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YPC 2025 – 2026 Mainstage Season

OPEN CALL AUDITIONS

June 25 & June 26, 2025

Youth Performance Company seeks diverse actors (ages 9 – 22) for their 25-26 Mainstage Season of shows. YPC encourages actors of all ethnicities, cultures, gender identities, socioeconomic statuses, and abilities to audition. Actors from these auditions may be called back to audition for one or more of the upcoming shows in YPC’s 25 – 26 Season: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Narnia: based on C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Home on the Mornin’ Train, and Mean Girls Jr. For performance dates and show descriptions please click: YPC 2025-2026 Mainstage Season

Non-stipend positions.

WHAT TO PREPARE/EXPECT:
Auditioners should prepare a Broadway musical-style song (short; 16-18 bars) to be sung acapella and a 60-90 second story or monologue. Auditioners will also be taught a dance combination at the audition, so dress for movement. Headshot and resume are encouraged, but not required.

Audition dates are subject to change, a YPC staff member will contact you if there are any changes.

Summer Classes at Youth Performance Company

Full Day and Half Day Theatre Classes

From beginners to experienced – explore your potential and fuel your passion at YPC!

Week-long summer classes will take place from June 16th – August 29th.

Accessibility Information

  • All seating is general admission; we seat groups first come, first served.
  • Please let us know how to accommodate you and your group.
  • Wheelchair seating is available, be sure to indicate how many seats you will need when placing your order.
  • The start time of our production can be changed to accommodate the needs of your group if you are purchasing a full house (207 seats).
  • Approximate length of show is one hour and twenty minutes. This could very; please call one week before attending to get a more accurate length of show.
  • Show dates and times are subject to change.

YOUTH PERFORMANCE COMPANY EMPOWERS YOUTH AND INSPIRES SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH BOLD THEATRE.

Founded in 1989, Youth Performance Company (YPC) stands as a unique theatre in the Twin Cities.

Our vision is clear: at YPC, we believe in giving youth a voice in the creative process, fostering their leadership skills, and producing theater that exemplifies the highest standard of artistic excellence.

With an impressive three-decade track record, YPC has become synonymous with inclusivity, providing opportunities for children from all income levels, races, and cultures to come together and explore their potential, engage with thought-provoking theater, and cultivate meaningful connections. Each year, we proudly serve Twin Cities youth through a wide range of classes, camps, performances, and leadership training, making a lasting impact on their lives.