Stage 284 Auditions

Stage 284 is thrilled to be producing Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief this Spring, 2023!

As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus’s master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him. Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed mythical adventure “worthy of the gods” (Time Out New York).

*Percy Jackson is a thoroughly endearing family-friendly musical 

For more information check out the show page: https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/93490/the-lightning-thief 

To sign up for an audition, please use this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4DAAAC23A7F94-percy

Our Production Team Includes:

Co-Directors – Katie Clarke-Robertson & Kaycee Renee Wilson

Assistant Director- Brianna Randazza

Choreographer – Amanda Padre

Stage Manager- Vi Patch

Assistant Stage Manager- Emily Fontaine

Set Design – Via Belleville

Lighting Design – Craig Robertson

Sound Design- Brian Doser

*More production team members to come*

Audition Location:

The Community House – 284 Bay Road Hamilton, MA 01982

Age requirement: 

This is a Youth Company show and we are looking for actors ages 8-18. If you are interested in auditioning but are younger than 8, please contact Katie Clarke-Robertson (katie@communityhouse.org) for more information!

We are looking for two casts for this production so actors should expect to perform in 5 of the 10 shows.

Cast Fee: 

Cast members 18 years of age and under pay a cast fee to participate in our productions. The fee is $375. We have scholarship opportunities so please do not let this fee deter you from participating.

Statement on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The Community House fosters an environment where all people feel welcome. We seek ways to learn, grow and meet the challenges of today through a shared commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) which includes accountability, development, and acceptance.

AUDITION DATES:

  • Monday, January 30th 6:30PM-9PM
  • Wednesday, February 1st 6:30PM-9PM
    • You only need to register for one slot on either of these dates 

CALLBACKS: 

Saturday, February 4th 2PM-6PM

*We will be dancing at callbacks so please wear clothing you can move in. Dance shoes are not required but you are welcome to wear them if you have them!

VIRTUAL AUDITIONS:

If you cannot attend one of the audition times in person, please submit a video! Video submissions should be submitted by 6pm on 2/1. Please email your video directly to Katie Clarke-Robertson at katie@communityhouse.org and also fill out our Audition Information Form and Actor Agreement. You will be contacted if the team needs to see anything else from you!

TO PREPARE FOR YOUR AUDITION: 

  • Please bring a headshot and resume if you have one.
  • Please bring sheet music for your accompanist.
  • Please fill out your Audition Information Form and Actor Agreement you can do this before the audition and bring it with you or at Stage 284 when you arrive for your audition.
  • Please register for your audition below. Please bring your sheet music with you for your accompanist.
  • Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your audition as there will be extra forms for you to complete.

AUDITIONERS: 

  • Please prepare 16-32 bars (60-90 seconds each) of a musical theater song that showcases your voice.
  • Auditioners may be asked to read from sides that will be provided. Please be prepared to stay for 30 minutes.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: 

Rehearsals will start in March 2-3 days a week and pick up to 3-4 in April. We will decide on the specific days of the week once we see all of the conflicts but we will definitely rehearse 1PM-5PM on Sundays and 5:30PM-8:30PM on Mondays. Auditioners will be expected to provide a list of their conflicts on their audition form.

Performance Dates & Times: 

June 1st @ 7PM

June 2nd @ 7PM

June 3rd @ 2PM & 7PM

June 4th @ 2PM

June 8th @ 7PM

June 9th @ 7PM

June 10th @ 2PM & 7PM

June 11th @ 2PM

*We are looking for two casts so performers should expect to perform in 5 shows. 

TECH WEEK: 

*Because of the May holiday we will be splitting our tech week over the course of two weeks NO ACTOR WILL BE CALLED TO ALL TECH REHEARSALS

  • May 21st 1PM-8PM
  • May 22nd 5:30PM-9PM
  • May 23rd 5:30PM-9PM
  • May 24th 5:30PM-9PM
  • May 25th 5:30PM-9PM
  • May 29th 5:30PM-9PM
  • May 30th 5:30PM-9PM
  • May 31st 5:30PM-9PM

STRIKE: 

All cast members are required to help with strike after the final performance.

BUILD DAYS: 

Actors and/or family members are encouraged to spend 5 hours of time outside of rehearsal to help build or prepare behind the scenes for the production.

CONFLICTS: 

Please note that all conflicts must be submitted at the time of casting. Additional conflicts need to be approved by the Directors and Artistic Director.