Show: TBA!
Theater: Old Academy Players
Theater Website: https://oldacademyplayers.org/
Theater Phone: (215) 843-1109
Start date of auditions: 07/11/2026
Musical to be announced on September 6, 2026. Old Academy Players is a 100% volunteer organization. All roles are non-union and unpaid.
Audition Date & Time:
10:00am Saturday July 11, 2026
Location:
Old Academy Players
Carfax Building
3544 Indian Queen Lane
Philadelphia PA 19129
Audition Requirements:
Director, Annie Hnatko, is seeking 6 men and 2 women to complete the cast of Old Academy Players’ 2026–2027 season musical. Actors of color are highly encouraged to audition. Actors under 18 years old will not be considered. Our license with MTI prohibits us from announcing our show until September 6, 2026.
Please contact Annie Hnatko (Annie@OldAcademyPlayers.org) to schedule your audition slot. Please include the roles, from the list below, for which you would like to be considered.
Please prepare 16–32 measures of a musical theater song. The provided accompanist has requested that all auditioners send their sheet music via email in advance to Annie@OldAcademyPlayers.org Please ensure starting and ending points are clearly marked. Neither a cappella singing nor accompaniment tracks will be permitted. Performers interested in Man 2 will be asked to perform a short dance audition. Please come dressed to move.
*Please do not audition if you are not available for all performance dates listed below.
Video auditions will not be accepted.
Please note that microphones will not be used during this production.
Available Roles:
Man 1: A gay, gentle giant living with HIV. This actor must be an African American/Black man with a strong “gospel-esque” voice.
Lead Role | Age: 25–36 | Vocal Range: Baritone F#2 to A4
Man 2: A joyful drag queen living with HIV. Previous drag experience is preferred but not required. The dance audition for this role will be held from 10:30am to 11:30am.
Lead Role | Age: 20–30 | Vocal Range: Tenor C3 to A4
Man 3: A yuppie sell-out who is strong-willed. Actors of color are encouraged to audition.
Supporting Role | Age: 25–35 | Vocal Range: Baritone Bb2 to F#4
Men 4, 5, and 6: These actors will play multiple ensemble roles and should be strong singers and movers. Actors of color are encouraged to audition.
Ensemble Role | Age: 18+ | Vocal Range: Any
Woman 1: This African American/Black actress will play multiple ensemble roles.
Ensemble Role | Age:18+ | Vocal Range: Mezzo
Woman 2: This actress will play multiple ensemble roles. Actresses of color are encouraged to audition.
Ensemble Role | Age:18+ | Vocal Range: Mezzo
Performance Dates:
Fridays and Saturdays, November 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21 at 8:00pm
Sundays, November 8, 15, and 22 at 2:00pm
Rehearsal Dates:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings at 6:30pm. Not all roles will be called for each rehearsal.
For additional information, please visit https://oldacademyplayers.org/auditions/
