Thank you for your interest in performing at CenterStage Theatre at the JCC!
CenterStage features Rochester area performers for all productions at our local professional theatre program.
Please come with a list of all rehearsal availabilities and conflicts. Headshot and resume are optional but appreciated.
Video and/or private auditions available for those unable to attend the scheduled dates.
Roles for SummerStage productions are not paid. Sorry, we do not provide housing, transportation, or per diems.
Hitmakers: Legends
ALL-NEW SHOW
February 6–21, 2027
Directed by Ralph Meranto
Music Direction & Arrangements by Casey Filiaci
The JCC’s long-running Hitmakers series has covered over 300 songs from the 1960s and 1970s. Following last season’s retrospective Hitmakers: Rewind, we are looking to refresh the series with new talent and an expansion into songs of the 1980s.
We are seeking up to 8 vocalists (any race or gender) who are comfortable in the pop/rock/R&B genres of the 1960s–1980s. Performers will sing both lead vocals and background harmonies, along with light narration between songs. Ability to read music is a plus but not required. Must be able to move comfortably on stage. Dance experience is helpful but not required.
Auditions: Wednesday, July 15, 6pm
JCC Auditorium A
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Auditions are by appointment, beginning at 6pm with open time slots every 30 minutes. Click here to sign up for a time slot.
Please bring a list of all conflicts. We can work around minimal conflicts. However the ensemble nature of Hitmakers requires most performers to be needed at most rehearsals. NO CONFLICTS allowed Sundays–Thursdays during the 2 weeks before opening.
Please come with 32 bar cuts of 2–3 contrasting songs including at least one up-tempo and one ballad. Bring sheet music in the correct key or a karaoke track on a device we can connect to a speaker.
Please use this artist list to help drive your song selection. At least one of your selections must be from one of the following artists: Elvis, Cher, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross/The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Steve Winwood, John Fogerty, Linda Ronstadt, Tina Turner, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson/Jackson 5, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, Christie McVie, Billy Joel, Heart, Foreigner, Journey, Whitney Houston, Dolly Parton, Phil Collins, Barbra, The Police/Sting.
Video submissions are welcome. Please either upload to an unlisted Youtube account or send directly to arts@jccrochester.org along with a headshot and a completed audition form.
The World to Come
WORLD-PREMIERE PLAY
March 6–21, 2027
By National Jewish Playwriting Contest winner Ali Viterbi
The residents of the SeaBreeze Hebrew Home for the Aging enjoy a pleasant existence: knitting, playing Scrabble, squabbling over mundane issues, and falling in love. When an outside force threatens their way of life, our Scrabble players transform into warriors and discover the true power of friendship.
Directed by Skip Greer
Auditions: Monday, July 13, 6pm
JCC Hart Theater
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Auditions are open call. No appointments. We’ll begin at 6pm. Auditions will consist of reading from sides from the show. Please e-mail us at arts@jccrochester.org to receive a script in advance.
Please bring a list of all conflicts. NO CONFLICTS allowed Sundays–Thursdays during the 2 weeks before opening.
Video submissions are welcome. Please either upload to an unlisted Youtube account or send directly to arts@jccrochester.org along with a completed audition form.
Click to see Character Breakdown
Character Breakdown
The Supper Club Gang – 4 residents of the SeaBreeze Hebrew Home for the Aging in Southern California
Tracks for 3 women (including one Latina) and one male. While the characters are in their 70s and 80s, casting is open to actors 50+
ANNY – Female, Hungarian, Ashkenazi Jewish, 80s, speaks with a Hungarian accent. She’s the Queen Bee, don’t mess with her
BARBARA – Female, American, Ashkenazi Jewish, 80s. Fanny’s bestie, when she can remember
RUTH – Female, Mexican, Sephardic Jewish, 70s. The New Girl and the others won’t let her forget it
HAL– Male, American, Ashkenazi Jewish, 80s. Thinks he’s a “ladies man”
THE NURSE(s) – Male, 20s-30s All played by the same actor. Also plays JERRY and SOLDIER