Upstage Theatre holding open auditions for the rest of the 2026 season of shows in Peoria, Illinois.
Somebody’s Getting Grease’d: Murder at the Reunion, plus a few more shows. There is pay for those cast to be in the show.
Auditions for:
- Men 18-65
- Women 18-65
- Actors/Singers who can move/dance
WHEN: March 22 &23, 6:30 – 9pm
WHERE: GAR Hall, 416 Hamilton Blvd, Peoria, IL 61602 (The Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall, also known as the Greenhut Memorial, was constructed as a memorial to American Civil War soldiers in Peoria, Illinois, United States in 1909. )
Looking for more Theatre auditions?
Our 2026 Season includes 3 musical murder mysteries and our first comedy melodrama!
The shows holding auditions:
- Somebody’s Getting GREASE’d: Murder at the Reunion! (A Parody)
Performance Dates: May 8-10, 15-17 - Bon Voyage: Murder on the High Seas!
Performance Dates: Aug 7-9, 14-16 - A Spectre Calls: A Ghostly Murder Mystery!
Performance Dates: Oct 23-25, 29-31 - Miracle in Mistletoe Town with our Andy Williams Christmas vaudeville olio!
Performance Dates: Dec 4-5, 11-13, 18-20
Auditions date and Location:
When: March 22 & 23, 6:30-9pm
Where: GAR Hall, 416 Hamilton Blvd, Peoria, IL
For more of the history of the hall see here.
Details:
-Prepare a song (preferably a showtune) to perform either a capella or with a back track
-Be prepared to cold read
-Be prepared to learn/perform a short dance routine
-Bring Headshot and Resume if available
ALL roles are contracted and PAID
For more info, visit our website at…
http://www.upstagetheatrepeoria.com
Or email us at…
Upstagetheatrepeoria@gmail.com
WHAT TO PREPARE:
- Bring a prepared vocal musical number (preferrable a showtune) either a capella or with a backtrack
- Bring a headshot and resume if available
- Be prepared to cold read
- Be prepared to learn and perform a short dance number
ALL cast and crew roles are contracted and PAID positions. Cast and crew also receive TIPS after performances.
