Show: CAROUSEL
Theater: SALT Performing Arts
Theater Website: https://www.saltpa.com/carouselauditions
Theater Phone: (610) 488-2585
Start date of auditions: 05/04/2026
Audition Dates: May 4 and 6, 6PM-10PM
Step 1:
Submit an AUDITION FORM prior to auditions: https://www.saltpa.com/auditionform
Step 2:
Register for a TIME SLOT for the initial in-person audition: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A45A4A623A3FC1-63505349-carousel#/
In-person auditions will take place via time slots at SALT’s West Chester location (19 Hagerty Blvd, 19382) on May 4 & 6, 2026. See above to register for a time slot. The callbacks take place if necessary and will be by invitation only. Callbacks will take place on the evening of May 18, also at SALT’s West Chester location. If you cannot attend an in-person audition time slot (though that is much preferred), you may submit a video audition to Lmccomas@saltpa.com by May 3. Please put “Carousel Audition” in the subject of your email.
Performances & Rehearsals
Performances will take place at SALT’s Chester Springs location on the weekends from Sept 4-19, 2026. (Please note: This production will be partnering with the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County to help support survivors and advance prevention strategies.)
The Read Through will take place on the evening of June 2 and rehearsals continue mostly on Sundays & Tuesday/Thursday evenings. A detailed list of our rehearsal/production schedule can be found here. Please be sure to list all your personal schedule conflicts on your audition form. Conflicts with tech and performances are not accepted.
Audition Format
Please prepare: Two contrasting song selections in the style of the show, 32 measures each. One or both can be from the show. If you are auditioning for a specific role, we would encourage you to sing their corresponding song as one of your selections (choosing the most difficult cut of the song). Please have sheet music in a binder with cuts clearly marked for our accompanist.
Character Descriptions:
This is a community theatre production. All cast members are unpaid and perform on a volunteer-basis for the love of it. All roles are open, and SALT encourages all performers to submit for any role regardless of type, gender, ability, race, ethnicity, sexuality, neurodiversity, and similarity to the source material or original Broadway cast.
We are seeking to cast the following roles:
Billy Bigelow
Stage Age: 25–35
A charismatic but troubled carousel barker; romantic lead with intensity and edge
Baritone
Julie Jordan
Stage Age: 18–25
Quiet, sincere, deeply loyal young woman; emotional core of the show
Soprano
Carrie Pipperidge
Stage Age: 18–25
Julie’s best friend; lively, optimistic, more comedic energy
Soprano
Enoch Snow
Stage Age: 25–40
Ambitious, slightly pompous fisherman; comic timing important
Tenor
Nettie Fowler
Stage Age: 40–60
Julie’s cousin; warm, grounded maternal figure (“You’ll Never Walk Alone”)
Soprano
Mrs. Mullin
Stage Age: 40–60
Runs the carousel; sharp, practical, somewhat possessive of Billy
Speaking only
Jigger Craigin
Stage Age: 25–40
Rough, scheming sailor; darker energy, antagonist
Baritone
Heaven / Starkeeper Track
Starkeeper
Stage Age: 50+ (flexible)
Mystical authority figure in the afterlife; calm, wise presence
Spoken or light singing
Louise (Billy & Julie’s daughter)
Stage Age: 13–16
Emotionally complex teen; mostly a dance role with acting moments
Strong dancer required
Ensemble
Carousel Workers / Townspeople / Clambake Guests / Snow Children (Stage age 7-17) / Heavenly Friends
Many featured moments and dance opportunities
Ensemble carries the show’s energy and storytelling
Compensation:
This is a community theatre production performed on a volunteer basis.
