Auditions

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OCT is a professional theatre company that casts both adult and youth actors, dedicated to the craft of theatre, who are willing to work hard and have fun. Whenever possible, OCT practices age-appropriate casting (meaning that we cast young people in youth roles and adult actors in adult roles). OCT is committed to inclusivity in our casting practices, hiring a wide range of artists with all kinds of identities and abilities who are professional, skilled, and collaborative. We encourage artists to present their authentic selves and preferred gender identities.

  • OCT will hold its 2024/2025 general auditions in the fall. Actors interested in auditioning should check back in the late summer/early fall for more information.

  • We are committed to casting a wide range of artists with all kinds of identities and abilities who are professional, skilled, and collaborative. For our Mainstage productions, we usually cast age-appropriately (youth for youth roles, adults for adult roles). Casting is a tough job—there are many very talented people and limited roles. We value you and your time. Please note: we are not able to offer AEA contracts at this time.

  • At auditions we ask you to prepare a monologue and a song. Audition slots are assigned through an online form sign-up. Casting for the entire season happens at these auditions.

    After auditions, we will contact you if we would like to bring you back for callbacks or if we have filled the available roles for the season. Please know that this will take some time. We will keep your headshot and résumé on file if opportunities arise throughout the season.

  • For adults, performers are classified as a temporary, non-exempt employees of Oregon Children’s Theatre. The pay rate is $19/hour. Young performers will receive a weekly stipend. Unfortunately we are unable to offer AEA contracts at this time.

  • OCT’s Producing Artistic Director Jenn Hartmann Luck and YP Company Artistic Director Dani Baldwin will be facilitating auditions and choosing actors to return for callbacks. Additional directors are sometimes present as well. Members of our Young Professionals Company also assist with auditions.

  • If you are applying for the Young Professionals Company, you will still need to submit audition materials and attend an informational meeting here. If you let us know when you schedule, you can use this as the audition portion of your YP audition.

  • Casting for each Mainstage production varies; generally we seek to have all available roles cast by the end of the summer.

  • Rehearsal schedules for productions vary, but traditionally rehearse 5 days a week including four weekday evenings plus one weekend rehearsal, beginning approximately 6 weeks before opening.

  • We’d love to see your portfolio or hear more about your backstage interests! To join our network of designers and crew members, click here.

 FAQs

If you have a question that isn’t answered here, please feel free to send us an email!