AUDITIONS! IT'S TIME TO SHINE!
Beehive - The Musical
Nothing To Lose Productions - September 2019
Step into the Spotlight!
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 Advice - What 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!
Auditioning Advice - What 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!
Curtain Call: A Night of One-Acts 🎬
Debby McConnell, Artistic Director
Presented by Center Stage Productions
Bring your enthusiasm and be part of this exciting weekend of one-act plays!
Ready to take the stage? Here’s your chance to shine in a collection of short, fast-paced plays that showcase humor, heart, and creativity! We’re looking for performers of all experience levels—whether you’re a seasoned actor or brand-new to theater, this is a great opportunity to get involved, learn, and have fun.
Presented by Center Stage Productions
Bring your enthusiasm and be part of this exciting weekend of one-act plays!
Ready to take the stage? Here’s your chance to shine in a collection of short, fast-paced plays that showcase humor, heart, and creativity! We’re looking for performers of all experience levels—whether you’re a seasoned actor or brand-new to theater, this is a great opportunity to get involved, learn, and have fun.
- Auditions: September 29 & 30 at 6:00 PM
- Where: Chewelah Center for the Arts
- Performances: November 14-16
Seussical, Jr. - The Musical 🎩
Music and Lyrics: Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
Book: Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens
Based on the books by Dr. Seuss
Directed by Ella Voltz
Presented by StageTime Theatre School
Join us for a Seussical adventure where “anything’s possible!”
“Oh, the thinks you can think!” when you step into the colorful, musical world of Seussical Jr. — where Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and a host of beloved Dr. Seuss characters bring imagination and heart to life on stage. This whimsical show celebrates friendship, courage, and the power of believing in yourself.
Open to kids and teens, this StageTime Theatre production is a perfect way to build skills, make friends, and have fun performing in a fantastical world of rhyme and rhythm.
Book: Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens
Based on the books by Dr. Seuss
Directed by Ella Voltz
Presented by StageTime Theatre School
Join us for a Seussical adventure where “anything’s possible!”
“Oh, the thinks you can think!” when you step into the colorful, musical world of Seussical Jr. — where Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and a host of beloved Dr. Seuss characters bring imagination and heart to life on stage. This whimsical show celebrates friendship, courage, and the power of believing in yourself.
Open to kids and teens, this StageTime Theatre production is a perfect way to build skills, make friends, and have fun performing in a fantastical world of rhyme and rhythm.
- Where: Chewelah Center for the Arts
- Registration: September 3
- Tuition: $65 per participant
- Rehearsals: Tuesdays & Thursdays - starting Sept. 16
- Classes: Wednesdays - starting September 3 (Required)
- Performances: December 12–14
Disney's The Lion King, Jr. 🦁
Music and Lyrics: Elton John and Tim Rice
Book: Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi
Directed by Elise Warren
Presented by StageTime Theatre School
Join the circle of life and experience the magic of live theater with Chewelah’s youth performers!
StageTime Theatre School is please to present the classic story The Lion King, Jr. Journey to the African savanna in this vibrant musical adventure based on Disney’s beloved classic! The Lion King Jr. follows young Simba as he learns about courage, friendship, and the true meaning of leadership—featuring unforgettable songs like “Circle of Life,” “Hakuna Matata,” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.” This production is open to kids and teens only who are ready to sing, dance, and bring the Pride Lands to life on stage!
Book: Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi
Directed by Elise Warren
Presented by StageTime Theatre School
Join the circle of life and experience the magic of live theater with Chewelah’s youth performers!
StageTime Theatre School is please to present the classic story The Lion King, Jr. Journey to the African savanna in this vibrant musical adventure based on Disney’s beloved classic! The Lion King Jr. follows young Simba as he learns about courage, friendship, and the true meaning of leadership—featuring unforgettable songs like “Circle of Life,” “Hakuna Matata,” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.” This production is open to kids and teens only who are ready to sing, dance, and bring the Pride Lands to life on stage!
- Where: Chewelah Center for the Arts
- Registration: January 7, 2026
- Tuition: $65 per participant
- Rehearsals: Tuesdays & Thursdays - starting January 20
- Classes: Wednesdays - starting January 7 (Required)
- Performances: March 27–29, 2026
The Curious Savage 🧸
Written by John Patrick
Directed by Bonnie Spencer
Presented by Center Stage Productions
Step into this timeless comedy about love, eccentricity, and the courage to be yourself!
John Patrick’s heartwarming comedy The Curious Savage tells the story of Mrs. Ethel Savage, an eccentric widow who has been left a small fortune—and whose greedy stepchildren will do anything to get it back. Set in a charming sanatorium filled with quirky residents, the play celebrates kindness, sanity, and the delightfully unconventional.
Whether you’re a seasoned performer or new to the stage, come join us for a show that balances laughter with heart!
Directed by Bonnie Spencer
Presented by Center Stage Productions
Step into this timeless comedy about love, eccentricity, and the courage to be yourself!
John Patrick’s heartwarming comedy The Curious Savage tells the story of Mrs. Ethel Savage, an eccentric widow who has been left a small fortune—and whose greedy stepchildren will do anything to get it back. Set in a charming sanatorium filled with quirky residents, the play celebrates kindness, sanity, and the delightfully unconventional.
Whether you’re a seasoned performer or new to the stage, come join us for a show that balances laughter with heart!
- Auditions: February 23 & 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM
- Where: Chewelah Center for the Arts
- Performances: May 8-17, 2026
Shakespeare's As You Like It 🌳
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!
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!
- Auditions: April 27, 29, and May 1 at 6:00 PM
- Where: Chewelah Center for the Arts
- Performances: July 10–11, 2026
StageTime Teen Conservatory 🎭 (Title To Be Announced)
Written by TBA
Directed and adapted by Jessica Sety
Presented by StageTime Theatre Teen Conservatory
An unforgettable experience for dedicated young performers ready to take their craft to the next level!
Calling all teen actors ready to take the stage! The StageTime Theatre Teen Conservatory returns this summer with an exciting new production — title to be announced soon! Designed for experienced young actors, this advanced program offers teens the chance to expand their acting, vocal, and stagecraft skills in a supportive, professional environment.
This conservatory is open only to teens who have participated in at least one previous StageTime Theatre School production.
Directed and adapted by Jessica Sety
Presented by StageTime Theatre Teen Conservatory
An unforgettable experience for dedicated young performers ready to take their craft to the next level!
Calling all teen actors ready to take the stage! The StageTime Theatre Teen Conservatory returns this summer with an exciting new production — title to be announced soon! Designed for experienced young actors, this advanced program offers teens the chance to expand their acting, vocal, and stagecraft skills in a supportive, professional environment.
This conservatory is open only to teens who have participated in at least one previous StageTime Theatre School production.
- Tuition: $100 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].