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Auditions

The Lion in Winter

Auditions October 5 & 6, 2025
Mainstage Classic

Sibling rivalry, adultery, and dungeons – The Lion in Winter, by James Goldman is a modern-day classic brimming with wit and political warfare. Comedic in tone, dramatic in action – the play tells the aging King Henry II and his imprisoned queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, as they spar over which of their three sons will inherit the throne.

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Auditions will consist of cold reads from the script to gauge character interactions.

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Directed by Deb McShane

Show Runs Dec. 5-7 & 12-14, 2025

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Directed by Ayo Demps

Show Runs Feb. 6-8, 13-15 & 20-22, 2026

Rogers & Hammerstein's Cinderella (Enchanted Edition)

Mainstage Musical
Auditions December 7 & 8, 2025

Inspired by the acclaimed 1997 teleplay starring Brandy and Whitney Houston, this version of the magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance.

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Please prepare a monologue and 32 bar or 1 minute cut of a song similar to the style of the show that demonstrates your range and abilities. Songs from the show are acceptable. Cold reads from scripts will also be used to gauge character interactions. Looking for larger-than-life characters with great comedic timing. Intentionally seeking actors from the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ community.

Moon Over Buffalo

Auditions February 8 & 9, 2026
Mainstage Classic

A whirlwind of backstage mayhem, mistaken identities, missed cues, romantic chaos, and drunken swordplay. As everything spirals out of control, it's up to an eccentric, aging couple to somehow keep the show (and their marriage) from falling apart before the curtain rises.

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Auditions will consist of cold reads from the script to gauge character interactions.

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Directed by Sally Daykin

Show Runs April 3-5 & 10-12, 2026

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Arsenic & Old Lace

Auditions April 5 & 6, 2026
Mainstage Classic

Arsenic & Old Lace is a timeless, laugh-out-loud classic that blends dark humor, rapid-fire dialogue, and just the right dose of murder. It's a must-see comedy for all generations! 

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Auditions will consist of cold reads from the script to gauge character interactions.

Directed by Jenny Sejansky

Show Runs May 15-17 & 22-24, 2026

Youth Production

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs of the Black Forest

Auditions May 17 & 18, 2026

All the characters you love are here: Snow White, the seven funny little men, and King Absent Minded. Bella, his new wife, part queen, part witch, but far funnier than frightening. Her servant, the frantic Maid Dim Witty and the handsome and conceited Prince Goodhearted add additional comedy to this classic tale.

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Auditions will consist of cold reads from the script to gauge character interactions.

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Directed by Michelle Skiles

Show Runs July 10-12 & 17-19, 2026 

Contact Us

380 S. Goodwin Street, Lake Helen, Florida 32744
Phone: (386) 228-3777
Email: Info@ShoestringTheatre.net

Box Office Hours

Monday, Wednesday, & Friday:

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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