OPPORTUNITIES
Theatre NOVA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal-opportunity employer. Unless *specifically noted per casting requirements, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
*When a role has specific casting needs we ask that actors use their own judgment about whether they align with those requirements before submitting.
General Auditions
Theatre NOVA is seeking Non-Union performers for our 2026-27 season.
Theatre NOVA is committed to diversity and encourages performers of all ethnicities, backgrounds, gender identities, body types, and abilities to audition for all available roles.
DATE/TIME of IN-PERSON AUDITIONS: August 29, 2026 with five-minute appointments beginning at 10am.
Present at auditions: Brit Connors, Shelby Seeley, Bryana Hall, Carla Milarch (on behalf of Diane Hill and Mike Sandusky), and Bri O’Neal.
Callbacks for Grumpelstiltskin will be on Sept 5, starting at 2:30pm. Dates/time for callbacks for other shows will be announced at a later date. Unable to attend on August 29? Fill out the general audition form, and include a link to your video audition toward the bottom, instead of stating your audition appointment time. Videos must be viewable without requiring downloads. (YouTube link, Vimeo, personal website or other online account you prefer)
PREPARATION: Two contrasting contemporary monologues, no longer than 3 minutes total. If interested in the Cabaret or Grumpelstiltskin: One contemporary monologue and a cut of a contemporary musical theatre song with your own accompaniment, no longer than 3 minutes total. No need to bring a hard copy headshot and resume.
HOW TO SIGN UP: The link below will take you to a sign-up app and also a form to fill out, with opportunities to upload your headshot/current photo, and resume. If you auditioned recently for MAESTRO and are interested in being considered for other shows listed below, please fill out the form to show your interest. You will need to upload your headshot and resume again (sorry). You can decide whether or not you want to come in for a general audition. If you have performed at Theatre NOVA before and know we KNOW you, you are welcome to fill out the form to let us know of your availability and interest, without making a general audition appointment. Although, if it’s been a long time and you would like to give us insight to a broader range of characters you can portray or show us how you would fit into a particular role in our season, we encourage you to come to generals.
LINKS TO SIGN UP and REQUIRED AUDITION FORM:
FIRST, sign up for a general audition appointment here
THEN, please fill out our general audition form here.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Performances are Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays 3pm and 7pm (no matinee the first weekend) and Sundays at 2:00 pm. Grumpelstiltskin will have a performance on Thursday, Dec 24 at 3pm and no Dec 25 performance
LOCATION: Theatre NOVA, 410 W Huron St., Ann Arbor, MI 48103
STIPENDS: $50 per performance
SEEKING:
WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG? A Cabaret of Love, Lies, and Bad Decisions (Fundraiser)
Devised and Directed by Diane Hill.
Limited Rehearsals: Oct 20 - Nov 5, 2026 (very flexible individual coachings in October, 2 full cast rehearsals in last week of October to stage group numbers (nothing on Halloween), TECH on Nov 1, and runthroughs Nov 3, 4, 5)
Performances: 11/6-11/15
ABOUT THE SHOW: From whirlwind romances and outrageous schemes to epic misunderstandings and deliciously bad ideas, this entertaining evening celebrates Broadway's funniest, boldest, and most disastrous decisions.
Cast: We are seeking male singers with great comedic instincts, bold character choices, and excellent ensemble skills, including light musical theatre movement
NOTE: Since this is our fundraiser, stipends are limited to $100 total.
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GRUMPELSTILTSKIN By Carla Milarch. Directed by Mike Sandusky.
Rehearsals: Nov 11 - Dec 3, 2026
Performances: 12/4/26-1/3/27 Grumpelstiltskin will have a performance on Thursday, Dec 24 at 3pm and no Dec 25 performance
ABOUT THE HOLIDAY PANTO:
A mixed-up musical mash-up of SNL, Dickens, and The Brother’s Grimm.
Cast Breakdown:
Ensemble 1: Strong singer/character actor. Any age/race/gender. Plays Grumpel, and others
Ensemble 2: Strong singer/character actor. Male. Plays “Dame” and several ghosts
Ensemble 3: Strong singer/actor. Female. Plays Miller’s Daughter, Tiny Tim and others.
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TRAGEDY SOUND by Karen Saari. Directed by Shelby R. Seeley.
Rehearsals: Jan 5 - 28, 2027
Performances: 1/29-2/21/27
ABOUT THE SHOW: A taut, woman vs. nature thriller. When three young women brave stormy Lake Superior in a canoe to win a bet, they’re forced to confront the choices they’ve made and the secrets they’ve kept.
Cast Breakdown:
BECKY: 22 years old. Female. Cocky. Acts invincible. Loyal and honest. Single mother of a small child she has on weekends. Comes from a deeply wounded childhood. Drinks too much.
BILLIE: 22 years old. Female. Kindhearted, loyal. Also enjoys a good party. Is also a single mother of a small child. Parties a lot because that’s what everyone in her world does.
MARIEL: 22 years old. Female. Sweet. Longing for something more but unsure how to get it. Loves her friends but feels herself growing away from them.
Additional Considerations: Some singing in this show, but not necessarily seeking “singers.”
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AHOY-HOY: A Play About That Relatable Feeling When Someone Else Invents the Telephone
Three Hours Before You Do by Jenny Stafford. Directed by Bryana Hall
Rehearsals: March 9 - April 1, 2027
Performances: 4/2-4/25/27
ABOUT THE SHOW: It’s 1876 and also, right now. Elisha Gray is this close to inventing the telephone. He’s brilliant, anxious, and ready to make history… if Alexander Graham Bell doesn’t beat him to it. Spoiler: He kind of does. Two oversized egos. One telephone. A battle of beards and bell tones. Ahoy-Hoy is a deliriously unhinged, unapologetic sprint through American ambition, innovation, and the absurd quest for legacy.
Cast Breakdown:
Elisha Gray: 30s. An inventor trying to invent the telephone. Egotistical, insecure, desperate, brilliant, frustrated.
Alexander Graham Bell: 30s. An inventor trying to invent the telephone. Egotistical, pampered, in love with himself.
Cornelius, 20s-30s: Elisha’s eager assistant. Ambitious, hopeful, insecure, a major fanboy.
Wilbur from the Patent Office: 30s. Kind, unsteady, a secret game show host inside of him.
A note on casting from the playwright: Each of these roles can (and should) be cast with actors of any ethnicity and gender identity. Actors with the strongest comedy and lip-synching chops should make up this cast.
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PREY ANIMALS by Carla Milarch. Directed by Brit Connors
Rehearsals: June 22 - July 15, 2027
Performances: 7/16-8/8/27
ABOUT THE SHOW: When food stamp recipient Grace and wealthy children’s book author Anna meet at a book signing, they form an unlikely friendship. Will it hold, despite their differences? Or could it tear their lives apart?
Anna- the role of Anna is already cast.
Grace - 40s/50s - A brilliant woman trapped in a life she didn’t expect. Walking through the same doors over and over, leading to the same disappointing destinations.
Quentin/Dave - 50s/60s - Anna and Grace’s respective husbands, played by the same actor. Two similar but very different men who think they’re being supportive but really aren’t.
Designer Submissions
Call for Theatre Designers – Costumes, Lights, Sound, Set
We’re always looking for creative, collaborative individuals to join our upcoming productions. These are great opportunities for both seasoned professionals and emerging or student designers seeking professional credits and experience.
We’re putting out a general call for theatre designers in the following areas:
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Costume Design (Stipend: $500)
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Lighting Design (Stipend: $500)
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Sound Design (Stipend: $500)
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Set Design AND Build (Stipend: $1000)
Important Note:
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Must live locally or within commuting distance (no housing available)
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A separate materials budget will be provided
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Reliable, communicative, and able to work within deadlines and budgets
To Apply:
Please send to a2theatrenova@gmail.com:
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Your resume
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A portfolio (PDF or website link) if you have one.
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A brief note telling us a little about yourself, your availability, and your design interests
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Please indicate if there is a specific show in the season you are interested in designing for.
Deadline & Timeline:
We accept applications on a rolling basis, however, please submit by April 1, 2027 for priority consideration for the 2027-28 season. Earlier submissions are strongly encouraged.
We look forward to seeing your work and potentially collaborating with you!
Script Submissions
Full-length Plays for Mainstage Season
Our submission policy has changed. Please submit your script using this Google form: https://forms.gle/X7LkTXJ7Ebbvzi7T8
Please take your time to answer all of these questions thoroughly and accurately for our records and for the accuracy of consideration to your submission.
We accept full-length scripts for consideration in the season on a rolling basis through this submission form.
If you have trouble with this form or need further assistance, please email theatrenovaplaysubmissions@gmail.com.
Please submit your plays only through this form, as submissions sent by any other means will not be considered.
Thank you for submitting your work to Theatre NOVA!
Volunteer
From working behind the scenes to putting up posters, many hands make light work!
If you are interested in volunteering, email us with your interests, and we will send you notices when opportunities arise in a number of areas!
Join the revolution: email: a2theatrenova@gmail.com
Theatre NOVA Internships are available!
Are you a student, an early-career theatre professional, or just someone who wants an immersive experience in the world of professional theatre? Try an internship with Ann Arbor’s resident professional theatre company. Theatre NOVA interns assist in rehearsal, in the shop, office, and booth. Internships are non-paid positions.
Please email all inquiries to a2theatrenova@gmail.com