theMET’s is thrilled to announce AUDITIONS for our Summer Community Series Productions of ALICE BY HEART (ages 16-20) and JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, JR (ages 7-15). Both musicals will be directed by MET Associate Artistic Director/FUNCompany Artistic Director, Julie Herber and MET Lead Teaching Artist and Ensemble Member, Karli Cole. We are seeking a diverse group of young performers.
AUDITIONS will be held at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St. Frederick MD.
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Sunday, May 18, 2025 |
10:00 – 1:00 pm |
Auditions 1 of 2 |
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Tuesday, May 20, 2025 |
5:00 – 8:00 pm |
Auditions 2 of 2 |
No appointment required, auditionees will be seen on a first come, first seen basis
ABOUT THE SHOWS & WHAT TO PREPARE
ALICE BY HEART
Book by Steven Sater and Jessie Nelson
Music by Duncan Sheik
Lyrics by Steven Sater
Casting performers ages 16-20 years old for all roles
Rehearsals begin Monday, June 2, 2025 – Full rehearsal schedule is below.
Performances are Thursday, June 26 and Friday, June 27 at 7pm and Saturday, June 28 at 2pm and 7pm
Tuition is $175 per person, scholarships are available
*please note, this show contains mature themes*
What to prepare for Alice By Heart Audition
- Bring a Picture/Headshot
- Completed audition form (all conflicts must be disclosed on your audition form)
- Sing one of the song selections provided on the audition page.
- One scene from the audition page.
- Be prepared to move.
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, JR
Words and Music by Bejn Pasek and Justin Paul
Book by Timothy Allen McDonald
Based on the Book
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
Casting performers ages 7 – 15 years old for all roles
Rehearsals begin Tuesday, July 1, 2024 – Full rehearsal schedule is below.
Performances are Thursday, July 31 at 7pm, Friday, August 1 at 7pm and Saturday, August 2 at 2pm and 7pm
Tuition is $150 per person, scholarships are available
What to prepare for the James and the Giant Peach, Jr Audition
- Bring a Picture/Headshot
- Completed audition form (all conflicts must be disclosed on your audition form)
- Sing one of the songs selections provided on the audition page.
- Prepare one of the sides located on the audition page.
- Be prepared to do the dance shown on the audition page.
Questions? Please email Julie Herber at jherber@marylandensemble.org No phone calls, please.
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Summer Community Series Productions REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE SUMMER 2025 |
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Sunday, May 18, 2025 |
10:00 – 1:00 pm |
Auditions 1 of 2 |
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Tuesday, May 20, 2025 |
5:00 – 8:00 pm |
Auditions 2 of 2 |
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Sunday, June 01, 2025 |
1:00 – 3:00 |
Alice By Heart Rehearsal |
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Monday, June 02, 2025 |
4:00 – 6:00 |
Alice By Heart Rehearsal |
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Tuesday, June 03, 2025 |
4:00 – 6:00 |
Alice By Heart Rehearsal |
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Wednesday, June 04, 2025 |
7:00 – 9:00 |
Alice By Heart Rehearsal |
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Thursday, June 05, 2025 |
7:00 – 9:00 |
Alice By Heart Rehearsal |
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Friday, June 06, 2025 |
OFF |
OFF |
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Saturday, June 07, 2025 |
OFF |
OFF |
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Sunday, June 08, 2025 |
4:00 – 6:00 |
Alice By Heart Rehearsal |
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Monday, June 09, 2025 |
4:00 – 6:00 |
Alice By Heart Rehearsal |
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Tuesday, June 10, 2025 |
4:00 – 6:00 |
Alice By Heart Rehearsal |
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Wednesday, June 11, 2025 |
4:00 – 6:00 |
Alice By Heart Rehearsal |
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Thursday, June 12, 2025 |
4:00 – 6:00 |
Alice By Heart Rehearsal |
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Friday, June 13, 2025 |
OFF |
OFF |
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Saturday, June 14, 2025 |
10:00 – 1:00 |
Alice By Heart Rehearsal |
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Sunday, June 15, 2025 |
4:00 – 7:00 |
Alice By Heart Rehearsal |
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Monday, June 16, 2025 |
4:00 – 7:00 |
Alice By Heart Rehearsal |
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Tuesday, June 17, 2025 |
OFF |
MET’s Season Preview |
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Wednesday, June 18, 2025 |
4:00 – 7:00 |
Alice By Heart Rehearsal |
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Thursday, June 19, 2025 |
OFF |
OFF |
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Friday, June 20, 2025 |
OFF |
OFF |
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Saturday, June 21, 2025 |
10:00 – 2:00 pm |
Alice By Heart Rehearsal |
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Sunday, June 22, 2025 |
4:00 – 8:00 pm |
Alice By Heart Tech |
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Monday, June 23, 2025 |
4:00 – 8:00 pm |
Alice By Heart Tech |
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Tuesday, June 24, 2025 |
4:00 – 8:00 pm |
Alice By Heart Tech |
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Wednesday, June 25, 2025 |
4:00 – 8:00 pm |
Alice By Heart Tech |
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Thursday, June 26, 2025 |
Call: TBD// Curtain: 7pm |
Alice By Heart PERFORMANCE |
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Friday, June 27, 2025 |
Call: TBD// Curtain: 7pm |
Alice By Heart PERFORMANCE |
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Saturday, June 28, 2025 |
Call: TBD// Curtain: 2pm Call: TBD// Curtain 7pm |
Alice By Heart PERFORMANCES |
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Sunday, June 29, 2025 |
OFF |
OFF |
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Monday, June 30, 2025 |
OFF |
OFF |
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Tuesday, July 01, 2025 |
4:00 – 6:00 pm |
James and the Giant Peach, Jr Rehearsal |
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Wednesday, July 02, 2025 |
4:00 – 6:00 pm |
James and the Giant Peach, Jr Rehearsal |
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Thursday, July 03, 2025 |
OFF |
OFF |
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Friday, July 04, 2025 |
OFF |
OFF |
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Saturday, July 05, 2025 |
OFF |
OFF |
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Sunday, July 06, 2025 |
OFF |
OFF |
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Monday, July 07, 2025 |
4:00 – 6:00 pm |
James and the Giant Peach, Jr Rehearsal |
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Tuesday, July 08, 2025 |
4:00 – 6:00 pm |
James and the Giant Peach, Jr Rehearsal |
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Wednesday, July 09, 2025 |
4:00 – 6:00 pm |
James and the Giant Peach, Jr Rehearsal |
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Thursday, July 10, 2025 |
4:00 – 6:00 pm |
James and the Giant Peach, Jr Rehearsal |
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Friday, July 11, 2025 |
OFF |
OFF |
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Saturday, July 12, 2025 |
10:00 – 12:30pm |
James and the Giant Peach, Jr Rehearsal |
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Sunday, July 13, 2025 |
4:00 – 6:30 pm |
James and the Giant Peach, Jr Rehearsal |
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Monday, July 14, 2025 |
4:00 – 6:30 pm |
James and the Giant Peach, Jr Rehearsal |
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Tuesday, July 15, 2025 |
4:00 – 6:30 pm |
James and the Giant Peach, Jr Rehearsal |
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Wednesday, July 16, 2025 |
4:00 – 6:30 pm |
James and the Giant Peach, Jr Rehearsal |
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Thursday, July 17, 2025 |
4:00 – 6:30 pm |
James and the Giant Peach, Jr Rehearsal |
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Friday, July 18, 2025 |
OFF |
OFF |
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Saturday, July 19, 2025 |
10:00 – 12:30p |
James and the Giant Peach, Jr Rehearsal |
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Sunday, July 20, 2025 |
4:00 – 6:30 pm |
James and the Giant Peach, Jr Rehearsal |
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Monday, July 21, 2025 |
4:00 – 6:30 pm |
James and the Giant Peach, Jr Rehearsal |
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Tuesday, July 22, 2025 |
4:00 – 6:30 pm |
James and the Giant Peach, Jr Rehearsal |
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Wednesday, July 23, 2025 |
4:00 – 6:30 pm |
James and the Giant Peach, Jr Rehearsal |
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Thursday, July 24, 2025 |
4:00 – 6:30 pm |
James and the Giant Peach, Jr Rehearsal |
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Friday, July 25, 2025 |
OFF |
OFF |
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Saturday, July 26, 2025 |
10:00 – 12:30p |
James and the Giant Peach, Jr Rehearsal |
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Sunday, July 27, 2025 |
4:00 – 7:00 pm |
James and the Giant Peach, Jr TECH |
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Monday, July 28, 2025 |
4:00 – 7:00 pm |
James and the Giant Peach, Jr TECH |
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Tuesday, July 29, 2025 |
4:00 – 7:00 pm |
James and the Giant Peach, Jr TECH |
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Wednesday, July 30, 2025 |
4:00 – 7:00 pm |
James and the Giant Peach, Jr TECH |
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Thursday, July 31, 2025 |
Call: TBD// Curtain: 7pm |
James and the Giant Peach, Jr PERFORMANCE |
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Friday, August 01, 2025 |
Call: TBD// Curtain: 7pm |
James and the Giant Peach, Jr PERFORMANCE |
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Saturday, August 02, 2025 |
Call: TBD// Curtain: 2pm Call: TBD// Curtain 7pm |
James and the Giant Peach, Jr PERFORMANCES |
MET’s CASTING PLEDGE: MET is committed to the practice of color-conscious casting, inclusive of all ethnicities/races, sizes, gender identities, sexual orientations, and disabilities. All roles are available. Summer Community Productions are tuition based programs.
MET’s DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION PLEDGE: Maryland Ensemble Theatre is dedicated to creating anti-oppressive artistic spaces and producing work that is representative of and accessible to our entire community. It is imperative that we make our spaces open to and affirming of every cast and crew member, student, partner, trustee, staff member, volunteer, and patron. We aspire to reflect and serve the community around us by fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging through our policies, practices, casting, and team building. Our efforts are continuous, intentional and evolving.
*Educational outreach productions non-paid
MET is a non-union, professional theatre. Actors are paid a flat stipend per contract. Candidates must have local housing.
Check back for casting and audition notifications. To be added to our files, please submit your headshot, resume, and reel to Melynda Burdette Wintrol at MWintrol@marylandensemble.org