AUDITIONS — CastBound Studios
Auditions are open. Your story starts here.
We’re excited to welcome new and returning performers to CastBound Studios. Our auditions are designed to be supportive and professional.
📌 Please read the information below carefully before registering.
🎭 WHO Can Audition?
All youth performers are welcome! Ages 10–19
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If you do not fall within this age range but are still interested in auditioning, please don’t hesitate to contact us — we’re happy to chat and see if there’s a fit.
🎶 WHAT to Prepare?
Each performer should prepare: One musical theatre or Disney song of your choice.
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Perform with an instrumental backing track only (No a cappella and no tracks with vocals, please)
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If you’re feeling nervous about singing or want to show more of what you do best, you’re welcome to also prepare one of the following: A short monologue, A short dance routine, A special skill or performance element. We want to see where you shine brightest.
📍 WHERE to Audition?
Dunbarton Fairport United Church
(1066 Dunbarton Rd, Pickering)
👉 Please enter through the main doors. There will be clear signage indicating exactly where to go. One of our CastBound team members will meet you in the lobby, help you get signed in, and answer any questions before auditions begin.
⏰ WHEN to Audition?
Auditions begin at 12:00 PM. When completing the audition form, you’ll be asked to select a specific 10-minute audition time slot. Please make sure you arrive a few minutes early to check in.
Can’t attend in person?
👉 If you’re unable to attend in-person auditions but would still like to be involved, please select the Self-Tape Audition option on the form. All self-tapes must be submitted by the audition day. Please submit your audition as a YouTube link. Since we don’t get to meet you in person, feel free to include a short introduction telling us a bit about yourself!
🌟 WHY Audition?
Every opportunity will be made for you to audition — please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions. We welcome performers of all strengths — singers, dancers, and actors. You do not need to be a triple threat to audition. More than anything, we are looking for young artists who are kind, respectful, and excited to be part of a supportive community. If you want to be involved, we strongly encourage you to audition.
“Don’t audition. Perform! This is your mini play — find the joy and play big.”
Sign Up For Auditions Below
How Auditions Work
The 5 W’s of Auditions
Callbacks will take place a week after auditions and will be held in person. Attendance is mandatory for all performers who are invited. Callback invitations, schedules, and all required materials will be sent via email in advance.
Callbacks give performers the opportunity to explore material from the show in more depth while allowing our creative team to see how each performer works in the room, responds to feedback, and collaborates with others in a supportive, encouraging environment.
At callbacks, performers will...
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Sing selected material from the show, specific to the character(s) they are called back for.
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Read scenes from the script for the role(s) they are being considered for.
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Learn and perform a short dance combination
Program Tuition
Summer: $975 Fall: $825
Following the parents meeting an email will be sent with the link to pay tuition. Once payment is received, you’ll receive a confirmation email confirming enrollment in the program.
📝 Casting Finalized & Next Steps
Once casting is finalized: A mandatory parent/guardian meeting will be held. We’ll review all program details and answer questions. All required paperwork and permission forms will be provided.
CALLBACKS
Summer Program 2026
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
The Cat in the Hat
A mischievous, high-energy narrator who guides the audience through the story. Clever, playful, and unpredictable, the Cat breaks the rules while ultimately helping others discover empathy and imagination.
Horton the Elephant
A kind-hearted, steadfast elephant with an enormous sense of responsibility. Horton believes deeply in doing what is right, even when the world doubts him.
JoJo
A young Who with a powerful imagination and a voice that feels unheard. Curious, sensitive, and thoughtful, JoJo learns that thinking differently can change the world.
Gertrude McFuzz
A shy, insecure bird who longs to be noticed. Her journey is one of self-acceptance, learning that she is worthy just as she is.
Mayzie LaBird
A flashy, self-absorbed bird who loves attention and comfort. Charming and carefree on the surface, Mayzie avoids responsibility whenever possible.
The Sour Kangaroo
The loudest voice of doubt in the jungle. Fierce, stubborn, and intimidating, she represents fear of the unknown and resistance to change.
Young Kangaroo
The Sour Kangaroo’s child, curious and open-minded. Torn between loyalty and independent thought, Young Kangaroo learns to question what they’ve been taught.
Mr. Mayor
The anxious, rule-following leader of Whoville. Obsessed with order and appearances, he struggles when things don’t fit neatly into his understanding.
Mrs. Mayor
Practical, warm, and emotionally grounded. She balances her husband’s worry with empathy and intuition, often sensing the truth before others do.
General Genghis Khan Schmitz
A military-style enforcer of rules and tradition in Whoville. Serious and rigid, he represents authority without imagination.
Judge Yertle the Turtle
A powerful, prideful judge who believes status determines worth. His authority is challenged when the smallest voices demand to be heard.
Vlad Vladikoff
A dark, dramatic eagle who threatens Horton by dropping him into dangerous situations. Menacing and theatrical, Vlad embodies external pressure and fear.
The Wickersham Brothers
A trio of mischievous monkeys who constantly mock and challenge Horton. Energetic, physical, and comedic, they represent peer pressure, cruelty masked as humor, and the power of groupthink.
The Bird Entourage
A group of stylish, harmony-singing birds who support Mayzie and comment on the action. Sassy, expressive, and playful, they function like a Greek chorus — adding humor, commentary, and musical flair.
Thing 1 & Thing 2
A wildly energetic duo fueled by curiosity and mischief. Thing 1 and Thing 2 embody imagination, chaos, and the playful unpredictability of the Seuss world.
The Grinch
Once bitter and isolated, the Grinch has learned the value of kindness and community. Now warmer and wiser, he appears to share his story as a reminder that even the hardest hearts can change.
Featured Ensemble
The Featured Ensemble brings the vibrant world of Seussical to life, transforming into the many creatures, citizens, and characters we meet along the journey — from the bustling streets of Whoville to the wild Jungle of Nool, the depths of the sea, the chaos of the circus, and beyond. This ensemble embodies the imagination, energy, and whimsy of Dr. Seuss’s world, shifting roles to tell the story through movement, voice, and playful theatricality.
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Fall Program 2026
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
Charlie Brown
Kind, thoughtful, and endlessly hopeful, Charlie Brown tries his best even when things don’t go his way. He represents perseverance, optimism, and the courage to keep showing up.
Snoopy
Charlie Brown’s imaginative and lovable dog. Full of personality and fantasy, Snoopy lives in his own creative world, often stealing the spotlight with charm, humor, and heart.
Lucy Van Pelt
Bold, confident, and never afraid to speak her mind. Lucy is outspoken and opinionated, often masking vulnerability with bravado and humor.
Linus Van Pelt
Thoughtful, sincere, and wise beyond his years. Linus is deeply reflective and emotionally grounded, finding comfort in his security blanket and in big ideas about life.
Schroeder
Serious, focused, and passionate about music. Schroeder is devoted to his piano and to Beethoven, bringing discipline, intensity, and quiet humor to the group.
Sally Brown
Charlie Brown’s younger sister — dramatic, honest, and delightfully blunt. Sally sees the world through her own unique logic and never hesitates to share her thoughts.
Featured Ensemble
Performers help bring the world of Peanuts to life, playing classic characters we all know and love, joining Snoopy’s imagination, and supporting the story through movement and music.