Auditions

Audition for our Fall 2026 production of It’s Only Life, by John Bucchino!

John Bucchino’s songs have been recorded and performed by Judy Collins, Patti LuPone, Yo-Yo Ma, Audra MacDonald, Liza Minnelli, Art Garfunkel and many others. Conceived by director Daisy Prince and the award-winning songwriter, It's Only Life is a musical revue about longing, fulfillment, loss, triumph and, ultimately, wisdom. According to The New York Times, Bucchino's “flowing, finely made piano ballads describe an urban life in which relationships come and go in cycles of yearning, fulfillment, heartbreak and healing” – where romantic love is anticipated with “high expectations, high anxiety and open hearts.”

Our production will cast an ensemble of 8-10 actors. Each performer will have at least 1-2 solos. Actors of all genders and backgrounds will be considered for all roles.

Director: Kaitlyn Chantry
Music Director: Joshua Dixon Belt

HOW TO APPLY

Those auditioning should fill out this form to submit your video audition. Please submit one 32-bar cut (approximately one minute) of a musical theatre selection in the style of the show. We recommend material that emphasizes emotional storytelling and lyricism, including music by composers such as (but not limited to) Jeff Blumenkrantz, Stephen Schwartz, Alan Menken, Maury Yeston, Adam Guettel, Georgia Stitt, Ricky Ian Gordon, and Jeanine Tesori, etc.

Submit your video audition here.

Video auditions are due September 24, 2026 at 11:59 pm EDT.

Callbacks will be held in-person on Sunday, October 4th from 2-6 pm. If you’re unable to attend any portion of the callbacks, please include that conflict on your audition form.

Callbacks, rehearsals, and performances will all take place at Chelsea Theatre Works, 189 Winnisimmet St, Chelsea, MA 02150.

If cast, all actors will receive a $150 stipend to be paid at strike on December 20th. Non-Equity only.

IMPORTANT DATES

Rehearsals: Rehearsals begin in mid-October and the production runs December 11-19, with strike on December 20. Rehearsals will be on weekday evenings and weekend days, with possible weekday music rehearsals/coaching depending on actor availability. Specific rehearsals will be scheduled around cast availability.

Performances/strike are scheduled for:

Friday, December 11, 2026 at 8pm
Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 3pm and 8pm
Sunday, December 13, 2026 at 2pm

Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 8pm
Friday, December 18, 2026 at 8pm
Saturday, December 19, 2026 at 3pm and 8pm

STRIKE - Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 11am

AVAILABLE ROLES

8-10 actors, ages 18 and up. We're looking for strong singer/storytellers who thrive in the theatrical cabaret repertoire. Actors will be assigned songs that fit their strengths and voices as demonstrated in their audition materials and callbacks.

Each performer will have at least 1-2 solos. Actors of all genders and backgrounds will be considered for all roles.

The Longwood Players encourages performers of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, ages, as well as performers with disabilities to audition. We are actively seeking actors and crew members of diverse backgrounds to include more voices in the world of this experience.