Audition Information for CenterStage Theatre Works Summer TYA Shows!

Combined auditions - audition for one or both shows

IN-PERSON AUDITIONS FOR BOTH SHOWS

May 4 & 6 at St Paul Lutheran Church in Plano.

6565 Independence Pkwy, Plano, TX 75023
Monday, May 4, 6-9 pm
Wednesday, May 6, 6-8 pm

1. Sign up for an in-person audition slot here: AUDITION SLOT SIGN-UP

2. Then fill out an in-person audition form here: IN-PERSON AUDITION FORM

VIRTUAL AUDITIONS

If you are unable to attend in person, recorded auditions will be accepted until Tuesday, May 6 at 10:00 pm.

Record your audition material and submit with headshot and résumé via this form:

Virtual Audition Form: CLICK HERE

View all the info for both auditions in the audition notice: VIEW AUDITION NOTICE

GENERAL INFORMATION

Auditioners must be 18+ to audition CenterStage Theatre Works is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in casting. As such, we encourage performers of all races and ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, abilities, and ages to attend every audition. We expect all actors to exercise respect for each other to allow us to have a safe and inclusive environment to practice their craft.

ACTORS/SINGERS:

The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus — Auditions will consist of reading a side from the script. Please use the audition side and read for either DUST CLOUD or COYOTE. Sides are located here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sMLdINyAnuOl97fO9qSX4NCa8f99pWCB/view

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! — Please bring or prepare the following:

• Song: 32 bars of a comedic and playful song in the style of the show (but not from the show) that shows range, tone, and personality. Accompaniment track required (speakers provided). This production includes audience interaction — feel free to interact with us during your audition!

• Sides: One side from the Pigeon audition sides document: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yENCbJxw_-o1OIUibIjnE9knpeAFjGyT/view?usp=drive_link

• Be prepared to participate in a movement or improv exercise.

Please also note all conflicts for the following periods:

• The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus: May 4 – June 21

• Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!: June 8 – July 18, 2026

STIPEND

$200 per actor

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

Please see audition notice: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12IB3yxkHaP94MIxbr0OxetPgUU3Ovdhb/view

REHEARSALS:

Please see audition notice: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12IB3yxkHaP94MIxbr0OxetPgUU3Ovdhb/view

PERFORMANCES: 
The Girl Who Swallowed A Cactus: 
Frisco Discovery Center, Frisco, Texas  •  June 11-20, 2026

• Thursday, June 11: 7:00 pm

• Friday, June 12: 10:30 am & 2:00 pm

• Saturday, June 13: 10:30 am & 2:00 pm

• Thursday, June 18: 10:30 am & 2:00 pm

• Friday, June 19: 10:30 am & 2:00 pm

• Saturday, June 20: 10:30 am & 2:00 pm (followed by strike)

Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus! The Musical!
Frisco Discovery Center, Frisco, Texas  •  July 9–18, 2026

• Thursday, July 9: 7:00 pm

• Friday, July 10: 10:30 am & 1:30 pm

• Saturday, July 11: 10:30 am & 1:30 pm

• Sunday, July 12: 1:30 pm

• Thursday, July 16: 10:30 am & 1:30 pm

• Friday, July 17: 10:30 am & 1:30 pm

• Saturday, July 18: 10:30 am & 1:30 pm (then strike)

• Friday, June 19: 10:30 am & 2:00 pm

• Saturday, June 20: 10:30 am & 2:00 pm (followed by strike)

COVID POLICY

For the well-being of our actors and theatregoers, we promote a healthy and safe environment and request that all actors be vaccinated and have received the current booster. We reserve the right to require masks or other precautions if COVID-19 conditions change in our area. If actors develop symptoms, you may be asked to follow current COVID protocols. We are an independent theatre and rely on other rented physical venues and spaces to perform our shows. When problems occur, we cannot extend our run. For this reason, our ensemble may be asked to be swings for named roles.