ARTfactory Theatre Auditions – Virginia Art Factory

Artfactory Theatre

Auditions

ARTfactory’s Theatre companies are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage performers of all races and ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, abilities including Deaf, to attend every audition.

Actors Theatre Auditions

Actors Theatre at the ARTfactory 2026 Open Season Auditions

Actors Theatre open season auditions will be held Thursday, February 5, 2026 and Friday, February 6, 2026 from 4-9 PM, with dance calls on February 7, 2026 at 9 AM, 11 AM, and 1 PM. Callbacks will be held by invitation on February 8.

All roles are available and paid a stipend. Seeking Non-union actors for the following productions:

Disney Newsies (Performance dates: June 5-21) Directed by Caroline Scarborough

Beyond Therapy (Performance dates: July 24-August 2) Directed by David Johnson
No Exit (Performance dates: September 11-20) Directed by David Johnson

Disney Frozen (Performance dates: November 20-29) Directed by Kimberly Kemp

Audition Format: Please prepare a 60 second monologue and two contrasting 30 second cuts of a song in any style. More information for each specific production can be found on our registration page. Click the link below.

Youth auditions (Ages 15 and under) for roles in Disney Newsies will be held on January 30 & 31 during PPT’s Oliver! auditions. Callbacks will be February 7 or 8. Please see Oliver! audition information below. Register for an audition date & time by clicking the button below.

Auditions for youth roles in Disney Frozen will be announced at a later date. Please check back for more information.

Pied Piper Theatre Auditions

Oliver!

ARTfactory’s Pied Piper Theatre is holding auditions for their 100th production, Lionel Bart’s Oliver!

Discover the heartwarming tale of Oliver! — the beloved musical based on Charles Dickens’ classic story. Follow young orphan Oliver Twist on his journey from a grim London workhouse to the bustling streets filled with colorful characters, unforgettable songs, and timeless lessons about hope and belonging. With favorites like “Consider Yourself” and “Where Is Love?”, Oliver! is a captivating adventure for audiences of all ages!

Audition Dates: January 30 from 5 – 9 pm and Saturday, January 31 from 9 am – 3 pm. Callbacks will be held on Monday, February 2 from 6-9PM.

Audition Format: Please prepare one 30 second cut of a song in the style of the show. Please prepare (1) 60 second memorized monologue. Be prepared to dance. Please wear appropriate shoes and attire for the dance portion of the audition.

Performance dates: Saturday, May 9 at 2 and 7 and Sunday, May 10 at 2 pm.

Rehearsals will be on Mondays and Wednesdays at Baldwin Elementary beginning February 9 from 6-8 pm and Saturdays at the ARTfactory from 9:30-1 pm. Tech week is May 4 – 7 from 6 – 10 pm at the Hylton Performing Arts Center (Monday through Thursday).

Directed by David Johnson, Music Direction by Marie Cerven, Choreography by Meghan Marshall

There is no registration fee to participate in Oliver! due once again to the gracious support of Iron Horse Foundation.

REGISTER FOR AN AUDITION HERE