Audition Announcement

PHOENIX THEATRE is auditioning for the musical RIDE THE CYCLONE by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell

AEA and Non--Union actors are encouraged to audition. All roles are paid. All actors must have local housing.

WHEN & WHERE: Sun Feb 22 (this date was just added) from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm. AND Sat Feb 28 from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre 705 N. Illinois (free parking on west (opposite) side of Illinois.

RIDE THE CYCLONE DATES (all are 2026):

  • Auditions are Feb 22 and Feb 28

  • Callbacks are March 1

  • Begins rehearsing June 9

  • Performances Begin July 9

  • Closes August 2

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

Please begin by telling us a bad joke, then we'd love to hear a 1-minute comedic monologue and a 1-minute contemporary musical theatre excerpt. 

  • For those wishing to be considered for Jane Doe, please prepare an additional cut of music that shows off your higher register. 

  • If you are auditioning for the role of Karnak, no need to sing, but please prepare a one-minute monologue along with a bad magic trick. 

Vocal ranges: https://stageagent.com/shows/musical/19495/ride-the-cyclone/characters

  • If you cannot attend auditions but want to be considered, please contact Christel DeHaan Artistic Director Constance Macy (cmacy@phoenixtheatre.org) about taped submissions.

  • Questions? Email the director K.T. Peterson at kt@ktpeterson.com

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