THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL - Canyon Theatre Guild Non Equity Auditions

AUDITION NOTICE

This is your quest, to come to auditions and prove yourself worthy of joining this demi-god cast of misfits on their journey to save the world; while singing Rock music, of course! Come join us for auditions for The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical.

PRODUCTION TEAM

Director & Production Designer: Eduardo Arteaga

Vocal Director: Carla Cavallo

Choreographer: Katina Childs-Muller

Fight Choreographer: Michael Colon

Costume Designers: Nicole Arteaga & Vanessa Rutherford-Gray

Technical Directors: John Alexopoulos & Douglas Holiday

Properties Mistress: Claudia Alexopoulos

Stage Manager: Chris Morales

Assistant Stage Manager: Samuel Kort

AUDITION INFORMATION

AUDITION DATES & TIMES:

Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 from 10AM to 4PM

Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 from 1PM to 5PM

** Auditions will be on a first come, first served basis and in small groups. You will not need to stay the entire duration of the auditions. After your audition is complete, you will be dismissed. Reading from the script and character pairing will happen at callbacks.

CALLBACKS:

Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 at 7PM

** Callbacks are by invitation only. Not all roles will be called back. Also, if you do not get a callback, it does not mean you’re not being considered for different roles.

LOCATION:

Canyon Theatre Guild Studio (White Building)

24238 Main Street

Newhall, CA 91321

OPEN CALL AUDITION | NON-EQUITY | NON-PAID

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Prepare at least 16 bars of music (1 minute approx.) of a song in the style of the show. Do not sing a song from the show.

• You may sing acapella, but an instrumental recording to accompany your singing is strongly recommended.

• We will provide a speaker (with bluetooth capabilities) and aux cords as necessary for your audition.

• We will take your picture before your audition along with your audition number, therefore headshots are optional.

• Provide a resume if you have one.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Please list ALL conflicts, commitments, and potential commitments that occur during the rehearsal period – even those that are on days which are not currently listed as rehearsal days. The rehearsal schedule will be built around the cast’s availability.

• No conflicts will be accepted for performance dates or the week before opening. No additional conflicts will be accepted after casting.

SELF-TAPE AUDITIONS:

• If you cannot attend auditions on Saturday, May 2nd or Sunday, May 3rd, you may submit a Self-Tape Audition via e-mail to the director at
  edartemoreno@gmail.com

• Your Self-Tape must include 1 minute of singing, and if you have any samples of you dancing, or a dance reel, please include.

• Be sure to submit a headshot and resume.

• If you are submitting a Self-Tape and to be considered for any role, you need to be available to come for Callbacks in person on Wednesday, May 6th @7PM.

REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE DATES

REHEARSAL DATES:

Monday, May 18th, 2026 thru Friday, July 31st, 2026

7:00 to 10:00 PM Monday thru Thursdays, and select Fridays.

Tech Rehearsals: Monday, July 27th, 2026 thru Friday, July 31st, 2026

Call time may be as early as 6PM. During Tech we may stay until 11:00PM if necessary.

PERFORMANCE DATES:

Saturday, August 1st, 2026 through Sunday, August 30th, 2026

(5 week run. 13 performances.)

Friday night Shows: 8PM (Call time: 6:30PM)

Saturday and Sunday Matinees: 2PM (Call time 12:30PM)

Saturday Night Shows: 7PM (Call time 5:30PM)

** ALL PERFORMANCES ARE MANDATORY**

SHOW INFORMATION

SHOW SUMMARY:

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' 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).

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

The Original Production of The Lightning Thief had a cast of 7 performers, doubling roles based on needs and vocal abilities. For this production, we are looking for at least 7 performers but want to create an ensemble where some of the ensemble characters can be featured by different performers. We encourage all performers to audition regardless of race, gender, or physical ability. Everyone is welcome to audition.

PRINCIPAL CHARACTERS:

PERCY JACKSON

(VOCAL RANGE: A2 - A4)

Playing Age: Late Teen.

Son of Poseidon, a good kid with a teenage temper.

ANNABETH CHASE

(VOCAL RANGE: G3 - G5)

Playing Age: Late Teen, Young Adult

Daughter of Athena, smarter than you.

GROVER

(VOCAL RANGE: B2 - A4)

Playing Age: Late Teen, Young Adult

A happy-go-lucky satyr, like a hippie kid with hooves.

LUKE CASTELLAN

(VOCAL RANGE: D3 - G#4)

Playing Age: Late Teen, Young Adult

Son of Hermes, cool camp counselor.

SALLY JACKSON

(VOCAL RANGE: A3 - C5)

Playing Age: Adult

Percy’s hard-working mother

MR. BRUNNER aka CHIRON

(VOCAL RANGE: C#3 - E4)

Playing Age: Adult

Wise centaur, part-time Latin teacher.

CLARISSE LA RUE

(VOCAL RANGE: B3 - G5)

Playing Age: Late Teen, Young Adult

Tough jock girl, daughter of Ares

MR. D, aka DIONYSUS

(VOCAL RANGE: C3 - G4)

God of wine, snarky camp director

ENSEMBLE CHARACTERS

SILENA BEAUREGARD

(VOCAL RANGE: G3 - D5)

Daughter of Aphrodite

KATIE GARDNER

(VOCAL RANGE: B3 - D5)

Daughter of Demeter

THE ORACLE

(VOCAL RANGE: Bb3 - C5)

A hippie mummy

ARES

(VOCAL RANGE: D#3 - G#4)

God of war, rock star in leather pants

CHARON

(VOCAL RANGE: Bb3 - F5)

Ferryperson to the Underworld

MRS. DODDS

(VOCAL RANGE: E4-E5)

A Fury posing as a substitute algebra teacher

(VARIOUS VOCAL RANGES)

Gender: Any

Playing Age: ALL

GABE UGLIANO – Percy’s foul stepfather

MINOTAUR – Half-man, half-bull

POSEIDON – God of the sea, salty beach bum

GREYHOUND PASSENGER 1

GREYHOUND PASSENGER 2

SQUIRREL

AUNTY EM, aka MEDUSA – Avid sculptor

TRAIN CONDUCTOR

ECHIDNA – Mother of monsters

NEWSCASTER

FARMER

BIANCA – A mysterious girl in 1930s clothes

KRONOS – A voice in a pit

THALIA – Daughter of Zeus, tough

JAMES BROWN

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART

KURT COBAIN

JANIS JOPLIN

DJ CERBERUS

HADES – God of the dead, aging rock star type

A CHORUS OF GREEK STATUES

If you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns regarding auditions or the production, feel free to reach out to the director, Eduardo Arteaga, via email (
edartemoreno@gmail.com) or via text at (760) 960-5298.