How to Find Musical Theatre Auditions: STOP missing opportunities
Looking for musical theatre auditions but don’t know where to start? In this guide, I’m sharing six proven places to find real audition opportunities—no matter where you live or what stage of your career you’re in.
🎯 The Top 6 Places to Find Musical Theatre Auditions
1. Actors Access
Actors Access is the #1 platform for legit musical theatre auditions—especially if you want to book Broadway, national tours, or regional work. This is also your go to place for auditions anywhere in the USA not just for NYC or LA.
Actors Access dashboard where you can manage breakdowns, self-tapes, and submissions.
Submit to union and non-union projects
Filter by location, pay, contract type, and more
Eco Cast self-tapes, virtual callbacks, or in-person auditions
Here’s a full tutorial on how to set up your casting profile on Actors Access
📝 Pro Tip: Start with a free account, explore what’s posted, and upgrade to the annual membership when you're ready to submit consistently.
2. Backstage
Backstage is a powerhouse for non-union jobs, self-submission projects, and additional work like:
Cruise lines
Theme park entertainment
UGC and voiceover work
🎥 Upload unlimited headshots and videos with your subscription—no extra fees.
Backstage dashboard showing current musical theatre casting calls for NYC-based productions—perfect for self-submitting actors and finding flexible performance opportunities.
🙋♀️ Real Talk: Myself and my clients (both union and non union) have booked theatre, on camera and paid UGC work directly through Backstage self-tapes.
3. Actors’ Equity Association (AEA) Website
If you’re a union member, don’t skip the official AEA audition portal:
Actors’ Equity audition portal dashboard—where union members can search and sign up for EPAs, ECCs, and video submissions.
EPAs (Equity Principal Auditions)
ECCs (Equity Chorus Calls)
Video submission calls for members
🔐 Members only—must log in to access the full list and signups.
If you’re thinking about joining AEA via Open Access then watch my series on Union vs Non Union Truths
4. Playbill.com
Playbill is a great free resource for open calls and job listings.
Playbill’s free online job board lets you filter performer auditions by location, pay, and contract type.
Includes both union and non-union auditions
Great for NYC-area theatre and regional breakdowns
Expect to submit via email, Google Forms, or in person
🗂️ Be sure to read audition instructions closely!
Here’s a full tutorial on how to submit for online auditions with step by step breakdowns with options.
5. BroadwayWorld.com
Similar to Playbill, Broadway World offers listings that lean non-union:
No subscription required
Mostly smaller or local productions
Best for early-career actors or community theatre opportunities
6. Social Media + Local Theatre Websites
Sometimes the best auditions are hidden in plain sight:
Many theatre companies and casting directors post auditions only on Instagram—don’t forget to check social platforms regularly.
Facebook groups for local or touring auditions
Instagram pages for individual theatre companies and casting directors
Email newsletters for theatre programs, companies or casting calls
🔍 Bookmark your favorite theatres and casting teams check often—they may not post anywhere else.
💡 Final Thoughts
Persistence is key. Not every audition will be a match—but the more you practice searching, submitting, and showing up, the faster you'll find the right opportunities.
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Ashlee Espinosa, MFA is a professional actress and career coach helping performers thrive onstage and off. She brings over two decades of experience and a unique perspective from her bi-coastal lifestyle as a working artist. A former college professor, she now splits her time between performing, coaching, and creating digital resources to support other artists. Follow her on Instagram or check out the Musical Theatre Mentor YouTube channel for weekly career advice.
