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The Lightning Thief
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Summer 2025​​​
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Audition Overview
Audition Location:
Cascades Senior Center in Sterling, VA
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Audition Dates:
Wed., 4/23, 6:30 - 9:30 pm - This is a virtual audition for out-of-town college students ONLY
Thurs., 4/24, 6:30 - 9 pm
Fri., 4/25, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Sat., 4/26, 12 pm - 3 pm
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Callbacks:
By invitation only, Sun., 4/27, 1 - 4 pm
The Lightning Thief
Book by Joe Tracz
Music & Lyrics by Rob Robicki
Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordon
Produced with rights provided by Concord Theatricals
As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can't control, a destiny he doesn't want, and a mythology textbook's worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus's master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him. Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed mythical adventure "worthy of the gods" (Time Out New York).
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Ready to audition?
It's as easy as 1..2..3! Just complete the 3 steps below; we can't wait to see you soon!
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1. Sign-up for an audition slot:
Virtual audition slot (link coming soon)
In-person audition slot (link coming soon)
Walk-ins are always welcome.
2. Prepare for your audition:
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Auditions are open to anyone 12 years old or older, and we strongly encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, sizes, and experience to audition
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Auditions will consist of a short song, dance number, and cold readings from the script
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Auditions will be held in small groups of approximately 10 people. If you sign up for a slot and need to change or cancel please email lbaker@sterlingplaymakers.org as soon as possible.
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Please prepare 32 bars (1 - 1 ½ min. Max), including any intro and selection should be memorized
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Song and vocals should be pop/rock style
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Any gender can sing any song - just pick something where your voice can shine!
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3. Review and complete important paperwork:
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Read through our Welcome to Auditions letter and our Character Breakdown
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Complete an Audition Form
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To include conflicts on your audition form, check out our Tentative Rehearsal Schedule
Please note: We are still trying to schedule an audition pianist currently. Please keep an eye on this space as we get closer to auditions to see if you will need to bring in sheet music or instrumental/karaoke music for your audition.
Need ideas for the ideal audition song? Please check out these links:
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https://www.theatretrip.com/audition-songs-for-the-lightning-thief/