Auditions for Newsies Jr will be held on Saturday, June 7th, with rehearsals running “camp style” Mondays-Fridays 3PM-5PM from July 7-August 1. For registration and more details, click here.

Auditions for Fort Salem Theater’s upcoming production of Kinky Boots will be held on Monday, April 7 from 7PM-10PM, and Tuesday, April 8 from 7PM-10PM, with potential callbacks by invitation only on Wednesday, April 9. To sign up for an audition appointment, click here.

If you are unable to attend in-person auditions, please email Kyle@FortSalem.com with a video demonstrating your skills by Friday, April 4 at 5PM.  

For auditions, please prepare approximately 1-minute of a song that showcases your vocal abilities, and bring sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. You will receive an email requesting a headshot (or photo), resume, and list of details conflicts before you audition. Physical headshots and resumes are not required.

Rehearsals are scheduled to begin at Fort Salem Theater (11 E. Broadway, Salem NY 12865) around Monday, May 5. Rehearsals are typically held Sundays from 6PM-10PM, Monday-Thursday from 7PM-10PM, pending the availability of the cast and the needs of the show. However, the actual schedule will be determined by the cast and director’s availability. A full calendar will be provided by the first rehearsal.

Performances held at Fort Salem Theater on June 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, and July 5, 6 (Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30PM, Sundays at 2PM).

Each actor will receive a minimum of two complimentary tickets. Actors who participate in 2025 productions will also receive a free 12-month invitation to opening weekends for all MainStage productions. At this time, housing, travel & performance stipends are not available.

Creative Team:
Director: Rebecca Paige
Audition Accompanist: Jared West
Music Director: TBD
Stage Manager: Margo Hatzel
Assistant Stage Manager: Mel Margi
Resident Scenic Designer: Charles J. I. Krawczyk
Lighting Designer: Courtnie Harrington
Costume Designer: Rebecca Paige
Producer: Courtnie Harrington

The ages and genders listed below are those suggested by Music Theater International, but all are encouraged to audition.

Character Breakdown:

Character Breakdown

Charlie Price | A bit confused, a bit unfocused, a hero hiding under a victim's mantle.
Gender Identity: male | Stage Age: 20 to 35 | Vocal range top: B4 | Vocal range bottom: C3

Young Charlie | Charlie as a seven year old boy. Lost, quiet, reflective.
Gender Identity: male | Stage Age: 6 to 10 | Vocal range top: D5 | Vocal range bottom: G4

Lola/Simon | A prize fighter's physique draped in satin. A talented drag queen with a killer voice and winning ways.
Gender Identity: male (often appearing in Drag) | Stage Age: 25 to 45 | Vocal range top: B4 | Vocal range bottom: E3
This role is written to be performed by a Person of Color.

Young Lola/Simon | Lola as a ten year old boy who already knows he's destined to wear high heels.
Gender Identity: male | Stage Age: 6 to 10 | Vocal range top: D5 |Vocal range bottom: G3
This role is written to be performed by a Person of Color.

Nicola | Charlie's long-term girlfriend. Driven, uncompromising.
Gender Identity: female | Stage Age: 20 to 35 | Vocal range top: F#5 | Vocal range bottom: E3

Lauren | Beautiful, quirky, and strong working class girl.
Gender Identity: female | Stage Age: 20 to 30 | Vocal range top: F#5 | Vocal range bottom: Bb3

Don | Lola's nemesis. Burly hypermasculine bear of a factory worker. Sings up to D5 for the finale.
Gender Identity: male | Stage Age: Adult | Vocal range top: F4 | Vocal range bottom: A2

Pat | Officious office manager who will let loose her wild side when allowed. Lola's love interest.
Gender Identity: female | Stage Age: Adult | Vocal range top: F#5 | Vocal range bottom: Bb3

Trish | Factory worker with a husband and kids to worry over.
Gender Identity: female | Stage Age: 20 to 50 | Vocal range top: D5 | Vocal range bottom: Bb3

George | Factory manager keeping up traditions. Reserved.
Gender Identity: male | Stage Age: Adult | Vocal range top: D4 | Vocal range bottom: G#2

The Angels | The drag performers who populate The Blue Angel Nightclub.
Gender Identity: male (as drag queens) | Stage Age: 20 to 40 | Vocal range top: C#5 | Vocal range bottom: C5

Mr. Price | Charlie's father.
Gender Identity: male | Stage Age: 50 to 80 | Vocal range top: F4 | Vocal range bottom: G2

Simon Sr. | Lola's father. An unforgiving tower of anger.
Gender Identity: male | Stage Age: 40 to 70

Harry | A contemporary of Charlie's but his opposite. Successful, self aware and confident.
Gender Identity: male | Stage Age: 20 to 40 | Vocal range top: F#4 | Vocal range bottom: F#3

Richard Bailey | Nicola's boss. An overtly attractive and successful man.
Gender Identity: male | Stage Age: Adult

Ensemble
Hooligans, Factory Workers, Pub Patrons, Photographers, Club Patrons of all ages and gender identities.