Volunteer and Audition
Play a part in the art.
CFCT relies on volunteers! They are the key to our success, and we look to involve volunteers in a variety of ways. If you are interested in helping us, read the info below and see which area may best suite your time and talents. All volunteers will be asked to complete an intake form. You may also email us with inquiries at info@MyCFCT.org.
As a thank you for your dedication, our volunteers get to see our shows for free when helping out!
Backstage Volunteer Opportunities
Front of House Volunteer Opportunities
Upcoming Auditions
2026-2027 Auditions:
These are the set audition dates for shows in our upcoming season. More detailed information about each process will be announced here approximately four weeks before each audition.
Grease: Friday, May 15 (6PM), Saturday, May 16 (6PM), Sunday, May 17 (6PM)
Production Dates: August 7-23, 2026, Directed by Kyle N. Weber
Puffs: Sunday, July 26 (2PM) or Monday, July 27 (6PM)
Production Dates: October 2-11, 2026, Directed by Grace Dinneen
It's A Wonderful Life: Wednesday, September 16 or Thursday, September 17th
Production Dates: December 4-20, 2026, Directed by Kim Groninga
The Suffragette's Murder: Monday, December 7 (6PM) or Tuesday, December 8 (6PM)
Production Dates: February 5-14, 2027, Directed by Shelby Davis
Little Shop of Horrors: Mid-January
Production Dates: March 26-April 4, 2027, Directed by Mary Rohne
AUDITION DATES:
Friday, May 15 at 6PM
Saturday, May 16 at 6PM
Sunday, May 17 at 6PM
CALLBACKS (By Invitation Only): Tuesday, May 19 at 6PM
PERFORMANCE DATES:
August 7-23, 2026
DIRECTING TEAM:
Director: Kyle N. Weber
Music Director: Lauren Leman
Choreographer: Mandy Masmar
Stage Manager: Jamie Castle
SYNOPSIS:
Since its electric Broadway and West End debut in the early 1970’s, GREASE has remained one of the world’s most popular and enduring musicals. Funny, frank and featuring the hit songs “Greased Lightnin’,” “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” “You’re The One That I Want,” and “Summer Nights,” GREASE follows the journey of Danny and Sandy, alongside the Burger Palace Boys and the Pink Ladies, as they navigate high school to the unforgettable rock n’ roll soundtrack that defined generations.
SCRIPTS: Scripts are available to check out with a $10 refundable deposit one month prior to auditions. Please call (319) 277-5283 for more info, or stop by the Box Office Mon-Fri 12-4PM.
REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will start after Memorial Day. Most rehearsals begin at 6:00 or 6:30 on weeknights and during the day on weekends. You’ll have the chance to provide or complete a conflict calendar at the auditions, so be sure to bring your schedule with you.
PERFORMANCES:
All performances will take place on the main stage of the Oster Regent Theatre, located at 103 Main St, Cedar Falls, IA.
AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS:
Materials: Prepare and bring ready to hand-in a calendar of conflicts including everything May 25 to August 23.
Please also bring a show history of performance and leadership positions, dance training, etc.
Acting: Prepare a short monologue of approximately 20-40 seconds stylistically appropriate for the characters in Grease.
Actors do not need to memorize their monologue for auditions.
Directors will only use dialogue excerpts of the script at callbacks.
Contact Director Kyle N. Weber at knweber.director@gmail.com for assistance.
Singing: Prepare 30-45 seconds of a song of your choosing, preferably in the musical theatre genre and/or in the style of the show. Prepare an accompanying track without lead vocals.
Please have your cutting ready on your personal device to connect to a provided speaker. We strongly recommend you download and cut the portion of your song onto your device. Wi-Fi information will not be provided. Please do not plan to play your tracks directly from YouTube as ads will slow everyone down. Singing a cappella will not be accepted as a complete audition. Actors do not need to memorize their music for auditions.
Contact Music Director Lauren Leman at laurenleman7@gmail.com for assistance.
Dancing: Arrive in comfortable clothes that are ready for movement and shoes ready for dancing. Actors will be taught a combination on-site.
Video Auditioning:
Actors who cannot attend standard audition dates must submit a video audition for Director Kyle N. Weber at knweber.director@gmail.com
by noon on Sunday, May 17th
to be considered for casting. Your video audition MUST include a song cutting of 30-45 seconds that meets the singing criteria above AND a short monologue of 20-40 seconds that meets the acting criteria above. Your video audition MAY include a 20-40 second dance sequence stylistically appropriate to the show. Actors who submit video auditions will be required to dance (either at callbacks or by video callback) if directors are considering them for casting.
CASTING NOTES:
Performers of all ethnic, racial, sexual, and gender identities, abilities, and backgrounds are encouraged, needed and welcomed. Actors of all identities are welcomed and encouraged to submit for any and all of the roles listed with the understanding that there are individual characters that have specific identities specified within the script. No experience necessary.
AVAILABLE ROLES:
DANNY ZUKO: M, High School Teen, Tenor Range
The leader of the Burger Palace Boys; good-looking, strong and confident, with an air of easy-going charm.
SANDY DUMBROWSKI: F, High School Teen, Soprano Range with high belt
New girl in town; sweet, wholesome, naive, cute, and innocent.
PINK LADIES
BETTY RIZZO: F, High School Teen, Alto Range
Leader of the Pink Ladies; tough, sarcastic, and outspoken but vulnerable.
FRENCHY: F, High School Teen, Alto Range
A dreamer; good-natured but not too smart, she is heavily made up, fussy about her appearance, particularly her hair. She can't wait to finish high school so she can be a beautician.
MARTY: F, High School Teen, Alto Range
The 'beauty' of the Pink Ladies; looks older than the other girls, but betrays her real age when she opens her mouth. She tries to act sophisticated.
JAN: F, High School Teen, Alto Range
Funny, loud, compulsive eater, and awkward member of the Pink Ladies. Loud and pushy with the girls, but shy with boys.
BURGER PALACE BOYS
KENICKIE: M, High School Teen, Tenor Range
The second in command of the T-Birds; tough-looking, surly, and avoids any show of softness. He has an offbeat sense of humor.
DOODY: M, High School Teen, Tenor Range
The youngest of the guys; small, boyish, and open, with a disarming smile and a hero-worshipping attitude towards the other guys. He also plays the guitar.
SONNY LATIERRI: M, High School Teen, Baritone Range
A member of the T-Birds; funny Italian-American, he is a braggart and wheeler-dealer who thinks he's a real lady-killer
ROGER: M, High School Teen, Tenor Range
The anything-for-a-laugh type of boy; a clown who enjoys winding people up, he is full of mischief and is always dreaming up half-baked schemes and ideas.
ADDITIONAL STUDENTS
PATTY SIMCOX: F, High School Teen, Alto Range
The ultimate cheerleader; confident, athletic, sure-of-herself, but can be given to bursts of disconcerting enthusiasm. She's a bit of a pain and unpopular with the Pink Ladies, and can twirl a baton.
EUGENE FLORCZYK: M, High School Teen, Tenor Range
The class valedictorian; physically awkward, with weak eyes and a high-pitched voice. He's a typical 'apple-polisher' - both smug and pompous, but gullible.
CHA-CHA DIGREGORIO: F, High School Teen, Alto Range
The best dancer at St. Bernadette's; a loud mouth, she wins the dancing competition with Danny.
STUDENT ENSEMBLE: Any, High School Teen, All voice parts
FEATURED
TEEN ANGEL: M, Age Flexible, Tenor, E4–F5
Frenchy's suave and slick guardian angel, who encourages her to stay in school.
MISS LYNCH: F, Adult, A no-nonsense, serious, loud English teacher.
JOHNNY CASINO: M, Adult, Tenor, G4-E5
Leader of the band that plays at the dance.
VINCE FONTAINE: M, Adult
A typical 'teen audience' disc jockey; slick, egotistical and fast-talking. He is also a veteran 'Greaser.'
AUXILIARY ROLES
THE GAMBLERS: Any, Age Flexible
Johnny’s band mates
RADIO VOICE: M, Age Flexible, Tenor, A3–C5
CAMERA OPERATOR: Any, Age Flexible
Auditioning at Cedar Falls Community Theatre
Auditions take place 8 to 10 weeks ahead of the production dates. We encourage everyone to audition and do not discriminate. Everyone will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
We'll try to take the pressure off to make the process enjoyable. Here are a few tips to help:
Prepare
Research the show and consider where you might fit in the cast. Familiarity should help you find your own voice, perspective or "take" on the role. You are welcome to rent a script ahead of time to help you prepare, just stop by during business hours.
Be Proactive About Your Schedule and Availability
Bring your calendar for the next couple of months. The director will want to know about pre-existing commitments now... not after you are cast.
Be Gracious
Not everyone can be the lead. The director has reasons for the decisions made and we ask that you respect that. You may be offered a role that you weren't planning for or be asked to help the show in other areas.
Be On Time
Please respect the production team and your fellow auditionees by showing up to audition on time. If you might have a conflict that prevents you from coming on time, reach out to the director ahead of time.
Have Fun
Because that's what theatre is all about!
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