PACA AUDITIONS
Register for Sydney theatre auditions and take the stage across Sydney’s premier venues — including our upcoming season at The Concourse Theatre, Chatswood — alongside a full live symphony orchestra, bespoke production design, and our experienced Sydney creative team. Jump straight into the PACA Audition Portal below, or scroll down to explore active casting calls, preparation guidelines, and backstage crew opportunities.
HOW WE CAST & PRODUCE
What to expect at our Sydney theatre auditions in Ryde and onstage across our mainstage seasons.
What to Expect in the Room
We run organised, welcoming auditions in Ryde where the creative panel wants to see you do your best work. Every performer is heard in full by our directors, Music Director, and choreographer, and every applicant receives a clear casting outcome via the portal.
PACA Mainstage Seasons
Our mainstage Sydney musical theatre seasons play multi-week runs across premier venues including the 500-seat proscenium stage at The Concourse in Chatswood, always with a full live pit orchestra — never backing tracks.
ACTIVE AUDITION CALLS & WHAT TO PREPARE
Review current season casting dates and our general audition room preparation checklist before booking your slot.
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General Guidelines: What to Prepare
Whether you are auditioning for a principal role or our singing and dancing ensemble, here is what to prepare for a smooth, relaxed audition room experience:
- Vocal Cut (16 to 32 Bars): Prepare an approximately 60-second cut (16 to 32 bars) of a musical theatre or contemporary pop/rock song that showcases your vocal range and storytelling. Bring clearly marked sheet music in your correct key or a clean instrumental backing track.
- Acting & Script Sides: No prepared monologue is required for initial calls unless specified in the show pack. Character sides and cold reads are provided ahead of callbacks.
- Movement & Dance Call: Wear comfortable movement attire and appropriate dance shoes or jazz sneakers. Our choreographer teaches a short combination tailored to the style of the show.
- Headshot, CV & Rehearsal Conflicts: Upload your current headshot, theatrical resume, and any known rehearsal calendar conflicts directly into your PACA Portal profile before your slot.
WHO WE AUDITION & RECRUIT
Whether you are a leading vocalist, ensemble dancer, orchestral instrumentalist, or backstage technician, there is a place for you in our company.
LEADS & SUPPORTING
Principal and supporting roles are cast through individual 10-minute vocal and acting appointments with the creative team, followed by scene and harmony callbacks.
- Prepare a 60-second song cut (around 16 to 32 bars) in the style of the show with sheet music or a backing track
- No monologue required for first-round calls — callback script sides are sent out via the portal
- Please log any rehearsal or show-week conflicts on your portal profile before your slot
ENSEMBLE & MOVEMENT
Our ensemble carries the big company numbers, harmonies, and scene transitions across the show. You can audition as a singer-mover or as a specialist dancer.
- All voice parts needed (Soprano, Mezzo, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, and Bass)
- Group movement and dance calls are taught in the room by our choreographer — wear comfortable clothes and jazz shoes or sneakers
- Featured ensemble tracks, understudies, and cameo roles are cast directly from the ensemble call
MUSICIANS ROSTER
We don't hold open cattle-call auditions for the orchestra pit. Pit players are booked directly by our Music Director from our Sydney musician roster.
- Live pit orchestras ranging from 8-piece rock setups to 23-piece symphony orchestras
- Woodwind doublers, brass, strings, guitars, keyboards, bass, and percussion
- Register via the Join the Team form or send your CV directly to our Music Director
JOIN THE TEAM BACKSTAGE
Cast, backstage crew, stage managers, wardrobe, technicians, and musicians can submit their details directly to our production database below.
THREE STEPS TO THE STAGE
Audition registrations and casting calls for all PACA productions are managed online through the PACA Casting Portal. Our three-stage process gives every candidate clear timelines and timely communication from our directing team.
Portal Registration
Create your performer profile on portal.paca.sydney/auditions. Submit your vocal range, theatrical CV, headshots, rehearsal availability, and contact details.
Auditions & Callbacks
Attend your scheduled in-person vocal cut, script sides, or dance call in Ryde. Video self-tapes are accepted for designated youth roles or by prior arrangement with the production team.
Offers & Onboarding
Successful cast members receive formal role offers, complete rehearsal schedule access in the PACA Portal, production onboarding packs, and digital score materials.
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