The Cumberland Theatre is now scheduling audition appointments and accepting submissions for their 37th Season of Entertainment. The theatre is casting a variety of shows for the main stage season as well as the Theatre for Young Audiences program, Shakespeare in the Park and other events throughout 2025.
The main stage season consists of ten shows, of which nine have roles open: Jersey Boys, Antony and Cleopatra, The Shark is Broken, The Cottage, Grease, The Wedding Singer, Doubt, The Exorcist and A Sherlock Carol. Please note submissions for Jersey Boys will only be accepted through December 1 st .
The theatre is also casting for the original comedy This Side of the Dirt by Tito Beveridge, which is being produced through a special arrangement with the playwright for a limited run of four performances in March. Auditions and submissions are also being accepted for the annual Shakespeare in the Park production In partnership with the Gilchrist Gallery. This season’s selection will be Love Labors Lost.
Live Auditions will be held at the theatre on 101 North Johnson Street, Cumberland, MD on January 3rd , 4th , and 5th . Those who wish to audition should visit
cumberlandtheatre.com and complete the digital audition form reserve an audition time and provide the shows and roles for which they would like to be considered. Online
submissions will also be accepted; however attending the live auditions is encouraged.
Those auditioning will be asked to sing at least 16 bars and/or perform a short monologue. Those auditioning for the musicals will be asked to attend a short dance call.
The theatre casts both local and out-of-town actors. All roles are paid and housing is available for out-of-town actors and designers.
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