Theatre Under The Stars, Alley Theatre announce open auditions

Two of Houston’s leading producers of live theater have announced open calls for actors to audition for their 2025-26 seasons.

Theatre Under The Stars, Houston’s non-profit home of musical theater based at The Hobby Center, is seeking strong singers, dancers, and principals for four of its self-produced musicals of the upcoming season: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, Million Dollar Quartet, and Beautiful: The Carole King Story.

“This season our casts, along with our audiences, are getting a lineup of productions that invite them to explore varying worlds—some fiction and some based on real events—and to be part of stories that shape all of us,” said Dan Knechtges, Artistic Director of Theatre Under The Stars, in a statement.

In-person auditions will take place at TUTS on Thursday, March 27; Friday, March 28; and Saturday, March 29. Virtual audition opportunities are available by submitting a self-tape to TUTS. Virtual auditions must be submitted no later than March 30.

Audition requirements—including character descriptions, song preparation, dance information, what to bring to auditions, as well appointment and virtual audition submission instructions—are available at TUTS.org/Auditions.

“TUTS is committed to diversity and encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, ages, and abilities to audition. As a leader in Houston’s vibrant arts community, we welcome both local and national talent to be part of our high-caliber productions. Must be 18 years old by the first day of rehearsal,” said the company in a statement.

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Alley Theatre, one of the largest U.S. professional nonprofit theatres outside of New York City, has announced that it is “seeking a diverse cast of Houston talent of all genders, ethnicities, body types, and abilities” for next season.

Auditions will be held by appointment only on Sunday, March 16 and Monday, March 17 at The Alley. Starting February 27, appointments can be made by emailing contact information (name, phone number, and indicate whether you are a member of the Actors’ Equity Association) to auditions@alleytheatre.org.

The Alley will be casting for roles in its 2025-26 season productions, including: Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d, The Da Vinci Code (adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel, based on the Novel by Dan Brown), The Body Snatcher by Katie Forgette, Real Women Have Curves by Josefina López, English by Sanaz Toossi, The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde, August Wilson’s Fences, and Dear Alien by Liz Duffy Adams.

The company states that actors should prepare two contrasting monologues that are not to exceed three minutes in length total. All actors auditioning must be at least 18 years old, must live within a 50-mile radius of downtown Houston, and must be available for weekday and weekend rehearsals.

Information on specific roles being cast can be found at alleytheatre.org/auditions.

Additionally, the company is accepting Stage Manager applications for next season.