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

Thank you to all who auditioned for our Spring Plays! Stay tuned for casting announcements for Alice in Wonderland and The Learned Ladies. If you have been offered a role, please wait to share the news until after the theatre has made the announcement.

“The Lightning Thief, The Percy Jackson Musical” cast

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

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

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

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Announcing the “Venice Laughs” Line-up

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

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9 to 5, The Musical casting announcement!

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

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A Christmas Carol casting announcement!

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

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Agnes of God casting announcement!

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

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The Torch Bearers casting announcement!

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

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The Mousetrap casting announcement!

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

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My Way casting announcement!

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

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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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