Long Beach Playhouse

AUDITIONS: THE LION IN WINTER
2026-03-23 19:00 - 2026-03-25 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
AUDITIONS: THE LION IN WINTER
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater
By James Goldman
Directed by James Rice
AUDITION DATES: March 23 – 25, 2026

Monday, March 23, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 – 7pm – 10pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.

(Auditioners only need to come to one night of open call auditions. We are only seeing in-person auditioners during audition times – no video submissions.)
PERFORMANCE DATES: May 16 – June 13, 2026
AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: LION IN WINTER
AUTHOR: JAMES GOLDMAN
DIRECTOR: JAMES RICE
RUN: May 16, 2026 – June 13, 2026
Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events.
This is a volunteer community theater production. Non-Equity. There is no pay.
AUDITION DATES:
Open Call:
Dates: Monday, March 23 & Tuesday, March 24, 2026
(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.)
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks: By Invitation Only.
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Times: 7pm – 10pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, March 28, 2026, Noon – 4pm
Regular Rehearsal: Starting Date – March 30, 2026, Monday thru Thursday, 7pm – 10:00pm, Saturdays 10pm – 2pm.
(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
NOTE: Open to working with some limited minor conflicts, but we will not be casing people with conflicts on tech dates and performances.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume.
Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions and you can access them here:
LINK TO AUDITIONS SIDES

SHORT SYNOPSIS:
It is 1183 in the medieval Angevin Empire. Fifty-year-old Henry II of England seeks to establish a line of succession and summons his family for Christmas at his castle in Chinon, Touraine. He wants his youngest son, John, to inherit his throne, while his estranged wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine, reprieved from imprisonment in England by Henry for the holiday, favours their eldest surviving son, Richard, a proven warrior. Henry invites Philip II of France, son and successor of Louis VII, Eleanor’s first husband, to settle some business. Louis had made a treaty with Henry pledging Philip’s half-sister Alais, currently Henry’s mistress, in troth to Henry’s future heir; Philip demands either a wedding or the return of her dowry, the strategically important county of Vexin near Paris.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
NOTE: A British Dialect may be required.
HENRY II (M, 50 – 60, all ethnicities.)
King of England. Although aging, Henry acts like a much younger man. He has boisterous energy, a forbidding temper, and a relentless drive that makes him a formidable opponent. He is determined to have John, his youngest son, as his heir, but he knows that if he does his remaining family could start a civil war. He is in love with his much younger mistress, Alais, the daughter of the late King of France, but has no qualms using her as a bargaining chip in his plans. (Role may require an Intimate Moment with the character of Alais – kissing.)
ELEANOR (F, 60 – 68, all ethnicities.)
Queen of England, Duchess of Aquitaine, & former Queen of France, Henry’s estranged wife, has been imprisoned under house arrest for ten years for supporting her sons in an unsuccessful rebellion. A decade older than Henry, she’s always been his equal in intelligence, wit, & ambition. Her love for him is conflicted: she cares deeply for him but fiercely resists being disregarded or subordinate. Years ago, when Henry turned to a mistress, Eleanor devoted herself to raising Richard, her son.
RICHARD (M, 25 – 35, all ethnicities.)
The eldest surviving son of Henry and Eleanor, Richard has been a famous soldier since his sixteenth birthday. He’s impressive and domineering but has a tense relationship with both of his parents. Richard is his mother’s favorite, yet he’s wary of her. He wonders if she genuinely loves and supports him or uses him as a tool in her conflict with his father. Richard feels neglected and excluded by Henry and silently yearns for his father’s approval but covers his pain with his warrior’s demeanor. (Role may require some Same-Sex Intimacy with the Character of Philip – Kissing/Embracing.)
GEOFFREY (M, 20 – 25, all ethnicities.)
The second eldest surviving son of Henry and Eleanor, Geoffrey is attractive, charming, and the most intelligent of the brothers. His parents, however, never consider him in the running to be king— even though he possesses the intellectual promise of a great monarch. His feelings of being neglected have made him a cold amoral schemer who constantly changes his alliances between Richard and John, hoping to disgrace them both so he can gain the throne and his parents’ love and respect.
JOHN (M, 16 – 25 to play a 16 y.o, all ethnicities.)
The youngest son of Henry and Eleanor, John is Henry’s favorite and his chosen heir. Though he can be sweetly charming when he wishes, he has been spoiled rotten by his father, and often taunts his brothers, knowing that Henry will back him up. However, beneath his boasting, he is deeply insecure, as he knows he has neither Richard’s brawn nor Geoffrey’s brain. His lack of maturity and desperate desire to come out on top lead him to trust anyone who offers him a helping hand.
ALAIS (Pronounced “Alice”) (F, 20 – 25, all ethnicities.)
Daughter of the late King of France and half-sister to King Philip. She is deeply in love with Henry, many years her senior, and has been his mistress for seven years. In that time, she has grown from a simple teenage girl to a gentle and thoughtful young woman with a quiet strength. Though at times she tries to match Henry’s family in their ruthlessness, she knows her kind nature will not allow her to truly compete with them. (Role may require an Intimate Moment with the character of Henry II – kissing.)
PHILIP (M, 18 – 24, all ethnicities.)
The young King of France, half-brother to Alais. Philip has come to Henry’s court to demand that a treaty made with his late father be fulfilled. He is relatively new to his throne and initially behaves with a commanding dignity, showing little emotion. When his negotiations with Henry fail, he encourages the rebellious thoughts of Henry’s sons, making empty promises to each in turn. Philip is especially close to Richard, who was his lover two years ago. (Role may require some Same-Sex Intimacy with the Character of Richard – Kissing/Embracing.)
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

The Lion in Winter Beg. Reh. Schedule V.3Download

AUDITION SIDES:

The Lion in Winter Open Call SidesDownload

AUDITIONS: KIMBERLY AKIMBO
2026-04-13 19:00 - 2026-04-15 19:00
AUDITIONS: KIMBERLY AKIMBO
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater
By David Lindsay-Abaire
Directed by Michael Hovance

AUDITION DATES: April 13 – 15, 2026

Monday, April 13, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 – 7pm – 10pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.

(Auditioners only need to come to one night of open call auditions. We are only seeing in-person auditioners during audition times – no video submissions. Auditioners will be seen on a first come, first serve basis determined by when they signed-in at the Open Call.)
PERFORMANCE DATES: June 6 – July 3, 2026

AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: KIMBERLY AKIMBO
AUTHOR: David Lindsay-Abaire
DIRECTOR: Michael Hovance
RUN: June 6 – July 3, 2026
Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events.
This is a volunteer community theater production. Non-Equity. There is no pay.
AUDITION DATES:
Open Call:
Dates: Monday, April 13 & Tuesday, April 14, 2026
(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.)
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks: By Invitation Only.
Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Times: 7pm – 10pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: Saturday, April 18, Noon – 4pm
Regular Rehearsal: Starting Monday, April 20: Monday through Thursdays 7pm – 10pm with an occasional possible Saturday rehearsal, Noon – 3pm if needed.
(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
NOTE: Open to working with some limited minor conflicts, but we will not be casing people with conflicts on tech dates and performances.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume.
Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
Its 1999, (before kids had cell phones), and Kimberly has all the usual problems of a typical 16 year old; making friends at her new school, dealing with her dysfunctional family… and a rare genetic condition where she ages four and a half times faster than her peers. Feeling trapped inside the frail physical body of an elderly woman, Kim meets Jeff, another young misfit at school, and an uncertain relationship develops between them. Soon her life goes “akimbo,” contending with a hypochondriac mother, a rarely sober father, a scam-artist aunt, her own mortality, and most terrifying of all, the possibility of first love. A dark comedy that gives a quirky twist to the term ‘coming of age story’.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
KIMBERLY LEVACO (F, 60+ to play 16 y.o.): Kimberly is sixteen but appears much older because of a rare (fictional) aging disorder. She’s intelligent, perceptive, and often wiser than the adults around her. She longs for normal teenage experiences: friends, romance, and a sense of belonging, but she’s also aware that her time is limited. The actor should be able to express both the physical presence of an older woman and the emotional energy of a teenager. (Intimacy Moment: This character shares a brief on-stage kiss with Jeff.)
BUDDY LEVACO (M, Mid 30s-40s): Kimberly’s father. A man with a gentle heart and a weak backbone. He drinks too much and uses humor to hide his sense of failure. Buddy is not cruel, but he’s unreliable and emotionally lost. He wants to do right by his family but lacks the maturity or stability to make lasting change. His love for Kimberly is genuine, but his inability to take responsibility often undermines it.
PATTIE LEVACO (F, Mid 30s – 40s): Kimberly’s mother: High-strung, self-centered, and constantly overwhelmed, Pattie has a hard time accepting reality. She masks her fear and guilt with sarcasm and self-pity. There’s love beneath her chaos, but she doesn’t know how to show it. This role requires solid comedic timing. Pattie is 8 months pregnant throughout the duration of the show. She has bandages wrapping up both hands, and walks with crutches for several scenes.
DEBRA (F, 30 – 40): Pattie’s sister and Kimberly’s aunt. Debra is unapologetically herself — bold, funny, and always scheming for her next move. An ex (and possibly future) con. Beneath her chaotic energy is a deep need for connection and belonging. She’s both comic relief and a surprising source of heart.
JEFF (M, 18 – 25 to play 16 y.o.): A classmate of Kimberly’s. Jeff is intelligent, quirky, and endearingly awkward. A lover of D&D and the “puzzleistic arts”. He shares Kimberly’s sense of humor, and becomes her closest friend and potential love interest. His presence gives her a glimpse of a normal teenage experience. (Intimacy Moment: This character shares a brief on-stage kiss with Kimberly.)
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

Kimberly Akimbo Beg. Reh. Schedule Actor Ver.Download

AUDITIONS: GODSPELL
2026-04-28 19:00 - 2026-04-30 19:00
AUDITIONS: GODSPELL
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater
Book by John Michael Tebelak, Music & New Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Directed by Sonya L. Randall
Choreographed by Sonya Randall & Omar Ceja
Musical Direction by Stephen Olear

NEW AUDITION DATES: April 27, 28, & 30, 2026

Monday, April 27, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 – OFF
Thursday, April 30, 2026 – 7pm – 11pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.

(Auditioners only need to come to one night of open call auditions. We are only seeing in-person auditioners during audition times – no video submissions. Auditioners will be seen on a first come, first serve basis determined by when they signed-in at the Open Call.)
PERFORMANCE DATES: June 27 – Aug. 2, 2026

AUDITION NOTICE:
TITLE: GODSPELL
BOOK BY: JOHN-MICHAEL TEBELAK
MUSIC & NEW LYRICS BY: STEVEN SCHWARTZ
DIRECTOR: SONYA L. RANDALL
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: STEPHEN OLEAR
CHOREOGRAPHER: SONYA RANDALL & OMAR CEJA
RUN: June 27, 2026 – August 2, 2026
Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events.
This is a volunteer community theater production. Non-Equity. There is no pay.
AUDITION DATES:
Open Call:
Dates: Monday, April, 27 & Tuesday, April 28, 2026
(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.)
Times: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
Callbacks: By Invitation Only.
Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Times: 7pm – 11pm
REHEARSALS:
First Read-Through: May 2, 2026, Sat. 1pm – 5pm
Regular Rehearsal: Starts Sunday, May 3, 2026; Monday – Thursday from 7pm – 10:30pm, Sundays 5pm – 10pm.
(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)
Location: Long Beach Playhouse
NOTE: Open to working with some limited minor conflicts, but we will not be casting people with conflicts on tech dates and performances.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bring headshot and resume.
Bring 16 bars of a pop musical theatre song (no Sondheim or Jason Robert Brown, please.) An accompanist will be provided, so please bring sheet music that is in your key, clearly prepared, indicating where you start and stop. No tracks or a cappella.
Be prepared to dance.
Sides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions/callbacks.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
Godspell is a musical that retells the parables from the Gospel of Matthew through song, dance, and comedic storytelling, focusing on themes of friendship, love, and community, and culminates in the Passion of Christ. A group of eclectic disciples helps Jesus bring these timeless lessons to life using creative games and a blend of musical styles, ultimately forming a community around him, with the narrative moving toward his crucifixion. GODSPELL was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden). Boasting a score with chart-topping songs, a book by a visionary playwright (John-Michael Tebelak), GODSPELL is a sensation that continues to touch audiences.
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
All roles are available, open to any age (18+), ethnicity, or gender.
In addition to each individual being able to stand out, it is important that all cast members are able to function as an ensemble, without any feeling that any one (other than Jesus) stands out above the others. Other important traits to have for the roles are a sense of comic ability, and some skill at improvisation.
JESUS (Tenor, 18+): Must be the most charismatic individual in the cast. High energy, charming, funny, gentle, but with strength. He is the sort of person others instinctively follow. He sings “Save the People,” “All for the Best,” Alas for You,” and “Beautiful City”
JOHN THE BAPTIST/JUDAS (Baritone, 18+): Will perhaps split this role between two actors. He has attributes of both Biblical figures: He is both Jesus’ lieutenant and most ardent disciple, and the doubter who begins to question and rebel. Like Jesus, he is also charismatic, but in more of an overt revolutionary way. Usually played by someone handsome and masculine, with an undertone of sexuality. He is the most “serious” and intellectual of the group, though as with all the actors, he must still possess a good sense of physical comedy. He sings “Prepare Ye,” “All for the Best,” and “On the Willows.”
NICK (Tenor, 18+): Very high energy. Impish and playful. In the original, he might play several musical instruments, including concertina, recorder or guitar if the actor has this ability, but not a requirement of the role. He sings “We Beseech Thee.”
TELLY (Tenor, 18+): Not the brightest in the bunch, he is a little slow on the uptake. But there is a great sweetness and innocence about him. He sings “All Good Gifts.”
GEORGE (Tenor, 18+): The comedian, the class clown. The guy who can do a hundred voices and imitations. He sings “Light of the World.”
ANNA MARIA (Alto, 18+): A bit of a tomboy, but basically open and sweet. Perhaps the youngest of the group. She is the first of the group to commit to following Jesus in the song “Day by Day.”
LINDSAY (Soprano, 18+): The confident one, the show-off. The first one to volunteer, sometimes she jumps in before she really understands what’s going on. She sings “Bless the Lord.”
UZO (Alto, 18+): The shy one. Sometimes a little slow to get things, but when she does, she commits all the way. Has an “earth mother” kind of warmth to her. She sings “By My Side.”
MORGAN (Alto, 18+): Sassy and slightly cynical, the most urban of the group. Also the “sexy” one, but her sexiness contains a large element of put-on, in the manner of Mae West or Madonna. She sings “Turn Back, O Man.”
CELISSE (Mezzo-Soprano, 18+): The female equivalent of the class clown. Goofy and a cut-up. She might play some instruments, including conga, ukulele and guitar if they can, but not a requirement of the role. She sings “Learn Your Lessons Well.”
Two to four ensemble will be added to cast at the director’s discretion.
BEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

Godspell Beg. Rehearsal Schedule (Actor Version)Download

AUDITIONS: A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2
2026-05-26 19:00 - 2026-05-28 19:00
AUDITIONS: A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater
By Lucas Hnath
Directed by Phyllis B. Gitlin
AUDITION DATES: May 26 – 28, 2026

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Thursday, May 28, 2026 – 7pm – 10pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.

(Auditioners only need to come to one night of open call auditions. We are only seeing in-person auditioners during audition times – no video submissions. Auditioners will be seen on a first come, first serve basis determined by when they signed-in at the Open Call.)
PERFORMANCE DATES: July 18 – Aug. 15, 2026

Fifteen years ago, Nora Helmer slammed the door on her stifling domestic life, leaving behind her husband and children for a life unknown. Now she is knocking at that same door, having returned with an urgent request for her former husband. Before Nora can get what she needs, she must reckon with the people she left, all of whom have some choice words for the former Mrs. Helmer. A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2 is a funny, probing, and bold new comedy/drama that is at once a continuation of Ibsen’s play and a heartfelt meditation on how far we’ve come in the century and a quarter since.
Check back closer to the audition dates for the official Audition Notice with the Beginning Rehearsal Schedule and Character Breakdown.

AUDITIONS: HANGMEN
2026-07-06 19:00 - 2026-07-08 19:00
AUDITIONS: HANGMEN
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater
By Martin McDonagh
Directed by Carl DaSilva

AUDITION DATES: July 6 – 8, 2026

Monday, July 6, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 – 7pm – 10pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.

(Auditioners only need to come to one night of open call auditions. We are only seeing in-person auditioners during audition times – no video submissions. Auditioners will be seen on a first come, first serve basis determined by when they signed-in at the Open Call.)
PERFORMANCE DATES: Aug. 29 – Sept. 26, 2026

In his small pub in Oldham, Harry is something of a local celebrity. But what’s the second-best hangman in England to do on the day they’ve abolished hanging? Amongst the cub reporters and sycophantic pub regulars dying to hear Harry’s reaction to the news, a peculiar stranger lurks, with a very different motive for his visit. Martin McDonagh does it again in HANGMEN, a corrosively funny black comedy filled with dramatic tension in a juicy tale of capital punishment that will leave you “hanging” on the edge of your seat with suspense and devilish delight.
Check back closer to the audition dates for the official Audition Notice with the Beginning Rehearsal Schedule and Character Breakdown.

AUDITIONS: REEFER MADNESS: The Musical
2026-08-03 19:00 - 2026-08-05 19:00
AUDITIONS: REEFER MADNESS: The Musical
Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater
Music and Book by Dan Studney, Lyrics and Book by Kevin Murphy
Directed by Rovin Jay
Choreographed by Sonya Randall
Musical Direction by Stephen Olear

AUDITION DATES: Aug. 3 – 5, 2026

Monday, August 3, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 – 7pm – 11pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.

(Auditioners only need to come to one night of open call auditions. We are only seeing in-person auditioners during audition times – no video submissions. Auditioners will be seen on a first come, first serve basis determined by when they signed-in at the Open Call.)
PERFORMANCE DATES: Oct. 10 – Nov. 15, 2026

An unlikely musical comedy inspired by an earnest 1936 public service film of the same name, this raucous spoof takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music, sex and violence. You won’t be able to resist the goofy charm of REEFER MADNESS, an addictive, hilarious, and highly stylized musical romp with a sly satirical political commentary that will leave you wanting more.
Check back closer to the audition dates for the official Audition Notice with the Beginning Rehearsal Schedule and Character Breakdown.
