Oceanside Theatre Company & New Village Arts General Auditions
This year, OTC & NVA are joining forces to help ease the amount of auditions/audition prep for all you wonderful actors!
Please only submit one form, even if you are auditioning for multiple shows.
Please note that you may be called back for a show that you did not audition for, as all of our directors will be viewing every submission.
If you do not wish to be seen/called back for a specific show, please indicate that in the ‘Notes’ section on the form.
We are proud to partner with NVA for our Stages Apprenticeship Program with MiraCosta College, Palomar College and CSU San Marcos. It will give actors & creatives from a collegiate level an opportunity to work alongside professional actors and have hands-on experience with a professional theatre setting. OTC & NVA will sponsor the college unit for each actor cast and that student will receive college credit towards their degree. These actors will not be otherwise compensated financially.
We will be accepting audition video submissions through Tuesday, June 3rd at midnight PST.
SUBMISSION DETAILS:
Please submit one of the following:
2 Monologues; 1 Comedic and 1 Dramatic
OR
1 Monologue (of any style) and a 1-2 min Musical Theatre Song
Dance Reel Optional
General Submissions for OTC 2026 Season
We are accepting general submissions for a collection of plays and musicals for the 2026 season. One confirmed production for the 2026 Season is The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity as it was postponed from the 2025 season. The 2 additional productions have yet to be confirmed but we will accept general submissions for consideration for all 3 productions if desired. Please submit either 2 contrasting monologues, or a song and monologue. Dance reels are not required at this time but accepted.
The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity – Dramatic Comedy
Co-Directed by Durwood Murray Jr. & Kevin “Blax” Burroughs
Production Dates: Early February to Late March 2026
Cast: 5 Male Presenting Actors (African American, Indian American, Puerto Rican, Caucasian & a non-speaking role with no specific ethnicity). All roles are adults (20’s-40’s).
NOTE: All cast members will be physically active with moments of actual pro-wrestling maneuvers (you will be trained).
Show 2: TBA – Play
Production Dates: Late Spring 2026
Show 3: TBA – Musical
Production Dates: Fall 2026
PRODUCTION DETAILS:
In compliance with AB5, all paid roles will be paid minimum $17.00/hr for all rehearsals and performances. OTC hires local non-equity actors only. No housing available.
SHOW SCHEDULE:
Fridays 8 PM
Saturdays 3 PM & 8 PM
Sundays 3 PM
NOTE: An 8 PM Industry Night Performance will take place on the 2nd Monday after Opening Night.
NOTE: The Elaborate Entrance Of Chad Deity will not have 2 show days.
Announcing NVA’s Season 24
[title of show] – AUDITIONS CLOSED
Dates: August 8-September 21, 2025
Music & Lyrics by Jeff Bowen | Book by Hunter Bell
Director: Desireé Clarke Miller
Musical Director: Erin Vanderhyde
RENT
Dates: October 31-December 24, 2025
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Director: Kym Pappas
The Apiary
Dates: January 23-February 22, 2026
Written by Kate Douglas
Director: Founder and Executive Artistic Director, Kristianne Kurner
Matt & Ben
Dates: March 27-April 26, 2026
Written by Mindy Kaling & Brenda Withers
Hairspray
Dates: June 5-July 19, 2026
Book By Thomas Meehan and Mark O’Donnell
Music By Marc Shaiman | Lyrics By Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman
Based on the New Line Cinema film, written and directed by John Waters
Director: NVA’s Artistic Producer Kali Boston
PRODUCTION DETAILS:
Actors will be paid $17.00/hr for all rehearsals and performances.
The production calendars for each show is listed on the Audition Submission Form (button above), please list any conflicts that you may have! If you do not have any conflicts, please list ‘NONE.’
PLEASE NOTE: This year, NVA has changed their show schedule slightly by moving the Wednesday matinee performance to Friday. Their show schedule is now:
Thursdays at 7:30 PM
Fridays at 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Saturdays at 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Sundays at 2:00 PM
NOTE: A Dea Hurston Industry Night will be added on the 3rd Monday after Opening Night for each show.
We will be accepting audition video submissions through Tuesday, June 3rd at midnight PST.
SUBMISSION DETAILS:
Please submit one of the following:
2 Monologues; 1 Comedic and 1 Dramatic
OR
1 Monologue (of any style) and a 1-2 min Musical Theatre Song
Dance Reel Optional
Oceanside Theatre Company
217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92049
Artistic Director – Kevin “Blax” Burroughs
Managing Director – Alex Goodman