Auditions
Bring your talent and creativity to our award-winning theatre company!
Our auditions are posted on this page when available.
We also forward this information to the Portland Area Theatre Alliance and other local media. We hold auditions for adults and children, depending on the production.
Upcoming Audition Dates:
Audition signups begins approximately 4-6 weeks prior to auditions. Signups for audition notices are posted on our website. You can sign up on our website to receive audition notices as soon as they are announced by clicking HERE.
SPECIAL NOTE: THERE ARE TWO UPCOMING AUDITIONS – FUNNY GIRL and LEGALLY BLONDE JR.
Scroll down to see info for both shows!
Funny Girl General Auditions – All Roles other than Fanny
Lakewood Theatre Company will be having open auditions for the musical FUNNY GIRL, November 8 and 9, for all roles except Fanny Brice. CLICK HERE to sign up for an audition appointment. Call 503-635-3901 if you need assistance with sign-up.
Funny Girl will be directed by Dennis Corwin. The assistant director/choreographer is Laura Hiszczynskyj and the music director is Cyndy Ramsey-Rier.
Lakewood encourages diversity in casting and the directing team is strongly seeking artists of any race, gender, body type, and age. Ensemble members may play multiple roles. ALL roles are open for audition. All roles receive remuneration.
General auditions November 8 and 9 will be individual 5-minute audition slots and with group dance audition held both days. Callbacks if needed will be held Monday, November 10 and/or Tuesday November 11 starting at 6:30 pm.
Materials Needed for General Audition:
Bring 32 bar cut of two songs: an up-tempo and a ballad. Songs should be in the style of the show or from the show itself. Sheet music should be in the key you present to our accompanist with the 32 bar cut clearly marked. No prerecorded music or a cappella singing. Note: you may be asked to cold read or sing from the script or score at the audition.
Dance auditions: Everyone is required to go through a general dance audition. Please bring Jazz and/or character shoes. Those who would like to be considered for tap roles should also bring tap shoes. Auditioners will be led through a musical theatre dance combination and those who tap dance will be asked to demonstrate a time step of their choice.
The dance audition will be held 3:00-4:30 pm on Saturday, November 8th and 4:30-6:00 on Sunday, November 9. When you sign up for your general audition slot, please indicate which dance call you will be attending.
Resumé and headshot: Please submit your resume and headshot to bio@lakewood-center.org
(notate the show title Funny Girl and your name in the subject line please).
Please bring a hard copy of your resumé and headshot to the audition.
Callbacks will be held at the director’s discretion.
Conflicts: Please double-check the rehearsal and performance schedule and list any conflicts. The directors may be able to work around possible rehearsal conflicts, but do not audition if you have conflicts with any performances. Conflicts not listed at time of auditions may not be honored.
Please secure an audition appointment and list all conflicts for rehearsals and performance date commitments March 14 – June 7, 2026. CLICK HERE to register for an appointment.
Rehearsal Schedule: Rehearsals are generally scheduled for weekday evenings 6:30-10:00, Saturdays and Sundays noon – 6:00 pm. The day(s) off will be determined once the directors have reviewed actor’s conflicts.
Performance Schedule: Funny Girl opens April 24 and continues through June 7, 2026. Performances are Thurs. – Sat. at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 2:00 with two Saturday matinees at 2:00 PM and two Wednesday evening performances at 7:30 PM.
Role breakdown
MRS. BRICE
Voice type: mezzo-soprano
Stage age: 50-60
Character: Tough Brooklyn/Jewish mother, dry funny.
NICK ARNSTEIN
Voice type: baritone
Stage age: 30-40
Character: A gambler and the love of Fanny’s life, suave, sophisticated, and charming; must have a strong middle range voice, baritone.
EDDIE RYAN
Voice type: tenor
Stage age: 25-35
Character: A song and dance man and Fanny’s closest friend, good comic timing, bright, energetic, sincere; must be a strong singer/dancer who taps.
MRS. STRAKOSH
Voice type: mezzo-soprano
Stage age: 40-60
Character: Mrs. Brice’s poker playing crony, strong, shrill yet funny.
MRS. MEEKER
Voice type: mezzo-soprano/alto
Stage age: 40-60
Character: Another of Mrs. Brice’s cohorts, a comedienne.
MRS. O’MALLEY
Voice type: mezzo-soprano/alto
Stage age: 40-60
Character: The fourth in Mrs. Brice’s quartet of friends; Irish accent.
FLORENZ ZIEGFELD, JR.
Voice type: speaking only
Stage age: 60s
Character: The famed Broadway producer, elegant and distinguished, imposing, resonant, the producer of the Ziegfeld Follies; this is a non-singing, non–dancing role.
TOM KEENEY
Stage age: 40-60
Character: A tough Vaudeville producer who gives Fanny her first break.
EMMA
Stage age: 25-40
Character: Fanny’s dresser and confidante, the voice of reason, meek yet strong; may double in the ensemble.
MR. RENALDI
Stage age: any age
Character: A theatrical agent, urbane; strong acting skills, must double in the ensemble.
ZIEGFELD TENOR
Voice type: tenor
Stage age: 20-30
Character: Sings “The Most Beautiful Bride In The World”; high production style tenor.
Ensemble will consist of a mix of strong singers and dancers (stage ages 20s to 50s), who will play a variety of smaller roles in scenes and production numbers.
CLICK HERE to register for an audition appointment for roles other than Fanny Brice.
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LAKEWOOD THEATRE COMPANY TO HOLD AUDITIONS FOR THE MUSICAL
LEGALLY BLONDE JR. September 27 & 28, 2025
Lakewood Theatre Company will hold open auditions for LEGALLY BLONDE JR.for actors aged 9-18. Parents and guardians can sign up their children online for auditions.
AUDITION DATES
Saturday, September 27th & Sunday, September 28 by appointment.
Callbacks, if needed, will be held on Tuesday, September 30th from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
The directors are casting actors aged 9–18. All roles are available. People of all ethnicities and experience levels are encouraged to audition. There are no fees to join the cast or related costs.
Location: Lakewood Center for the Arts (368 S. State Street, Lake Oswego, OR 97034).
LEGALLY BLONDE JR will be co-directed by Gavin Knox and Melody Knox. choreography by Sierra Jordan.
Register to schedule an audition appointment
Call 503-635-3901 if you need assistance with registration.
AUDITION REQUIREMENT
Please review the schedule and mandatory rehearsals BEFORE securing an online audition appointment. Make sure to list all conflicts from October 2 to December 14, 2025. Conflicts not listed at the time of the audition may not be accepted.
Rehearsal Schedule subject to change
October 3rd-November 14th:
– Mondays 5pm to 8pm
– Tuesdays 5pm to 8pm
– Fridays 5pm to 8pm
– Sundays 11am to 3pm
Mandatory Rehearsals:
– Saturday, November 15th (Tech): 2pm to 6pm
– Sunday, November 16th (Tech): 5pm to 8pm
– Monday, November 17th (Tech): 5pm to 8pm
– Tuesday, November 18th (Tech): 5pm to 8pm
– Saturday, November 22nd (Tech): 2pm to 6pm
– Monday, December 1st (Tech): 5pm to 8pm
– Tuesday, December 2nd (Tech): 5pm to 8pm
– Wednesday, December 3rd (Tech): 5pm to 8pm
– Friday, December 5th (All Cast): 5pm to 8pm
– Saturday, December 6th (Tech): 9am to 12pm
– Tuesday, December 9th (Tech): 5pm to 8pm
Saturday December 13th (Tech) – 9am-12pm
Performances:
Sunday December 7th: 7pm
Monday December 8th: 7pm
Saturday December 13th: 1:30pm & 3:30pm
Sunday, December 14 7pm Possible performance
Exceptions:
Friday October 31st (Halloween) NO REHEARSAL
Monday November 24th: 5pm-8pm OPTIONAL
Tuesday November 25th: 5pm-8pm OPTIONAL
Friday November 28th: 5pm-8pm OPTIONAL
Sunday November 30th: 11am-3pm OPTIONAL
Please bring a hard copy of BOTH a resume (these will NOT be returned; it should include the guardian’s contact email address and cell phone number) and a headshot (school photos are acceptable as long as it is current and resembles the actor) to your audition appointment.
We are excited to have you all come out for Legally Blonde Jr. auditions! We expect to see some familiar faces and some new as well. If you are brand new to theater, we want you to know that we welcome students of all experience levels, as we are an educational program first and foremost.
Auditions can seem intimidating, and we want you to know that we’re just happy you’re here! Do your best, even if you don’t think you have everything prepared all the way. And most importantly: remember that this activity is supposed to be fun!
SINGING:
Please prepare one of these songs for your audition. If there’s a specific named role listed below you’d like to audition for, we strongly recommend singing the audition song assigned to that role. If none of the listed roles interest you, choose whichever song you feel most comfortable singing. No matter which song you select, sing in your most comfortable octave. You do not need to bring sheet music to your audition; it’s for practice purposes only.
For the roles of Elle, Vivienne, Margot, Serena, Pilar, or Brooke, please prepare this section of “So Much Better.” Use the vocal track for practice, and be ready to sing along to the Audition Accompaniment Track (with no vocals) during your audition.
*Students auditioning for Vivienne or wishing to sing soprano parts, where applicable, should expect to perform a range check up to A flat 5.
For the roles of Emmett, Warner, or Professor Callahan, please prepare this section of “Chip on My Shoulder.” Use the vocal track for practice, and be prepared to sing along to the Audition Accompaniment Track (with no vocals) during your audition.
For the roles of Paulette, Enid, Kate, Grandmaster Chad (octave down if needed), or Store Manager, please prepare this section of “Ireland Reprise.” Use the vocal track for practice, and be ready to sing along to the Audition Accompaniment Track (with no vocals) during your audition.
ACTING:
Please prepare a scene for one character of your choice from the files listed below. The directors will read the other characters’ lines during the audition.
Lines do not need to be memorized, but you should familiarize yourself with them so you can focus on acting and performing at your best.
Some files have multiple pages, so check to make sure you’ve scrolled through to the end to see all your lines.
No matter which part you read, it’s helpful to familiarize yourself with all these selections, or at least learn about each character– you might be asked to read for another character so the directors can see your range.
Margot, Serena, & Pilar: Please read all of Margot, Serena, and Pilar’s lines.
Paulette
Warner
Professor Callahan
Brooke
Kyle
Chutney
Dewey
DANCE:
Please prepare one of the following dances for your audition. The Standard Dance is suitable for students of all skill levels. The Advanced Dance is for students who want to showcase additional dance skills to the directors. Performing the Standard Dance for your audition will not harm your chances of being cast. We simply want to see where you all stand in terms of comfort with movement.
Although the videos are a few minutes long to offer step-by-step instructions, the actual dance is only about 16 seconds long. The choreographer provides two takes: one facing the camera and one facing away. This is for instructional purposes only, as some students prefer different learning styles. You only need to do the dance once. There’s no need to turn around and do it again during your audition.
Tip: Use YouTube’s slow-down feature in the settings to take your time and gradually build up to the original song’s tempo. If you need an accommodation to perform the dance at a slower speed during the audition, we are happy to assist.
About the Musical
Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, Legally Blonde The musical is a fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. The show’s instantly recognizable songs are filled with humor, wit and sass — leaving cast members and audiences alike seeing pink!
Breakdown of roles:
Elle Woods
The quintessential Valley Girl who follows her ex-boyfriend to Harvard Law School and realizes that she has more to offer than just a pretty face and a bubbly personality.
Margot, Serena and Pilare are Elle’s trio of best friends and Delta Nu sisters. These three roles are perfect for a group of young ladies with great singing and acting abilities, and most importantly, lots of energy!
Emmett Forrest A smart and sensitive law student who takes Elle under his wing. He is charming, quirky, loveable, and friendly.
Paulette A brash, caring, optimistic hair stylist who is friends with Elle and longs to find a man for herself.
Professor Callahan A pompous, sleezy and manipulative law professor at Harvard who is highly successful, but completely immoral.
Warner Huntington III A good-looking but shallow and pompous guy who breaks Elle’s heart and heads off to Harvard Law.
Vivienne Kensington A smart, savvy, and uptight law student and Warner’s fiancee who initially dismisses Elle, but grows to be her friend.
Brooke Wyndam An exercise video mogul who is also a former sorority girl. She is energetic and charismatic, yet currently on trial for murder.
Enid Hoopes A bold, outspoken, energetic advocate for social justice and a frequent source of comic relief.
Kate has a featured singing solo and helps Elle study for her LSAT exam to get into Harvard Law School.
Admission Officers Winthrop, Lowell and Pforzheimer should be great actors, capable of showing some age and character.
Law Students Aaron Schultz and Sundeep Agrawal Padamadan are fun roles for actors who can really bring their unique selves to these parts.
Whitney is Vivienne’s law school friend and partner in mischief.This is a fun role for a performer who has wonderful energy and presence.
Dewey is a great role for a performer who is fearless in their acting choices.
Chutney Wyndham has a really bad perm and an even worse attitude. This role is for a performer who has hilarious instincts.
Kyle is the UPS delivery man that calls for an actor who excels at physical comedy and may have an Irish Jig in his back pocket.
Salon Employees are part of Paulette’s entourage. These characters sing and dance, and, most importantly, have a lot of personality and good understanding of comedic body language and facial expressions.
Grandmaster Chad Get ready to party! Grandmaster Chad leads all his crazy college classmates through the Spring Break EXTREME BASH. This is a standout role from the other fraternity brothers and requires a lot of energy.
Featured Ensemble Gaelen, Judge, Jet Blue Pilot, Saleswoman, Store Manager, Prison Guard, Bookish Client, and Sabrina are featured roles for young performers who have vibrant personalities who want to give their unique voices to these roles.
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About Lakewood Theatre Company
73 Years of Live Theatre:
Founded as a not-for-profit organization in 1952, Lakewood Theatre Company is a theatre dedicated to the study and presentation of drama in all its forms; the training and development of actors; and the creation, maintenance, and operation of a theatre in which to present plays and other forms of entertainment. Lakewood Theatre Company is the oldest continually operated, not-for-profit theatre company in the Portland Metropolitan area. It annually provides more than 350 theatre artists the opportunity to learn and display their craft and attracts more than 35,000 people to its shows.
– 73rd Season –
Productions in the 2025-26 season are underwritten, in part, by
The Oregon Arts Commission
The National Endowment for the Arts
The Kinsman Foundation
The James F. & Marion L. Miller Foundation
Marilyn & Ron Nutting
Don & Jessie Adams
The Jackson Foundation
The Marie Lamfrom Foundation