CVP holds Open Auditions for our productions, meaning they are open to anyone 18 yrs and older. No experience is required! CVP accepts both novice and experienced actors, and we provide a fun, casual and non-judgmental atmosphere. CVP is a non-equity community theatre that thrives on volunteers from the local community. CVP membership ($35/year) is required for everyone in a production.
Auditions consist of readings from selected scenes, called “cuts” or “sides”; scripts/sides will be provided at the audition. Actors may attend one or both nights of auditions. Contact the director if you need to schedule an alternate audition time/date.
Auditions are held at The Depot Theatre, 4861 White Lake Rd., Clarkston MI 48346
Upcoming Auditions
Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and Then Some)
by Michael Carleton, James Fitzgerald and John K. Alvarez
Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Audition Dates:
Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 6:30 pm
Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 6:30 pm
Director Karen McClellan
2026 Performances: November 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21
This fast-paced play is going to be fun to put together with each actor playing multiple characters. Director is not opposed to Michael being a female, as the author recommends using actor’s real names.
Jim – Narrator, Enthusiastic, energetic, tries to keep the show moving, Scrooge, miserly, grumpy over the top version
John – Often the most organized of the trio trying to maintain order. Tiny Tim, sweet, innocent and optimistic
Michael – Comic wildcard whose antics derail the performance, Mrs. Claus, warm but witty and often exasperated
Next to Normal
Book & Lyrics by Brian Yorkey, Music by Tom Kitt
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
AUDITION DATES:
Sunday, October 11, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 @ 6:30 pm
Callbacks: October 15, 2026 @ 6:30 pm
Directed by Sara Sanger, Assistant Director Destiny Brent & Vocal Director Sylvester Nadar
2027 Performances: January 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23
The musical explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Score, and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize. This deeply moving piece of theatre provides a wonderful opportunity for performers to explore dramatic material and showcase vocal talents with an energetic pop/rock score. Next to Normal is an emotional powerhouse that addresses such issues as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life.
Audition Sides and Vocal Cuts will be posted soon.