Teen Company Audition Information

Book by Joe Tracz
Music & Lyrics by Rob Rokicki

Adapted from the book Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

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This dynamic musical adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling book opened on Broadway in 2019. When teenager Percy Jackson discovers he’s a demigod, he and his friends embark on an epic journey to find Zeus’ missing lightning bolt and prevent a war among the gods.  

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Casting actors ages 13-18 of any gender, non-singing roles available. Depending on the final size of the cast, actors may be cast in multiple roles, so we are looking for versatile, creative performers who can build distinct characters and work in an ensemble. As long as they can sing the designated voice part of the character, actors of any identity, body type and ability may audition for and be considered for any role.   As the playwright, Joe Tracz, says, “The characters in The Lightning Thief are gods and heroes – and gods and heroes can look like any of us.”

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Director: Mandy Bruno Bogue

Music Director: Molly Cerep Dyer

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REGISTRATION HERE

 

After you have registered, please sign up for an audition. See below.

 

Auditions: January 5th, 3:30- 7 PM, Callbacks if needed January 7th, 5-7pm

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Rehearsals: January 12th- March 27th,  2-3x/week (TBD BASED ON CONFLICTS) Please note not all cast members will be called to all rehearsals. You will only be called as needed.

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Technical Rehearsals: Monday, March 23rd-Thursday, March 26th: 4:30-8:30pm

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Performances: Friday, March 27th at 7:00, Saturday, November 28th at 2pm and 7:00pm
 

Registration Fee: $375- Need-based scholarships are available, please inquire.

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All auditions, rehearsals, and  performances will be held at Imagine Performing Arts Center: 113 Church Street, Dalton PA

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Auditions: 

Sign up to audition by filling out the form at the bottom of this page. 

 

If you are unable to attend in person auditions, please indicate that on your audition form and plan to send your audition on video by 8 PM on January 4th. 

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What to prepare for auditions: 

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1. One of the character monologues or lines from this packet.  You do not need to be memorized, but you should be very familiar with the text and have made some choices about the character.  If you are interested in a principal role, prepare a monologue, if not, you may prepare one of the shorter god excerpts.  You may be asked to read a different piece of text than the one you have prepared. 

2. A song.  Prepare the cut of “My Grand Plan” OR “Good Kid.” Choose the selection that suits your voice regardless of your gender. Alternatively, you may prepare a pop-rock or musical theatre selection of 30-60 seconds/ that highlights your voice.  We will provide recorded accompaniment to the audition cuts from the show (as found below) and a speaker for your recorded accompaniment for other songs. Please bring a devise to play your song from if choosing your own song (a phone works great!) If choosing and bringing your own song, please choose an accompaniment track without vocals. 

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• Audition Song Cuts, Sheet Music and Tracks Can Be Found Her​

• A Full Cast Recording Can Be Found Here

 

PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in auditioning for the role of Percy Jackson please prepare the selection from “Good Kid”. If you are interested in auditioning for Annabeth, prepare the selection from “My Grand Plan”.

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A FINAL WORD ABOUT CASTING

Every student who registers will be cast in the production. At Imagine, we believe deeply in providing inclusive, developmentally appropriate performance opportunities for all young artists.

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That said, casting is a thoughtful and complex process. Each production is like a large puzzle—one that must balance the needs of the show, the requirements of each character, and the individual educational needs of every student involved.

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When determining roles, our directing team considers a variety of factors, including (but not limited to):

• A student’s schedule availability and attendance

• Focus, ensemble spirit, and collaboration skills

• Maturity level and readiness for responsibility

• Theatre experience and training

• Acting, singing, dance, and movement skills

• A student’s previous track record working on Imagine NEPA productions, classes, and camps (when applicable)

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We encourage all students and families to approach the casting process with openness. Even if a student is not cast in the role they hoped for, we ask families to trust that each casting decision is made with intention, care, and with the student’s growth in mind. Every role contributes meaningfully to the storytelling, and every performer is essential to the success of the show.