Audition for Theatre People

Open auditions are scheduled July 25 for SVCT’s Limelight production of the comedy Theatre People, opening October 30, 2026, at SVCT’s Limelight Theater.

Theatre People

Directed by Tressa Bender.

This rollicking comedy by Paul Slade Smith (Unnecessary Farce, The Outsider) finds young Oliver Adams on the brink of success: His forthcoming novel, “The Angel Next Door”, is being adapted for the stage by famed Broadway playwrights. They have a leading lady in mind, the very woman Oliver is in love with and about whom he has written his novel. When they all meet for a weekend at a mansion the thin walls reveal the angel’s true nature. Only the power of theatre can save the play, Oliver’s novel, and—perhaps most importantly—his heart.

Audition Date

  • Saturday, July 25 at 11 am at the Limelight Theater, 16300 Condit Road, Morgan Hill
  • Callbacks if needed, by invitation only

Rehearsals and Performances

  • Rehearsals begin in early September (tentatively September 8) at the Limelight Theater. Regular rehearsals are currently scheduled Sunday – Thursday, 7-9:30 pm, plus some Fridays. The availability of the actors selected will determine the final schedule. Not all actors will be called for every rehearsal. Starting October 19, rehearsals will run 7-11 pm to accommodate full run-throughs of the show.
  • Evening Performances:  October 30; November 6, 7, 13, 14 at 8 pm
  • Matinee Performances:  October 31; November 1, 8, 15 at 2:30 pm

Audition Details

Download an audition information packet here.

Click here for a list of roles.

Scheduling and Preparing for Your Audition

Please be prepared to read from a series of Sides during the audition. Sides will be emailed out once you’ve signed up to audition.

Please fill out an audition form using this online sign up form.  Please also bring along or upload a headshot and provide a list of all potential conflicts.

Contact the producers at limelight@SVCT.org if you would like to audition but are unavailable to do so during the scheduled time.

If you need special accommodations for auditions (i.e. uncomfortable with in-person auditions, unable to attend audition dates, disability accommodations, etc), please contact our team at limelight@SVCT.org.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

South Valley Civic Theatre expects that all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual identity, culture, age, gender expression, background, ability, economic status, education, credentials and experience have the opportunity to be engaged in our programming. .We encourage all actors to audition.

Audition Tips

  1.  Read the audition notice carefully. If you are on SVCT’s mailing list, you will have received an audition notice. It will specify what you are expected to prepare in advance–a song, a monologue, etc.–and how/whether to sign up for an audition in advance.
  2. Consider bringing a resume and head shot to the audition. If you do not, a photo will be taken of you there and you will have the opportunity to write resume details on your audition form. However, having them prepared in advance means you will have that much less to deal with at the audition.
  3. When in doubt… audition! The best way to master auditioning is to do it over and over; you’ll conquer those nerves and you’ll get to practice your acting and singing. As you become more comfortable with auditioning, you will find it easier to get into character and your acting will become more natural.
  4. Do advance homework. Whenever possible, please do a little research on the play and characters. We will typically provide you with a character breakdown in your audition packet to give you an idea of the roles you’d like to audition for. Practice how you might characterize the part you would like to play. If auditioning for a major singing role, prepare an audition  song that reflects the style and range of a song that character sings, but do not choose a song from the play for which you are auditioning. If auditioning for a non-musical drama or comedy, prepare a monologue that reflects the nature of the part for which you are auditioning or the play. (If you are auditioning for a chorus part, the previous guidelines are not as important.)
  5. Come prepared. Be on time–15 minutes early is even better. If auditioning for a musical, bring shoes you can dance in and wear comfortable (but not sloppy) clothing. Bring your music accompaniment tracks on your phone or other device.  If you have them, bring a resume (preferably on a single sheet of paper) and/or a head shot. If you will be delivering a monologue, bring a copy.
  6. Relax and enjoy the experience!