Auditions Season 11
Carrie is up next. Audition for one of the most electrifying productions of the season and be part of another bold performance opportunity at Rise Above.
Scroll for quick audition dates, Carrie signup details, and full character breakdowns for the rest of the season.
Before You Audition
- Bring: current headshot and resume
- Prepare: 30 seconds to 1 minute of a musical selection with sheet music
- Monologue: not to exceed 2 minutes unless otherwise noted
- Dance: choreography may be part of the audition depending on the show
- Location: Rise Above, next to Connors, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 1175, Sarasota, FL 34239
- Note: actors understand they may be cast in any role when auditioning
Carrie
One of the most electrifying auditions of the season.
Carrie: The Musical is a gripping, emotionally charged theatrical experience with powerhouse vocals, intense character work, and unforgettable dramatic stakes.
Auditions: Aug 8
Callbacks: Aug 9
Please read the SignupGenius carefully before selecting a time.
Season 11 Audition Dates
A fast top-level look so families and performers can see the full season at a glance.
Carrie
Auditions: August 8
Callbacks: August 9
Signups begin: July 8
A Christmas Story
Auditions: October 10
Callbacks: October 11
Signups begin: September 10
Puffs
Auditions: December 5
Callbacks: December 6
Signups begin: November 5
The Addams Family
Auditions: January 8
Callbacks: January 9
Signups begin: December 8
Note: Show Choir Only
Mean Girls
Auditions: March 6
Callbacks: March 7
Signups begin: February 6
Sweeney Todd
Auditions: Video submissions only
Deadline: March 1
Note: Alumni Show
Into the Woods
Auditions: Completed
Callbacks: Completed
Status: Cast / In Production
Carrie
October 8–11 & 15–18, 2026
Synopsis
Carrie: The Musical follows Carrie White, a bullied teenage outsider abused by her deeply religious mother, who discovers telekinetic powers and reaches a devastating breaking point after public humiliation at prom.
Dark, emotional, and vocally demanding, this show offers standout opportunities for actors ready to take on bold storytelling and intense character arcs.
Carrie White
A shy outsider who longs to belong and discovers an extraordinary power within herself.
Margaret White
Carrie’s mother; severe, fanatical, emotionally volatile, and one of the show’s most demanding roles.
Sue Snell
Popular, remorseful, and trying to make things right after seeing Carrie mistreated.
Tommy Ross
Popular athlete with sincerity, kindness, and emotional openness.
Chris Hargensen
The cruel and magnetic queen bee whose bullying helps drive the story toward disaster.
Billy Nolan
Dangerous, impulsive, and easily manipulated by Chris.
Miss Lynn Gardner
P.E. teacher with toughness, authority, and flashes of real care for Carrie.
Mr. Stephens
A teacher/counselor trying to hold the school together amid growing tension.
Norma / Frieda / Helen / George / Stokes / Freddy
Featured students with distinct personalities and important moments throughout the show.
Ensemble
Strong actors, singers, and movers who will build the world of Chamberlain High.
A Christmas Story
Auditions October 10 • Callbacks October 11
Synopsis
Based on the holiday film classic, this musical follows Ralphie Parker and his quest for the ultimate Christmas gift: a Red Ryder BB gun.
Ralph Parker
The older narrator version of Ralphie, still a kid at heart.
Mother
Warm, protective, and deeply loving.
The Old Man
Grumpy, funny, and heartfelt.
Miss Shields
Ralphie’s teacher; comic character actress role.
Ralphie Parker
The dreamer and schemer at the center of the story.
Randy / Flick / Schwartz
Important featured youth roles with strong comic moments.
Esther Jane / Helen
Classmates with charm and featured moments.
Scut Farkus / Grover Dill
The neighborhood bullies.
Mary Beth / Nancy / Ensemble
Student and featured supporting roles; tap experience is a plus.
Puffs
Or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic
Auditions December 5 • Callbacks December 6
Two Act Edition
Synopsis
For seven years, a certain young wizard attended a certain school of magic and repeatedly saved the world. This, however, is not his story.
Puffs follows Wayne Hopkins and the members of the school’s most overlooked house as they experience seven increasingly dangerous years of magical education.
Fast-paced, heartfelt, and extremely funny, the play features broad physical comedy, rapid character changes, imaginative theatrical storytelling, and numerous opportunities for memorable characters.
Casting Note
Many performers portray multiple characters. Tracks and role doubling may be adjusted based on the needs and size of the production.
Wayne Hopkins
An awkward but deeply sincere young wizard from New Mexico who arrives convinced that he may be destined for greatness. Earnest, loyal, imaginative, and endearingly uncool.
Oliver Rivers
A brilliant and analytical math enthusiast who struggles with the unpredictable rules of magic. Nervous, dryly funny, and fiercely loyal.
Megan Jones
A guarded student convinced that she belongs with the Snakes instead of the Puffs. Sarcastic, rebellious, sharp-witted, and slow to trust.
Narrator
The audience’s guide through seven chaotic years at a certain school of magic. Requires excellent comic timing and audience connection.
Cedric / Mr. Voldy
Cedric is the Puffs’ confident and compassionate golden student. Mr. Voldy is a heightened embodiment of evil. Requires two sharply contrasting characters.
Leanne
An eccentric and endlessly enthusiastic Puff who embraces friendship with her entire heart. Requires fearless comedy and strong physical characterization.
Susie Bones / Harry / Additional Roles
Susie is gloomy and constantly worried that death is near. Harry is famous and always occupying the center of someone else’s story.
J. Finch Fletchley / Additional Roles
An upbeat and enthusiastic Puff with bright comic energy and a genuine desire to belong.
Sally Perks / Additional Roles
A socially awkward Puff with a highly specific view of the world. Requires strong comic instincts and physical commitment.
Ernie Mac / Additional Roles
A confident and self-impressed Puff who carries himself as though everyone already knows how important he is.
Hannah / Additional Roles
A shy and gentle Puff whose innocence and sincerity create both comic and touching moments.
Additional Students, Professors and Magical Characters
Students, professors, ghosts, authority figures, villains, creatures, family members, sports figures, and other inhabitants of the magical world.
Expanded Ensemble
Depending on casting, doubled characters may be divided among additional performers. Ensemble members should be energetic, expressive, and comfortable with physical comedy.
The Addams Family
Auditions January 8 • Callbacks January 9 • Show Choir Only
Synopsis
Wednesday Addams has fallen in love with a nice, normal boy, and Gomez is asked to keep it secret from Morticia. Chaos follows when both families meet for dinner.
Gomez Addams
Suave, funny, and caught between daughter and wife.
Morticia Addams
Elegant, dry, sexy, and emotionally grounded.
Wednesday Addams
Darkly iconic, strong-willed, and newly in love.
Pugsley Addams
Funny, anxious, and missing his sister’s attention.
Uncle Fester
Lovable narrator with big comic energy.
Grandma / Lurch
Highly featured comic characters with strong physicality.
Mal / Alice / Lucas Beinecke
The “normal” family bringing conflict and comedy.
Thing / Cousin It / Ancestors
Featured ensemble roles woven throughout the show with singing and dancing.
Mean Girls
Auditions March 6 • Callbacks March 7
Synopsis
Cady Heron moves from Africa to suburban Illinois and learns the social rules of North Shore High while taking on Regina George and the Plastics.
Cady Heron
Bright, warm, and the emotional center of the show.
Regina George
The magnetic and ruthless queen bee.
Janis Sarkisian
Bold outsider with humor and edge.
Damian Hubbard
Fiercely loyal, funny, and high-energy.
Gretchen Wieners / Karen Smith
Two core Plastics with very different comic energies.
Aaron Samuels
Charming, grounded, and more than just the cute guy.
Mrs. Heron / Mr. Heron / Mrs. George / Ms. Norbury / Mr. Duvall
Strong featured adult roles with comedy and presence.
Kevin G / Martin / Ensemble
Students, Mathletes, party guests, show choir, dance team, and many featured lines.
Sweeney Todd (Alumni Show)
Video submissions only • Due March 1
Synopsis
Stephen Sondheim’s dark masterpiece follows Sweeney Todd, a barber driven by vengeance after losing everything he once loved. Returning to London, he partners with Mrs. Lovett in a chilling tale of obsession, justice, and moral collapse.
This alumni production demands exceptional vocal ability, acting depth, and a strong command of storytelling. It is one of the most musically and dramatically challenging works in the theatrical canon.
Sweeney Todd
A former barber, husband, and father consumed by vengeance after years of wrongful imprisonment. Charismatic yet volatile, terrifying yet deeply human. Requires strong vocal control and emotional range. Estuary/London dialect.
Mrs. Lovett
A cunning pie shop owner who turns survival into opportunity. Sharp, comedic, and ambitious, she masks desperation with charm. Deeply in love with Todd. Requires excellent comedic timing. Cockney accent.
Anthony Hope
A hopeful young sailor who falls in love with Johanna. Romantic, idealistic, and occasionally reckless. His journey reveals the darkness beneath London’s surface.
Johanna
Sweeney’s daughter, held captive by Judge Turpin. Intelligent, observant, and yearning for freedom. Carries both innocence and hidden strength.
Tobias Ragg
A young apprentice who evolves from loyal and naive to deeply traumatized and unstable. Emotionally complex with strong storytelling moments. Cockney accent.
Judge Turpin
A corrupt authority figure masking cruelty with righteousness. Driven by obsession and hypocrisy. A powerful and unsettling presence.
Beadle Bamford
A theatrical and pompous official who enjoys power and control. Darkly comedic with a polished exterior hiding unsettling tendencies.
Beggar Woman / Lucy Barker
A mysterious figure living on the streets. Haunting, prophetic, and tragic. Holds the emotional key to the entire story.
Adolfo Pirelli
A flamboyant con artist posing as a world-famous barber. Over-the-top, comedic, and dangerous when threatened. Requires strong character work.
Jonas Fogg
The eerie owner of an asylum. Cold, detached, and disturbingly fascinated by his patients. A dark, atmospheric role.
Ensemble
Functions as a Greek chorus, shaping the world of the show. Highly featured throughout with complex vocals, harmonies, and storytelling responsibility.