Maryland Ensemble Theatre announces 2026 – 2027 Mainstage Auditions! 

 

All roles are available and paid a stipend. Non-union adults, age 18+

 

WHEN:

  • BY APPOINTMENT
  • Sunday,  May 31 from 1:00 – 4:30 pm and 6:00 – 9:00 pm and 
  • Monday, June 1 from – 6:30 – 9:30 pm, NO ACCOMPANIST
  • Callbacks will be held by invitation for each production at a later date.

 

PREPARE/BRING

  • Audition slots are three (3) minutes. Auditioners who go over will be cut off. 
  • Non-singing auditions: Prepare 2 contrasting monologues (memorized). 
  • Singing auditions: 2 contrasting pieces (memorized). You may sing 2 songs, a song and a monologue, etc. 
  • For singers: Sheet Music should be clearly marked in the correct key and either in a binder, sleeves, or prepared to minimize page-turns. No loose sheets or sheets that have been rolled. 
  • There will be no accompanist on Monday but auditioners can choose to sing with their own track. A playing device will NOT be provided.
  • Auditions will be recorded for creative team members who cannot attend.
  • Bring a headshot and resume
  • Bring your calendar so you can note any conflicts on your audition form. 
  • Audition Forms will be available upon check in at your audition
  • For full disclosures and breakdowns click here

HOW:

 

AUDITIONS FOR CHILD/TEEN PERFORMERS WILL OCCUR AT A LATER DATE

 

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 unless otherwise noted and paid a stipend. Non-union adults, age 18+ 

 

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 all people. We realize that our past actions did not consistently fuel the deeper work and progress needed to create a truly inclusive theatre, specifically of traditionally marginalized populations. We aspire to reflect the community around us by fostering and maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our efforts must be continuous, intentional and evolving.

 

Mainstage Season includes 

    • Into the Woods, Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by James Lapine; directed by Shea-Mikal Green
    • The Crater Sisters’ Christmas Special by John Morogiello and Lori Boyd, directed by Lynn Sharp Spears
  • The Moors by Jen Silverman; directed by Nicole Mattis
  • Appropriate by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins; directed by Gené Fouché
  • The 39 Steps Adapted by Patrick Barlow, from the Novel by John Buchan, from the movie by Alfred Hitchcock; directed by Tad Janes

 

FUN Company Theatre for Young Audiences Season includes:

  • Moon Festival Alice a MET original devised piece; directed by Julie Herber
  • The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza! Based on Books and Characters by Mo Willems, Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems and Adam Tobin, Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma, Dramaturgy by Megan Alrutz ™ & © Hidden Pigeon, LLC.
  • The Velveteen Rabbit Adapted by James Still from the Story by Margery Williams; directed by TBA
  • Title TBA
  • Tiny Stages! Theatre for the Very Young: Title TBA

Special Events

  • MET’s Annual tradition: A Christmas Carol, by Theatricks & Maryland Ensemble Theatre, adapted from Charles Dickens; directed by Julie Herber
  • An exciting rock musical, title: TBA, directed by Tad Janes. Co-produced with and performed at Frederick Community College

 

MET is also seeking Designers, Choreographers, Stage Managers, and Crew. Please email Auditions@marylandensemble.org for more information.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre