Casting and Auditions

THE SHOWS 

MEAN GIRLS

• Co-directed by Dan Smith and Brad Willcuts
• Music direction by Dave Wendelberger
• February 19th -28th / Fairchild Theatre

THE WOLVES

• Directed by Dennis Corsi
• March 26^th -April 4^th  / Pasant Theatre
  *Please note tech and performances occur over a religious holiday. Please check your availability.

SLEEPING GIANT

• Directed by Deric McNish, Assistant Directed by Juliana Barnerd
• April 7^th-11^th / Studio 60

NIGHT, BY GHOSTLIGHT

• Directed by Ryan Welsh and Ji Won Jeon
• April 23^rd-May 2^nd / Arena Theatre

*This show is the MFA Play Commission and has already been cast
*For show descriptions, audition requirements, notes on casting, character breakdowns, and content information on each of these shows, please review the Spring 2027 Audition Extended Information PDF.
*Any content/character information (involving moments of violence, intimacy, etc.) that is not listed in the attached PDF will be available prior to auditions.

AUDITION SCHEDULE AND LOCATIONS 

All in-person auditions will be held in the Auditorium Building, 542 Auditorium Rd. 

• Monday, October 19th 6:15 PM-10:00 PM (Arena Theatre & Studio 60)

***If you are in the cast or crew for Antigone or Rhinoceros, there are time slots reserved for you from 5:00 PM-6:15 PM. Please contact Chloe Seare (searec@msu.edu) to sign up***

• The Wolves/Sleeping Giant Auditions (Arena Theatre)
• Mean Girls Auditions (Studio 60)

NOTE FOR MON: Auditionees will sign up for one time slot. They will start with their The Wolves/Sleeping Giant auditions, then move to their Mean Girls audition.

Tuesday, October 20th 5:00 PM-10:00 PM (Arena Theatre)

• The Wolves Callbacks

• Mean Girls Callbacks
  • Music/sides callbacks – Arena Theatre
  • Dance callbacks – Room 12

Thursday, October 22nd 5:00 PM-10:00 PM (Studio 60)

• Sleeping Giant Callbacks

AUDITION PREP

• Step 1: Read this information in its entirety.
  Review the production details above and the attached PDF that includes rehearsal and performance dates, audition requirements, character descriptions, etc.
•  Step 2: Complete the Audition Form – MSU Department of Theatre Spring 2027 Audition Form – Fill out form
  You will not be able to enter the audition room until this form is received. Please complete it ahead of time. All conflicts MUST be listed on your audition form. No additional conflicts will be accepted after casting is complete.
  Our general rehearsal schedule is Mondays – Fridays 6:15 PM – 10:15 PM. For main stage productions there will be no Saturday or Sunday rehearsals until tech/performance dates. 
• Step 3: Sign-Up for Audition Slots – SPRING 2027 AUDITION SIGNUP GENIUS
  *If you are in the cast or crew for Antigone or Rhinoceros, please contact Chloe Seare (searec@msu.edu) to sign up for an audition slot between 5:00 PM-6:15 PM.
• Step 4: Read the scripts. Scripts are available in the office mailroom.
• Step 5: Prepare your audition materials.
  NOTE: Please indicate which productions you are auditioning for on your audition form. BFA Acting majors are required to audition for all shows. Check the attached PDF learn their audition requirements. 
• Step 6: Attend/Submit Your Audition
  The Check-In/Information Table will be in the Hollander Lounge of the Auditorium Building at 542 Auditorium Rd, in the basement. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your audition slot to allow time for check-in.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Callbacks 
You will be notified via the email address you provide on your audition form whether you have been called back.  

Casting 
Cast lists will be emailed directly to the email address you provide on your audition form.