Happening at SteppingStone

Auditions

Get on stage!


Actors ages 12-19 can audition for our shows and act on our stage. We encourage children and youth with or without experience to audition. Our auditions are open to actors of all races, cultures, sizes, and abilities. Try it, it’s fun!

Our auditions are held in groups and are friendly toward novice actors, but we are looking for performers with a variety of experience levels. No preparation is necessary for the audition.

Directors will lead audition groups through a variety of activities during the 1/2 hour audition.

Most of our productions have acting, singing and dancing, and those are a part of the auditions.

What we are looking for in an audition:

  • Focus
  • Energy
  • Expressiveness
  • Ability to work well with others
  • Professionalism
  • Ability to take direction
  • Willingness to try new things
  • Respect for fellow auditioners and staff
  • Punctuality (auditioners should arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to their audition time)
  • Ability to attend rehearsals, technical rehearsals and performances

Please Be Aware


We see between 80 and 120 actors for each show we audition for and are able to cast only between 20-25 actors. Many times, someone who has an outstanding audition may not get cast simply because there is not a role that suits that actor, whether it is age, or height or some other factor that is harder to define.

We recognize that disappointment is a part of this process. We are disappointed that we can’t choose everyone as well! We try as hard as we can to make the audition process itself as fun as possible, so that even if you are not cast, you will have a good time auditioning. And we always encourage actors who are not cast in one show to come back again. Your time will come!

Go Backstage!


Are you interested in theatre but not sure you want to be onstage? Theatre is full of exciting opportunities for everyone, and we are excited to be able to offer technical theatre opportunities for ages 12–19 as well.

Back Stage Crew

Assist the assistant stage manager with scene shifting, control of props and set during all performances, including costume changes, and other backstage duties

Light Board Operator

Operate light board during all performances, taking cues from the stage manager

Sound Board Operator

Operate sound board during all performances, taking cues from the stage manager

Video Operator

Operate video components during all performances, taking cues from the stage manager

Follow Spot Operator

Follow actors with a moving light, taking cues from the stage manager

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

At SteppingStone, we are committed to access and inclusion for all people. We stand firmly in opposition to racism, and our programs challenge our young artists, staff, and Board of Directors to foster inclusion and seek equity for all, including Black people, Indigenous peoples, people of color, LGBTQIA+ people, people of all economic backgrounds, people of all religions, and people with disabilities. SteppingStone collaborates with families to meet students’ needs, whether they are social, academic, developmental, or physical.

We Believe

Young people are artists, makers, and doers. They need to belong and to contribute to their world. When young people make art together, they change themselves and the world around them for the better.

We Do

SteppingStone ignites belonging, generosity, mastery, self-advocacy, and inspiration by creating art with young people to share with the world.