06/03/2026
RIDE THE CYCLONE
AUDITION NOTICE
Workshop Theatre is thrilled to announce auditions for our first Concert Series* show - Ride the Cyclone, a wildly imaginative and darkly comedic cult musical about life, loss, and the meaning of it all.
* A concert series in musical refers to a succession of semi-staged, concert-format presentation of the musical.
Directed by Taylor Diveley
Audition Dates
Sunday, June 14 @ 3:00pm
Monday, June 15 @ 7:00pm
Location - Cottingham Theatre - 1301 Columbia College
Audition Requirements
Please prepare 16 bars (30 to 60 seconds) of a song in the style of the show that showcases your vocal range and personality. Please bring a karaoke track (with no vocals). No sheet music and no a capella auditions please.
You may be asked to perform a song from the show.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a diverse group of strong performers and vocalists, ages 16 and up. While the character descriptions state most of the characters appear to be teenagers, we are blind casting this show. All ethnicities, gender identities, ages, and body types are encouraged to audition.
All roles are open. While characters in the script are traditionally written and referred to using male or female pronouns (he/him or she/her), we warmly welcome performers of all gender identities.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals will begin around July 27. The rehearsal will depend on who is cast. No Conflicts after August 17.
Performances
August 21 & 22, 2026 at 8 pm
August 23, 2026 at 3 pm
About Ride the Cyclone
Ride the Cyclone is a darkly comedic, high-energy musical about six teenagers from the St. Cassian Chamber Choir whose lives are cut tragically short in a freak roller coaster accident. In a mysterious limbo, a mechanical fortune teller named Karnak offers them one final chance: one of them will be brought back to life, but they must prove why they deserve it most.
Through outrageous musical numbers spanning genres from pop and jazz to rap and operetta, each teen tells their story by revealing their hopes, insecurities, dreams, and unfinished business. The result is a hilarious, heartfelt, and surprisingly profound exploration of identity, legacy, and what makes a life meaningful.
Additional audition information https://workshoptheatreofsc.com/auditions.html
