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Arts Express 2026-2027 General Auditions by Arts Express Theatre
in Tucson, Arizona

Performances

  • 2026 Jun 19 Friday 7:00 PM
  • 2027 Apr 17 Saturday 2:00 PM

Auditions

  • 2026 Mar 15 Sunday
  • 2026 Mar 16 Monday
  • 2026 Mar 17 Tuesday

What To Know About This Production

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for the Arts Express 2026-2027 Season!

General Auditions are Sunday, March 15th, Monday, March 16th, and Tuesday, March 17th.

Each show will have dedicated callbacks shortly after the general auditions.

COME FROM AWAY

*Directed by Dana Milne (Attending March 16 +17) *Performance Range: June 19 - July 12, 2026
*Callback Day: March 22, 2026

ON YOUR FEET

*Directed by Jonathan Heras (Attending all three evenings) *Performance Range: July 31 - Aug 23, 2026
*Callback Days: March 23, April 6-8, 2026

DEAR EVAN HANSEN

*Directed by Mickey Nugent (Attending March 15+16) *Performance Range: Sept 11- Oct 4, 2026
*Callback Days: April 23 & 26, 2026

MAN OF LA MANCHA

*Directed by Brian Doig (Attending all three nights) *Performance Range: Oct 23 - Nov 15, 2026
*Callback Day: March 30, 2026

The role of Sancho has been precast

FROZEN

*Directed by Dennis O'Dell (Attending all three nights) *Performance Range: Dec 3-27, 2026
*Callback Days: March 23, April 19 & 21, 2026

PARADE

*Directed by Michael Stewart (Attending all three nights) *Performance Range: Jan 22 - Feb 14, 2027
*Callback Day: April 28, 2026

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS

*Directed by Mickey Nugent (Attending March 15+16) *Performance Range: March 5-27, 2027
*Callback Days: March 23, April 26 & 30, 2026

HAIRSPRAY

*Directed by Dana Milne (Attending March 16+17) *Performance Range: April 17 - May 19, 2027
*Callback Days: March 23-25, 2026

FURTHER INFORMATION:

*Actors from ages 6 to 99 are encouraged to audition!

*All roles will receive a stipend. Non-Union.

*Please email Mike Saxon at mike@arts-express.org if you have any questions.

Arts Express is an equal opportunity organization. Actors of all ethnicities, gender, religions, abilities, body types and orientations are encouraged to register and audition, and will be considered for all roles.

Auditions For Arts Express 2026-2027 General Auditions

What To Expect At Auditions

  1. Please prepare 16-32 bars of one ballad and one uptempo song from a musical theatre show (not from the upcoming season). You may choose to present a choregraphed dance instead of your second song. You may be asked to only sing one of your songs or both. Please provide sheet music or a karaoke track. An Accompanist will be provided. No a cappella.

  2. You may choose to present a choregraphed dance (not to exceed 1 min) instead of your second song. Dance heavy shows include ON YOUR FEET, FROZEN, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, and HAIRSPRAY

  3. If using a karaoke track or recording, copy, paste, and complete the form below. https://forms.gle/RYxndwYsQJnRuzGn6

  4. Auditionees will be seen in 5 minute intervals. Please only select one audition time; your submission may be deleted if you select more than one.

  5. Make sure and note which shows you are interested under Preferred Roles. Please review the Character Breakdown for Age, Ethnicity and/or Gender Requirements. Note that the character's age does not need to perfectly reflect the actor's.

  6. Copy and paste the address below into your browser for the character breakdown: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sHTruTJ8wbWPqLNFg33RfiH4NY_9bdvIEGU-QAu5oOI/edit?usp=sharing

  7. Auditions will be at the Arts Express Theatre in Park Place, 5870 E Broadway Blvd #214, Tucson, AZ 85711.

  8. If you want to submit an audition video instead of attending auditions you may post the URL on the last page of the audition screen. Please select the VIDEO ONLY option instead of a regular audition time.

  9. If all available audition slots are filled, you may click the Actor Pool option instead. You may come to the audition location and we will try to fit you in if anyone cancels or if auditions go fast.

  10. If cast in a show but prior to receiving a contract, you will be required to complete a background screening.

  11. Remember to SAVE/CONTINUE at the bottom of each page when entering personal data, as the system does not automatically do this!

  12. If you have any questions about the audition form, please email Saxon at mike@arts-express.org

Audition Times

  • Mar 15 Sunday 6:00 PM
  • Mar 15 Sunday 6:30 PM
  • Mar 15 Sunday 7:00 PM
  • Mar 15 Sunday 7:30 PM
  • Mar 15 Sunday 8:00 PM
  • Mar 15 Sunday 8:30 PM
  • Mar 16 Monday 5:00 PM
  • Mar 16 Monday 5:30 PM
  • Mar 16 Monday 6:00 PM
  • Mar 16 Monday 6:30 PM
  • Mar 16 Monday 7:00 PM
  • Mar 16 Monday 7:30 PM
  • Mar 16 Monday 8:00 PM
  • Mar 16 Monday 8:30 PM
  • Mar 17 Tuesday 5:00 PM
  • Mar 17 Tuesday 6:00 PM
  • Mar 17 Tuesday 6:30 PM
  • Mar 17 Tuesday 7:00 PM
  • Mar 17 Tuesday 7:30 PM
  • Mar 17 Tuesday 8:00 PM
  • Mar 17 Tuesday 8:30 PM
  • Mar 17 Tuesday 11:00 PM
  • Mar 17 Tuesday 11:01 PM
  • Mar 17 Tuesday 11:02 PM

Audition Form

Audition Process

Create your free user account on Cast98 then return here to sign up for an audition when the director has opened registration.

There are four steps to the audition form:

  1. Privacy disclaimers
  2. Profile information
  3. Conflict calendar
  4. Show-specific questions

You'll be able to review, make changes, or cancel your submitted form anytime between now and your audition.

Cast List For Arts Express 2026-2027 General Auditions

Available Roles

  • COME FROM AWAY Cast
  • ON YOUR FEET Cast
  • DEAR EVAN HANSEN Cast
  • MAN OF LA MANCHA Cast
  • FROZEN Cast
  • PARADE Cast
  • DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS Cast
  • HAIRSPRAY Cast

Cast

Crew

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Check back later or contact Arts Express Theatre directly for more information.

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