Auditions

Thank you for your interest in auditioning with us.

• The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee – June 7, 8, 9, 2025
• The Color Purple – July 14 and 15, 2025

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General Audition Information

Pittsburg Theatre Company auditions are open to all non-AEA performers and we encourage anyone from the community to come out for our shows. Everyone is welcome, new and seasoned performers, all ethnicities, gender identities as well as performers with disabilities. All performers are considered volunteers and casting is non-union.

Actors must be able to portray the ages listed in the provided character descriptions. Auditions are typically held by appointment and scheduled on a show-by-show basis. PTC is proud to have open auditions and cast based on who’s right for the part no matter their ethnicity (unless called upon in the script).

PTC is proud that our company is a supportive environment for everyone to feel safe and share and develop their creative talents, learn some new things and find new friendships. We also continue our firm commitment to having BIPOC/LGBTQ+ representation in cast, creative teams and board, along with tailoring creative processes to the needs of each show.

COVID: PTC currently has no vaccination or testing requirement, though vaccination is recommended. Face masks are optional during auditions and rehearsals. The director may ask you to remove your mask during your audition. Performances and dress rehearsals are performed without the use of face masks for actors. Face masks are optional for crew and audience members. Subject to change based on state and federal mandates.

Audition Forms

Please download and complete the audition application form. Bring this along with your resume and headshot (can be a printed snapshot) to the audition.

Please email ptc@ptcca.org or call 925-439-7529 if you have questions

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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Come audition for this contemporary musical straight out of Putnman County. Yes, the Putnam County Spelling Bee.

PTC is holding open auditions for all roles. We encourage actors of all backgrounds and identities to audition as we strive to reflect the diversity of our community and beyond.

Audition focus is on vocals and acting side. This is not a dance heavy show (principally stage movement) so basic movement skills are required.

Audition Dates/Times

General Auditions

• Saturday, June 7, 2025 – 10:00 am – 1 pm
• Sunday, June 8, 2025 – 4 pm – 7 pm
• Monday, June 9, 2025 – 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Note: Additional times to be added as needed.

Callbacks

Callbacks are by invitation only and will be held as needed.

• Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00 am

Audition Location

Pittsburg Presbyterian Church – Chapel
200 E. Leland, Pittsburg
Park in the rear parking lot and enter through the chapel main doors.

Auditions – What to Prepare

Please prepare the following for the audition:

• 32 bars of an upbeat song from a musical of your choice (not Spelling Bee). Please bring music track as we will not be having an accompanist for the initial audition. Make sure your phone is blue tooth compatible or bring a thumb drive.
• Perform the a side of your choice if you are interested in a named character. Download the sides from our website. We want to hear your take on the character described in this document. This is just a single line or two. We prefer memorized, but you can hold the page in your hand.

Sign Up for Appointment / Forms

Auditions appointments are scheduled in six minute time slots. The location will be added as soon as we confirm the audition location availability.
Must be 17 yrs or older to audition.

Sign up for you appointment today using the following link:

Please download and complete the audition application form. Bring this along with your resume and headshot (can be a printed snapshot) to the audition.

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The Color Purple

Pittsburg Theatre Company is proud to announce auditions for its season opener for 2026… THE COLOR PURPLE. 

Auditions are open for all roles. We encourage actors of all backgrounds and identities to audition as we strive to reflect the diversity of our community and beyond.

 About The Color Purple: 

This musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel (and the popular 1985 Steven Spielberg film) spotlights Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this epic story. With a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues, THE COLOR PURPLE is a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love, and a celebration of life. 

Please download and complete the audition application form. Bring this along with your resume and headshot (can be a printed snapshot) to the audition. Sides are provided here for the audition along with character descriptions for your convenience.

Audition Dates/Times

• Monday, July 14, 2025 – 6 pm – 10 pm
• Tuesday, July15, 2025 – 6 pm – 10 pm

Auditions are scheduled by desired character, sign up for a desired block.

6pm-7pm              –  Sofia/ Squeak Female Ensemble

7:15pm-8:15pm    –   Harpo/ Ol Mister/ Male Ensemble

8:25pm-9pm         –  Nettie

9pm-10pm            –  Celie/Shug/Mister

Callbacks by invitation only if needed: 

• Saturday, July 19, 2025 – 12 noon – 3 pm

Audition Location

California Theatre, 351 Railroad Ave., Pittsburg, CA

Please prepare the following for the audition:

• 32 bars of an upbeat song from a musical of your choice (not Spelling Bee). Please bring music track as we will not be having an accompanist for the initial audition. Make sure your phone is blue tooth compatible or bring a thumb drive.
• Perform the a side of your choice if you are interested in a named character. Download the sides from our website. We want to hear your take on the character described in this document. This is just a single line or two. We prefer memorized, but you can hold the page in your hand.

Auditions appointments are scheduled in six minute time slots. The location will be added as soon as we confirm the audition location availability.
Must be 17 yrs or older to audition.

Production Information

Schedule:

• Rehearsal Dates: Begin November 25, 2025
• Rehearsal Days: Typically Tuesday-Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons
• Rehearsal Times: Typically 6 pm – 10 pm and 12-6 pm on Saturdays
• NO REHEARSALS: Sundays and Mondays (w/ exception of 12/28 & 12/29)
  (11/27-28, 12/21-12/25, 12/31-1/1)
• Performances: 8 performances, 1/30/2026 – 2/8/2026 at the California Theatre in Pittsburg, CA
• Vocal tracks to be used for this show.

Production Team: 

• Director: Tanika Baptiste
• Choreographer: Carla BaNu Dejesus
• Music Director: Jon Gallo
• Producer: Dianna Schepers