The Chewelah Center for the Arts welcomes performers of all ages and experience levels to audition for our upcoming productions. Whether you’re a seasoned actor, a first-time performer, or looking to try something new, auditions are your chance to showcase your talent, bring characters to life, and become part of our vibrant theater community. Explore the opportunities below, mark your calendars, and get ready to join us on stage!
Auditioning? What You Need to Know
Whether you’re an adult, teen, or kid, the best way to prepare for auditions at the Chewelah Center for the Arts is to come ready to be yourself, have fun, and show enthusiasm for performing. Directors aren’t just looking for talent—they’re looking for energy, personality, and a willingness to learn and work as a team. Practice your lines or song ahead of time, dress comfortably, and remember that confidence grows from preparation. Even if you don’t get the part you wanted, every audition is a chance to grow, meet new friends, and become part of our creative community—so take a deep breath, smile, and let your love of theater shine!
Center Stage Productions
Shakespeare's As You Like It 🌳
Auditions: April 27, 29 & May 1 & 2, 2026 Written by William Shakespeare Directed and adapted by Paula Randall Presented by Center Stage Productions
Come play your part in Chewelah’s favorite summer theater tradition—Shakespeare-On-The-Green!
Escape to the Forest of Arden, where love, laughter, and mistaken identities abound in one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies. As You Like It follows Rosalind, Orlando, and a colorful cast of characters as they discover that all the world truly is a stage. This outdoor summer production welcomes kids, teens, and adults—no Shakespeare experience required! Come join the fun, and be part of a community tradition that brings the Bard to life under the Summer sun!
Casting for three lead males (16-30), three lead females (16-30), 1 male lead (any age) and 1 female lead (any age). Many more on-stage & off-stage positions available for ages 9 - 100.
Auditions:
Monday, April 27th @ 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday, April 29th @ 11:00am - 1:00pm
Friday, May 1st @ 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Saturday, May 2nd @ 12:00 - 2:00pm
Where: Chewelah Center for the Arts
Performances: July 10–11, 2026
Shakespeare's As You Like It is sponsored by
StageTime Theatre School
Peter and the Starcatcher 🌟🌠
Auditions: TBA Written by Rick Elice. Based upon Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. Directed by Jessica Sety Presented by StageTime Theatre Teen Conservatory Before Neverland had a legend… it had a beginning.
Step aboard for a dazzling adventure at sea, where magic, mischief, and starstuff collide! Join a brave young girl, a band of clever orphans, and the legendary Peter Pan in a tale of pirates, flying cats, and enchanted treasures. From storm-tossed ships to secret islands, our heroes face danger, discover friendship, and uncover the origins of a boy who would never grow up. Bursting with humor, heart, and breathtaking spectacle, this is a story where imagination reigns supreme—and everyone has a role to play. This conservatory is open only to teens who have participated in at least one previous StageTime Theatre School production.
Who: Ages 13 - 18 with prior StageTime experience
Tuition: $100 plus tax per participant
Auditions: Date TBA
Where: Chewelah Center for the Arts
Performances: July 30 - August 2, 2026
Ready to take the stage? Join us for auditions and be part of our vibrant theater community. For more information, call the Center office at (509) 936-9333 (voice messages only), or email us at [email protected].