Auditions
Thank you for your interest in auditioning with us.
Upcoming auditions:
- The Piano Lesson
October 18 & 19, 2026 - Picasso at the Lapin Agile
November 30th and Tuesday December 1st, 2026 - Once on this Island
January 3 & 4, 2027 - Avenue Q
April 23, 24, 25, 2027 - CLUE
June 6 & 7, 2027
General Audition Information
Pittsburg Theatre Company auditions are open to all non-AEA performers and we encourage anyone from the community to come audition. 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.
Note: If you do not have a formal headshot, please provide a clear full-face current photo of yourself with no other people in the shot. For first time performers, no resume is required; just note this on your application.
Please email ptc@ptcca.org or call 925-439-7529 if you have questions.
The Piano Lesson
Written by August Wilson
Directors: Carlene Coury and Gwendolyn Sampson Brown
The Piano Lesson by August Wilson is a play set in 1936 Pittsburgh that centers on a sibling conflict over an ancestral family piano. The core dispute is between Boy Willie who wants to sell the instrument to buy farmland, and Berniece, who refuses to part with it because it holds their sacred family history. She treasures it as a precious connection to their ancestors, and he sees it as the means to a more prosperous future.
Audition Links
Link to be provided soon.
- Initial Auditions:
- October 18th @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
- October 19th @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
- Location: TBA, Pittsburg, CA
- Callbacks: October 21st @7p-8:30p by invitation
What to Prepare
We are seeking actors who bring authenticity, strong storytelling, emotional depth, humor, and the ability to listen and connect with scene partner(s).
- Review this audition packet for The Piano Lesson.
- Select and prepare a 1-2 minute dramatic monologue of your choice. Material from August Wilson or another African American playwright is welcome but not required.
- Actors will also be asked to read selected scenes from The Piano Lesson. Sides will be provided at auditions.
- Come prepared to discuss rehearsal availability and all conflicts from January 4, 2027 through March 7, 2027
- Actors interested in the role of Winning Boy should be prepared to sing a brief selection of your choice, approximately 30-60 seconds, a cappella; blues, gospel, folk, or similar material as appropriate.
- Complete the Audition Application found in the same audition packet and bring with you.
- Provide headshot (printed snapshot is acceptable)
Character Descriptions
- Berniece Charles: Approximately 35-year-old protagonist and mother to Maretha. She is a strong-willed, grieving widow and devoted mother. Berniece is determined to protect her family and preserve the legacy of the Charles family piano, even as she struggles with the weight of the past and the expectations placed upon her.
- Boy Willie Charles: Berniece’s brash, 30-year-old presenting brother. Fresh out of prison, he is loud, energetic, and ambitious, determined to sell the family piano to buy the land where his ancestors were enslaved, believing that ownership will secure his future.
- Doaker Charles: Berniece and Boy Willie’s 47-year-old presenting uncle, who owns the Pittsburgh house. A calm, steady railroad worker, he acts as a peacemaker and storyteller who knows the history of the piano and is the keeper of the family history.
- Wining Boy: Doaker’s 56-year-old presenting older brother. He is a traveling musician with a larger-than-life personality. He is charming, humorous, and worldly, but beneath his playful exterior is a man shaped by hardship, regret, and a deep understanding of the family’s past.
- Lymon Jackson: Boy Willie’s loyal, gentle, good-natured, and soft-spoken friend and traveling companion who helps drive the plot and considers staying in Pittsburgh to escape trouble down South. He is looking for stability and connection while trying to establish a new life for himself.
- Maretha Charles: Berniece’s 11-year-old presenting daughter who represents the next generation and takes piano lessons, bridging the family’s past and future. She is curious, intelligent, and musically gifted.
- Avery Brown: A local preacher who hopes to marry Berniece. He tries to help Berniece move past her grief and wants to bless the house to drive away haunting spirits. Avery is a sincere man and is ambitious and committed to his faith. He hopes to build a life with Bernice and believes the church can offer guidance and healing, though he does not fully understand the family’s relationship with the piano.
- Grace: A woman Boy Willie meets in Pittsburgh. Grace is warm, confident, and independent. She brings humor and energy to the household and is not easily intimidated by Boy Willie’s personality.
Picasso at the
Lapin Agile
By Steve Martin
Directed by Gregory Brown
Comedian Steve Martin’s absurd comedy of historical fi ction, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, has Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso meet in a bar in Paris in 1904, the year before Einstein’s theory of relativity and Picasso’s transition into cubism. The two celebrities of science and art spar for their fi elds, surrounded by a cast of supporting characters from the turn of the century and beyond.
Auditions are held in person and video submissions are accepted as well. Videos must be received by Monday August 1, 2026 by 5 pm for considerations. Email videos and application to ptc@ptcca.org
- Initial Auditions: November 30th and Tuesday December 1st
- Location: Steeltown Coffee & Tea, 695 Railroad Ave., Pittsburg
- Callbacks: December 3, 2026 if necessary by invitation.
Audition Links
Link to be provided as soon as dates are confirmed.
What to prepare
- Review this audition packet for Picasso at the Lapin Agile.
- Select and prepare a monologue of your choice from one of the provided sides.
- Complete the Audition Application found in the same audition packet and bring it with you. • Provide headshot (printed snapshot is acceptable)
- Be prepared to do a cold read from the script.
Performance and Rehearsal Dates:
Performed at the Steeltown Coffee & Tea, Pittsburg, CA
- Friday, April 9, 2027, 7:30 pm
- Saturday, April 10, 2027, 7:30 pm
- Sunday, April 11, 2027, 5:00 pm
- Friday, April 16, 2027, 7:30 pm
- Saturday, April 17, 2027, 7:30 pm
- Sunday, April 18, 2027, 5:00 pm
Performed at the Campbell Theatre, Martinez, C
- Thursday, April 29, 2027, 7:30 pm
- Friday, April 30, 2027, 8:00 pm
- Saturday, May 1, 2027, 8:00 pm
- Sunday, May 2, 2027, 2:30 pm
Rehearsal Schedule:
Regular Rehearsals at Steeltown Coffee & Tea
- Expected to begin: Monday February 15th
- Monday through Thursday
- 7:00 pm to 9:00-10:00 pm.
Character Descriptions
This is a current list of characters.
- Pablo Picasso: A charismatic, arrogant, and passionate 23-year-old painter on the verge of inventing cubism. He is deeply confi dent in his genius and obsessed with his legacy.
- Albert Einstein: A young, unassuming patent clerk who has not yet grown his iconic wild hair. He is playful, brilliant, and on the brink of publishing his theory of relativity.
The Bar Staff & Regulars - Freddy: The owner and bartender of the Lapin Agile. He is simple-minded yet unexpectedly wise, and occasionally breaks the fourth wall.
- Germaine: Freddy’s thoughtful, beautiful girlfriend and the bar’s waitress. She balances Freddy’s simplicity and holds her own in intellectual discussions. • Gaston: An older, blunt French regular obsessed with drinking and his prostate issues.
The Visitors & Bystanders - Suzanne: A 19 year old woman who spent the night with Picasso and is now coping with his cold detachment.
- Sagot: Picasso’s eccentric art dealer, driven entirely by profi t and the hunt for the next big masterpiece.
- Charles Dabernow Schmendiman: A fast-talking, wildly confi dent young inventor with massive dreams and almost no actual talent or useful ideas.
- The Countess: An intelligent, stunning woman whom Einstein instantly falls for. • A Female Admirer: A young fan who approaches Picasso, only to reveal she actually idolizes Schmendiman the inventor.
- The Visitor: A polite, time-traveling rock-and-roll icon (implied to be a younger Elvis Presley) from a later era who drops in to represent the pop-culture peak of the 20th century.
Once on this Island
Book by Lynn Ahrens
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Based on My Love, My Love by Rosa Guy
Director: Dianna Schepers
Music Director: Isa Chu
Choreographer: LaTonya Watts
This highly original and theatrical Caribbean adaptation of the popular fairy tale, The Little Mermaid, garnered eight Tony nominations for its Broadway run, including Best Musical, Book and Score.
Ti Moune, a peasant girl, rescues a wealthy boy from the other side of the island, Daniel, with whom she falls in love. Unbeknownst to Ti Moune, the pompous gods who preside over the island make a bet with one another over which is stronger, love or death, the stakes being Ti Moune’s life. When she pursues Daniel, who has returned to his people, Ti Moune is shunned because of her lowly status. Her determination and capacity to love, though, is not enough to win Daniel’s heart, and Ti Moune pays the ultimate price; but the gods turn Ti Moune into a tree that grows so strong and so tall, it breaks the wall that separates the societies and ultimately unites them.
Audition Links
Performance Dates:
Performed at the California Theatre, Pittsburg, CA
- Friday, May 7, 2027, 7:30 pm
- Saturday, May 8, 2027, 7:30 pm
- Sunday, May 9, 2027, 2:00 pm
- Friday, May 14, 2027, 7:30 pm
- Saturday, May 15, 2027, 2:00 pm
- Sunday, May 16, 2027, 2:00 pm
Rehearsal Schedule:
Regular Rehearsals
- Expected: March 1 through April 29, 2027
- Sunday through Thursday, typically 4 days a week
- Weeknights: 7:00 pm to 9:00-10:00 pm. Sunday – 5:00 pm to 8:00 or 9:00 pm
Technical Rehearsals
- Load-in May 2, 2027
- Tech: May 3-5, 2027
- Preview: May 6, 2027
Audition Information
GENERAL INFORMATIONGeneral Information
In Person Auditions
- Initial Auditions: Sunday & Monday – January 3 & 4, 2027
- Location: TBA, Pittsburg, CA
- Callbacks: Saturday, January 10, 2027, if necessary by invitation.
Video Submission
- Video submissions are accepted if received by Sunday, January 3, 2027 – 5pm.
Send video to ptc@ptcca.org. - CONTACT INFORMATION Production and audition inquiries:
Director, Dianna Schepers: ptc@ptcca.org
WHAT TO PREPARE
- Review this audition packet for Once Upon this Island.
- Select and prepare a monologue of your choice from this document.
- Provide headshot (printed snapshot is acceptable).
- Prepare song from a musical – 32-40 bars.
Character Descriptions
The production team and PTC believe in the importance of authentic representation and are committed to showcasing the full spectrum of lived experiences. Therefore, we are specifically seeking Black and Brown actors to portray most all characters. Some roles can be cast with light skin or white actors as prescribed by MTI (the Grand Hommes specifically).
Female Roles
| TI MOUNE | A to Eb (Soprano) | Ti Moune is the focus of our story and featured in solo songs and dance. Needs an excellent voice and dancer (has dance solo). Black or dark-skinned woman |
| ERZULIE | A to D (Soprano) | Erzulie is the triumphant Goddess of Love. She has a pretty voice and can sing in a pop style. |
| ASAKA | A to E (Belty Soprano) | Asaka is the Goddess of the Earth and sings “Mama Will Provide”. Needs an excellent voice who moves well, earthy look, open personality and is fun to watch. |
| MAMA EURALIE | G to B (Alto) | Mama is the symbolic mother of us all. She is loving, practical, and earthy. Needs a nice voice and good acting skills. Black or dark-skinned woman. |
| ANDREA | A to D (Mezzo) | Andrea is Daniel’s refined and beautiful fiancé. Promised to Daniel since birth. She is refined, educated, and the exact opposite of Ti Moune. White or light-skinned woman. |
| LITTLE GIRL/ LITTLE TI MOUNE | N/A | This role is perfect for a very young performer. Needs to be able to stay focused, and listen. The role requires some singing with the ensemble. Black girl. A peasant girl |
Male or Female Roles
| STORYTELLERS 1-4 | Men–Ab to E (All voice types), Women–Ab to E (All voice types) | These four narrators tell the story. These four roles are perhaps the most difficult of the show. Not only do they sing the bulk of the show, they also tell the story. |
| GOSSIPERS 1-7 | Men–Ab to E (All voice types), Women–Ab to E (All voice types) | These performers have fun one-line features. |
| Ensemble | Men–Ab to E (All voice types), Women–Ab to E (All voice types) | Peasants, Villagers, Guests, Grands Hommes |
Male Roles
| DANIEL BEAUXHOMME | C to E (Tenor) | Daniel is the male ingenue in Once On This Island. Daniel needs to have a nice voice and should be able to move well. Casting as white or lighter-skinned man. |
| PAPA GE | D to Ab (Dark Tenor) | Papa Ge is the self-described “sly demon of death” – closet thing to a “bad guy” in the show. Needs a nice voice and an evil laugh. |
| AGWE | B to High G# (Tenor) | Agwe is the God of Water. Has a solo early in the show that requires an excellent voice (“Rain”). |
| TONTON JULIAN | Bb to E (Baritone /Tenor) | TONTON is the loving adopted father of Ti Moune. He s strong, practical, and supportive. He is faced with the very difficult task of allowing Ti Moune to chase her dreams, even if it means that he may never see the daughter he loves again. Black or dark-skinned man. |
| DANIEL’S FATHER | C to High Ab (Baritone) | Unlike Tonton Julian, he is not sympathetic, or understanding of his son’s wishes. This is a smaller role but requires some singing and acting. White or lighter-skinned man. |
| DANIEL’S SON | N/A | This is a very small walk on part at the very end of the show. White or lighter-skinned boy. |
| GATEKEEPER | E to B (Gruff Baritone) | The Gatekeeper has one scene. He should be impressive in size and have a booming voice. Capable of stage combat. Performs with the ensemble. White or lighter-skinned man. |
Avenue Q
Music and Lyrics by Jeff Marx, Robert Lopez
Book By Jeff Whitty
Based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
Director: Dianna Schepers
Music Director: Kevin Dong
Choreographer: TBA
The laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton, who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. He soon discovers that, although the residents seem nice, it’s clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his new-found friends struggle to find jobs, dates and their ever-elusive purpose in life. Filled with gut-busting humor and a delightfully catchy score, not to mention puppets, Avenue Q is a truly unique show that has quickly become a favorite for audiences everywhere. The show addresses humorous adult issues, it is similar to a beloved children’s show; a place where puppets are friends, Monsters are good, and life lessons are learned.
WARNING: Avenue Q is officially Rated R for adult humor, strong language, and brief puppet nudity. Because it uses a style similar to children’s shows like Sesame Street, it is generally considered inappropriate for children under 12.
Audition Links
Performance Dates
Performed at the California Theatre, Pittsburg, CA
- Friday, September 10, 2027, 7:30 pm
- Saturday, September 11, 2027, 7:30 pm
- Sunday, September 12, 2027, 2:00 pm
- Friday, September 17, 2027, 7:30 pm
- Saturday, September 18, 2027, 2:00 pm
- Sunday, September 19, 2027, 2:00 pm
Rehearsal Schedule
Regular Rehearsals
- Expected: July 12 through September 2, 2027
- Sunday through Thursday, typically 4 days a week
- Weeknights: 7:00 pm to 9:00-10:00 pm. Sunday – 5:00 pm to 8:00 or 9:00 pm
Technical Rehearsals
- Load-in September 5, 2027
- Tech: September , 682027
- Preview: September 9, 2027
Audition Information
GENERAL INFORMATION
All cast members must be 18 years of age or older.
In Person Auditions
- Initial Auditions: Friday, Saturday, Sunday – April 23, 24, 25, 2027
- Location: TBA, Pittsburg, CA
- Callbacks: Saturday, May 1, 2027, if necessary by invitation.
Video Submissions
- Video submissions are accepted if received by Friday, April 23, 2027 – 5pm.
Send video to ptc@ptcca.org. - CONTACT INFORMATION Production and audition inquiries:
Director, Dianna Schepers: ptc@ptcca.org
WHAT TO PREPARE
- Review this audition packet for Avenue Q.
- Provide headshot (printed snapshot is acceptable).and application completed with conflicts if known.
- Select and prepare monologues provided for male, female and Trekkie. The idea is that you have different voices for each character.
- Prepare song from a musical similar to Avenue Q style songs – 32-40 bars.
Character Descriptions
- Princeton (Puppet character) A fresh-faced college graduate in love with Kate Monster, looking for his purpose in life. Bb2 – G4 (Baritenor)
- Kate Monster (Puppet character) A lovelorn kindergarten assistant, in love with Princeton, looking to open a school for monsters. F#3 – F5 (Soprano)
- Nicky (Puppet character) An Ernie-parody goodhearted slacker who lives with Rod. B2 – B4 (Baritenor)
- Rod (Puppet character) A gay Bert-parody investment banker with a secret. A2 – G4 (Baritenor)
- Brian (Human character) An out-of-work comedian, engaged to Christmas Eve. B2 – F#4 (Baritone)
- Christmas Eve (Human character) A Japanese therapist, engaged to Brian. B3 – F#5 (B3 – F#5)
- Gary Coleman (Human character) Television’s Gary Coleman, now a washed-up former child star. The building super. D3 – Bb5 (Belt Alto)
- The Bad Idea Bears (Puppet characters) A duo of adorable but sinister teddy bear-like characters who are out to get people to do irresponsible deeds. The boy is blue and the girl is yellow. Girl Mezzo-soprano, Boy Baritone
- Trekkie Monster (Puppet character) A Cookie Monster-parody, addicted to internet porn instead of cookies. Bb2 – Eb4
- Lucy T Slut (Puppet character) A vixenish slutty night club singer F3 – F5. (Alto – Belting)
- Mrs Thistletwat (Puppet character) Kate’s elderly boss and kindergarten teacher.
- Newcomer (Puppet character) A fresh-faced college graduate at the end of the show.
- Ricky (Puppet character) A gay Ernie-parody, who looks exactly like Nicky, only more muscular.
Standard Role Doubling Pairings – potential doubling, not committed to doubling.
- Princeton / Rod: Played by the same actor; Princeton is an optimistic college grad, while Rod is an uptight, closeted investment banker, allowing quick switches since they are rarely in active dialogue together alone on stage for long.
- Kate Monster / Lucy the Slut: Played by the same actress; handles the sweet kindergarten assistant and the sultry vamp.
- Nicky / Trekkie Monster / Bad Idea Bear: Often combined or shared with another actor handling the slacker roommate, the porn-obsessed monster, and one of the trouble-making bears.
- Mrs. Thistletwat / Bad Idea Bear: Frequently doubled by the performer playing secondary puppet tracks or ensemble/swings.
CLUE
Book by Peter DePietro
Music by Galen Blum, Wayne Barker and Vinnie Martucci
Lyrics by Tom Chiodo
Based on the Parker Brothers’ Board Game
Directed by Dianna Schepers
It’s a dark and stormy night, and our cast of oddball characters has been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well, dead. So whodunit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist.
Production Dates
- Friday, November 5, 2027, 7:30 pm
- Saturday, November 6, 2027, 7:30 pm
- Sunday, November 7, 2027, 2:00 pm
- Friday, November 12, 7:30 pm
- Saturday, November 13, 2027, 2:00 pm
- Sunday, November 14, 2027, 2:00 pm
Rehearsal Schedule
Regular Rehearsals
- Expected: September 13 through October 28, 2027
- Sunday through Thursday, typically 4 days a week
- Weeknights: 7:00 pm to 9:00-10:00 pm. Sunday – 5:00 pm to 8:00 or 9:00 pm
Technical Rehearsals
- Load-in Oct 30 or 31, 2027
- Tech: November 1-3, 2027
- Preview: November 4, 2027
Audition Link
Audition Information
GENERAL INFORMATION
All cast members must be 18 years of age or older.
In Person Auditions
- Initial Auditions: Sunday & Monday – June 6 & 7, 2027
- Location: TBA, Pittsburg, CA
- Callbacks: Thursday, June 10, 2027, if necessary by invitation.
Video Submission
- Video submissions are accepted if received by Sunday, June 6 2027 – 5pm.
Send video to ptc@ptcca.org. - CONTACT INFORMATION Production and audition inquiries:
Director, Dianna Schepers: ptc@ptcca.org
WHAT TO PREPARE
- Review this audition packet for CLUE.
- Provide headshot (printed snapshot is acceptable).and application completed with conflicts if known.
- Select and prepare monologues provided for the desire role.
- Select a 1 minute comedic monologue of choice (memoized)
Character Descriptions
The following three roles are precast:
- WADSWORTH
- MISS SCARLET
- COLONEL MUSTARD
The following roles are open:
- YVETTE, a loyal and sexy French maid.
- MRS. PEACOCK, the wealthy wife of a senator. A bit batty, neurotic, and quick to hysteria.
- MRS. WHITE, a pale, morbid, and tragic woman. Mrs. White may or may not be the murderer of her five ex-husbands.
- PROFESSOR PLUM, an arrogant academic, easily impressed by himself.
- MR. GREEN, a timid yet officious rule follower. He’s awfully anxious.
- THE COOK, a gruff woman with a threatening presence. (Alive and Dead.)
- SINGING TELEGRAM GIRL, a tap dancer with a heart of gold. (Alive and Dead.)
- MR. BODDY, a slick, Frank Sinatra, film noir-esque type fella. (Alive and Dead.)
- THE MOTORIST, a professional driver. (Alive and Dead.)
- CHIEF OF POLICE, a cop who helps to save the day.
- THE UNEXPECTED COP, a regular Joe. (Alive and Dead.)
- BACKUP COP, backup for the Chief.
Some roles are doubled
- Mr. Boddy > The Motorist > Chief of Police
- The Cook > Backup Cop
- The Unexected Cop > Backup Cop
- Singing Telegram Girl > Dead Motorist