CURRENT AUDITONS
As part of Theatre Aurora's dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion, we strive to create a welcoming environment for individuals of all ethnicities, sexual orientation, gender identities, and abilities.
AUDITIONS FOR
Yesterday Once More AND My Fair Lady
A Musical Revue - Fall 2026
Yesterday Once More
Conceived by: Judi Cragg & Neill Kernohan
Director & Vocal Director: Judi Cragg
Arrangements: Neill Kernohan
Performances: September 18-27, 2026
Seeking: 8 singers
Book & Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner; Music by Frederick Loewe - Winter 2027
My Fair Lady
By: Joseph Kesselring
Director & Music Director: Neill Kernohan
Performances: January 22 - 31, 2027
Seeking: Full Cast (details below)
A two-act musical revue built around live performances of iconic 1960s/70s songs, interwoven with real stories submitted by our patrons. The show explores how music shaped love, identity, protest, joy, and memory across a generation.
The beloved Lerner & Loewe musical following Eliza Doolittle's transformation from flower girl to refined society lady under the exacting tutelage of Professor Henry Higgins. Songs include "On the Street Where You Live", "I Could Have Danced All Night", and "Get me to the Church on Time".
AUDITION DATES:
GENERAL AUDITIONS (Both Shows)
Tuesday, May 19 | 6:30PM - 10:00PM
Wednesday, May 20 | 6:30PM - 10:00PM
Thursday, May 21 | 6:30PM - 10:00PM
CALLBACKS:
Monday, May 25 - My Fair Lady
Tuesday, May 26 - Yesterday Once More
AUDITION LOCATION:
Theatre Aurora, 150 Henderson Dr. Aurora
Everyone is welcome to audition for one show or both shows. Please only select one audition slot and tell us which show(s) you are auditioning for.
YESTERDAY ONCE MORE
You will also be asked to read a selection from the narration in the script. Be prepared to also learn a short dance routine. Please prepare ONE of the following songs. Links are to accompaniment versions that we'll be using at the audition.
Callbacks will consist of additional prepared or assigned material and may include some group work.
MY FAIR LADY
Auditions will consist of one prepared song and one cold reading from the script. Be prepared to also learn a short dance routine.
For the following roles, please prepare ONE of the following songs. Links are to the accompaniment versions that we’ll be using at the audition.
For Eliza: I Could Have Danced All Night OR Wouldn’t It Be Loverly
For Henry Higgins: I’ve Grown Accustomed to her Face
For Freddy Eynsford-Hill: On the Street Where You Live
For Alfred Doolittle: Get Me to the Church on Time
For ensemble roles, please sing an audition song of your choice. Bring your own backing tracks; an accompanist will not be provided.
Callbacks will include cold readings and may include prepared song material..
THE HARMONY TEST
At every audition, we’ll take a few minutes to sing a simple harmony together – the song, Happy Birthday. This isn’t a trick, and it isn’t a test of your training. It’s the most important thing we need from a chorus: the ability to listen and match what you hear.
You don’t need to read music. You don’t need a formal background. We’re genuinely singing with you, not judging you from across a table. If you can hold a part when someone sings another note nearby, you have exactly what we’re looking for.
ROLES AVAILABLE: YESTERDAY ONCE MORE
We are seeking 8 singers of any gender and/or background who are comfortable performing popular music from the 1960s and 1970s. All performers should be over 18 years of age. No formal training required — but a strong voice and the ability to blend in a group are essential.
ROLES AVAILABLE: MY FAIR LADY
Characters in My Fair Lady retain their written gender identities as part of the story. That said, we warmly encourage people of all gender identities to audition for any role — casting decisions will be based on fit for the production. All performers should be over 14 years of age. While ages are not listed for lead roles, we will be looking for age-appropriate performers.
Eliza Doolittle (Lead / soprano): The spirited Cockney flower girl at the heart of the story, who transforms through Higgins’ lessons while finding her own voice. Requires strong vocal range and physical transformation.
Henry Higgins (Lead / baritone): Brilliant, arrogant, and oblivious to his own feelings. The phonetics professor who bets he can pass Eliza off as a duchess. Comic and complex in equal measure.
Freddy Eynsford-Hill (Supporting / tenor): The besotted young suitor utterly captivated by Eliza. Requires charm and a strong tenor voice.
Colonel Pickering (Supporting): Higgins’ warm-hearted and gentlemanly colleague who treats Eliza with genuine kindness and dignity throughout.
Alfred P. Doolittle (Supporting / baritone): Eliza’s cheerfully roguish father — a dustman with no moral scruples and an infectious zest for life. Showstopping comic role.
Mrs. Higgins (Supporting): Henry’s sharp, elegant, and quietly disapproving mother. Commands every scene she enters with wit and authority.
Mrs. Pearce (Supporting): Higgins’ sensible, long-suffering housekeeper — and Eliza’s first advocate in the household.
Ensemble (Ensemble): Cockney neighbours, Ascot guests, ballroom dancers, and more. Full role breakdown will be shared at auditions.
REHEARSALS
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Yesterday Once More
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TBC - Summer 2026
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Tech Week: September 11-17, 2026
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Performances: September 18-27, 2026 (*possible Oct 2-4 extension)
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My Fair Lady
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TBC - Fall 2026
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Tech Week: January 15-21, 2027
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Performances January 22-31, 2027 (*possible Feb 5-7 extension)
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Tech week attendance is mandatory. All cast and crew must be available for the full week prior to opening night. No exceptions can be made for tech week conflicts. Please confirm your availability before auditioning.
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You may audition for one or both shows. Casting for each production is independent. All conflicts must be disclosed at the time of your audition. You must be available for all performances and dress rehearsals
A NOTE ON CASTING
All roles are open regardless of background, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Theatre Aurora is committed to inclusive, community-centered theatre.
Casting is subjective and based on the creative team’s vision. Decisions may be influenced by factors including age, physical presentation, vocal blend, or how performers look next to one another. Not being cast in one show does not reflect on your talent — we hope to see you at every audition.
Theatre Aurora is a not-for-profit organization and is a non-union, non-paying volunteer opportunity.
All performances take place at Theatre Aurora, Aurora, Ontario
Please indicate your preference of role(s) in which you are interested.
MEMBERSHIP FEES:
Please note that all participants in our productions are required to become members of Theatre Aurora. Memberships are valid for the duration of the season and expire after our Annual General Meeting in June.
Membership fees are $20 for adults and $10 for youth and $30 for families.
You are not required to become a member to audition. When making casting decisions, preferential treatment is NOT given to existing Theatre Aurora members.