Production Auditions
Fall 2026 AUDITIONS: April 27 – 30, 2026
Hello and Welcome to the UB Theatre and Dance Performance Auditions Page!
We are glad that you are here and are considering auditioning for one or more of the many productions that will be happening as a part of UB’s Theatre and Dance Fall ‘26 Season! Auditions are open to ALL Current UB Students – (not just those in the Theatre and Dance Department!).
Please see below for information regarding the shows in the Fall ‘26 Season.
Wolf Play
By Hansol Jung
Directed by Janet Werther
Opens October 2, 2026
Performances: October 2 – 4, 2026
Wolf Play Info Sheet - HERE
Wolf Play Rehearsal Schedule - HERE
Wolf Play Script - HERE
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
Book by Joe Tracz
Music & Lyrics by Rob Rokicki
Adapted from the book “The Lightning Thief” by Rick Riordan
Directed by Mason Beggs
Choreographed by Madeline Dembowski
Music Direction by Matt Marco
Opens: Friday, November 20, 2026
Performances: Nov 20 – 22, 2026
The Lightning Thief Info Sheet - HERE
The Lightning Thief Rehearsal Schedule - HERE
The Lightning Thief Script - HERE
Mobile Shax Lab’s MACBETH
By William Shakespeare
Adapted and Directed by Dr. Danielle Rosvally
**TOURING PRODUCTION**
UB Performances: Thursday, October 8, 2026 AND Sunday, December 6, 2026
Off-Campus Performances: Fall 2026, TBD
Mobile Shax Lab: Macbeth Info Sheet - HERE
Mobile Shax Lab: Macbeth Script - HERE
**There are no SDS Productions performing in Fall ‘26 that are Auditioning at this time. The 4th Annual LV Shakespeare Showcase will audition IN the Early Fall, 2026 – look for information then!
Auditions will be held on the following dates, for the following shows:
Fall 2026 Curricular Productions
Monday, April 27 – Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Center for the Arts, Room B83 - Rehearsal Workshop
6pm - 10pm Individual In-Person Prelim Auditions for Wolf Play, The Lightning Thief, and Shax Lab: Macbeth
· Wolf Play (Play)
· The Lightning Thief (Musical)
· Shax Lab: Macbeth (TSE)
Callbacks for the THD Department Curricular Productions will be held on the following dates, for the following shows:
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Center for the Arts, Room B83 - Rehearsal Workshop
6pm - 8pm Callbacks for Wolf Play
8pm – 10pm Callbacks for Mobile Shax Lab: Macbeth
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Center for the Arts, Room B83 - Rehearsal Workshop
6pm – 10pm Callbacks for The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
All Callback Information will be distributed to the appropriate individuals following the preliminary auditions. This includes: who is called back, for which roles, when they are called, and any sides (a series of lines or parts of a scene from the play/musical, chosen by the Director(s) and/or Choreographer) they should familiarize themselves with prior to the Callback.
Cast Lists will be Posted & Emailed to all who Auditioned in Person no later than:
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Proposed Cast Lists for Wolf Play, The Lightning Thief, and Mobile Shax Lab: Macbeth will be emailed to ALL of those who auditioned by the end of the night on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Those who have been cast will need to email me back to either accept or decline their roles. You will have 24 hours to do this, with finalized cast lists ideally being determined by 11:59pm on Friday, May 1, 2026.
All finalized cast lists will be emailed back out to the group, and also posted on the Department of Theatre and Dance’s bulletin boards in the basement of the Center for the Arts.
Once ALL casting has been finalized, full cast lists will be shared with the UBTHD Department at large.
1. Read the Audition Notice linked HERE carefully. This document includes all of the information you will need regarding:
- What monologue/song specifics to prepare for your auditions
- A link to the Audition Form you will need to fill out
- Also available as a PFD Form here: AUDITION FORM
- How to label your Audition Materials
How and where to upload your Audition Materials
- Information about the Season’s Directors and Choreographers
2. Please see the Production Info Sheets (linked above) for more information on each production. Read them carefully and consider the schedules and content of the shows while deciding which ones you wish to audition for. Also please note that these Information Sheets include specifics regarding Understudy Requirements and Expectations, where applicable.
3. Sign-up for an Audition Appointment. All three Fall 2026 Curricular Productions will audition IN-PERSON, across Mon April 27 & Tues April 28, 2026. Please reach out with any questions or conflicts regarding these audition dates. Please sign up for individual slots for all preliminary auditions below:
- Curricular Productions of Wolf Play, The Lightning Thief, and Mobile Shax Lab: Macbeth In-Person Prelim Auditions: Sign up HERE
- Please arrive at least 15 MINUTES prior to your audition slot. For instance, if you are scheduled for an 8:15pm Audition Slot, please arrive no later than 8pm.
***PLEASE NOTE: Your In-Person auditions will automatically mean that you will be considered for ALL THREE CURRICULAR PRODUCTIONS, however you will have room on your Audition Form to indicate any preference of production you may have.
4. Submit all Audition Materials, including: 1) your AAR, 2) your Audition Form, 3) an updated Photo/Headshot, and any Supplemental Materials (Resume), to Links Below:
- Box Link: HERE
The deadline to submit these materials is
Friday, April 24th, 2026 by 11:59pm
If you do NOT upload the necessary documentation by the specified date and time, your audition slot will be vacated for you by the administrator, or your audition materials considered incomplete.
Break legs!
**As part of the College of Arts and Sciences, UB’s Department of Theatre and Dance is committed to creating and sustaining a research and learning environment that truly honors the contributions that diversity makes to our strength. We understand that supporting diversity and inclusion through all of our department-sponsored activities not only benefits our university, but benefits all of the peoples and communities our institution was created to serve. For more information please visit CAS’ Diversity, Equity, and Belonging webpage at the link HERE.
