Grease & Little Shop of Horrors Auditions in Los Angeles: Paid Musical Theatre Casting (April 22, 2026 Open Call)

Actors and musical theatre performers may be interested in these upcoming auditions for Grease and Little Shop of Horrors, produced by Altadena Music Theatre in Southern California.

This opportunity is open to both union and non-union actors, with paid contracts available and multiple audition options including in-person and virtual submissions.

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Casting Details

This opportunity involves live auditions for two musical theatre productions performing in Altadena, California.

Project type: Musical theatre productions

Shows: Grease and Little Shop of Horrors

Audition format: In-person + video submission option

Open call date: April 22, 2026 (5pm–10pm)

Union status: AEA and Non-Union

Pay rate:

• AEA: $697/week minimum (SPT 7, pending approval)

• Non-union: $1500 stipend for the run

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Audition Schedule

• Non-Union Open Call: April 22 (Pasadena) — Sign up here

• Grease EPA: April 27 (North Hollywood)

• Little Shop of Horrors EPA: April 28

• Dance Call (Grease): May 2

• Callbacks: May 3 (Grease), May 6 (Little Shop)

Video submissions due: April 26

📧 altadenaauditions@gmail.com

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Eligibility Requirements

• Must be 18+

• Must have minimal rehearsal/performance conflicts

• Open to all backgrounds, identities, and experience levels

• Non-union actors strongly encouraged (limited union contracts available)

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What to Prepare

• Prepare a short song (under 1 minute or ~32 bars)

• Bring sheet music in the correct key

• No acappella singing allowed

• Bring a photo/resume

• Wear comfortable clothing for the dance audition

To save time, you may print and complete the audition form in advance

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Rehearsals & Performances

Grease

Rehearsals begin: July 8 (Non-union) / July 21 (AEA)

Performances: August 6–16 (Thursday–Sunday)

Little Shop of Horrors

Rehearsals begin: August 11 (Non-union) / August 18 (AEA)

Performances: September 3–13 (Thursday–Sunday)

Location: Mountain View Mausoleum, Altadena, CA

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