COMBINED AUDITIONS
2026 Combined Auditions
New Jersey Theatre Alliance, the service organization for the state and region’s 41 professional theatres, will hold auditions in Enlow Recital Hall on the campus of Kean University in Hillside, NJ on Monday, March 16 from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM for Equity performers, and Tuesday, March 17 from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM for Non-Equity performers. Participation is limited to individuals who registered and received confirmation from the Alliance. Walk-ins will not be seen.
We will have a confirmed list of participating theatres as we get closer to the event.
The address for Enlow Recital Hall is 215 North Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205.
Submission Information
Registration for the 2026 Combined Auditions will open by Friday, February 6, 2026.
Due to the high volume of submissions, there is a limited number of audition slots.
AEA actors are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, while non-AEA actors are selected via a lottery system.
You will only receive an audition if you are sent a confirmation email with a scheduled time slot. Submitting does not guarantee an audition. If you do not receive a confirmation email, you have not been scheduled, and we hope you will submit again next year.
Any outreach related to combined auditions must be sent to Auditions@njtheatrealliance.org. No Calls.
Please Note:
To defray the cost of producing this event, NON-EQUITY ACTORS will pay a $25 fee to participate.
Headshots and resumes will be placed in a virtual book that will be distributed to theatre representatives attending.
We do not accept self-tapes/virtual auditions
All of New Jersey’s professional theatres are equal opportunity employers. Actors of color and actors with disabilities are encouraged to submit. Actors based in New Jersey or with access to New Jersey housing are particularly encouraged to submit.
What to Prepare
EQUITY Actors have 5 minutes. NON-EQUITY Actors have 3 minutes. Two contrasting monologues are preferred: one contemporary, one classic; one comedic, one dramatic. You can also perform one monologue if it represents you best. Alternatively, actors may choose to deliver one monologue and a 32-bar cut of a song if singing. Please indicate on your registration form if you intend to sing.
The Alliance does not accept phone calls or emails about material choices, and cannot provide guidance on the subject. You know best what will showcase your talent. We do not accept self-tapes/virtual auditions.
Current Available Casting Calls
Casting notices will be posted as they become available. Please continue to regularly check this page for updates.
Theatres in attendance will be posted as they become available. Please continue to regularly check this page for updates.
Both Days (Monday & Tuesday)
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Monday The 16th Only
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Tuesday The 17th Only
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Stay up to date!
The best way to stay up to date on the registration process is to follow New Jersey Theatre Alliance on Facebook and Instagram, and to join our email list.
About the Combined Auditions
Every year, over two days, we hold auditions for 75 Equity and 100 Non-Equity performers. Member theatres interested in seeking new local talent for their upcoming seasons attend.
Registration takes place online, and due to a high volume of responses, audition slots are chosen through a lottery system for non-union actors and on a first-come, first-served basis for AEA actors. This is a fantastic opportunity to be seen by multiple theatres at once. Representatives from our member theatres will follow up with performers directly if they are interested in working with them.