Audition
About Our Auditions
Spinning Tree Theatre is a youth performing arts organization where young artists — with and without disabilities — collaborate with professional artists to create, rehearse, and perform theatre. Our productions are cast primarily with young artists; select shows also include a small number of adult professional artists.
We aim to make every audition welcoming and accessible. If you require an accommodation, please let us know.
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2026–27 Season Audition Dates
Sunday, August 9, 2026 | 1:00–3:00 PM
Monday, August 10, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center By appointment only
Each young artist auditions once for consideration across the full season.
Audition Preparation
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A musical theatre selection (16–32 measures, ~1 minute) from, or in the style of, one of this season's productions.
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Auditioning for Romeo and Juliet? Also prepare a memorized monologue (1 minute or less) from Romeo and Juliet, or a classical or contemporary piece in a similar tone/register. If preparing a memorized monologue isn't accessible for you, contact us in advance — we're glad to arrange an alternative, such as a provided script excerpt to read at the audition.
An accompanist is provided — bring clearly marked sheet music in the correct key. Recorded accompaniment and a cappella are not permitted.
2026–27 Audition Opportunities
Learn more about each production, including rehearsal and performance dates, casting information, and audition status.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim | Book by Hugh Wheeler | Adapted by Christopher Bond Rehearsals: Oct 5–29, 2026 · Performances: Oct 30–Nov 8, 2026 Ages 14–18, plus select adult professionals
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown Book, Music & Lyrics by Clark Gesner | Additional material by Michael Mayer & Andrew Lippa Rehearsals: Jan 11–28, 2027 · Performances: Jan 29–Feb 7, 2027 Ages 10–18
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare | Adapted by Doug Weaver Rehearsals: Mar 22–Apr 16, 2027 · Performances: Apr 17–25, 2027 Ages 13–18, plus select adult professionals
The Secret Garden Book & Lyrics by Marsha Norman | Music by Lucy Simon | Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett Rehearsals: Jun 7–23, 2027 · Performances: Jun 24–27, 2027 Ages 10–18