FALL/WINTER 2026 UPSTAGE AUDITIONS

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FALL & WINTER WITH OVATIONS UPSTAGE ADULT PRODUCTIONS

 At OVATIONS we believe in the transformative power of art and the importance of providing a platform where performers can continue to evolve as artists and community members!

At OVATIONS, we believe in the power of art to drive change—and we take that responsibility seriously.

We work to center our seasons around stories that reflect lived experiences and amplify voices too often pushed to the margins. We’re uplifting stories by and about women, queer individuals, people of color, survivors, and others whose narratives deserve to be heard. Our aim is not only to welcome like-minded artists into our space, but to present work that sparks dialogue, builds community, and inspires meaningful action.

We hope these productions ignite conversation, cultivate empathy, and move us all closer to a more just and compassionate world.

Auditions, rehearsals and performances will be held at our space The Harriet located at 16021 Industrial Drive, Bay 7 Gaithersburg, MD 20877. All auditions will begin at 7:00pm.

If you’re unable to attend the in-person auditions, you may submit a video audition by 12pm the day of the audition. When submitting, please use the subject line “UPSTAGE 26 SUBMISSION” Be sure to provide an open (shareable) link that all production members can access, or attach the video file directly to your email. Please also include in the body of the email what show(s) you are submitting for. 

An email will be sent on the day of auditions with instructions on how to register for an audition slot to all who’ve completed the online registration.

Please prepare a full song from any Broadway Rock Musical. Everyone will initially be asked to sing 16–32 bars, and we may request to hear your full selection afterward. Choose a piece that showcases both your vocal range and acting ability.

Bring sheet music in the correct key, clearly marked with start and end points, any cuts, and all tempo or dynamic changes.

Please also bring a current headshot and resume.

An accompanist will be provided. A cappella auditions will not be accepted.

Callbacks will be by invitation only.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

AUDITIONS: We are accepting virtual submissions. Please submit a 1 minute monologue and optional song for those interested in solo music. Students cast in our fall productions are automatically invited to join our children’s ensemble.
REHEARSALS Held Week days 7-9:30pm
Wednesday, November 11
Wednesday, November 18
Tuesday, December 8
Wednesday, December 9
TECH
Thursday, December 10
Friday, December 11
PERFORMANCES
Saturday, December 12 at 2pm and 8pm
Sunday, December 134 at 2pm

PIPPIN  

AUDITIONS Friday, September 4

CALLBACKS Monday, September 7

Monday, September 14

Monday, September 21

Tuesday, October 6

Wednesday, October 7

Thursday, October 8

Tuesday, October 13

Wednesday, October 14

Thursday, October 15

Saturday, October 17

Tuesday, October 20

Wednesday, October 21

Thursday, October 22

Saturday, October 24

 Tuesday, October 27

Wednesday, October 28

Thursday, October 29

TECH

Saturday, October 31

Sunday, November 1

Monday, November 2

Tuesday, November 3

Wednesday, November 4

Thursday, November 5

PERORMANCES

Friday, November 6 at 8pm (PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN)

Saturday, November 7 at 8pm

Sunday, November 8 at 2pm

Friday, November 13 at 8pm

Saturday, November 14 at 8pm

Sunday, November 15 at 2pm

RENT

AUDITIONS Tuesday, November 10

CALLBACKS Friday, November 20

Tuesday, December 1

Wednesday, December 2

Wednesday, December 16

Monday, January 11

Wednesday, January 13

Tuesday, January 19

Wednesday, January 20

Thursday, January 21

Tuesday, February 2

Wednesday, February 3

Thursday, February 4

Tuesday, February 9

Wednesday, February 10

Thursday, February 11

Tuesday, February 16

Wednesday, February 17

Thursday, February 18

Tuesday, February 23

Wednesday, February 24

Thursday, February 25

Tuesday, March 2

Wednesday, March 3

Thursday, March 4

Tuesday, March 9

Wednesday, March 10

Thursday,  March 11

TECH

Saturday, March 13

Sunday, March 14

Monday, March 15

Tuesday, March 16

Wednesday, March 17

Thursday, March 18

PERORMANCES

Friday, March 19 at 8pm (PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN)

Saturday, March 20 at 8pm

Sunday, March 21 at 2pm

Friday, March 26 at 8pm

Saturday, March 27 at 8pm

Sunday, March 28 at 2pm

LES MISERABLES

AUDITIONS Tuesday, December 15

CALLBACKS Friday, December 18

Monday, February 8

Monday, February 15

Monday, February 22

Monday, March 1

Monday, March 8

Monday, March 22

Tuesday, March 23

Wednesday, March 24

Thursday, March 25

Tuesday, March 30

Wednesday, March 31

Thursday, April 1

Tuesday, April 6

Wednesday, April 7

Thursday, April 8

Tuesday, April 13

Wednesday, April 14

Thursday, April 15

Tuesday, April 27

Wednesday, April 28

Thursday, April 29

PERORMANCES

Friday, May 7 at 8pm (PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN)

Saturday, May 8 at 8pm

Sunday, May 9  at 2pm

Friday, May 14 at 8pm

Saturday, May 15 at 8pm

Sunday, May 16 at 2pm