CUMBERLAND — The Cumberland Theatre is scheduling audition appointments and accepting submissions for its 37th season.
The theater is casting a variety of shows for the main stage season as well as the Theatre for Young Audiences program, Shakespeare in the Park and other events throughout 2025.
The main stage season consists of 10 shows, of which nine have roles open: “Jersey Boys,” “Antony and Cleopatra,” “The Shark is Broken,” “The Cottage,” “Grease,” “The Wedding Singer,” “Doubt,” “The Exorcist” and “A Sherlock Carol.” Submissions for Jersey Boys will be accepted through Dec. 1.
The theater is also casting for the original comedy “This Side of the Dirt” by Tito Beveridge, which is being produced through a special arrangement with the playwright for a limited run of four performances in March. Auditions and submissions are also being accepted for the annual Shakespeare in the Park production in partnership with the Gilchrist Gallery. This season’s selection will be “Love Labors Lost.”
Live auditions will be held at the theater, 101 N. Johnson St., Jan. 3-5, 2025. Those planning to audition should visit cumberlandtheatre.com and complete the digital audition form, reserve an audition time and provide the shows and roles for which they would like to be considered. Online submissions will also be accepted; however, attending the live auditions is encouraged.
Those auditioning will be asked to sing at least 16 bars and/or perform a short monologue. Those auditioning for the musicals will be asked to attend a short dance call.