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Venice Theatre auditions are open to the community.

We are always seeking volunteer actors, singers and dancers to perform with us. Please browse this page for helpful hints and more information.
If you are not available to attend an audition in person, WE ACCEPT SELF-TAPED VIDEO AUDITIONS for most shows. Submissions for specific shows must be received no later than the scheduled audition dates. You may send a general audition submission at any time via a Youtube link or a link from your cloud to auditions@venicetheatre.net.

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Auditions for our 76th Season

Stay tuned for our 2025-2026 Season Announcement and more audition dates!

SummerStock AUDITIONS Show TBA!

Auditions

Saturday, May 10 | 1 p.m.

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After a break due to Hurricane Ian, VT SummerStock is back! This high-energy musical theatre “boot camp” is geared to high school and college-aged students planning to move into the world of professional theatre.

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Teen Improv Troupe AUDITIONS "The Teenyboppers"

Spencer Cross, Director

Auditions

MAY 24 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Come one, come all! Director Spencer Cross is seeking performers in grades 9 through 12 to participate in our popular Teen Improv Troupe, aka "The Teenyboppers." Auditions will consist of fun, simple improv games.

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Cast lists are posted here, on Facebook, and on Instagram.

Please do not share that you’ve been cast in a show until the theatre posts the cast list.

Announcing the cast of THE GROWN-UPS

February 25, 2025

2024-2025 cast lists

THE YOUTH PRODUCTION COMPANY IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE CAST OF THE GROWN-UPS Lukas: Brendan Kroposky Cassie: Ariel Proctor Becca: Eve Grissinger Maeve: Ella Aleksandrowski Aiden: Kobi Timmons Understudy/Standby: Katie McKinnis

Pinky’s Players Casting Announcement

February 24, 2025

2024-2025 cast lists

(Welcome to) Hotel Pink Flamingo Venice Theatre Students Bobby Arditti – Open Mic Katie Bass – Hospitality Katie Brandenburg – Hospitality Michael Buscemi – Clowning Magician Clint Faulkner – Neil Diamond Gina Firriolo – Maître d’ Tim Hedley – Bellhop Rachel Hunt – Clowning Magician Joan Kelly – Clowning Magician Joe Kelly – Chef Adam … Continued

Spring 2025 Teen Improv Troupe

January 30, 2025

2024-2025 cast lists

Director Spencer Cross is excited to announce the cast of this semester’s Teen Improv Troupe Bailey Durgin, Avery Durgin, Carver Cleveland, and Ryan Lybarger!

Announcing the cast of “The Learned Ladies”

January 29, 2025

2024-2025 cast lists

Director Benny Sato Ambush is excited to announce the cast of The Learned Ladies. (Listed by CHARACTER and Actor) HENRIETTE: Aleah Colón-Alfonso ARMANDE: Nicol Moeller CLITANDRE: Zachary Tudor BÈLISE: Linda Ramzell PHILAMINTE: Nancy Menaldi-Scanlan CHRYSALE: Rik Robertson ARISTE: Kevin Fewell MARTINE: Megan Hendrick TRISSOTIN: Cameron Darkes-Burkey VADIUS: Tanmart Selby A NOTARY: Peg … Continued

Announcing the cast of “Alice in Wonderland”

January 29, 2025

2024-2025 cast lists

Director Kelly Duyn is excited to announce the cast of Alice in Wonderland. (Alphabetically by actor’s first name) Astrid Fuller: Five of Spades/Juror Brennen Reisinger: Frog Footman/Two of Spades/Juror (STANDBY FOR MAD HATTER, MARCH HARE, KING OF HEARTS) Collette Wheeler: Cheshire Cat Cora Clinch: Tweedle Dum/Juror Daniel Cole: King of Hearts Emma Wilson: White Rabbit Grace … Continued

“The Lightning Thief, The Percy Jackson Musical” cast

November 19, 2024

2024-2025 cast lists

Kristofer Geddie is pleased to announce the cast of “The Lightning Thief, The Percy Jackson Musical” Percy Jackson: Charlotte Crowley Annabeth: Evie Hunter Grover: Tyler Ashlock Luke/Hades/Farmer: Van Force Dinverno Sally Jackson/Echidna: Sudi Van Dien Chiron/Gabe: Lisa Figueroa Clarisse/Medusa/Others: Amy Lee Mr. D: Sophia Christeas Poseidon/Mozart/Others: Emmett Kanapaux The Oracle/Charon/James Brown/Others: Jasmin Graham Silena Beauregard/Train … Continued

“Don’t Touch That Dial” cast list

November 19, 2024

2024-2025 cast lists

Writer and Director Roger Bean is excited to announce the cast of his new musical “Don’t Touch That Dial”: Ross Boehringer Anthony Garafalo Jennifer Szakolczay Alyssa Goudy Eddie Edenfield

Announcing the cast of “Lerner and Loewe’s My Fair Lady”

November 19, 2024

2024-2025 cast lists

Eliza Doolittle: Sarah Mayper Henry Higgins: Chris Caswell Colonel Pickering: John Lemon Freddy Eynsford-Hill/Dancer/Busker: Jared Inman Alfred Doolittle/Lord Boxington: Tim Wisgerhof Mrs. Higgins/Ensemble: Sandy Kenny Mrs. Pearce/Ensemble: Colleen Tunney Ms. Eynsford-Hill/Ensemble/Maid: Susan Boudreaux Jamie/Cockney Quartet/Hoxton Man/Policeman: Seth Grayson Cockney Quartet/Dr. Stephanos/Policeman: Richard Mutkoski Busker/Servant/Flower Girl/Dancer/Mrs. Higgins’ Maid: Anna Hunek Dancer/Mrs.Hopkins/Lady Boxington: Eve Grissinger Busker/Bystander 1/Ambassador’s … Continued

Announcing the “Venice Laughs” Line-up

September 12, 2024

2024-2025 cast lists

Dec 6 7:30 pm HOST: Max McGee GUEST: Dan Gierlach FEATURE: Kathy McSteen HEADLINER: Al Ernst Dec 8 2:00 pm HOST: Tara Zimmerman GUEST: Greg Schwartz FEATURE: Seetha The Comic HEADLINER: Juanita Lolita Dec 14 7:30 pm HOST: Ruth Weisberg GUEST: Cliff Hornsby FEATURE: Mary Ellen DePetrillo HEADLINER: Harley Worthit Dec 15 2:00 pm HOST: … Continued

Announcing the cast of “Syncopation”

August 20, 2024

2024-2025 cast lists

Director Benny Sato Ambush and Choreographer Vanessa Russo are delighted to welcome Megan Hendrick and Jared Inman to the cast of Syncopation!

9 to 5, The Musical casting announcement!

August 3, 2024

2024-2025 cast lists

Brad Wages is excited to announce the cast of 9 to 5, the Musical. Congratulations! Franklin Hart: TBA Violet: Kim Kollar Judy: Jamie Becker Doralee: Jenny Van Dien Roz: Janie Gordon Josh: Emmett Kanapaux Joe: Doug Landin Margaret: Colleen Tunney Missy: Amy Gold Dwayne: Charlie Kollar Dick: John Lemon Maria: MIranda Ledbetter Kathy/Dance Captain: Charlotte Crowley Bob: … Continued

A Christmas Carol casting announcement!

July 30, 2024

2024-2025 cast lists

Director Alyssa Goudy thanks all who auditioned! If we had more room on our temporary Raymond Center stage, she would have cast many more of you. Congratulations to this year’s cast: Scrooge- Brad Wages Mr. Cratchit- Doug Landin Tiny Tim- Joy Broome & Autumn Broome Fred- Emmett Kanapaux Charity 1- Rich Mutkoski Caroling Boy/Boy Scrooge/Children … Continued

Agnes of God casting announcement!

June 27, 2024

2024-2025 cast lists

Thank you to all who auditioned. Congratulations! Agnes: Shannon Maloney Dr. Martha Livingstone: Vera Samuels Mother Miriam Ruth: Lynne Doyle Understudy Agnes: Ali Wasmund Understudy Dr. Martha Livingstone: Eve Caballero Understudy Mother Miriam Ruth: Pam Hayes

The Torch Bearers casting announcement!

June 27, 2024

2024-2025 cast lists

Thank you to all who auditioned. Congratulations! Mr. Ritter: Kevin Fewell Mr. Hossefrosse: Paul Hutcheson Mr. Spindler: Tan Selby Mr. Twiller: Paul Mullen Teddy Spearing: Cody Ziebko Stage Manager: Colette Wheeler Mrs. Ritter: Pamela Hopkins Mrs. Pampinelli: Nancy Denton Mrs. Fell: Candace Artim Florence: Gretchen Lynch Mrs. Shepard: Judy Tilley Jenny: Aleah Colon-Alfonso UNDERSTUDIES/STANDBYS Mr. … Continued

The Mousetrap casting announcement!

June 27, 2024

2024-2025 cast lists

Thank you to all who auditioned. Congratulations! Mollie Ralston: Stacy Gilson Giles Ralston: Zach Tudor Christopher Wren: Seth Grayson Mrs. Boyle: Ann Chalifoux Major Metcalf: William Smith Miss Casewell: Nicol Moeller Mr. Paravincini: John Wyczlinkski Sgt. Trotter: Tom Horton Understudy Giles/Trotter: Liam Kingery Understudy Mollie/Miss Casewell: Kristin Pinkerton

My Way casting announcement!

June 12, 2024

2024-2025 cast lists

Thank you to all who auditioned. Congratulations to Steven Butler, Richard Mutkowski, Natalia Mock, and Charlotte Crowley! Man 1- Steven Butler Man 2- Richard Mutkoski Woman 1- Natalia Mock Woman 2- Charlotte Crowley

If you have questions that are not answered here, please call 941-484-4033. Thank you for your interest in Venice Theatre and … BREAK A LEG!

Did you know?

Audition prep workshops, classes, and info sessions are available through our Education & Community Engagement Department.

Why?

You will be best prepared and more likely to be cast if you know:

The actor’s process
The vocabulary of acting
Basic audition techniques
What an actor does.

Having had at least some introductory training in acting and auditioning from any reputable source will exponentially enhance your chances of being cast.

Learn more, register & browse classes!

We accept self-taped video auditions!

If you are unavailable to attend an audition, we will accept a video submission. Submissions for specific shows must be received no later than the first day of scheduled auditions. You may send a general audition submission at any time. Send a Youtube link or a link from your cloud to auditions@venicetheatre.net.

Helpful Tips on Video Auditions

Arts environments require risk, courage, vulnerability, and investment of our physical, emotional and intellectual selves.

Venice Theatre seeks to nurture spaces with strong safety nets that support that ethos without compromising a visceral and authentic experience for artists and audiences.

We believe that even in the absence of high-risk material, having pathways for response to unsafe conditions and harassment help to maintain the integrity of the work, its participants, and the organization.

House Rules will be provided at first rehearsal and must be read and signed. Full Venice Theatre Operating Standards will also be available.

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Auditions

Casting Call Board

FAQs

Audition Prep

Video Submissions

House Rules

Venice Theatre auditions are open to the community.

Auditions for our 76th Season

Cast lists are posted here, on Facebook, and on Instagram.

Did you know?

Why?

We accept self-taped video auditions!

Arts environments require risk, courage, vulnerability, and investment of our physical, emotional and intellectual selves.