Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera SMTA 2026 Season - Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera | Pittsburgh, PA
Notice: Audition Call Type: Open Call
Friday, January 9, 2026
Benedum Center Rehearsal Studios
719 Liberty Avenue
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM (E)
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Break: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM. Enter at the stage door on Liberty Ave. Studios held on the 2nd and 4th floors.
There will be no walk-ins. Appointment only. To sign up for an appointment, please fill out the form at the following link:
Google Form.
Director and Choreographer for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical: Dan Knechtges
Choreographer for Mean Girls: TBA
Music Director for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical: Catie Brown
RMTA Director for Mean Girls: TBA
$1,387 weekly minimum (SMTA)
Music Director for Mean Girls: Bobby Neumeyer
Executive Producer: Mark Fleischer
Executive Assistant / Monitor / Audition Lead: Tom Stumme
Some roles will be understudied. Callbacks: January 11, 2026.
BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL — Prepare a 32-bar musical theatre song and be ready to perform a contrasting cut if requested. You may be asked to return in the evening for a dance call. Bring a resume and headshot.
Beautiful — First Rehearsal: June 15, 2026; Tech: June 22, 2026; Opening Performance: June 23, 2026; Closing: June 28, 2026.
MEAN GIRLS — First Rehearsal: June 29, 2026; Tech: July 6, 2026; Opening Performance: July 7, 2026; Closing: July 12, 2026.
Visit the audition information page:
https://www.pittsburghclo.org/about/clo-auditions
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
CAROLE KING: An aspiring singer/songwriter. A unique, appealing, funny and vulnerable girl from a Jewish family in Brooklyn. Talented, good-natured, unassuming, and often the peacemaker in difficult situations. A reluctant star with no pretense and a passion for music. Age: 18 to 30. Vocal range: Eb3 to Eb5. Female-presenting character.
GERRY GOFFIN: Carole’s boyfriend, songwriting partner and eventual husband. Innately sympathetic, wounded and tortured. An ambitious artist always striving for more. Age: 18 to 30. Vocal range: D3 to A4. Male-presenting character.
BARRY MANN: A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Cynthia. He is good-natured, appealing and neurotic. Ambitious, but likable. Age: 18 to 30. Vocal range: C3 to A4. Male-presenting character.
CYNTHIA WEIL: A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Barry. Carole’s best friend. She is sophisticated, smart and chic with a quick wit. Although self-confident and sarcastic, she is also extremely likable. Age: 18 to 30. Vocal range: G3 to E5. Female-presenting character.
ENSEMBLE / DON KIRSCHNER: An influential music publisher and producer. He is a fast-talking, energetic force of nature. Powerful, direct and sometimes intimidating, but he has a real affinity for his writers and artists. A hit maker. Age: 40 to 60. Vocal range: A2 to C#4. Male-presenting character.
ENSEMBLE / GENIE KLEIN: Carole’s Jewish mother. Once an aspiring playwright, she has been broken down by life and her husband’s infidelity. Protective of Carole and unforgiving of her husband’s mistakes. Age: 40 to 50. Female-presenting character.
ENSEMBLE: Strong singers who move to play Drifters, Shirelles, and various other parts in the show. Also actors who play instruments.
CADY HERON: 18+ to play 17. Character identifies as female. Open to all ethnicities. A new junior at North Shore High School, Cady grew up in Africa and was home-schooled by her wildlife biologist parents. She is warm, bright, and strong enough to take on The Plastics. A great voice and good comic timing who can be the emotional heart of our story. Broadway mix with exceptional range.
JANIS IAN: 18+ to play 17. Character identifies as female. Open to all ethnicities. An “Art Freak” and social outcast, Janis is not afraid to be weird or make others uncomfortable. She paints herself as an objective observer, but longs to avenge the devastating events of eighth grade. Proficiency in an instrument (guitar, ukulele or keyboards) is a plus. Broadway alto with a rock belt.
DAMIAN: 18+ to play 17. Character identifies as male. Open to all ethnicities. Outgoing, gay, funny, and theatrically enthusiastic. A fiercely loyal friend to Janis with great banter and rapport. Loves show tunes. Broadway tenor.
REGINA GEORGE: 18+ to play 17. Character identifies as female. Open to all ethnicities. The Queen Bee of the Plastics. Regal, “hot,” and commanding; at vulnerable moments she is a kid in over her head. Broadway rock with an exceptional range.
GRETCHEN WIENERS: 18+ to play 17. Character identifies as female. Open to all ethnicities. Desperate to please Regina and maintain her position in the Plastics. Fragile at times; a traditional Broadway singer with pop chops.
KAREN SMITH: 18+ to play 17. Character identifies as female. Open to all ethnicities. Relies on outward appearance; essentially kind and relaxed. Traditional Broadway with pop chops.
AARON: 18. Character identifies as male. Open to all ethnicities. Traditional heartthrob with a good moral compass. Broadway and pop tenor.
KEVIN GNAPOOR: 18. Character identifies as male. South Asian (including Indian or Pakistani). Extremely driven captain of the North Shore Mathletes. Confident, academically driven, and suave. Rap skills necessary.
MRS. HERON / MS. NORBURY / MRS. GEORGE: Early 30s–50. Character identifies as female. Open to all ethnicities. Three adult female roles: Mrs. Heron (Cady’s crunchy, intellectual mom), Ms. Norbury (Cady’s brittle, world-weary Calculus teacher), and Mrs. George (Regina’s “cool mom”). A great comic and singer. Eclectic Broadway vocal mix.
MR. DUVALL: Late 30s to 60. Character identifies as male. Open to all ethnicities. Principal of North Shore High. Strong singer with comedic skills.
ENSEMBLE: Ages 20–early 30s to play teens and adult roles. Open to all ethnicities and self-identities. Understudies for principal roles will be cast from the ensemble. Must be strong singers/actors/dancers (high-energy contemporary dance).
OFFSTAGE SWINGS: To play 25–55. Swings to cover ensemble roles. See Ensemble breakdown above for details.
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