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Open Auditions for Waitress: Role of Lulu (young child)

May 15 & 17, 2025

Book by Jessie Nelson
Music and Lyrics by Sara Bareilles
Directed by Rick Hammerly
Music Directed by Leilani Fenick
Choreographed by Paul Dandridge

Virginia Repertory Theatre is looking to cast the role of Lulu in our upcoming production of Waitress. In a child-friendly, low-stakes audition process, our Education team will take your child through easy to learn games and activities which will allow our casting team to observe and find the best fit for the role. The process will be a full group adventure so the pressure is off.

We are looking to select 2-3 young actors, each of whom will perform 2-3 shows per week.

LULU: (Female Identifying, 4-5 years old in appearance). Jenna’s daughter. A sweet, carefree child who appears in the last scene of the show. Should be confident and be able to engage in a small amount of dialogue and movement on stage.

Rehearsal & Performance Dates

Rehearsals begin: The week of June 1, 2025

  • Rehearsals can be held within the following times:
    • Mondays – Fridays: 6-11PM
    • Saturdays/Sundays: 1-9:30PM
  • Youth actors will not be called until the week of June 1, 2025 for rehearsals but will be needed earlier for costume fittings that can be scheduled at a time convenient for you. There will be minimal rehearsal requirements through tech week that will be discussed at the audition.

Performance run: June 20 – August 3, 2025

  • The full performance schedule can be found at this LINK. Youth actors will only be called for 2-3 performances per week.

Audition Information

Youth Auditions: May 15, 2025 (4-5PM) and May 17, 2025 (10-11AM)

Audition Location: November Theatre Complex
114 W. Broad St. Richmond, VA 23220

Audition Sign Up:

  • To sign up for an in-person, youth audition, please use the form at THIS LINK.
  • Please note that a parent or guardian must remain onsite for the entire duration of the audition. Parents and guardians will be allowed in the audition room.
  • Though it is not required, if your child has a headshot and resume, please feel free to bring a printed copy to the audition. We will be taking a photo of each child during the check in process.

FAQ

A list of frequently asked questions about the audition, rehearsals and performances can be found at this LINK

If you have any questions, please email casting@virginiarep.org.

 

General Information

When an appointment is required for a non-Equity Open Call, anyone can request an appointment until all time slots are taken. When an appointment is required for an EPA Call, members of AEA can request an appointment until all time slots are taken.

Unless another contact is listed in the announcement, please direct all questions to casting@virginiarep.org.

Virginia Repertory Theatre is an equal opportunity employer. Performers of all ethnicities, races, gender identities, and abilities are strongly encouraged to audition.