New Village Arts & Oceanside Theatre Company General Auditions
This year, NVA & OTC are joining forces to help ease the amount of auditions/audition prep for all you wonderful actors! Please only submit one form, even if you are auditioning for multiple shows.
Please note that you may be called back for a show that you did not audition for, as all of our directors will be viewing every submission. If you do not wish to be seen/called back for a specific show, please indicate that in the ‘Notes’ section on the form.
NVA is proud to partner with OTC for their Stages Apprenticeship Program with MiraCosta College, Palomar College and CSU San Marcos. It will give actors & creatives from a collegiate level an opportunity to work alongside professional actors and have hands-on experience with a professional theatre setting. NVA & OTC will sponsor the college unit for each actor cast and that student will receive college credit towards their degree. These actors will not be otherwise compensated financially.
We will be accepting audition video submissions through Sunday, June 1st at midnight PST.
SUBMISSION DETAILS:
Please submit one of the following:
2 Monologues; 1 Comedic and 1 Dramatic
OR
1 Monologue (of any style) and a 1-2 min Musical Theatre Song
Dance Reel Optional
Announcing NVA’s Season 24
[title of show] – AUDITIONS CLOSED
Dates: August 8-September 21, 2025
Music & Lyrics by Jeff Bowen | Book by Hunter Bell
Director: Desireé Clarke Miller
Musical Director: Erin Vanderhyde
RENT
Dates: October 31-December 24, 2025
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Director: Kym Pappas
The Apiary
Dates: January 23-February 22, 2026
Written by Kate Douglas
Director: Founder and Executive Artistic Director, Kristianne Kurner
Matt & Ben
Dates: March 27-April 26, 2026
Written by Mindy Kaling & Brenda Withers
Hairspray
Dates: June 5-July 19, 2026
Book By Thomas Meehan and Mark O’Donnell
Music By Marc Shaiman | Lyrics By Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman
Based on the New Line Cinema film, written and directed by John Waters
Director: NVA’s Artistic Producer Kali Boston
PRODUCTION DETAILS:
Actors will be paid $17.00/hr for all rehearsals and performances.
The production calendars for each show is listed on the Audition Submission Form (button above), please list any conflicts that you may have! If you do not have any conflicts, please list ‘NONE.’
PLEASE NOTE: This year, we have changed our show schedule slightly by moving the Wednesday matinee performance to Friday. Our show schedule is now:
Thursdays at 7:30pm
Fridays at 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Saturdays at 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm
NOTE: A Dea Hurston Industry Night will be added on the 3rd Monday after Opening Night for each show.
Announcing OTC’s Season 14
OTC is accepting general submissions for 2 plays and 1 musical for the 2026 season. One confirmed production for the 2026 Season is The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity as it was postponed from the 2025 season. The 2 additional productions have yet to be confirmed but we will accept general submissions for consideration for all 3 productions if desired. Please submit either 2 contrasting monologues, or a song and monologue. Dance reels are not required at this time but accepted.
The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity – Dramatic Comedy
- Co-Directed by Durwood Murray & Kevin “Blax” Burroughs
- Production Dates: Early February to Late March 2026
- Cast: 5 Male Presenting Actors (African American, Indian American, Puerto Rican, Caucasian & a non-speaking role with no specific ethnicity). All roles are adults (20’s-40’s).
- NOTE: All cast members will be physically active with moments of actual pro-wrestling meaneuvers (you will be trained).
Show 2: TBA – Play
- Production Dates: Spring 2026 or Summer 2026
Show 3: TBA – Musical
- Production Dates: Late Summer/Early Fall 2026
Payment:
In compliance with AB5, all paid roles will be paid minimum $17.00/hr for all rehearsals and performances. OTC hires local non-equity actors only. No housing available.
Show Schedule:
Fridays 8pm
Saturdays 3pm & 8pm
Sundays 3pm
NOTE: An 8pm Industry Night Performance will take place on the 2nd Monday after Opening Night.
NOTE: The Elaborate Entrance Of Chad Deity will not have 2 show days.
SUBMISSION DETAILS:
Please submit one of the following:
2 Monologues; 1 Comedic and 1 Dramatic
OR
1 Monologue (of any style) and a 1-2 min Musical Theatre Song
Dance Reel Optional
We will be accepting audition video submissions through Sunday, June 1st at midnight PST.
Break Legs!
At New Village Arts, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We warmly welcome and encourage individuals of all ethnicities, body types, gender expressions, sexual orientations, and religious backgrounds to audition. Our goal is to celebrate the rich tapestry of human experience and ensure that our productions reflect the diverse world we live in.