lauren Riley Sayles
Choreographed by Rosslyn Burrs
Music Directed by Willie Hadnot, Jr.
Audition dates: February 3 & 5, 2026
Performances: May 29 – June 27, 2026
Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears.
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand… and his name is Shrek.
For more information, click here.
Tags: Auditions, 2nd Star Productions, The Bowie Playhouse, Bowie Maryland, Shrek the Musical, Jeanine Tesori, David Lindsay-Abaire, DreamWorks, William Steig, Sami Peterson-Ferrell, Ashley Killam, Lauren Riley Sayles, Rosslyn Burrs, Willie Hadnot Jr
Auditions for American Son by Upstage Artists, Mar 18
Upstage Artists announces auditions for:
American Son
by Christopher Demos-Brown
directed by Rick Bergmann
Audition Date: Wednesday March 18, 2026 at 7pm
Callbacks: Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7pm
Performance Dates: June 5-7 and 12-14, 2026
Location: Upstage Artists, performing at the Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 11416 Cedar Lane, Beltsville MD, 20705
The award-winning play about an estranged biracial couple who must confront their feelings about race and bias after their son is detained by the local police following a traffic stop incident. Their disparate histories and backgrounds inform their assumptions as they try to find out what happened to their son.
For more information, click here.
Tags: Auditions, Upstage Artists, Beltsville Maryland, Emmanuel United Methodist Church, American Son, Christopher Demos-Brown, Rick Bergmann
Auditions for The Maltese Falcon by Upstage Artists, Jul 9-10
Upstage Artists announces auditions for:
The Maltese Falcon
by Dashiell Hammett
directed by John Cusumano
Audition Date: Thursday July 9, 2026 at 7pm
Friday, July 10, 2026 at 7pm
Performance Dates: September 18-20 and 25-27, 2026
Location: Upstage Artists, performing at the Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 11416 Cedar Lane, Beltsville MD, 20705
Based on Dashiell Hammet’s noir classicabout private investigator Sam Spade as he gets entangled in a dangerous hunt for a priceless stauette, the titular Maltese Falcon. Spade’s partner is murdered, and he’s drawn into a web of deceit, betrayal, and greed involving a cast of ruthless criminals all vying for the Falcon.
For more information, click here.
Tags: Auditions, Upstage Artists, Beltsville Maryland, Emmanuel United Methodist Church, The Maltese Falcon, Dashiell Hammet, John Cusumano
Auditions for Babes in Toyland by Upstage Artists, Oct 3-4
Upstage Artists announces auditions for:
TBabes in Toyland: The Musical
directed by Rick Bergmann
Adult Audition Date: Saturday October 3, 2026 at 7pm
Children’s Audition Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 11am
Performance Dates: December 4-6 and 11-13, 2026
Location: Upstage Artists, performing at the Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 11416 Cedar Lane, Beltsville MD, 20705
Villainous Barnaby is determined to marry sweet Mary Quite Contrary – if not with money, then by threatening her mother, the poor Widow Piper. But Mary loves Barnaby’s nephew, Alan. When Barnaby tries to have Alan eliminated, the plan fails, and Alan returns to Mother Goose Land to great celebration. Mary escapes to the magical Toyland, pursued by Barnaby and the rest of the Mother Goose gang. There, they encounter the whimsical Toymaker and his quirky helpers in a charming musical adventure that’s perfect for audiences all year round.
This is our annual family show and will have a mixture of children, teens, and adults.
For more information, click here.
Tags: Auditions, Upstage Artists, Beltsville Maryland, Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Babes in Toyland The Musical, Rick Bergmann
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