Auditions will be held at the KLT rehearsal space located at 130 E. Mountain Street, under the Salvation Army/old library. There will be signs in the parking lot to direct you.

Character Breakdown

The D’Ysquith Family: Age 30s to 50s, must be able to play a wide variety of roles — Vocal range B2 (bottom) / F4 (top). This actor plays all nine of the D’Ysquith family. All D’Ysquith family heirs are farces of British high society in the early 20th century. The actor in this role should have strong physical comedy skills and accent abilities that help differentiate the multiple characters. Must have stamina to carry the different characters throughout the show and make quick costume changes.

Monty Navarro: Age 20s to 30s, presents as male — Vocal range top: A2 (bottom) / A4 (top).  Ever the optimist, Monty nevertheless struggles as he seeks to join the D’Ysquith family whilst watching the woman he loves marries another. He perseveres with panache and strong physical comedy skills.

Sibella Hallward: Age 20s to 30s, presents as female — Vocal range Gb3 (bottom) / D5 (top). The girl Monty loves. Sibella has true affection for Monty but more so for social status. Sibella is smart, funny and stylish, and as far as relationships are concerned, she wants to have her cake and eat it too.

Phoebe D’Ysquith: Age 20s to 30s, presents as female — Vocal range: C4 (bottom) / high sustained C#6 with an optional Eb6 (top). Monty’s cousin. Phoebe was raised high-class with idealistic fantasies of love. She foils Sibella in her interest in love over status and tries to find the true virtue in people. Though she is smart and earnest, she can also be naive. Must be a true soprano with a legit, possibly operatic sound.

Miss Shingle: Age 40s to 60s —Vocal range G3 (bottom) / A5 (top). Monty’s unexpected visitor. Mysterious, Miss Shingle has an obvious sense of justice. She comes to tell Monty the secret of his D’Ysquith lineage with a pivotal song in Act 1 that sets up the story of the show.

Ensemble: various ages, genders and vocal ranges.Ensemble actors play a variety of roles including featured characters with solos and lines. Must be able to portray a variety of characters

Woman 1: G3-A5
Woman 2: F#3-A5
Woman 3: G3-C6
Man 1: A2-A4
Man 2: C2-G#4
Man 3: Bb2-Bb4

What to Prepare:
Download and fill in the pdf audition form from here.
Please ensure you list all conflicts between the time of auditions and the time of the show (September 19, 2025).

Kernersville Little Theatre does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, or disability.

Take the Stage!

At KLT, we conduct open auditions and welcome anyone in the community to have the opportunity to “take the stage”. Auditions are generally held three to four months prior to the show’s production dates. Details of upcoming auditions will be communicated on our Facebook page, through email blasts and on our website.

For information on preparing for your audition and what to expect when auditioning at Kernersville Little Theatre, please scroll to the bottom of this page.  We want to make sure you make the most of your audition experience.

Audition Preparations

*Audition Form – Our electronic audition form is now available HERE for you to download.

*Age Range – Look for the character descriptions and any minimum age requirements in each audition notice.

We want you to get the most out of your audition with KLT.  Below are some general guidelines about our audition process and tips on preparing for your audition.

*Experience – You don’t need any experience to audition, or even to get a great part at Kernersville Little Theatre.  We get people with lots of experience and some with none at all.  All that is required is an interest in performing and a willingness to commit!

*What to Bring – You will be asked to identify any conflicts that you will have starting with the audition dates and running through the last performance, so bring your calendar.  If you have a resume showing your performing experience, you can bring that, but most people don’t.  We will ask you to fill out an audition form with your contact information and experience.

*What to Wear – Always wear comfortable clothes and shoes – NO SANDALS OR FLIP FLOPS, especially if you are auditioning for a musical.  If you are an experienced dancer you may want to bring your specialty dance shoes.

*What to Prepare – The audition for non-musicals will consist of reading from the script.  You do not have to prepare anything, but it can be helpful to have read or seen the play ahead of time so that you are familiar with what is going on in the script.  Individual directors may ask you to participate in some improvisations or theatre exercises, but don’t let that intimidate you – we’re here to have fun and to learn more about you!

If you are auditioning for a musical, you will also need to be prepared to sing a song.  You should bring a rehearsed song as well as the piano accompaniment. The accompanist will be seeing your music for the first time, so don’t worry if they don’t play it perfectly – just do your best!  The Music Director will probably also ask you to sing some scales to understand your vocal range.

Musical auditions may also include a simple dance routine.  The choreographer will give you some dance steps to do in a group to evaluate your basic ability.

*Most Important – Relax and have fun! And don’t be afraid to ask questions if anything isn’t clear to you. KLT is all about creating opportunities for you to get experience on and off stage. Come PLAY with us!

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