Casting Info

OCTC is seeking Non-Equity Performers for their 2026 Summer Season. (See Breakdown) All performers must be 18 years of age or older. The Ocean City Theatre Company is committed to diversity and encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, as well as performers with disabilities, to audition.

2026 audition dates: March 28 and 29, 2026 at the Ocean City Music Pier. There will be no other audition opportunities.

Audition Breakdown:
9:00am – 2:00pm Vocal Auditions
2:00pm – 3:15pm Invited Dance Call
3:15pm – 4:00pm Side Callbacks

Please prepare one 32-bar selection OR two contrasting song selections of no more than 16-bars each. Feel free to prepare a selection from one of the shows of our season. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring your headshot and resume. Limited housing provided; transportation not included but a travel stipend is included in the contract. All auditions are by appointment only. You must submit for an audition appointment. Please note not everyone will receive an appointment. We are not accepting video submissions at this time.

NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 WILL BE SEEN!

Audition Panel

  • Michael Hartman – OCTC Artistic Director
  • Laura Bretherick – OCTC Managing Director
  • Morgan D’Alessio – Sister Act Director
  • Jon Kreamer – OCTC Music Director
  • Hannah Catanoso – Sister Act Choreographer

BREAKDOWN

SISTER ACT with the OC POPS Orchestra

First Rehearsal: July 20th

Performances: August 4th – 7th & August 11th – 13th

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

  • Deloris Van Cartier: Female Presenting, 25-35. An aspiring performer, trying to find both fame and a place in the world. When forced to hide in the convent, she initially refuses to embrace her new lifestyle but learns to embrace it when she works with the choir. Loud-mouthed, and sassy, but ultimately caring. Vocal range top: F#5 Vocal range bottom: E3
  • Mother Superior: Female Presenting, 50-70. The head of the convent, sarcastic and a bit stiff. Extremely protective about keeping her sisters away from the outside world, which puts her in direct opposition to Deloris and her musical teachings. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: D3
  • Sister Mary Robert: Female Presenting, 16-25. A postulant, abandoned as a baby and raised at the convent. Shy and soft-spoken, but singing with Deloris lets her find her voice. Her wallflower lifestyle has made her live a shell of a life. Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: F#3
  • Sister Mary Patrick: Female Presenting, 35-50. A nun of the convent. Consistently perky, enthusiastic, and easily excitable.
  • Sister Mary Lazarus: Female Presenting, 50-70. A nun of the convent and the head of the choir. Rather deadpan and the least welcoming of any of the nuns, but she gets caught up in Deloris’s soul music. Vocal range top: B4
  • Monsignor O’Hara: Male Presenting, 45-60. One of the heads of the convent. Constantly concerned with financial matters, though soul music surprisingly puts him in a different mood. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: E3
  • Curtis: Male Presenting, 30-40. A club owner, notorious gangster, and Deloris’s boyfriend. Cocky and controlling, always on the verge of violence. Vocal range top: Ab4 Vocal range bottom: A2
  • Eddie Souther: Male Presenting, 25-35. The desk chief at the Philadelphia police station and a high school classmate of Deloris who helps get her into hiding. Faces a lot of nerves when under pressure, causing him to sweat profusely. He still yearns for Deloris after all these years, and dreams of being her hero. Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: Ab2
  • TJ: Male Presenting, 16-30. Curtis’s nephew and one of his thugs. Deft and cognizant of the fact, constantly in a state of ignorant bliss. Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: Db3
  • Joey: Male Presenting, 30-40. One of Curtis’s thugs. Believes himself to be quite the ladies’ man. Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: Bb2
  • Pablo: Male Presenting, 25-40. One of Curtis’s thugs. A natural follower, constantly speaks in Spanish. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: C4
  • Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours: Female Presenting, 40-60. A nun of the convent. Clearly in her own world, but has her moments of surprising clarity.
  • Sister Mary Theresa: Female Presenting, 60-70. A nun of the convent, the oldest of the group. Decrepit at a glance, but secretly packs a punch.
  • Michelle: Female Presenting, 20-30. One of Deloris’s back-up singers. Lippy and always quick with a retort. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3
  • Tina: Female Presenting, 20-30. One of Deloris’s back-up singers. A little thick and naive. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: Ab3
  • Ernie: Male Presenting, 25-35. One of Curtis’s thugs. Initially thought to be a mindless yes-man, he turns out to be an undercover police informant.

TYA SHOWS

WINNIE THE POOH

First Rehearsal: June 22nd

Show Date: July 7th

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

  • Winnie-the-Pooh – Male Presenting, 30s-50s.
  • Christopher Robin / Rabbit – Male Presenting; 5 Years Old, Actor of Any Age.
  • Piglet / Roo / Owl – Female Presenting; 5 Years Old, Actor of Any Age.
  • Eeyore / Kanga – Male Presenting; 5 Years Old, Actor of Any Age.

HOW I BECAME A PIRATE

First Rehearsal: June 29th

Show Date: July 14th

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

  • Jeremy Jacob – A boy of about 10.
  • Braid Beard – The Pirate Captain – a man of girth with a “braided beard” on his chin.
  • Swill the Pirate – Slight build with wire-rim eyeglasses, philosophical, intellectual, and gets blamed for everything that goes wrong.
  • Sharktooth the Pirate – Foreboding, scowling grin, wears a patch on eye, but yet, he’s a “sensitive guy.”
  • Pirate Pierre – The ship’s cook, talks with a French accent and enjoys fine French cuisine.
  • Max the Pirate – He wears a stuffed Parrot on his shoulder – “he’s only a stuffed, plush Parrot but we don’t have the heart to tell ‘im ‘ees not real.”
  • Pirate Seymour Braunschwagger – A typical Pirate First Mate.
  • Pirate Scurvy Dog – A typical Pirate Second Mate – with a tendency to “bark.”

THE BERENSTAIN BEARS

First Rehearsal: July 6th

Show Date: July 21st

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

  • Ma – Female Presenting.
  • Pa – Male Presenting.
  • Sister Bear – Female Presenting.
  • Brother Bear – Male Presenting.
  • Cowboy Joe – Male Presenting.
  • Vinnie – Female Presenting.
  • Too Tall – Male Presenting.

JUNIE B. JONES

First Rehearsal: July 13th

Show Date: July 28th

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

  • Junie B. Jones – Female Presenting, 6-7. A quirky, energetic first grader with comedic flair. Loves having adventures and writing about them in her journal. Gets upset when things don’t go her way. Wildly precocious, yet completely endearing. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: G#3
  • Lucille – Female Presenting, 6-7. Junie B.’s former best friend, also in first grade. The ultimate child diva. Rich girl, well-dressed. In Mr. Scary’s class with Junie B. Enthusiastic. Can be double cast as Bobbi Jean Piper and Jose. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: F3
  • Herb – Age 6-7. Junie B.’s new best friend. A cute boy, slightly shy. Endearing and charming. Can be double cast as Chenille. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: A2
  • May – Female Presenting, 6-7. Another first grader in Mr. Scary’s class with Junie B. Bossy, know-it-all. Junie’s nemesis. Can be double cast with Mommy and Grace. Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: A#3
  • Sheldon – Age 6-7. Another first grader in Mr. Scary’s class with Junie B. Nerdy, lactose intolerant, and gets a bit of stage fright. Excited about playing music. Can be double cast with Camille and Lennie. Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: B2
  • Camille – Age 6-7. Lucille’s new best friend and Chenille’s twin sister. A follower. Can be double cast with Sheldon and Lennie.
  • Chenille – Age 6-7. Lucille’s other new best friend and Camille’s twin sister. Coordinated and cute. Can be double cast with Herb.
  • Grace – Age 6-7. Junie B.’s other former best friend. She rides the bus with Junie B. and is now best friends with Bobbi Jean Piper. Can be double cast with Mommy and May.
  • Bobbi Jean Piper – Age 6-7. Grace’s new best friend. Can be double cast with Lucille and Jose.
  • Jose – Age 6-7. Another first grader in Mr. Scary’s class. Speaks both Spanish and English. Can be double cast with Lucille and Bobbi Jean Piper.
  • Lennie – Age 6-7. Another first grader. Can be double cast with Sheldon and Camille.
  • Mr. Scary – Male Presenting, 30-45. Junie B.’s first grade teacher, a warm man, despite his name. Can be double cast with Gladys Gutzman and Daddy. Vocal range top: D#4 Vocal range bottom: A#2
  • Mother – Female Presenting, 25-45. Junie B.’s mom. Exasperated, but understanding. Can be double cast with Grace and May. Vocal range top: D#5 Vocal range bottom: A3
  • Daddy – Male Presenting, 35-50. Junie B.’s dad. Encouraging and knows how to juggle. Can be double cast with Mr. Scary and Mrs. Gutzman.
  • Mrs. Gutzman – Age 35-55. The kids’ favorite lunch lady at Junie B.’s elementary school, also known as “Gladys Gutzman, Queen of Snacks.” Can be double cast with Mr. Scary and Daddy.

SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE

First Rehearsal: July 13th

Show Date: August 4th

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

  • Tom – Male Presenting, 20-30. A young teacher who has just received his degree. He has a good heart and is excited about the future, but still unsure and nervous. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: F2
  • George – Male Presenting, 20-30. Tom’s romantic side. Typically sweet and caring. Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: G2
  • Dori – Female Presenting, 20-30. Tom’s goofy side. Endearing, cute, and very playful. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: F3
  • Shulie – Female Presenting, 20-30. Tom’s sweet side. An earnest and sweet ingenue who plays guitar. Vocal range top: B5 Vocal range bottom: G3
  • Joe – Male Presenting, 20-30. Tom’s cool side. Very slick and laid back, but also fun loving. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: G2
  • Dina – Female Presenting, 20-30. Tom’s mature side. She is thoughtful, grounded, and the voice of reason. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: F3