Here are the answers to (some of) your questions! Email us at pantochino@gmail.com if you need further assistance. No phone calls, please!

DO I NEED AN APPOINTMENT TO AUDITION?

For 2026, the audition is virtual! There is no open call.

WHERE AND WHEN ARE CALLBACKS?

Call back auditions will be held at Pantochino Studio on the lower level of the Connecticut Post Mall (near the former Sears anchor store—the opposite end of the mall from Target). Mall doors 3B is the best entrance to use. You’ll find us near the large pop-art mural near the children’s play area! Call backs from virtual auditions will be held in early September.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN WHEN I ARRIVE?

A friendly Pantochino face will greet you, ask you to sign in, fill out a very brief form,  then you'll wait to be called in to sing or read or both!

WHAT ABOUT MUSIC?

All our shows are musicals and we'd like to hear everyone sing something! We ask that you prepare two songs (one up-tempo, one ballad) and bring sheet music. Our accompanist will play your song while you sing. It's best to make sure your songs are in the proper key for your vocal range. While we prefer you sing to our live accompanist, it is okay to bring in a prerecorded track and sing to it (though you will need to have your own speaker/system so we can hear the music!).

WHAT SHOULD I SING?

Good question! In general, standard show tunes are the best. And the sheet music is easy to find online. Often times the sheet music to a current popular tune doesn't translate so well. Maybe avoid current pop music (but feel free to sing pop tunes from the 50's, 60's and 70's--they don't write'm like they used to!)  The bottom line is--sing a song you KNOW really well and feel comfortable singing. No need to learn a specific song just for this open call. Show off what you do best!  Please prepare 16 bars uptempo, 16 bars ballad. It's a good rule to always be prepared to sing a full song should you be asked to sing more!

I DON'T SING AT ALL. CAN I STILL AUDITION?

Prepare a brief (1 minute) comic, contemporary monologue and forward it to us via email.

WHAT IF I AM CAST IN A SHOW?

Then how lucky are you!! Our shows rehearse in our studio at the mall in Milford. We begin about three weeks prior to the opening performance (Monday through Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons). The performances are Friday nights, Saturday afternoons and evenings and Sunday afternoons. It's a very do-able, simple schedule! What Now Voyager will go into rehearsal late September. Welcome to Santa Claus begins rehearsal in mid-November. A Lad in Manhattan begins in April.

In general, rehearsals at mostly weeknights from 6-9pm and Sunday afternoons. Performances are weekends (Fri/Sat/Sun). Shows play three consecutive weekends.

IF I AM CAST, IS THERE A FEE?

Nope. No fee. You are cast in a professional show and we are thrilled to have you. Adult actors are paid for their work. For teens and children, there is no pay offered.

ANY FINAL THOUGHTS?

Yes! Come! Audition! Have a great time! We can't wait to meet you!