General Information
All Adult and Youth auditions for Children’s Theatre Company shows are listed here and on MinnesotaPlaylist.com. CTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We advocate for diversity throughout the organization and strongly encourage applications from members of traditionally underrepresented groups.
Adult Auditions
Auditions for adult Equity and non-Equity actors are held periodically throughout the year. Preparation is needed and based on the specific needs of each production. Adult actor positions are paid.
Youth Auditions
Auditions for youths (student actors) between the ages of 10 and 18 are held at various times during the year depending on the needs of each production. Typically, we hold auditions anywhere from 6-9 months in advance of the production’s first rehearsal. Our auditions for student actors are usually group-style format. Each audition notice will detail the specifics of who we are looking for, what the actor will do (e.g. sing, dance, monologues, etc.) and how to schedule an audition.
TAT Auditions
Some Theatre Arts Training classes and camps require an audition before enrolling.
Auditions Listings
Student Casting Call for Children’s Theatre Company’s
School of Rock
Based on the Paramount movie by Mike White
Book by Julian Fellowes
Lyrics by Glenn Slater
New Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Directed by Rick Dildine
Music Direction by Victor Zupanc
Choreography by Christopher Windom
SUMMARY
Based on the hit movie, the Broadway musical School of Rock is a high-voltage musical comedy about finding your voice. When struggling rocker Dewey Finn poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school, he transforms a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping rock band—sensationally performed live by the production’s young actors with roof-raising energy. What begins as a wild plan to win a cash prize becomes an unforgettable journey of confidence, creativity, and rock ’n’ roll. With an electrifying score and infectious spirit, this feel-good hit celebrates music, individuality, and staying true to yourself.
Important Dates – Children’s Theatre Company
First Rehearsal: March 30, 2027
First Preview: May 4, 2027
Opening Performance: May 7, 2027
Closing Performance: June 27, 2027
We rehearse Tuesday through Saturday—Students can be called in between 4:30-9:30pm Tuesday-Friday and 10:00am-7:30pm on Saturdays. Tech rehearsals are 12:00-10:00pm. Performances are typically scheduled as 10:30am student matinees and 7:00pm public performances Wednesday-Friday, and 11:00/2:00 or 2:00/5:00 on Saturdays and Sundays.
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AUDITIONS: September 27, 2026 (Callbacks by invitation only on September 28)
Children’s Theatre Company
10:30am-6:00pm
Sign up for one audition spot in a 50-minute audition time. During this time, actors will sing, read, and dance. We are seeking students ages 12-18 who can pass for middle school-age. Familiarity with the musical instruments listed below is a plus, but not necessary. If you do have the instrument associated with the role you are interested in, please bring it to the audition. We will have a drum pad available for percussionists.
Please prepare the provided music cut and choose two sides from the show:
Materials found here
HOW TO AUDITION:
Everyone auditioning in person should fill out the below audition form and sign up for an audition time. Please complete your audition form before your audition date.
Audition Form: Audition Form
Sign-Up Link: Sign-Up Here
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
All roles will be understudied.
Summer Hathaway: (12-18 years old, female-presenting, Any Race/Ethnicity)
Confident and outspoken. Summer is the ideal manager for the band. Ambitious and very clever, she hopes that winning the Battle of the Bands will look good on her college application.
Range A3-D5
Zack Mooneyham: (12-18 years old, male-presenting, Any Race/Ethnicity)
Zack is the band’s lead guitarist and also a talented songwriter. He desperately wants to impress his father, who’s usually too busy with work to take an interest in his family.
Onstage guitar
Range A3-D5
Tomika: (12-18 years old, Female-presenting, non-White presenting)
New girl Tomika is struggling to fit in at Horace Green. She conquers her shyness to reveal her phenomenal singing ability, and becomes a lead vocalist alongside Dewey in the band.
Range A3-G5
Lawrence: (12-18 years old, Male-presenting, any race/ethnicity)
Awkward and lacking in confidence, Lawrence is hesitant to attempt something “cool” like joining a band, but he soon turns out to be a fantastic keyboardist.
Onstage Piano/Keyboard
Range A3-D#5
Freddy Hamilton: (12-18 years old, Male-presenting, Any race/ethnicity)
Freddie loves a bit of rowdiness and noise, making him a great drummer. His own father doesn’t see his ability, constantly belittling his son.
Onstage Drums
Range A3-D5
Katie: (12-18 years old, Female-presenting, any race/ethnicity)
Quiet and series, Katie already played the cello, but switched to bass at Dewey’s suggestion to fill out the band.
Onstage Bass Guitar
Range A3-D#5
Marcy: (12-18 years old, Female-presenting, Any race/ethnicity)
Quiet with an angelic voice, Marcy is a backup singer and dancer for the band.
Range A3-G5
Shonelle: (12-18 years old, Female-presenting, non-White presenting)
Quiet with an angelic voice, Shonelle is a backup singer and dancer for the band.
Range A3-G5
Mason: (12-18 years old, Male-presenting, Any race/ethnicity)
Mason is a total whiz with technology, and creates special effects and fantastic lighting designs for the band’s performances using his laptop.
Range A3-D5
Billy: (12-18 years old, Male-presenting, any race/ethnicity)
Flamboyant and artistic, Billy has a passionate interest in fashion, even though his father wants him to be a footballer like the other men in his family. He designs the band’s costumes.
Range A3-D5
James: (12-18 years old, male-presenting, any race/ethnicity)
James is tough and reliable, making him a good security guard for the band. Mostly, he keeps an eye out for anyone coming while the band are secretly rehearsing!
Range A3-D5
Sophie: (12-18 years old, Female-presenting, any race/ethnicity)
Sophie is technically one of the band’s roadies, but also serves as a backup dancer for the performances.
Madison: (12-18 years old, Female-presenting, any race/ethnicity)
Madison is technically one of the band’s roadies, but also serves as a backup dancer for the performances.
CASTING STATEMENT
Children’s Theatre Company is committed to actively recruiting and seeking performers from under-recognized communities which may include, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, and people of color, performers with disabilities, and LGBTQ+.