Auditions
TheatreFor is a paid, non-Equity theatre company committed to creating a healthy and inclusive space for artists of all races, cultures, ages and backgrounds. Artists are paid on a per performance basis
General Information:
Auditions are held at TheatreFor (unless otherwise noted): located in the Sunset Square Shopping Center, at the corner of Sunset Point and Highland Ave., 1863 N Highland Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755
Unless specified, auditions will be cold readings from the script, often with multiple auditioners being evaluated together in combined readings. Any given audition may be for a single show or may be conducted by directors of multiple shows.
At each director’s discretion, video auditions and requests for dates other than the published ones may be arranged. Email auditions@theatrefor.com with your request. Audition reservations, headshots, and resumes are suggested but not required.
Current Audition Schedule
Our current audition schedule is posted below.
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AUDITION NOTICE - THE BOOK OF MERMAN
THE BOOK OF MERMAN
Book by Leo Schwartz & DC Cathro
Music & Lyrics by Leo Schwartz
Directed by Steven Halstead
AUDITIONS
Sunday, November 15, 2026, Ethel Merman only - 7:00 PM
Monday, November 16, 2026, Morman missionaries only - 7:00 PM
TheatreFor
1863 N. Highland Ave.
Clearwater, FL
Performance Dates: March 5–21, 2027
ALL ROLES ARE PAID
AUDITION NOTE:
There will not be an accompanist at auditions. Please bring your own vocal backing track and
be prepared to play it from your device. Video submissions will be accepted.
When Mormon missionaries Elder Braithwaite and Elder Shumway knock on a door marked
“E.M.,” they never expect it to be answered by none other than Ethel Merman… or is she?
SEEKING:
ETHEL
Ethel Merman! The original brassy Broadway diva… or IS she?
Vocal Range: F#3–D5
To be played by a woman.
ELDER BRAITHWAITE
A young, earnest Mormon missionary completely devoted to the Church and his mission—but
harboring a secret.
Vocal Range: A2–G#4
ELDER SHUMWAY
Braithwaite’s missionary companion, whose devotion to the mission may not be quite as strong
as his dream of becoming a star. He has a secret of his own.
Vocal Range: A2–G#4
All questions and submissions go to steventheatrefor@gmail.com