Performing with Lyric Theatre
Auditions
Lyric Theatre announces auditions for two upcoming shows!
The Judge Strikes Back:
The Next Great Gilbert and Sullivan Sing-Off
By W.S. Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan
Story & Additional Lyrics by Doreen Finkelstein
Performance Dates: August 8-16, 2026
at the Saratoga Civic Theater
and
Babes in Toyland
By Victor Herbert and Glen MacDonough
A narrated concert version
Performance Dates: TBA (Oct/Nov), Location TBA
We seek a diverse cast that reflects the diversity of the Bay Area. Non-AEA, no pay.
In-person auditions for both productions at
Cupertino Middle School
1650 S. Bernardo Ave.
Sunnyvale, 94087
(in the band room at the building's south end facing the street)
:
Friday Feb. 20: 7-10 pm
Saturday Feb. 21: 11am-2pm
Sunday Feb. 22: 2pm-5pm
Hearings/callbacks for The Judge Strikes Back:
Sunday March 22, 6pm-9pm, location TBA.
If you would like to audition but are unavailable on these dates, you may submit a video of no longer than 2 minutes by 4:00 PM Sunday, February 22, to auditions@lyrictheatre.org, Please include some movement within your video. Select the "Video Submission" time slot on the signup page, and fill in the rest of the form.
To sign up for auditions, please visit https://tinyurl.com/Auditions-Feb-26. Walk-ins are welcome, but signups are strongly encouraged, which will allow you to fill out our audition form ahead of time. Walk-ins may need to wait for an open time slot. When you fill out the form you will also need to acknowledge that you have read, understand and will abide by these documents:
Code of conduct
Health protocols
Liability waiver
Copies will be available at the auditions; see them ahead of time using the links in the right-hand panel on this page.
Bring a headshot, plus your theatrical resume and conflict calendar if not listed at signup.
Music: Prepare a verse or excerpt (1-2 minutes) of a song in the style of Gilbert & Sullivan or Victor Herbert, memorized. Bring sheet music for the accompanist in your key. An accompanist will be provided; unaccompanied auditions and recorded music are not allowed.
Readings: For those seeking larger speaking roles in The Judge Strikes Back, cold readings will be provided.
Masking when not actively auditioning is optional but strongly encouraged.
More information about The Judges Strikes Back is here.
More information about Babes in Toyland is here.
Questions? Contact us at auditions@lyrictheatre.org
Diversity, Inclusion, Health, & Safety
Lyric Theatre, the performing company of The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of San Jose, invites you to perform with us. All roles are volunteer positions (non-AEA), but one of our principal goals is ensuring that our casts and crews find the process of putting together and performing our shows enjoyable and fulfilling. We are committed to diversity and encourage participation by performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities.
We are committed to:
• Promoting our signature light opera repertoire
• Maintaining high production values in our shows
• Ensuring the safety of casts and crews from harassment and discrimination
• Upholding principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in casting and all other operations
• Giving students onstage and backstage experience in musical theatre arts
We are also committed to maintaining the health and safety of our casts and crews.
To support these commitments, we have:
• A Code of Conduct and Health Protocols, which members of our casts, crews, and staff are required to sign and agree to uphold
• A contract with Red Flag Reporting hotline services, available to all show participants; any report of harassment or discrimination is investigated and adjudicated by an Human Resources professional
• A Human Resources function within our organization, responsible for personnel issues, health policy, safely regulations, and Human Resources training
• Required training for board members, staff, and show directors in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; and handling of harassment and discrimination cases
We also require members of our casts, crews, and staff to sign this Liability Waiver.