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).
Directed by Sara Sanger, Assistant Director Destiny Brent & Vocal Director Sylvester Nadar
2027 Performances: January 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23
AUDITION DATES:
Sunday, October 11, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 @ 6:30 pm
Callbacks: October 15, 2026 @ 6:30 pm @ Clarkston United Methodist Church
The Musical Audition Process will consist of a group vocal warm up, rhythm exercises and performing your selected vocal cut, as well as learning and singing a vocal selection with the group.
After vocal auditions, we will have you read selections from the script to showcase your acting ability.
Synopsis: 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.
Characters:
Diana (Female, Age: 40 to 45)
Delusional, bipolar, and depressed. The sexiness of her yesterdays has only recently begun to soften. She is determined to make her family perfect but is tortured by a death in the family.
Vocal range top: F#5 / Vocal range bottom: G3
Dan (Male, Age 40-50)
Diana’s husband. He is handsome and genuine. Though a constant in Diana’s tumultuous life, he has grown tired and weary of her antics.
Vocal range top: B4 / Vocal range bottom: Ab2
Dr. Madden / Dr. Fine (Male preferred, Age 40-50)
Diana’s handsome psychiatrist. Quite assured in his practice and considered somewhat of a rock star.
Vocal range top: A4 / Vocal range bottom: A2
Gabe (Male, Age 18-21)
Diana & Dan’s son. Dashing, athletic, and bright. He is a playful man and everything a mother could imagine.
Vocal range top: C5 / Vocal range bottom: B2
Natalie (Female, presents as Age 16)
Diana & Dan’s troubled daughter. An accomplished pianist and hardworking student, her struggles are exacerbated by her mother’s behavior. She greatly admires Henry.
Vocal range top: G5 / Vocal range bottom: G3
Henry (Male, presents as Age 16-17)
Natalie’s classmate. The all-around musician, philosopher, and slacker. He has an intoxicating capacity for sympathy and romance.
Vocal range top: B4 / Vocal range bottom: G#2
Vocal Cuts:
Diana:
Cut #1 – measures 39-end Diana Vocal Cut 1
Cut #2 – measures 40-end Diana Vocal Cut 2
Dan:
Cut #3 – full song Dan Vocal Cut 3
Cut #4 – measures 94-121 Dan Vocal Cut 4
Natalie:
Cut #5 – measures 29-48 Natalie Vocal Cut 5
Cut #6 – measures 19-44 Natalie Vocal Cut 6
Gabe:
Cut #7 – measures 84-end Gabe Vocal Cut 7
Cut #8 – measures 1-21 Gabe Vocal Cut 8
Henry:
Cut #9 – measures 38-end Henry Vocal Cut 9
Cut #10 – measures 1-20 Henry Vocal Cut 10
Doctor:
Cut #11 – measures 113-120 Doctor Vocal Cut 11
Cut #12 – measures 24-36 Doctor Vocal Cut 12