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Auditions: “Bus Stop” & “Man of La Mancha”

Sep 26th, 2009 | By Armando Fox | Category: Join Us

Auditions for Bus Stop and Man of La Mancha, the first two productions of our 2010 Season, will be held in early November…have a great time acting in the theater you love!



Auditions for “The Nerd”

Jul 11th, 2009 | By Armando Fox | Category: Join Us

Altarena is holding open auditions for Larry Shue’s The Nerd (dir. Richard Bunker), our Fall 2009 production. Auditions are July 13 & 14 from 7:00-9:00 PM, with callbacks July 20 at 7:00 PM. More information and audition details here.



Auditions for “The Spitfire Grill”

Apr 6th, 2009 | By Webmaster | Category: Join Us

The Altarena Playhouse will be holding open auditions for its upcoming production of the musical THE SPITFIRE GRILL. (Dir: Frederick Chacon). Auditions will be held May 10 and 11 at 7:00 pm with callbacks on May 17 at 7:00 pm. Rehearsals begin May 25. Performances July 10 through August 16. Auditions by appointment only. More info…



Auditions for “A Streetcar Named Desire”

Feb 19th, 2009 | By Webmaster | Category: Join Us

Auditions for our upcoming production of “A Streetcar Named Desire” (Tennessee Williams; dir Sue Trigg) will be held at the Altarena on Sunday, March 8 and Monday, March 9 at 7:00 PM. Callbacks: Monday, March 16, 7:00 PM. We’re looking for 6-8 men ages 30-60 and 6 women ages 25-60. All ethnicities STRONGLY encouraged to [...]



Auditions for GYPSY

Oct 31st, 2008 | By Webmaster | Category: Join Us

The Altarena Playhouse will be holding open auditions for non-AEA performers for its upcoming production of GYPSY (Dir/Chor: Christina Lazo; Music Dir: Armando Fox). The story is based on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee. All roles are open, including children. Please [...]



Auditions for “A Taffeta Christmas”

Aug 18th, 2008 | By Webmaster | Category: Join Us, Uncategorized

The Altarena Playhouse announces open auditions for Rick Lewis’ musical “A Taffeta Christmas.” A tribute to the girl groups of the 1950’s, “A Taffeta Christmas” celebrates the sounds of The McGuire Sisters, The Fontane Sisters and The Chordettes… with a holiday twist.

Director: Frederick L. Chacon
Musical Director: Rona Siddiqui
Choreographer: Christina Lazo

Audition Date:
Wednesday, September 17, [...]



Auditions for Hay Fever

Apr 18th, 2008 | By Webmaster | Category: Join Us

The Altarena Playhouse announces open auditions for our upcoming production of Noel Coward’s classic comedy Hay Fever, directed by Altarena Artistic Director Frederick L. Chacon. Auditions will be held at the Altarena on May 18 & 19, 2008 from 7:00pm – 10:00pm. Appointments are preferred, but not mandatory. Drop-ins welcome. You can schedule an audition [...]