Encore Performing Arts is excited to present our next production, La Cage aux Folles! Performances will be September 19-21, 2025 in the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
Encore Performing Arts is currently seeking a cast of story driven performers, who are comfortable walking/dancing (or learning how to walk/dance) in heels; strong movers and dancers, and ready to dress in drag. See below for more information, including the audition submission link and requirements.
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Vocal Video Submission: Please submit a video with you singing 32-bars of a musical theater selection suitable for the show. Songs from the show are not encouraged.
Dance/Special Skills Video Submission (Optional): If you have a dance reel, tap reel, and/or have a special skill, please include a video link showcasing your reel/skill(s). You may be asked to demonstrate your dance abilities and/or skill(s) at callbacks, if desired.
Our cast of La Cage aux Folles hopes to be a celebration of diversity in body type, race, gender, age, etc. We encourage actors to submit for any of the listed tracks regardless of gender/gender expression. Visit our
Auditions Manager site for the full list of audition requirements and available roles.
All Principal and Ensemble audition submissions are due by
Sunday, June 22, 2025 @ 11:59pm ET
Encore Performing Arts prioritizes diverse and intentional casting and we encourage applicants to explore non-traditional roles. We encourage performers of all ethnicities, abilities, gender identities/expressions, and all body types to audition.
Important Information: To be considered for a Principal or Ensemble role, you must first submit a virtual audition. In-person callbacks will be held by invitation on the evening of July 11, 2025. We hope to send out callback invitations by the end of June, though the exact date depends on the number of audition submissions we receive.
Rehearsals: Rehearsals for Principal and Ensemble roles will begin late-July and go through the final dress rehearsal on September 18, 2025. Regular rehearsals will be held 3 nights a week (Thursdays-Saturdays) until we get closer to the show dates. Please indicate any availability conflicts in your submission form, and we will do our best to schedule accordingly.
Show Dates: September 19-21, 2025
All performers must be local to Central Florida and have Central Florida housing. No housing will be provided for this production.
All participants must be 18+ by July 21, 2025 to be considered for casting. If you turn 18 before September 18, please reach out to the auditions coordinator at
auditions@encorecentral.org.
This production of La Cage aux Folles does not have a choir component, and we will not be auditioning for choir positions.
Have more questions about auditions?
?Reply to this email or reach out to our auditions coordinator at
auditions@encorecentral.org.
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