Dobama Theatre is announcing non-AEA auditions for the upcoming 48th Annual Marilyn Bianchi Kids’ Playwriting Festival (MBKPF) Youth Ensemble. 

Dobama Theatre is looking for nine or ten young actors between the ages of 9  and 17 of all sizes, ethnicities, and genders to rehearse and perform in plays written by young writers.* The MBKPF usually rehearses Mondays through Thursdays between 6 to 10pm and Saturdays in blocks between 10 and 4pm. Actors of all ages will ONLY be called to rehearse for the play(s) they are cast in prior to tech. Rehearsals begin on Monday May 4th. Technical rehearsals are May 29th-June 3rd, and performances are June 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2026. 

*The MBKPF consists of 10 plays written by local students ages 6 to 18. The plays are directed by professional adults and performed by a combination of adult and young actors. 

 
AUDITIONS:
Wednesday April 15th, between 3pm and 8pm (30 minute slots - MUST sign up in advance)
 
WHERE:
Dobama Theatre (2nd floor Arts Space)
2340 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
 
WHAT TO PREPARE:
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your child's scheduled audition to check in and fill out audition forms. Youth should come prepared to move, play, read from sides provided, and follow directions. You will be auditioning for Carrie Williams, Education Director, and Erin E. Dolan, Director of Programs, of Dobama Theatre and other members of the Dobama Theatre team.
 
HOW TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION:
·        Email youngplaywrights@dobama.org 
·        You will be assigned a 30-minute small group audition slot
·        Please arrive 10 minutes early and allow time in case auditions are running behind
·        Bring a complete list of conflicts evenings and Saturdays between May 4th and June 8th, a recent photo, and resume (if applicable)

***NOTE: If your child cannot make the 15th, email Carrie Williams at youngplaywrights@dobama.org with interest and full list of conflicts and they will be added to the pool