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AUDITIONS April 6-7
7:30 pm at the Tyler Civic Theatre - 400 Rose Park Drive
WHAT'S THE PLAY ABOUT?
Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney's Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films!
Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost – home of the most infamous villains who ever lived – the teenaged children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil have never ventured off the island… until now. When the four troublemakers are sent to attend prep school alongside the children of beloved Disney heroes, they have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good?
WHO IS DIRECTING?
Our production of Disney’s Descendants will be directed by Nicki Dempsey.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
TCTC seeks male and female actors, singers, and dancers of all ethnicities, ages 13 to 70+ for this production.
WHAT ROLES ARE AVAILABLE?
ISLE OF THE LOST
MAL (Female, Vocal Range G3-D5) – Our hero and Maleficent’s daughter; under her hardened, sarcastic exterior, she has a sense of justice and a heart of gold.
EVIE (Female, Vocal Range G3-D5) – the Evil Queen Grimhilde’s daughter; hides her brilliance behind a superficial image-obsessed attitude.
JAY (Male, Vocal Range Eb3-G4) – Jafar’s son; an outwardly arrogant thief, he conceals a strategic, collaborative nature.
CARLOS (Male, Vocal Range Eb3-G4) – Cruella de Vil’s son; despite a fear of dogs and just about everything else, he has the capacity to be brave and kind.
MALEFICENT (Female, Vocal Range A3-D5)– the infamous evil fairy; a profoundly selfish absentee parent with an unquenchable taste for vengeance.
GRIMHILDE (Female)– Snow White’s wicked adversary; an aging beauty queen, still desparate to be the fairest of them all.
JAFAR (Male, Vocal Range B2-E4)– Aladdin’s nemesis; a slimy, washed-up crime lord desperate for a way back to the top.
CRUELLA DE VIL (Female, Vocal Range B3-B4)– a Dalmatian-loving dog snatcher; an obsessive, eccentric, and overbearing helicopter mom.
AURADON
BEN (Male, Vocal Range Ab2-Bb4)– son of the Beast and Belle; a classically regal, optimistic kid who bears the weight of soon becoming King of Auradon.
KING BEAST (Male)– Ben’s father and King of Auradon; royal and rule-driven, he knows a bit about being marginalized.
QUEEN BELLE (Female)– Ben’s mother and Queen of Auradon; warm, but cautious, she doesn’t understand her son’s generation.
FAIRY GODMOTHER (Female, Vocal Range D4-D5) – headmistress of Auradon Prep; busy and bubbly, she’ll do anything to keep the school afloat.
JANE (Female, Vocal Range E4-D5)– Fairy Godmother’s daughter; meek and mousy, but hungry for attention, she’s looking for her moment to shine.
CHAD (Male, Vocal Range B2-D4)– Cinderella and Prince Charming’s son; an arrogant and spoiled blockhead, he’s never wanted for anything.
AUDREY (Female, Vocal Range A3-B4)– Sleeping Beauty’s daughter; the malicious queen bee of Auradon Prep, she has her eye on the throne.
DOUG (Male, Vocal Range C4-E4)– Dopey’s son; nerdy and sweet, he does all the work that his fellow students don’t want to do.
ROYAL PAGE (Either)– Auradonian messenger; enormously nervous.
ROYAL GUARD (Either)– museum employee; less than vigilant.
MAURICE (Male)– chemistry teacher and Belle’s father; kooky and stuck in his ways.
COACH (Either)– Tourney coach; resigned to the team’s mediocrity until meeting a surprise star player.
SNOW WHITE (Female)– red carpet reporter; the voice of the masses.
ENSEMBLE
ISLE ENSEMBLE – including SMITTEN KIDS 1 & 2; inhabitants of the Isle.
AURADON ENSEMBLE – including AURADONIANS 1 & 2; students at Auradon Prep.
CORONATION CROWD – including CROWD MEMBERS 1, 2, & 3; guests at the coronation.
AURADONIAN CHOIR – Auradon Prep’s a capella group.
WHERE WILL AUDITIONS BE HELD?
All auditions and rehearsals will be in person at the Tyler Civic Theatre.
WHAT SHOULD I PREPARE FOR THE AUDITION?
Those auditioning are asked to prepare 16 measures of a Broadway Pop/Jukebox Musical/Disney style song to be sung with recorded accompaniment. A sound system will be available for the playing of background tracks, but there will not be an accompanist available. A Capella Auditions will not be allowed.
Please dress for movement (no jeans, sandals, flip flops, etc.) as there will be a short dance combination taught as part of the audition.
Callbacks will be April 8th & 9th. Please be prepared for “cold-readings” from the script.
There will be a Descendants Choreography Workshop held Saturday, April 4th from 10-noon in the Braithwaite Theatre to learn the dance combination.
WHEN WILL REHEARSALS BE HELD?
Rehearsals will begin Friday, April 10th and will generally run Monday-Friday 6:00-9 PM. Adjustments may be made according to the needs of the cast.
WHAT DATES WILL THE SHOW RUN?
Production dates are June 5-7, June 11-14, & June 18-21, 2026
**Please bring any known scheduling conflicts to your audition. **
If you have any questions, please contact the theatre at 903-592-0561 or via email at info@tylercivictheatre.com.
AUDITIONS May 26-27
7:30 pm at the Tyler Civic Theatre - 400 Rose Park Drive
WHAT'S THE PLAY ABOUT?
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.
The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.
WHO IS DIRECTING?
Our production of Into the Woods will be directed by Klancy Baker, with music direction by Nicholas Sheffield.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
TCTC seeks male and female actors of all ethnicities, ages 18 to 60+ for this production.
WHAT ROLES ARE AVAILABLE?
JACK (Male, Vocal Range A2-G4) - The feckless giant killer who is ‘almost a man.’ He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed.
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD (Female, Vocal Range B3-F5) –A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-witted, fearless, yet youthful and naïve.
THE BAKER (Male, Vocal Range A2-G4) – A harried and insecure baker who is simple and loving, yet protective of his family. He wants his wife to be happy and is willing to do anything to ensure her happiness but refuses to let others fight his battles.
THE BAKER’S WIFE (Female, Vocal Range G3-F5) – Determined and bright woman who wished to be a mother. She leads a simple yet satisfying life and is very low-maintenance yet proactive in her endeavors.
THE WITCH (Female, Vocal Range F3-F5) – Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive.
CINDERELLA (Female, Vocal Range G3-G5) – A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters.
WOLF/CINDERELLA’S PRINCE (Male, Vocal Range Bb2-Gb4) Wolf: hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey. Prince: Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing.
CINDERELLA’S STEPMOTHER (Female, Vocal Range Bb3-F5) - The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella.
FLORINDA and LUCINDA (Female, 25-35, Vocal Range C4-E5) – Cinderella’s stepsisters who are black of heart. The follow in their mother’s footsteps of abusing Cinderella.
JACK’S MOTHER (Female, Age 50-65, Vocal Range B3-Gb5) – Browbeating and weary, Jack’s protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed.
THE NARRATOR/MYSTERIOUS MAN (Male, Vocal Range G2 – Eb4) – The show’s emcee, as it were, who also appears in the second act as the Baker’s absentee father.
RAPUNZEL (Female, Age 20-30, Vocal Range A3-Bb5) A loopy-but-lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. She yearns to experience the world.
RAPUNZEL’S PRINCE (Male, Age 30-40, Vocal Range Db3-Gb4) Just as vain and gorgeous as his fellow Prince, he is always chasing the newest, most exciting endeavor.
CINDERELLA’S MOTHER (Female, Age 40-50, Vocal Range G3-Ab5) Deceased with her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree.
THE STEWARD (Male, Age 30-50, Ensemble Singer) A man-servant who is used to doing whatever he has to solve a problem. His only care is to please his master or the strongest personality in the room. Conniving, callous, and cowardly.
CINDERELLA’S FATHER (Male, Age 50+, Ensemble Singer) Out of touch with his family but harmless and well-meaning. No solo singing.
WHERE WILL AUDITIONS BE HELD?
All auditions and rehearsals will be in person at the Tyler Civic Theatre, 400 Rose Park Drive
WHAT SHOULD I PREPARE FOR THE AUDITION?
Those auditioning are asked to prepare 16 measures of a song (in a style similar to Into the Woods) to be sung with recorded accompaniment. A sound system will be available for the playing of background tracks, but there will not be an accompanist available. A Capella Auditions will not be allowed.
Please be prepared for “cold-readings” from the script and dress for movement (no jeans, sandals, flip flops, etc.) as there will be a short dance combination taught as part of the audition process.
Those tagged for callbacks will be taught an additional song from the show as part of the callback audition.
WHEN WILL REHEARSALS BE HELD?
Rehearsals will begin Monday, June 1st and will generally run Monday-Friday 6:00-9 PM. Adjustments may be made according to the needs of the cast.
WHAT DATES WILL THE SHOW RUN?
Production dates are July 24-26, July 30-August 2, and August 6-9, 2026.
**Please bring any known scheduling conflicts to your audition. **
If you have any questions, please contact the theatre at 903-592-0561 or via email at info@tylercivictheatre.com.
AUDITIONS JULY 13-14
7:30 pm at the Tyler Civic Theatre - 400 Rose Park Drive
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AUDITIONS JULY 27-28
7:30 pm at the Tyler Civic Theatre - 400 Rose Park Drive
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AUDITIONS AUGUST 31-September 1
7:30 pm at the Tyler Civic Theatre - 400 Rose Park Drive
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AUDITIONS October 19-20
7:30 pm at the Tyler Civic Theatre - 400 Rose Park Drive
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All auditions at Tyler Civic Theatre are open
Open auditions are available to anyone who wants to try out, regardless of their age, experience, or background.
Preparing for the Audition
- The days activities should be appropriately scheduled on the day of your audition. Be well rested and fed.
- Pre-read the play or songs for which the audition is being held if possible. Some publishers allow you to order a script. Find the publishers name listed with the play name above.
- Rehearse your song or monologue for the audition.
- Be aware of your needs for script, music and musical accompaniment in singing auditions.
- Dress appropriately for dance auditions: comfortable clothing and proper dance shoes.
- Call backs are sometimes held after auditions for the director to check voice, look, interaction or other factors that will help in casting. Callbacks do not mean that you are going to get a part and not getting called back does not mean you are not going to get the part. It is just an opportunity for the director to check something that might not have been apparent the first time around or to check dynamics of a group or pairing.
Two forms are required before you can audition, the Audition Information Sheet and the Media Release Form. Blank forms will be available at the Theatre, or, if you click HERE, you can print out blank forms, fill them in and bring them with you to the audition. NOTE: This is a 'fill-in' PDF form. Some browsers let you fill in the form fields on the form from the browser. Or, you can download the PDF and use a PDF reader (like Adobe Reader DC) to fill out the form on your computer and print out a nice, legible form to bring with you.
If you are cast, please fill out a medical release FORM CLICK HERE
(please print and Bring with you. it is mandatory)
Social Distancing and auditioning
The Tyler Civic Theatre Center is dedicated to the health and safety of all employees, volunteers, actors, auditioners, cast, crew, patrons and visitors.
We are practicing social distancing and the instructions from experts and our state government.
This makes auditioning complicated. Each production has its own challenges.
Some auditions might be in social-distanced in-person. Others might use streaming technologies like Zoom. In other cases, the director may only want audition tapes (or other media).
There will be more specific information appended to this page for each specific audition as it becomes available.
Theater Terms
Audition. A formally arranged session for an actor to display his or her talents when seeking a role in an upcoming production of a play, film or television project, usually to a casting director, director or producers.
Blocking. In rehearsals, actors practice the required movements, in a pattern or along a path, for a given scene that allows them to avoid any awkward positions, such as one actor walking in front of another actor or standing with his or her back to the audience.
Callback. A second audition where an actor is either presented to the producer and director or, in the case of commercials, is filmed on tape again for final consideration.
Call Time. The time you are supposed to report to the set.
Cold Reading. Delivering a speech or acting a scene at an audition without having read it beforehand.
Diaphragm. The lower part of the lungs, filling the abdominal space, that supports the voice when actors and singers breathe correctly on stage.
Downstage. The area of the stage closest to the audience.
Greenroom. Where actors wait to go onstage. Not necessarily green.
Hot Sheet. A notice that comes out once a week with up to date information for actors.
Monologue. A speech used by an actor to demonstrate his or her ability at an audition.
Notes. Instructions, usually regarding changes in an actor’s blocking or performance, given after a rehearsal by the director, musical director, choreographer or stage manager.
Off-book. When an actor knows his or her lines and no longer needs to carry the script.
Props. Any moveable object, from a letter to a sword, used by an actor during a performance.
Read-through. When the director and the actors sit around a table and read through the entire script to get familiar with the story, their roles, and their fellow actors.
Stage Left. The side of the stage that is to the actor’s left as he or she faces the audience.
Stage Right. The side of the stage that is to the actor’s right as he or she faces the audience.
Strike. To remove something from a set, or tear it down.
Understudy. An actor, often playing a small role, who learns another role, so as to be able to perform it if the regular actor is ill.
Upstage. The rear area of the stage farthest from the audience; also used to describe an actor’s attempt to distract audience attention from what another actor is doing.
Tyler Civic Theatre is a community theatre, which means that the actors who perform on our stage are everyday people who have a talent and interest in the theatre. Everyone from the novice to the most seasoned actor is welcome to audition for our productions. From musicals to comedies, dramas, and children's productions, there is something for everyone. We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming audition!
