Welcome to Theatre Oxford Auditions!
We look forward to seeing you! Browse the information below to learn about upcoming opportunities. If you have questions or concerns, email us at theatreoxford@gmail.com.
Up Next
2026-2027 Season
Auditions @ The Powerhouse
Almost, Maine
by John Carianni
Auditions: August 23rd @ 4pm & August 24th @ 6pm
The Best Christmas
Pageant Ever
by Barbara Robinson
Auditions: Oct. 25th @ 4pm | Oct. 26th @ 6pm
Ten Minute Play Festival
Original Works
Auditions: January 10th @ 4pm | January 11th @ 6pm
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Music & Lyrics by William Finn Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Auditions Feb. 28th @ 4pm & March 1st @ 6pm
About the Plays
Almost, Maine by John Carianni, On a clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not what it seems in the remote town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. Roles for over 4-19 actors over 18 years of age. Appropriate for audiences 18+
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson – In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids – probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the mayhem – and the fun – when the Herdmans collide head-on with the story of Christmas! Roles for 10 adults and 16 youth (ages 9-14) This show is appropriate for all ages.
Theatre Oxford’s Annual Ten-Minute Play Festival features the winner of TO’s International 10-Minute Play Contest. A crowd favorite for over 25 years, the festival will honor playwrights, celebrate original works, host workshops, and more! Sign up for our newsletter or follow us on FB or Instagram for updates.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee – An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box. We will be casting between 9 and 15 singer/actors ages 18 and up. Appropriate for audiences 14+.
About In-Person Auditions
Each director has a different approach to casting. We’ll reveal more as casting dates draw near. In general, we provide sides (select scenes) in advance. If you are uncomfortable with cold readings, you may wish to prepare before arrival; however, no preparation is required.
ALMOST, MAINE AUDITIONS
We are looking for 6-14 actors, ages 18+ All ages, genders, and races
See description of the show above
Rehearsals: August 30th – October 1 Performances: October 2 & 3
WHAT TO PREPARE:
- Please fill out the online Audition Form.
- Prepare a one-minute monologue of your own choice OR from those found HERE
- New to auditions. We will help guide you through the process!
Cannot attend in person? Video auditions accepted. See below for more information
About Video Auditions
If you cannot make the in-person auditions at the Powerhouse, please create and submit an audition video. If you do not have a scene partner for sides (linked above), then you may record a monolog. You may use your own or one from this monolog list. Then follow the bullet instructions below.
- Fill out our Audition Form.
- Record a monologue or song from the sides provided in “what to prepare”
- Provide a link to your video at the end of the audition form
- If you have difficulty, send a document version of your audition form and a link to your audition video to theatreoxford@gmail.com
Time Commitment
Rehearsals are generally take place on Sunday-Wednesday evenings (6-9:30 pm). The final week will rehearse every night. Rehearsal schedules will be solidified once the shows are cast. Expect to rehearse 3-12 hours per week.
Inclusive Casting
All genders, all abilities, and all ethnicities are encouraged to audition.
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