One audition, five shows. Market House Theatre is casting our entire Signature Series — Come From Away, The Crucible, It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Our Town, and Footloose — and we want to see you.
Whether you’ve performed on our stage for decades or have never auditioned anywhere before, this is your invitation. Come prepared with a monologue and 16 bars of music (or a second contrasting monologue if you’d rather not sing), and audition for one show or all five — it’s up to you.
Audition Dates: July 13 & 14, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Location: Studio 200 | 209 Marine Way, Paducah, KY 42001
You can schedule a time online
Note: Youth roles (under 15) are available for The Crucible and Our Town only. High school students are welcome to audition for all signature shows.
Questions? Call the Box Office at (270) 444-6828 or email info@mhtplay.org.
Audition Workshop
New to auditioning, or just want to feel more prepared? Join us.
Market House Theatre is hosting a free audition workshop on Saturday, June 27, from 4:00–5:00 p.m. Whether you’ve never auditioned before or just want some extra confidence going into Season 63 auditions, this session is for you.
We’ll walk through what to expect, how to choose and prepare a monologue or song, what a “slate” is (and why it matters), and answer any questions you have about the process — no pressure, no judgment, just helpful guidance from people who’ve been on both sides of the table.
When: Saturday, June 27, 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Where: Studio 200 | 209 Marine Way, Paducah, KY 42001
Cost: Free
Who: Anyone considering auditioning for Season 63 — all ages and experience levels welcome
Sign up at on the Audition Workshop event page — we’d love to see you there.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
No — one monologue and one song (or two contrasting monologues) covers your audition for all five shows. Just let us know on your audition form which production(s) you’re interested in.
Yes! This is a combined audition for the entire Signature Series. Indicate all the shows you’d like to be considered for on your audition form.
Not at all. Audition for one, a few, or all five — whatever fits your schedule and interests.
Absolutely. We welcome first-time auditionees of all ages and experience levels. No resume or headshot required — those are optional.
A 60-second monologue and either 16 bars of a song or a second contrasting monologue. Pick your own or use our guides, including monologue and song suggestions,in our Audition Packet to find something for you.
Yes. Youth roles (under 15) are available in The Crucible and Our Town. High school students are welcome to audition for all shows.
List all known conflicts on your audition form. Production date ranges for each show are included in the packet so you can check against your calendar.
Yes, reservations are taken in 1 hour time slots. Arrive at your given time and our staff & volunteers will guide you through the process. Each audition should take about 5-10 minutes. You can schedule a time online.
Reach out to the MHT Box Office at (270) 444-6828 or info@mhtplay.org — we’re happy to help.
