Current Auditions

Please note all actors over the age of 18 will be required to complete a background check if cast in a Stage Local Production.

Rydell Reunion – A Grease Cabaret (Ages 30+) Video Auditions - February 1-15
Directed by: Elizabeth Irvin + Bethany Harrison
May 29-30, 2026

Self-tape auditions accepted February 1 - 15. Callbacks February 19th, 6-8 PM.

Stage Local is thrilled to announce auditions for Rydell Reunion: A Grease Cabaret — a high-energy, nostalgia-filled cabaret experience created especially for performers ages 30 and older who never got their chance at Rydell High… or are ready to relive it one more time!

With Cumberland University presenting Grease this spring, Rydell Reunion offers a fun, concert-style opportunity to revisit favorite songs from the stage show, the iconic film, and additional sock-hop classics that defined the era.

This is not a full production — it’s a cabaret featuring powerhouse vocals, playful character moments, and retro flair.

Directors note: this is supposed to be a FUN performance for our community-not stressful or competitive.

REHEARSALS : Rehearsals will be on Thursday nights, 6-8 PM, starting March 5th and running through May. Dress rehearsal will take place May 23 from 10 am - 2 pm. Tech rehearsal will take place May 27 and 28 from 5:30 - 8:30 PM. Both dress rehearsal and tech rehearsal are mandatory. Please do not audition if you are not able to commit to tech/dress rehearsal.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

Please submit a video audition to bethany@stagelocallebanon.com containing the following:

  • Slate with name, age (Must be 30 years old as of 12/1/2026 to participate), and song selection

  • 60-90 seconds (or 32 bars) of a song from the set-list below.

  • Fill out the registration form linked below.

Song Options:

  • Summer Nights

  • Rock ’n’ Roll Is Here to Stay

  • Look At Me, I’m Sandra Dee

  • Freddy, My Love

  • Beauty School Dropout

  • Hopelessly Devoted to You

  • Tears on My Pillow

  • Sandy (from the motion picture “Grease”)

  • Rock ‘n’ Roll Party Queen

  • There Are Worse Things I Could Do

  • Hound Dog

  • Greased Lightnin’

  • You’re the One That I Want

Oklahoma! Auditions - April 16, 17 and 18.
Directed by: Bethany Harrison + Sarah Collins
Performance Dates: September 19-27, 2026


Music Director: TBA
Choreographer(s): Abigail Holcomb (
with a special collaboration with Ballet Adora) and Carlee Oldham.

Auditions will be in person only April 16 and 17, 2026. Callbacks and dance call will take place on April 18, 2026.

Stage Local is excited to announce auditions for Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!

We welcome performers of all experience levels and are committed to creating an accessible, supportive rehearsal process while delivering high-quality community theatre. This production is open to teens and adults. Oklahoma! features a large ensemble along with beloved principal and featured roles — there’s a place for performers of many backgrounds, strengths, and experience levels! Dance/ensemble members must be age 13 or older. Actors must be 18+ to be considered for a lead or supporting role.

REHEARSALS : Rehearsals will begin in June and run through August, with polishing and tech in September leading up to opening weekend.

Stage Local is committed to a sustainable rehearsal process:

  • Two evenings per week (weeknights, ending by approximately 8–9pm). Most likely on Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursday evenings - exact dates will be posted by March 1.

  • One longer Saturday rehearsal per month

  • Additional tech and dress rehearsals will be scheduled closer to opening

Our goal is consistency, clarity, and respect for family and work schedules (as well as summer vacations!). Please submit all conflicts on the registration form. More than two conflicts WILL affect casting.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

Headshot/resumé required.

Please prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of Oklahoma! (Golden Age musical theatre preferred).

Bring either:

  • Sheet music in your key (clearly marked), or

  • A backing track on your phone/device.

An accompanist will be provided.

DANCE CALL:

All auditioning performers should plan to attend the dance call unless otherwise noted. Please wear comfortable clothing and appropriate dance shoes or sneakers. Please indicate on your registration form if you have experience (and to what level) with the following styles: ballet / tap.

CALLBACKS:

Callback sides will be posted April 1st for those interested in principal and featured roles. Vocal callback selections will be provided at auditions.

All roles are open and available. Principal ballerinas will be cast through Ballet Adora.

PRINCIPAL ROLES (Must be 18+ to be considered)

  • Curly McLain (Tenor / Baritone)
    Charming, confident cowboy with a big heart. Romantic lead opposite Laurey. Strong singer with classic Golden Age style and natural stage presence.

  • Laurey Williams (Soprano / Mezzo)
    Independent, spirited young woman torn between safety and passion. Requires strong acting through song and emotional depth.

  • Ado Annie Carnes (Mezzo / Alto)
    Playful, comedic, and unapologetically flirtatious. A scene-stealer with excellent comic timing and vocal personality.

  • Jud Fry (Baritone)
    Dark, brooding hired hand with a dangerous edge. Requires strong acting ability and emotional complexity.

  • Aunt Eller (Mezzo / Alto (can be non-singing))
    Warm, witty matriarch of the community. Strong character actor with commanding presence and excellent timing.

FEATURED ROLES (Must be 18+ to be considered)

  • Will Parker (Tenor / Baritone)
    Energetic, lovable cowboy engaged to Ado Annie. Physical comedy skills a plus. Strong dance skills, including tap experience, preferred.

  • Ali Hakim (Tenor / Baritone)
    Charming traveling salesman with slick confidence and comedic flair.

  • Gertie Cummings (Any voice type)
    Quirky rival to Laurey, known for her unforgettable laugh. Strong character performer.

  • Andrew Carnes (Baritone)
    Ado Annie’s protective father. Authoritative but comedic.

ENSEMBLE / COMMUNITY ROLES (Teens/Adults 13+)

Oklahoma! features a rich ensemble portraying townspeople, cowboys, farmers, and community members. Ensemble performers sing, dance, and help bring the world of the show to life.

These roles are essential to the storytelling and include featured moments throughout the production.

We are seeking:

  • Strong singers

  • Confident movers

  • Character-driven performers

  • Team players who love ensemble work

Ensemble members will be heavily featured in group numbers such as Kansas City, The Farmer and the Cowman, and Oklahoma.