Director: Dr Kristen Rogers
Music Director: Julie Rhodes
Choreographer: Jesee Smart
Initial auditions for The Georgetown Palace’s production of 42nd Street will take place on the Smith Stage. The date structure is unconventional so please pay attention when picking your audition slots.
- Monday, April 6 – 6:30p-10:00p
- Thursday, April 9 – 6:30p-10:00p
- Callbacks on Sunday, April 12 – 6:30p-10:00p
The Smith stage is located at the Doug Smith Performance Center, 206 W 2nd St, Georgetown Texas, 78626.
Please note that the Smith is a shared space with our Education Dept. You are being evaluated as soon as you enter the building. Please be on your best behavior whether you are in the audition room or not.
The production is scheduled to open on Friday, July 24 and close on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
Rehearsals are scheduled to begin on Monday, June 1, 2026.
- No rehearsal on July 4!
- Designer Run is on July 9.
Special Performance Notes:
- This show’s ASL performance is scheduled for Saturday, August 1, 2026.
- This show has an adaptive performance scheduled for Thursday, August 6, 2026.
SHOW SYNOPSIS
Come along and listen to the lullaby of Broadway! 42nd Street celebrates Broadway, Times Square and the magic of show biz with wit, humor and pizzazz. At the height of the Great Depression, aspiring chorus girl Peggy Sawyer comes to the big city from Allentown PA, and soon lands her first big job in the ensemble of a glitzy new Broadway show. But just before opening night, the leading lady breaks her ankle. Will Peggy be able to step in and become a star? The score is chock-full of Broadway standards, including “You’re Getting To Be A Habit With Me,” “Dames,” “We’re In the Money,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” “Shuffle Off to Buffalo” and “Forty-Second Street.”
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
We believe that great casting is about finding people who are true to themselves. We want to see who you are. We’re interested in performers with a distinct point of view and a willingness to bring their own unique gifts to the creative process. If you’ve got a passion for performance and a personality that’s ready to shine, we want to meet you.
We are looking for 24* talented and diverse performers of all ethnicities aged 16 or older.
We are also looking to cast Understudies and 2-3 Standbys for this production. Any guaranteed performances for these roles would be noted in an offer letter or given during the rehearsal process.
- *Our choreographer, Jesee Smart, is pre-cast in a non-speaking ensemble role.
- *Per a partnership with our education dept, 4-5 ensemble roles may be designated for senior-level Palace Performance Company performers who meet the required qualifications set forth by the Palace.
Breakdown of terminology is as follows:
- Performing / Principle Cast – Actor who performs in the majority/all of performances
- Understudy – when a member of the performing cast learns a principal or supporting role and could be called upon to perform that role during the performance period – sometimes guaranteed performances are offered; sometimes they are not.
- Standby – When an actor doesn’t perform with the principal cast every performance but learns the role(s) to perform in emergency situations and/or preplanned performances. While the standby doesn’t have to be at every performance, they must be within an hour’s distance from the theatre to be pulled in with at least one hour’s notice to call time.
The Georgetown Palace desires to be as inclusive as possible and we enthusiastically encourage gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender and nonbinary actors to submit to audition for any roles listed. We also seek all races,ethnicities and abilities. Our character descriptions on the following pages are gender binary and are written with he/him or she/her. While they are limited in their writing, we hope that anyone who identifies with any of the roles, will come out and audition.
THE AUDITIONS:
Auditions will take place on the Smith Stage. The dates are unconventional so please pay attention when picking your audition slots.
- Monday, April 6 – 6:30p-10:00p
- Thursday, April 9 – 6:30p-10:00p
Participants will be singing and dancing in one visit. Please plan to be at the Palace for about 90 minutes once your audition time begins.
We will see 16 performers per 90 minute block. The first part of the audition will be your song for the production team. The second part of your time slot will be learning the dance combination(s).
Performers will be able to sign up for Monday or Thursday evening April 6 or 9 respectively.
Depending on where you fall in the order, you may not have much time to change between singing and dancing, so please come in your dance audition outfit so that we can get you in and out on time. Please dress in clothing that you can dance and move freely in. Please DO NOT WEAR jeans or restricting clothing for your dance audition. Initial dance auditions will consist of two dance combinations: one musical theatre jazz and one tap. Auditioners should bring jazz shoes and tap shoes for the audition. If you do not have the appropriate shoes, sneakers are acceptable. Not all roles need to tap dance in this show, however all roles do need to move, so please plan to dance at the audition (even if you wear sneakers for the tap portion). Please note that all dancers and movers will be considered, even if you are “not a tapper.” Don’t let that keep you from auditioning!
Due to this format, it is imperative that you show up 15 mins before your audition time. Example: Your audition time is 6:30p, please show up by 6:15p to get signed in.
We are hoping this new format will make auditioning easier and less driving for the performers. Having 2 separate days available will help mitigate the need for any video submissions as we prefer to see you in-person.
The vocal audition should consist of no more than one minute (16-32 bars) of a classic musical theatre song of your choice NOT FROM 42nd Street. We want to see what song you choose to highlight your talents WITHOUT singing anything from the show. An accompanist will be provided, and we will also be able to connect pre-recorded music via bluetooth from your phone. We will not accept an acapella audition. If using pre-recorded music, please make sure to have the exact cut you will be using. Please have it downloaded and cued up prior to entering the audition room and it shouldn’t include vocals. If using sheet music, please make sure it is in the correct key, with any cuts clearly marked and in a binder for the accompanist.
Please note that your audition side does not need to be memorized.
While we want and prefer you to pick your own song, we realize that it can be daunting for some people.
We have provided this music cut of We’re In The Money for those that cannot choose their own.
Audition sign ups can be found HERE
If none of the audition times listed work for your schedule, please send productions@georgetownpalace.com an email, and we’ll do our best to arrange an alternate audition. Please note that the team prefers to see IN PERSON auditions. Callbacks in person are also required.
Please do not put yourself on the waitlist unless there aren’t any time slots available or unless told to by Productions. You run the risk of being deleted if you do not follow the directions.
CALLBACKS:
Callbacks will take place on Sunday, April 12 by invitation only from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM on the Smith Stage. Callbacks will be posted on the Georgetown Palace website in the days following the initial auditions, and an email will be sent to all audition participants at the time of posting. Specific cuts of songs and sides from the script will be provided for callbacks for all characters. A link to the website that holds the sides will be provided in the email.
CONFLICTS:
When signing up for an audition slot please note any conflicts during the rehearsal or performance dates.
Please note: conflicts do not necessarily negate the opportunity to be cast, but we must know about them up front to factor that into the casting decisions. Barring emergencies, additional conflicts added/disclosed after casting could result in dismissal from the production.
Sunday rehearsals will only be planned for tech rehearsals immediately prior to opening, but please include Sunday afternoon conflicts for the rehearsal period so that in the event a Saturday must be canceled due to cast conflicts we will know whether a reschedule on Sunday is an option.
Adding any non-emergency or work conflicts after casting could result in your removal from the production.
REHEARSALS:
Rehearsals begin Monday, June 1, 2026. Scripts and scores will be available at the first rehearsal. But those offered roles will receive a link to a digital copy. Rehearsals will typically be held Monday-Thursday evenings from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and on Saturdays from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Sunday afternoon will only be an option in the event a Saturday must be canceled due to cast conflicts.
Once the show moves into the theatre, the rehearsal schedule will alter to accommodate adding the different tech elements. We will make sure that those alterations are noted in the rehearsal schedule.
PERFORMANCES:
For evening performances the curtain is at 7:30p, and for matinee performances the curtain is at 2:00p. We will perform Friday nights, Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons. Ticket prices can often lead to the theatre adding Saturday matinees.
Special Performance Notes:
- This show’s ASL performance is scheduled for Saturday, August 1, 2026.
- This show has an adaptive performance scheduled for Thursday, August 6, 2026.
LOCAL TALENT:
While we are open to entertaining non-local actors, we are requiring that callbacks be attended in person. All actors must have their own local housing or must obtain local housing on their own for the full rehearsal and performance period.
CASTING:
Once casting is completed, emails will be sent to the actors that will be offered a role in the production. Once the full cast has accepted, everyone else who auditioned will be notified via email. Please note that we do not make offers via phone or text. Please keep an eye on your emails for those offers. Please note that we will make the offers and notify everyone as soon as we can, but it could take time to get the cast list completed.
COMPENSATION:
All actors 16 and above who are offered a role in the show will receive 2 comp tickets for the production.
All actors 16 and above who are offered a role in the show will be paid a non-union stipend.
HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS:
Everyone should stay home if they do not feel well. If you test positive for COVID 19, or suspect you have the flu, you should stay home and away from others until for 24 hours. Please monitor your symptoms for improvement and fever free (without meds). Then take added precaution for the next 5 days.
We still recommend wearing a mask in rehearsals the day after you return from travel.
GPT:
The Georgetown Palace Theatre is committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment in which all community members feel a sense of belonging and does not discriminate in casting practices on the basis of an individual’s ethnicity, age, gender, physical and cognitive ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, country of origin, or other factors. We strongly encourage candidates of all ages, abilities, gender, and ethnicities to audition.
Please see our operating Standards at the following link:
Georgetown Palace Operating Standards
Everyone involved with the production must complete a background check, every 3 years at the Palace’s expense. If you are cast, you will receive a secure link where you can fill it out. There is no cost to you.
If cast, please note that we may ask you to provide your own show shoes (including tap shoes) unless we deem it is a specialty shoe. The cast will also be asked to provide their own personal undergarments for the production.
The Georgetown Palace Theatre is a 501c3 non-profit organization.
If you have any questions, please email productions@georgetownpalace.com.