2024 Season Auditions
STAGES St. Louis is the region’s foremost professional, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit theatre company, committed to preserving and advancing the art form of Musical Theatre through excellence in performance and education. STAGES, now celebrating its 38th year of producing Broadway-quality theatre, employs a full-time staff of twenty-five and a seasonal company from May to October, presenting 140 performances to over 50,000 patrons.
STAGES employs the best Musical Theatre artists available regionally and nationally for all productions. By holding auditions in St. Louis and New York, STAGES is able to attract not only Broadway talent, but also further its commitment to support professional St. Louis actors. In addition, STAGES educates thousands of students each year at its Performing Arts Academy, the region’s only year-round arts school with a comprehensive curriculum run by a professional theatre company.
STAGES St. Louis strives to create a diverse and inclusive environment. Candidates should demonstrate empathy, flexibility, and a strong commitment to building diverse teams. BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals are encouraged to audition.
2024 Casting is in Progress!
For any audition related questions, please email auditions@stagesstlouis.org.
Auditions for STAGES St. Louis’ Orchestra
STAGES St. Louis is accepting applications from local musicians to be a part of the orchestras for the 2024 Season productions of NEWSIES and RAGTIME.
Applicants must have professional experience in musical theater and must be able to follow the cues and direction of the conductor. Musicians paid according to the instrumentation needed for each show as dictated in the collective bargaining agreement. The STAGES St. Louis’ Orchestra is covered by a collective bargaining agreement with the Musicians’ Association of St. Louis, Local 2-197.
To be considered, please submit your resume and links to your musical reel or performance video to STAGESstlmusicians@gmail.com. Deadline to apply is March 11, 2024.
Video should be no longer than 2 minutes and best demonstrate your abilities.
Instruments Needed
NEWSIES
– Electric Bass
– Cello
– Drums – Drum Kit, Mark Tree, Shaker, Tambourine, Triangle, Woodblock
– Guitar – Archtop, Banjo, Electric Guitar, Nylon Acoustic, Solid Body Electric, Steel Acoustic
– Keyboard
– Reed – Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Piccolo, Soprano, Saxophone
– Trombone – Bass Trombone, Tenor Trombone
– Trumpet – Flugelhorn, Trumpet
– Violin
– Percussion – Bass Drum, Bell Tree, Bongos, Cabasa, Chimes, Conga, Cowbells, Field Drum, Mark Tree, Medium Shaker, Mounted Castanets, Orchestra Bells, Piatti, Piccolo Snare Drum, Ratchet, Siren Whistle, Small Triangle, Splash Cymbal, Suspended Cymbal, Tam Tam, Tambourine, Temple Block, Timpani, Vibraslap, Woodblocks, Xylophone
RAGTIME
Bass/Tuba
Guitar
Keyboard
Reed – Clarinet, Flute, Piccolo, Soprano Saxophone
Trombone
Trumpet
Violin
Percussion – Chimes, China Cymbal, China Sizzle, Circus Whistle, Concert Bass Drum, Drum Set, Glockenspiel, Gran Cassa, Key Tree, Mark Tree, Suspended Cymbal, Tom-Toms, Triangle, Whirly Tube, Woodblock, Xylophone
Rehearsal & Performance Schedule
Rehearsals:
Tuesday – Sunday
10:00am – 6:00pm
STEEL MAGNOLIAS:
1st Rehearsal: May 10, 2024
Opening: May 31, 2024
Closing: June 30, 2024
Performance Schedule: stagesstlouis.org/steelmagnolias
NEWSIES:
1st Rehearsal: July 2, 2024
Opening: July 26, 2024
Closing: August 25, 2024
Performance Schedule: stagesstlouis.org/newsies
RAGTIME:
1st Rehearsal: August 27, 2024
Opening: September 20, 2024
Closing: October 20, 2024
Performance Schedule: stagesstlouis.org/ragtime
Artistic Teams
Artistic Teams:
Executive Producer: Andrew Kuhlman
Artistic Director: Gayle Seay
New York Casting By: Wojcik Casting Team
Steel Magnolias
Director: Paige Price
Written By: Robert Harling
Newsies
Director: Steve Bebout
Choreographer: Jenn Rias
Music Director: David Nehls
Music By: Alan Menken
Lyrics By: Jack Feldman
Book By: Harvey Fierstein
Ragtime
Director: Deidre Goodwin
Choreographer: Michelle Potterf
Music Director: Erika R. Gamez
Book By: Terrence McNally
Music By: Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics By: Lynn Ahrens