Audition for our Shows

Here is everything you need to know about the School of Theater Spring 2026 Auditions!

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for the School of Theater Spring 2026 productions. Welcome to our audition portal! Join the Unified Auditions group on Teams.

Casting is open to all full-time degree-seeking Mason students, regardless of major, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Students audition for all shows to be produced in the semester in one session.

The productions are scheduled to rehearse/perform as follows:

• Mason Cabaret: Heart and Music – The Songs of William Finn
  • Rehearsals: January 20-29
  • Performances: January 30- Feb 1, Feb 6-7
  • Presented in Harris Theatre, Hylton PAC, and Ashby Ponds
  • Directed by Erin Gardiner and James Gardiner, Music Directed by Joe Walsh
• Musical Theater Ensemble: Songs for a New World
  • Musical Theater Ensemble is a class that meets Tues/Thurs from 12pm-1:15pm
  • Tech will be Apr 27-30 6pm-10pm in addition to class time that week
  • Performances: May 1-3
  • Presented in TheaterSpace
  • Directed by Erin Gardiner, Music Directed by Joe Walsh

Audition Materials Checklist:

Here are the steps you need to do to be considered for a role in any production
(Only one copy of the audition form is needed even if you are auditioning for multiple shows):

1. Complete the audition form
2. Complete the sign up form

Audition Materials:

• Musical Theater Auditions: Prepare a 90 second song cut from any musical.  

Auditions: Friday October 17th 3pm-6pm in TheaterSpace

     Saturday October 18th 4pm-7pm in MTB 2013

Video Auditions: If you cannot attend the in person you can submit a video audition through the audition form. Only submit a video audition if you are NOT auditioning in person. 

A live pianist will be provided. It is preferable that you use live accompaniment. Place your double-sided music in a three-ring binder. No loose pages, please. Music for most songs is available from musicnotes.com for a very modest fee, in a variety of keys.

If you chose to bring a music track to play on your phone or sing without any accompaniment that is acceptable but not preferred.

Casting Policy: Participation in School of Theater productions is open to all George Mason University students who maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Students are eligible to perform in two productions per semester. The two productions cannot have overlapping rehearsal schedules.

Please email Production Manager Lena Salins at LSalins@gmu.edu with any audition questions.