POWERHOUSE THEATRE COLLABORATIVE
Audition to be a Power Player
We have audition opportunities throughout the year for community members of all levels of experience!
Open Auditions
Big Bad (ages 12+) /Peter and the Starcatcher (16+) July 19&21
Upcoming Auditions:
That’s it for our 2026 season, but stay tuned. We’ll be posting auditions here for 2027 in the fall.
Questions about auditions?
Check out our audition FAQs or send us an email.
AUDITION FOR:
Peter and the Starcatcher & Big Bad
Starcatcher Director: Bryan Halperin
Big Bad Director: Courtney PalmerAuditions
July 19 & 21
6:00 Big Bad
7:00 Peter and the Starcatcher
Colonial Theatre 609 Main Street Laconia NH
Note: It is possible to be involved in both productions depending on number of auditioners.
Most roles in both shows can be played by any gender.
About the show
Big Bad: Sept 12-13 @ Prescott Farm
It’s back to Prescott Farm for a new roving theatre adventure as the audience follows the Big Bad Wolf as it makes its way through many of your favorite fairy tales, including several characters from Shrek’s swamp! It’s hard to be a fairy tale wolf! You’ll walk through the beautiful grounds of Prescott Farm and meet some of your favorite characters like Little Red and the Three Little Pigs….
These roving adventures are great fun for actors!
Peter and the Starcatcher: Oct 9-11 @ Colonial Theatre
This Tony winning play based on the popular book series by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson is an imaginative, comedic account of how an orphan boy becomes the famous Peter Pan by helping an apprentice Starcatcher named Molly foil a plot by pirates led by the infamous Black Stache. This will be an imaginative storytelling theatre style production.
Who we are looking for
Big Bad : Ages 12+
Looking for actors who love to develop big characters and have a great time!
Starcatcher: Ages: 16+
We are looking for an ensemble of about 24 performers who are creative, comedic and collaborative as the storytelling theatre style of the show will involve actors creating the world with props, costumes, and set pieces even when not speaking. Many actors will play multiple characters (casting will be gender-blind) . Actors will be called to most rehearsals so this production is for people whose schedules will allow them regular attendance. We are particularly interested in performers who also play instruments (particularly piano and percussion).
What to prepare
Big Bad : Please prepare one dialogue section and one monologue (memorization not required). Depending on numbers you may have been asked to read additional sides.
Starcatcher: Auditioners should prepare one of the provided audition monologues as well as the storyteller side. (memorization not required) Depending on numbers you may have been asked to read additional sides.
Audition FAQs
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Powerhouse attempts to create a supportive and inclusive environment for all talent levels and is proud of its participants who always welcome newcomers and who support each other onstage and behind the scenes.
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At Powerhouse we like to do OPEN auditions where all auditioners come at the same time and are in one room so potential cast members can all see who they might be working with and share the experience. We feel this is a great way to start ensemble building by sharing in this experience. The other auditioners are always very supportive.
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Sides (audition readings from the script) are always provided in advance, as well as information for what kind of songs we are looking for if there is a music component to the auditions. If there is a choreography component there will be a video provided with the basic dance instruction which will then be reviewed at auditions.
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The size of the cast is dependent on the show. Whenever possible we try to get as many people involved as possible, but sometimes we are not able to cast all who audition. If you don’t get a role this time, we hope you will come back again!
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Powerhouse accepts video submissions for those who cannot attend in person, but in person is always preferred when possible.
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Powerhouse likes to audition 4-6 weeks prior to the start of the rehearsal process - sometimes even more! This gives actors time to familiarize themselves with the material and start learning lines so when rehearsals start we can dive right in!
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Rehearsals can run from 6-10 weeks depending on the show.
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Rehearsals are generally held Sunday afternoons from 1-5 or 1-6 and Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30-9 pm. Not all actors are called for all rehearsals. Conflicts should be noted on the registration form when you audition.
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There is a $20 (for plays) or $25 (for musicals) participation fee for all actors cast. If this presents a hardship, let us know. Nobody will be turned away for inability to pay.
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Actors are expected to practice music and dance at home and learn lines between rehearsals in order to put together an excellent show! Theatre is a team effort where everyone has to play their part... literally in the case of theatre! And, we hope you will also promote the show to friends and family so you can share the final product with them.
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Tech/Production Week for Colonial Series shows begins the Sunday BEFORE a show opens. This is when all of the technical elements like lights, sound, and costumes are added. All actors are expected at all rehearsals that week unless there is an illness or sudden emergency. Other weekly conflicts must be skipped that week.
