P. O. Box 235, 49 Park St.
Madison, OH 44057
CONTACT: Karen Ziegler, Director of Marketing
440-428-5913
DATE: February 23, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Auditions for Rabbit Run Theater’s 2026 Summer Season
Rabbit Run Theater Auditions:
“Urinetown, the Musical”, Mar. 14, 6 - 10 pm; Mar. 15, 2 – 5 pm;
“Stepping Out”, Mar. 14, 6 – 8 pm; Mar. 15, 1 – 3 pm
“Kiss Me Kate”, Mar. 16 and Mar. 18, 7 – 10 pm both days
“The World Goes ‘Round”, Mar. 6, 6 to 10 pm and Mar. 7, 5 – 7 pm
MADISON, OH - Audition appointments are now being taken for the 2026 summer season at Rabbit Run Theater in Madison, Ohio.
The productions for the summer are “Urinetown, the Musical”, “Stepping Out”, “Kiss Me Kate” and “The World Goes ‘Round”.
Rabbit Run will also be producing a Youth Production, “The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition”. This production will utilize the talents of young actors ages 12 through 18. Details for the youth production auditions to be announced soon.
“Urinetown, the Musical” is a musical comedy with music by Mark Hollman and music and lyrics by Mark Hollman and Greg Kotis. The production runs from May 22 through June 13. The production is directed by Brint Learned, musical direction by Alex Ulle and choreography by Sarah Gordon. The show is rated 13+ for content. There are roles available for adults ages 18 and up.
Auditions for “Urinetown the Musical” are Saturday, Mar. 14, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Sunday, Mar. 15 from 2 to 5 p.m.
“Urinetown, the Musical” is a comedic satire of populism, bureaucracy, politics and musical theater itself. In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage has led to a ban on private toilets. A hero emerges and leads them all to freedom
The second production for the summer, “Stepping Out”, is a rollicking comedy about the attempts of some working class amateurs to overcome their inhibitions and left feet in a dance studio in North London. Coupled with dramas all along the way, this motley group must be whipped into shape for their recital.
“Stepping Out” is written by Richard Harris and will be directed by Ann Hedger. Production dates are June 19 through July 3, and the show is rated for general audiences.
There are roles available for actors ages 18 and up. Auditions are Saturday, Mar. 14, 6 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Mar. 15, from 1 to 3 p.m.
Following “Stepping Out” is the musical “Kiss Me Kate” with music and lyrics by Cole Porter and book by Sam and Bella Spewack, which runs July 17 through Aug. 8.
The show is directed by Brint Learned with musical direction by Jonathan Gordon and choreography by Heather Felden. The production is rated for general audiences.
The battle of the sexes takes center stage in “Kiss Me Kate” as former spouses feud onstage and off during a musical presentation of “The Taming of the Shrew”.
Auditions for “Kiss Me Kate” are Monday, Mar. 16 and Wednesday, Mar. 18, from 7 to 10 p.m. both days. There are multiple adult roles available for actors ages 16 and up.
The last production for the summer is “The World Goes ‘Round”, a musical revue featuring the music of John Kander with lyrics by Fred Ebb.
“The World Goes ‘Round” opens Aug. 14 and runs through Aug. 29 and is rated for general audiences.
This production is directed by James Penca with musical direction by Jonathan Gordon and choreography by Haley Luster. There are multiple roles available for actors ages 16 and up.
Auditions for “The World Goes ‘Round” are Friday, Mar. 6, from 6 to 10 pm and Saturday, Mar. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Actors auditioning for a musical should prepare to sing 32 measures of a Broadway-style song from memory. Please bring sheet music for the accompanist in a binder. No pre-recorded accompaniment or CD tracks.
Actors auditioning for a non-musical do not need to prepare a monologue as actors will read sides from the script. Actors should dress business casual (jeans are acceptable, no sweatpants).
Auditions for “Stepping Out” and “The World Goes ‘Round” will be at Rabbit Run Community Arts Association, 49 Park St., Madison, OH.
Auditions for “Urinetown, the Musical” and “Kiss Me Kate” will be at the Royce Hall for Performing Arts on the campus of Lake Erie College on Gillett St. in Painesville.
Auditions are by appointment only. To schedule an appointment call RRCAA at 440-428-5913. For more information, visit rabbitrun.org.
Rabbit Run Theater is one of the few barn theaters remaining in Ohio and is open every summer from late May through the end of August. The theater is located at 5648 W. Chapel Rd., Madison.
RRCAA is a comprehensive fine arts association offering year-round instruction in all the major disciplines of the fine and performing arts and also operates Rabbit Run Theater. Partial funding is provided by the Ohio Arts Council, Dairy Queen, Hearn Plumbing and Heating, Your Bridge Wealth Management Group, Junction Auto and and Tour Lake County.
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