Auditions: Sunday, October 18 at 1pm + Monday, October 19 at 6:30pm
Callbacks: Wednesday, October 21 at 6:30pm
Location: Studio 1902, Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 2nd Floor

Show Dates: April 16, 17, 23, 24 at 7:30pm + April 18, 25 at 2pm
Please Note: Auditions for Les Misérables will take place in the fall because this show will be produced in partnership with Colby College. Students who take part in the production may incorporate it into their curriculum. Rehearsals for the show will begin in January 2027.

The Waterville Opera House seeks a diverse group of actors and performers including, but not limited to gender identities, body types, ages, abilities, sexual orientation, ethnic and racial backgrounds.

LM Audition Form – Adult
LM Audition Form – Child

Les Mis Character Descriptions + Music Cuts Info (including YouTube links to preferred music references)

Cosette 1
Enjolras 1
Enjolras 2
Ensemble Men-Women 1
Ensemble Men-Women 2
Éponine 1
Fantine 1
Gavroche
Javert 1
Jean Valjean 1
Jean Valjean 2 – Javert 2 – Fantine 2
Madame Thénardier 1
Marius 1
Marius 2 – Éponine 2 – Cosette 2
Thénardier 1
Thénardier 2 – Madame Thénardier 2
Young Cosette

Auditions: Sunday, November 1 at 1pm + Monday, November 2 at 6pm
Location: Studio 1902, Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 2nd Floor

Show Dates: January 22, 23, 29, 30 at 7:30pm + January 24, 31 at 2pm

The Waterville Opera House seeks a diverse group of actors and performers including, but not limited to gender identities, body types, ages, abilities, sexual orientation, ethnic and racial backgrounds.

IOBE Audition Form

IOBE Character Descriptions

Algernon & Cecily
Algernon & Lane
Chasuble & Miss Prism
Gwendoline & Cecily
Jack & Algernon
Jack & Gwendoline
Lady Bracknell & Jack

Auditions will begin promptly at the scheduled time. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to allow for check-in. The Opera House holds open audition sessions. We do not offer private time slots.

Candidates must complete a printed audition form and return it to the production team. Download the form to complete and print ahead of time, hard copies will also be available at the audition. Candidates will receive an audition number and are required to have their photo taken upon arrival. Please have your scheduling conflicts available. Candidates should review the audition materials and come prepared to perform as an individual and in group work.

Auditions will involve singing, book work, and dancing. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear.

Some auditions will include callbacks later in the week. There may be additional materials provided at callbacks. Actors being called back will be notified by phone.

Performing in a show at the Waterville Opera House requires a serious time commitment. Performers should be prepared for 3-4 rehearsals per week (usually weekday evenings and weekend afternoons). Tech Week will include daily rehearsals on the Sunday-Thursday preceding the first performance. A detailed rehearsal schedule will be published once the cast has been finalized. Rehearsals will take place at Studio 1902 in the Paul J. Schupf Art Center (93 Main St, Waterville).

Rehearsal schedule for The Importance of Being Earnest is COMING SOON.

Rehearsals for Les Misérables will begin in January 2027. No schedule is available at this time. 

Depending on the show, there may be a specific audition time for children only. All parents will be required to wait outside of the audition space as part of the audition is demonstrating to the production team that a child can take direction without a parent present.

Waterville Opera House performers are required to provide their own undergarments, shoes, and basic hair and makeup products.

Each performer receives 2 complimentary tickets to the production. Performers should contact the Ed Harris Box Office to reserve their complimentary tickets.

Auditions are announced on this page, in the Waterville Opera House email newsletter, and on our social media channels. Character descriptions and audition materials will be available on this page.