Auditions

Auditions and Hiring 

Theatreworks is a professional theatre company operating under Actors’ Equity Association’s Independent Theatre Contract. We are located in the Ent Center for the Arts at the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs (UCCS). 

We are holding auditions for our 2026 – 2027 season and accepting resumes for select production positions, as well as opportunities to build connections for future seasons. Please scroll down for Director, Designer, Technician information.

Theatreworks is seeking submissions for five productions in our 51st season.

We are casting the following productions:

SWEENEY TODD Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Hugh Wheeler. 
Directed by Michael Lluberes 
1st Reh Aug 11, 2026; Performances Sept 10 - Oct 4, 2026 

PRIVATE LIVES by Noel Coward. 
Directed by Christy Montour-Larson 
1st Reh Oct 27, 2026; Perfs Nov 19 - Dec 13, 2026 

WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME by Heidi Schreck. 
Directed by Lynne Hastings 
1st Reh Jan 5, 2027; Perfs Jan 28 - Feb 14, 2027 

SWEAT by Lynn Nottage. 
Directed by Tasia A. Jones 
1st Reh Mar 23, 2027; Perfs Apr 15 - May 9, 2027 

DEAR ELIZABETH by Sarah Ruhl. 
Directed by Max Shulman 
1st Reh May 18, 2027; Perfs Jun 10 - 27, 2027

Practical Details 

We work on AEA’s Independent Theatre Contract with 30 hours of rehearsal per week. Actors on Equity contracts will receive $550 per week in the 2026 - 2027. Non-Equity performers will receive $440 per week. Most productions are half Equity and half non-union roles. 

For out-of-town artists, transportation to/from and housing in Colorado Springs will be provided. For Colorado-based artists, housing or a fuel stipend may be available. 

All rehearsals and performances are held at the Ent Center for the Arts, 5225 N. Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO. Performances are in the Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theater. 

Please note: Productions may have one to three student matinee performances, typically 10a on Wednesdays. Please only submit yourself for consideration if your schedule will offer the flexibility for you to participate in these performances with advanced notice.

Audition Information

Please prepare two contrasting pieces that demonstrate your range. If you wish to be considered for Sweeney Todd, please prepare 16 - 20 bars of music as one of your pieces. The total of both pieces should not exceed 3 minutes. In order to stay on schedule and respect everyone's time, we will stop at 3 minutes at our in-person auditions.

• In-Person: If you are able to join us in Colorado Springs, our season auditions will be on Saturday, April 18, Sunday, April 19, and Monday, April 20, 2026 at the Ent Center for the Arts. If you need accompaniment for your audition, please select a time in the designated blocks. The accompanist will not be able to transpose in the room so please bring sheet music in the key you prefer. A piano will be available at all times if you want to play for yourself. Audition sessions will include Max Shulman, Artistic Director, and Elena Hansen, Artistic Producer, an accompanist at specified times, and student employees to help us keep time. As part of an educational environment, it’s possible that observers may attend in order to learn more about the casting process.
  
  Audition Dates and Times: 

  • Saturday, April 18: 1 - 5p (3 - 5p accompanist available) 

  • Sunday, April 19: 10a - 1p (accompanist available) & 3:30 - 7:30p 

  • Monday, April 20: 12 - 4p & 5 - 8p (accompanist available) 
    *Monday is reserved for AEA members. Non-members are welcome to come and wait, but please do not register on Monday unless you are a member. We will have time slots reserved and will fit walk ins into the schedule at the first opportunity. 

  To register for in-person auditions, please do two things: 
  1. Complete the Audition Form 
  2. Choose a Time Slot
   

• Denver Auditions: We will attend in-person auditions through DCPA and CTG in Denver. If you plan to audition at either and would like to be considered in our season, please complete our Audition Form.

   

• Video Submission: If you cannot join us in person, please complete the Audition Form and include one unlisted YouTube or Vimeo link to a video of your two contrasting pieces by Monday, April 20, for priority casting. We will continue to watch video submissions until all roles are cast. It’s helpful if you have a neutral background and good sound quality.

We will begin in-person and virtual callbacks quickly and continue having them until all roles are cast. This site will be updated periodically on roles still available starting in mid-June. 

We encourage performers of all races, ethnicities, identities, and abilities to audition for our season and are excited to cast these worlds expansively. When race/ethnicity of the character is integral to the work, we strive to cast accordingly. We are delighted to consider casting across the gender spectrum, but, where necessary to uphold the story, performers must be comfortable portraying the character as the outlined gender. 

Thank you for taking the time to read about our process. We look forward to meeting you and/or seeing your submission! If you have questions, email theatreworks@uccs.edu, but please do not send headshots, resumes, or submissions to that email.