We are seeking performers for a world premiere workshop of a new musical!

Louder Than Words: A New Musical is a story centered around Violet, a selectively mute girl who communicates through dance, as she navigates societal and family pressures with the help of her friends.

Book by Christian Andrews & Hannah Stephens

Music by Emily Dezort, Hope Kennedy & Noah Lewis

When

Sunday, February 15th, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday, February 16th, 2026 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where
Starcatcher Theater, 140 E. Market St., Akron, OH 44308

What to Prepare
32 - 64 bars of an uptempo contemporary musical theatre song (to be sung a cappella)

What to Expect
No monologue required! We will provide sides from the script to read

We are committed to diverse and inclusive casting. As this cast includes one character with selective mutism and one who is hard of hearing, we strongly encourage performers with authentic lived experience to audition.

If you require any accommodations for the audition process, please contact Accessibility Coordinator Josie Vano at louderthanwords.musical@gmail.com by February 1st. Please provide as much detail as possible so we can work to meet your needs effectively.

Performance dates are April 24th, 25th and 26th, 2026

Rehearsals to begin in March

Director: Christian Andrews
Choreographer: Hannah Stephens | Music Director: Noah Lewis
Production Stage Manager: Josie K. Vano | Artistic Director: Ryan Leflar

Sign-Up for an Audition Slot at:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeI1BkBSkRQwtueqzQA7yMkaktYCV9se3ULwoYh-UrshZNqAw/viewform?fbclid=PAVERFWAO2aZBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAac1-JNh4urwlZqltMzGF8O7gStntE55OIbDAkHUXZMzfButC06M60ll6Ti2UA_aem_gQsrqHcTgIN-qS1ljKs65Q&pli=1

We look forward to hearing from you!

Christian A. Andrews

Lead Creative | Director

Louder Than Words: A New Musical

p: (330) 936-2026

e: christian.ab.andrews@gmail.com

w: www.christianandrews.me