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
This is your go to top priority for submitting. Trust me when I say this, you need a profile on Actors Access and you should be submitting on it as often as possible. If you have an agent then they use the sister side called Breakdown Express. If you want an agent then you need this profile set up and built out to even be considered for representation so start now.
This is where you can self submit for any union and non union contracts all over the country. It’s honestly the new open call.
If you want to self tape like a pro then download my free Self Tape Success Guide and Checklist here.
📝 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
Regional theatre
NYC Equity auditions where you can view EPA and ECC information
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.
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!
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.
Download my free Audition Book Blueprint that’s like a crash course on what should be in your book and why for singing auditions.
Ashlee Espinosa, MFA is a professional actress and career coach helping performers and artist-entrepreneurs build bold, burnout-free creative careers onstage and off. With two decades of experience and a unique bi-coastal perspective, Ashlee blends mindset, marketing, and business strategy to help multi-hyphenate artists grow their visibility and income without sacrificing their well-being. Through 1:1 coaching, free weekly resources, and digital tools, she helps creatives design careers that feel as good as they look — and pay them well too.
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