Although the Forestburgh Playhouse uses union actors in leading roles, and its own resident actors for most supporting and ensemble roles, the Playhouse still often uses local non-union actors in our productions.  These actors may be children, high school or college students, or adults with community theatre experience.  Usually, although not always, local actors are cast in smaller supporting roles or as part of the musical ensemble. Since local actors are usually students or adults who enjoy participating in the theatre as an avocation, they are usually not paid other than having the experience of working with professionals and learning how the professional theatre operates.

Local Actors in Main Stage Musicals (A Chorus Line, Singin' in the Rain, Fame, Fiddler on the Roof or Laughter on the 23rd Floor)

If an actor is cast in a show, he or she must be able to attend most rehearsals and all performances.  Rehearsals are held during the day, from 10 AM - 4 PM, on every day but Sunday and Monday for the 12 days preceding the opening.  Most shows run for 2 weeks, 7 performances a week.  While most local actors would not be called for rehearsal every hour of every day, and the Playhouse can work to some degree to accommodate a local actor's schedule, potential actors with full time jobs may not be able to make the commitment.   

Local Actors in Seussical

If a local teen actor is cast in Seussical, he or she must be able to attend all rehearsals and all performances.   Because Seussical rehearsal will be held in May and June and may interfere with school, rehearsals involving the teen ensemble will be scheduled on weekends and evenings in order to accommodate the student schedule.  This means less rehearsal time, so every rehearsal is important.  An exact rehearsal and performance schedule will be posted here shortly.  Performances will be presented every Thursday and Saturday morning at 11 AM, starting Thursday July 1 and ending Saturday, August 14, 2010.

The Playhouse is especially interested in adult actors for character roles, and younger student actors who are good singers and dancers for musical ensemble roles.

Acting Opportunities for Children (12 and under)

For 2010, we will be looking for 2 young girls (aged 8 -12) to play the two youngest daughters in Fiddler on the Roof.

Local auditions are held at the Playhouse on May 29, 2010 from 10 AM - 12 noon for the upcoming season.  Check the recent press release for more information.