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Theatre Auditions in Kansas City

Audition Opportunities at The White Theatre

The White Theatre at The J in Overland Park offers opportunities to audition for musicals, plays and new works throughout the year. Whether you're an experienced performer or auditioning for the first time, we welcome talent from across the Kansas City area.

Our community theatre produces professional-quality performances and collaborates with professional theatre organizations. Explore upcoming auditions, learn how to prepare and discover your next opportunity to take the stage.

 

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Generally, our auditions are: 

  • For the Fall Musical: July-August 
  • For the Winter Musical: November 
  • For the Spring Play: December 
  • For the Summer Musical: March-April 
  • For our New Works Production: May 

While we are a community theatre, we routinely partner with professional theatres and produce professional-quality work. Performers of all levels are welcome, from seasoned professionals to first-time auditioners. ALL are welcome to audition, regardless of religion, age, race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or body type. Auditions will be held on The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre stage unless otherwise noted.


"Little Shop of Horrors" Auditions

Little Shop of HorrorsThis production is being produced by The White Theatre at The J and is a volunteer-based production.

Audition Information

  • Date & Time: Sunday, Nov. 15 from 6-9 p.m. (Singing Sessions Only, there will not be a Monologue or Dance portion for this Audition)
  • Location: The White Theatre at The J
  • Video Auditions: Accepted until Friday, Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. Please still fill out an audition form and send your video audition to Mer Riegg. Those who are sending a video audition may use a track.
  • Prepare: 1 minute or around 32 bars of a song and bring sheet music with a clearly noted audition cut. An accompanist will be provided. No in-person tracks or acapella auditions will be allowed. This audition will include a vocal portion only. *Those who are sending a video audition may use a track.
  • Callbacks: Monday, Nov. 16 from 6-9 p.m.

This production is being produced by The White Theatre at The J and is a volunteer-based production. Volunteers will receive a modest stipend and membership to The J Campus for their time in the cast!

Character BreakdownShow Information

Important Dates:

    • Rehearsals will begin Dec. 27. Rehearsals are Monday-Thursday from 6-10 p.m. and Sundays 1-6 p.m.
    • Show will run Jan. 30-Feb. 21, 2027, with performances on Thursdays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email the production's Stage Manager Mer Riegg via email.

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"Leopoldstadt" Auditions

LeopoldstadtThis production is being produced by The White Theatre at The J and is a volunteer-based production.

Audition Information

  • Date & Time: Tuesday, Dec. 15 from 6-9 p.m. (Monologue Sessions Only, there will not be a Singing or Dance portion for this Audition)
  • Location: The White Theatre at The J 
  • Video Auditions: Accepted until Friday, Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. Please still fill out an audition form and send your video audition to Emilie Kodanaz. Those who are sending a video audition may use a track.
  • Prepare: 1-minute monologue for auditions.
  • Callbacks: Thursday, Dec. 17 from 6-9 p.m.

You are welcome to perform one of the monologues linked below, if you'd like — but these are optional. Feel free to perform whatever you are comfortable with and which shows off your acting abilities! You are not required to be memorized.

View monologues

We will also have scenes from Leopoldstadt at auditions, and may ask you to read a scene with us.

Character Breakdown Show Information

This production is being produced by The White Theatre at The J and is a volunteer-based production. Volunteers will receive a modest stipend and membership to The J Campus for their time in the cast! 
This production of "Leopoldstadt" will be presented at The White Theatre with 23 performers, ranging in age from 7 to 75 years old.

A Note on Casting and Representation: We warmly welcome actors of all backgrounds to audition for Leopoldstadt; you do not need to be Jewish to be part of telling this story. We do especially hope that Jewish performers will consider auditioning, as we would love to have your voices, perspectives, and lived experiences in the room as we bring this script to life. This play includes both Jewish and non-Jewish characters, and we welcome everyone who feels called to explore these rich, complex roles. This production is committed to honoring and celebrating the Jewish identities at the heart of this story, portraying its Jewish characters with full heart, sincerity, and respect. Jewish members of our production team will help guide a process of education and exploration throughout rehearsals to support authentic, thoughtful, and meaningful representation. Leopoldstadt explores universal themes of family, connection, identity, and memory, and also is a story about a distinctly Jewish experience in history. This production will celebrate both the story's universality and the Jewish specificity that gives this story its unique power.

Important Dates:

  • Rehearsals will begin Monday, Feb. 22. Rehearsals are Monday-Thursday from 6-10 p.m. and Sundays 1-6 p.m. There will be no Friday rehearsals or shows for this process.
  • The show will run March 20-April 4, 2027, with performances on Thursdays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email Production Manager, Emilie Kodanaz, at Emilie.

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The White Theatre at The J

5801 W. 115th Street
Overland Park, KS 66211

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