Forgotten Lore Theatre, Philadelphia, PA (2026)

07/22/2026

Announcing the cast of our immersive production of Rob Rokicki's MONSTERSONGS, opening in the 2026 FringeArts Festival in Philadelphia!

03/19/2026

Audition registration is now open for Forgotten Lore Theatre’s production of MONSTERSONGS!

This rock album, graphic novel-inspired, immersive performance will run in the 2026 FringeArts Festival at The Fallser Club in the East Falls section of Philadelphia as well as Lathem Hall in Chester, PA.

CASTING FOR:
• 7+ vocal performers principle vocal performers (doubling)
• 3+ ensemble immersive performers/backup singers

COMPENSATION:
Profit share of ticket sales.

All roles are open to any gender, ethnicity, or age

Auditions will be held in-person on Saturday, April 25 from 12:00-3:00pm and Tuesday, April 28 from 7:30-9:30pm at Lathem Hall in Chester, PA 19013 (corner of 13th and Potter Streets).

REQUIREMENTS
• You should complete the audition registration form by scanning the QR code or following the link here: https://forms.gle/zeQvguZz8Jurmu178
• After registering, you will receive an email to confirm your specific audition time.
• During auditions, you will be asked to perform a verse and chorus twice: once in your standard vocal, and once in the voice of the monster.
• During the auditions, you may also be asked to engage in improvisation movement, interactive, and/or character work.

IMPORTANT DATES
• Callbacks: Saturday, May 2 from 12:00-3:00pm (as needed)
• Rehearsals: mid-June to early September
• Tech: September 5-10
• Performance Run: September 11-26

THE SHOW
Monstersongs puts audiences in a synthesized world of graphic novels, rock musicals, live performance, and new technology. Following the journey of a child who opens a portal into the psyches of often misunderstood creatures; Monstersongs flips the switch on the monster narrative, inviting audiences to explore the humanity that binds us all.

This production fuses Forgotten Lore's immersive stylings with Rob Rokicki's score and David O'Neill's illustrations to create a playful and poignant theatrical experience where theater-goers may unearth, interact with, or even become monsters.

If you are unable to attend auditions in person but would like to still be considered, you can contact the director R.A. Reutter through this email: [email protected].