upcoming season
by Magik Theatre
Apr. 14 - Apr. 16 (2022)
Magik Theatre supports diversity in all forms. We encourage actors of all genders, identities, races, ethnicities, and abilities to audition. While many roles we list fall on the cisgender binary, we invite actors to audition for the gender expression of their choice.
The Magik Theatre is seeking non-Equity adult actors for their 2022-23 season. General audition appointment slots are available on:
THURS, APRIL 14 from 1-4 pm and 6-8 pm
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SAT, APRIL 16 from 10 am – 1pm
Click HERE to go to online registration form (bottom of webpage).
For those who cannot attend in-person, there is a separate link for digital submissions, which can be found under "Resources."
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Also note: roles available listed for each show describe the *characters’* traits and are not requirements of the actors auditioning (ex: MOTH is a 16-18 year old female, but we are looking for an adult over 18, comfortable playing a female character).
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2022-2023 SEASON
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW
June 14 – August 14, 2022
Four of Eric Carle’s beloved stories come to life onstage with the help of over 75 puppets.
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1-2 Roles Available:
Understudies/Swings
Especially looking for: puppeteering experience
SELENA MARIA SINGS
Co-Production with Childsplay in Phoenix, AZ
**Actors cast in this production must be able to perform in both the San Antonio and Phoenix productions. Travel and lodging provided in AZ.**
Magik Contract: August 8 – October 2, 2022
Childsplay Contract: October 10 – November 5, 2022
Like her namesake, Selena Maria has a passion for music. While her Selena superfan mother hopes she takes after the popstar, Selena Maria is working to find her own beat. Selena Maria Sings tells a story of music, family, immense love, and the strength it takes to be yourself. A play with music.
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5 Roles Available:
*ALL LATINE CAST*
SELENA MARIA- eighth grader, likes to sing and beatbox
CISSY- Selena’s cousin, eighth grader
RUDY- Selena’s brother, tenth grader; also plays MR. CASTILLO- raspa man, HERMAN- a barrio dog, and MINION- Olga’s side-kick
FELLY- Selena’s Mom; also plays MRS. COLEMAN- art teacher, and STUDENT- middle school
VICKY- Selena’s Tía, FELLY’s older sister; also plays MOON GODDESS- an inspiration, and OLGA- a bully at school
EDDIE & VINNIE (TOUR & MAINSTAGE)
September 12 – October 28, 2022
Eddie has dyslexia and struggles with schoolwork, and finds out he can't play on the basketball team unless he gets his grades up. With the help of his pet gecko, Vinnie, and the overly-helpful new girl in class, will Eddie's final class presentation come together, or will his basketball dreams be dashed forever? WORLD PREMIERE PRODUCTION
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3 Roles Available:
EDDIE - an intelligent, artistic fifth grader with dyslexia
PENELOPE/PEN - a very organized fifth grader
VINNIE - a gecko
THE VELVETEEN RABBIT
October 17 – December 24, 2022
A magikly-devised retelling of the classic children’s story of a Boy who loved his stuffed bunny so much that it became Real.
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5-6 Roles Available:
TBD
THE HERO TWINS: BLOOD RACE
January 2 – March 19, 2023
Inspired by Mayan mythology and culture. Once a year, the Freed and Privileged tribes must select runners to compete in the dangerous Blood Race to determine who will rule and who must labor. Two siblings attempt to win freedom for their people and honor the family they've lost.
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4 Roles Available:
*ALL LATINE CAST*
MOTH - 16-18, female, Cricket's twin
CRICKET - 16-18, male, Moth's twin
IGUANA - 40-50s, female
JAGUAR - 20-30s, male
Especially looking for: experience with parkour, capoeira, freerunning, gymnastics, and other martial, dance, and movement arts (MOTH & CRICKET)
SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE!
March 27 – June 4, 2023
A rockin’ musical adaptation of the iconic TV show featuring many of your favorite songs, accompanied by a LIVE band!
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2 Roles Available:
GEORGE - Tenor with falsetto (G2-C5); sings I’m Just A Bill, Verb, Gravity, and more
SHULIE - Soprano with a strong mix/belt (F3-E5); sings Sufferin’ ‘Til Suffrage, Interplanet Janet, and more
Especially looking for: strong movers, comfortable with part-singing
MARIPOSA/BUTTERFLY (TOUR)
May 22 – July 16, 2023
Two next door neighbors who couldn’t be more different learn about the power of acceptance after experiencing the shared magic of a butterfly in their gardens. Theater for the Very Young (TVY) Play.
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3 Roles Available:
NEIGHBOR 1 - Latino male, speaks Spanish, musically inclined
NEIGHBOR 2 - non-Latina female, native English speaker, musically inclined
PUPPETEER - butterfly and others
Especially looking for: excellent physical comedy skills (think Lucille Ball, Charlie Chaplin, Mario Fortino); ability to play an instrument and/or sing
