Audition Information & Registration

We are always updating this page, so be sure to check back often.

The next shows we are auditioning for are Disney’s Dare to Dream JR! and Oliver!

YOUTH AUDITIONS for these TWO shows are open to those in Grade 3-8. Those auditions are 1/17 & 1/19 by appointment only (sign-up link below).

HIGH SCHOOL & ADULT auditions for Oliver are 2/21 & 2/23 by appointment only (sign-up link below).

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Disney’s Dare to Dream JR!

AND

Oliver! (youth auditions)

Open to auditioners ranging from grades 3-8.

These auditions will be held together. (Participants are only allowed to be cast in one of the two shows.)

Audition Dates: Saturday, January 17th and Monday, January 19th by appointment only.

Invited Callbacks: Tuesday, January 20th (evening)

Disney’s Dare to Dream JR! Key Dates

First Rehearsal: Monday, January 26th (Full Company)

Rehearsal: Rehearsals for Dare to Dream will typically run Monday - Friday 6:00-8:00 p.m. (with slightly longer hours - until 9 p.m. and earlier hours starting as early as 5:30 p.m. as we get closer to dress rehearsals & performances)

Performances: March 6 - March 15

Oliver! Key Dates

Oliver! First Rehearsal: (tentative) Monday, March 2nd (Full Company)

Rehearsal: Rehearsals for Oliver! will typically run Monday - Friday 6:30-10:00 p.m. (with slightly longer hours starting as early as 5:30 p.m. as we get closer to dress rehearsals & performances). Youth cast members will be released by 9 p.m. most days to accommodate better schedules for school, etc…

Performances: May 1 - May 17

Ashland strongly encourages performers of all races, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and backgrounds to audition for this production. 
We are actively investing in creating an environment that is safe, accessible and welcoming for all.

Oliver! (high-school/adult auditions)

*youth auditions are only taking place 1/17 & 1/19; if you are in Grades 3-8 and didn’t get the chance to audition at this time we hope you come back and see us for Summer Camp (registration open now) our youth programming in the fall of 2026.

THESE AUDITIONS ARE OPEN TO THOSE CURRENTLY IN 9th GRADE THROUGH ADULTS AS OLD AS 105! (If you’re 106+ exceptions could be made!)

HIGH SCHOOL/ADULT AUDITIONS

Saturday February 21 (beginning at 9 a.m.)

&

Monday February 23 (beginning at 6 p.m.)

Appointment Required | Sign-Up Below

Oliver! First Rehearsal: (tentative) Monday, March 2nd (Full Company)

Rehearsal: Rehearsals for Oliver! will typically run Monday - Friday 6:30-10:00 p.m. (with slightly longer hours starting as early as 5:30 p.m. as we get closer to dress rehearsals & performances).

Performances: May 1 - May 17

Dates and more information about future shows will be available soon. Please check back often!

Tentative audition dates for future shows are:

• Jekyll & Hyde (Adult aged cast) - May 2nd & May 4th

• Catch Me If You Can (High School aged cast) - May 30th & June 1st

Official sign-up links would be posted on this page approximately one month before the audition dates.

Frequently Asked Question:
What should I prepare for my audition?

• Auditioners should prepare approximately 1 minute of a song to sing.

• Auditioners should chose a song that best shows off their voice - the song itself isn’t as important as long as it is a song that the performer is comfortable with and shows off their vocal range!

• Auditioners should try to avoid sining a song from the show.

• Auditioners can chose to bring sheet music, an accompanist will be provided (BEST OPTION), or they could play a backing track with their phone or chose to sing a capella (without music of any kind).

• Note: For dance portions of the audition (when applicable) - there is nothing to prepare. **Just please wear clothes/shoes that are easy to move in.

If you have questions about auditions, please contact auditions@ashlandproductions.org

Participation Fee

There is a Youth Participation Fee (elementary through high school) for all Ashland productions.
This youth participation fee is $300 for all shows in the 2025-2026 season.
Ticket sales only account for portion of the cost to put on a production, the participation fee helps cover another small portion of what it takes to give our youth the education and mentorship in the theatre that is paramount to the Ashland experience!

Special Note: Ashland is committed to accessible opportunities for all. Scholarships are available;
those needing to explore scholarship opportunities would do so after casting with the Ashland accounting team.

Inclusive Casting Statement

Ashland strongly encourages performers of all races, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and backgrounds to audition for all productions. This includes participation in workshops, camps, or any other activities at Ashland Productions. 
We are actively investing in creating an environment that is safe, accessible and welcoming for all.