Auditions

2026-27

Theatre & Dance Rally

Sunday, August 23, 4:00 p.m.
Crafton-Preyer Theatre, Murphy Hall

The annual kickoff to the University Theatre/University Dance Company Season. Audition workshop immediately follows for those interested.

University Theatre Open Call Auditions

Friday, September 11 & Sunday, September, 13 1:30 – 4 p.m.
Studio 354, Murphy Hall

Casting Information/Character Breakdowns

Productions to be cast:

Eurydice
by Sarah Ruhl
Directed by Tiffani Brooks Hagan
March 5, 6, 7*, 9, 10, 11, 2027

The SpongeBob Musical
Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg
Directed by Khalia Davis
April 10, 11*, 16, 17, 18* 2027

How to register & prepare:

You will need to create a free profile on Casting Manager if you do not already have one
- Use the link above to register
- Please upload a profile photo that clearly shows your face
- Upload a performance resume or list your experience on your profile
- Other casting information, contacts, education, training, and awards are all optional
Register for the audition
- Choose an audition date and time
  - If you are unable to attend open call contact Jim Dick at jldick@ku.edu to discuss possible alternate arrangements
- There is a calendar where you can mark specific dates you have conflicts
  - View Conflict Information for the specific rehearsal dates for each production
  - Please list as much detail as possible in the conflict notes
- Your profile and registration information can be updated up until the audition date
Prepare for the audition
- Please prepare a one-minute monologue of your choice
- In order to be considered for the musical you should also prepare 32 bars (approximately 45 seconds) from a contemporary musical comedy song
  - Bring clearly marked sheet music in your key and be ready to sing with the provided accompanist
  - Dancers auditioning for the ensemble are not required to do a monologue, but should be prepared to sing a short selection from "Best Day Ever."

Scripts of the productions to be cast are available in 317 Murphy.

Callbacks:

Invited callbacks will take place September 14-16, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Callback lists will be posted each morning on this page and in the Murphy Green Room.

University Dance Company Auditions:

Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 5:30 pm
Room 242, Robinson Center

For information on dance auditions visit UDC Auditions.

If you have any questions about auditions or about using the Casting Manager platform, please contact Jim Dick at jldick@ku.edu.

Join Us!

University Theatre auditions are open to all students of every major. We welcome and encourage students of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, and abilities to audition.