Auditions
Summer Shows
Auditions for our Summer 2025 productions of Anastasia, La Cage Aux Folles, Bring It On, and Annie will take place in two parts. Auditions for adults and teens will be in late January and early February, while auditions for kids ages 12 and under will be in April.
Adults and Teens
Adult and teen auditions for Anastasia, La Cage Aux Folles, Bring It On, and Annie will take place in three locations.
In Adrian:
- Monday, January 27 from 6-8 p.m. at the Croswell
- Monday, February 3 from 6-8 p.m. at the Croswell
- Saturday, February 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Croswell
In Toledo:
- Sunday, January 26 from 5-7 p.m. at the Wingate by Wyndham, 5480 Main St., Sylvania
In Ann Arbor:
- Sunday, February 9 from 5-7 p.m. at The Kensington Hotel, 3500 S. State St. (in the Briarwood Mall plaza)
These auditions are for anyone age 13 and up. We are particularly looking for people with dance, gymnastics or cheerleading experience for Bring It On.
More information, including details about the roles in all shows, will be posted closer to the audition date.
Kids ages 12 and under
Auditions for youth roles in Anastasia and Annie will take place on:
- Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Monday, April 14 from 6-8 p.m.
Both dates will be at the Croswell.
Kids must currently be in at least 1st grade to audition.
More information, including details about the roles in all shows, will be posted closer to the audition date.
General info
All Croswell productions are cast locally with open auditions.
To make sure you always hear about upcoming auditions, please join our audition notice email list.
Although we are a community theater and our actors are volunteers, we do offer mileage reimbursements to help with the cost of transportation.
As part of our commitment to providing a safe, comfortable and supportive environment, we employ professional intimacy directors, fight choreographers, and other experts as needed to assist with our shows.
About the shows
Roles
Click here for a list of characters in our May, June, July and August shows.
Special notes
- La Cage Aux Folles: Some of the drag outfits will include revealing nightclub attire.
- Bring It On: This show includes strong language and bullying situations.
- Parade: This show depicts racial and ethnic intimidation against Jewish and Black characters. It also depicts violence, including an on-stage lynching.
- Bonnie & Clyde: The characters of Bonnie, Clyde, Buck, and Blanche are depicted in sexual situations. The show includes extensive violence, including with firearms. Those four characters, as well as others, will need to handle firearms on stage.
The Croswell is committed to the safety and comfort of our performers. Trained professionals such as intimacy directors, fight choreographers, and experts in weapons handling are employed whenever they are needed.
General information
Auditioners should prepare a short musical selection, about 1 minute long, and bring sheet music for the accompanist. There will be a dance audition as well. You do not need to prepare anything for this portion, but please wear or bring comfortable clothing that you are comfortable dancing in.
Most shows will require 6-8 weeks of rehearsals, which take place on evenings and weekends.
The Croswell is a community theater and actors in our productions are volunteers; however, we do offer mileage reimbursement to help with costs for those who have a commute.
Virtual auditions
In-person auditions are preferred, but if you are unable to make any of these dates, please email Jen Letherer at [email protected] for information about submitting a video audition.