CASTING CALL Starcatcher Theatricals Presents: Louder Than Words: A New Musical 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/1FAIpQLSeI1BkBSkRQwtueqzQA7yMkaktYCV9se3UL... We look forward to hearing from you! [image: photo-logo] 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 <http://www.christianandrews.me>*