At Pitt, we believe theatre should be accessible to everyone: auditions and portfolios are never required to join our program or enroll in classes. Once you are a Pitt student, you are welcome to participate in the Department of Theatre Arts in any way that inspires you. First-year students are invited and encouraged to audition for our productions, as our stages are open to all students across the University, from any school or major.
2026-27 Spring Productions:
- Metamorphosis (Mainstage Play)
- RENT (Mainstage Musical)
- Pittsburgh-Machine (Student One Act Play)
VIEW CASTING NOTICE HERE
Audition Dates:
Monday, November 30, 2026, 6-10 pm
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 6-10 pm
Callbacks:
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 6-10 pm - Rent Callbacks
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 6-10 pm - Pittsburgh-Machine Callbacks
Friday, December 4, 2026, 6-10 pm - Metamorphosis Callbacks
Location:
General Auditions:
Cathedral of Learning Room B44
Callbacks:
Cathedral of Learning Room B44
How to audition:
- STEP ONE
- Sign Up Genius- Sign Up For Your Audition Slot
- Visit Sign-Up Genius by visiting the link HERE and register to use Sign-Up Genius
- You must use your pitt.edu email.
- Walk-ins are also welcome, but signing up is preferred.
- STEP TWO
- Microsoft Audition Form- Complete Mandatory Audition Form
- A mandatory audition form must be completed using this link to the form HERE
- You must use your pitt.edu email.
- Completed audition forms are due by the day of your audition.
Day of Audition:
- Arrive at least 15 minutes early to check in with the registration desk.
- A greeter will brief you on the process and protocol.
- You may bring a copy of your monologue, or cold readings will also be available.
- If you would like to audition for the musical, please bring sheet music.
- One resume & headshot may be brought to your audition.
What to prepare:
- Please read the full script(s) before auditioning. Scripts are currently on Reserve at the Hillman Library, ask the Front Desk for Theatre Arts audition material. *PLEASE NOTE: There is no script for Pittsburgh-Machine
- 1-2 minute monologue
- Printed monologues ("cold readings") will also be available on audition days if you would like to choose a monologue when you arrive.
- For RENT please also prepare a one-minute cut of a contemporary musical theater song or a song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided—bring sheet music
Questions? Email Audition@pitt.edu
Pitt Stages Audition Statement
At Pitt Stages, we are committed to producing stories from multiple cultural perspectives, of diverse styles and structures, from many different time periods and global locales. In order to tell every story upon our stage, students, faculty and guest artists of all races, genders, disabilities, sexualities, nationalities, and religions are needed and welcome for our casts, crews, and production teams. As a department and producing organization, we consider our audience to be the Department of Theatre Arts, the University campus and the larger Pittsburgh and regional community.