Thank you to everyone who auditioned!
We will post the cast list on Sunday, September 27th.
Auditions:
September 17, 19, and 20, 2026
with callbacks on Tuesday, September 22
for our January 2027 production of
Frozen
Director: Kimberly Overtree Karlin
Musical Director: Cindy Naughton
Choreographer: Mari Washburn
Conductor: Ray Dandurand
A message from the Amherst Community Theater board about auditions and casting can be found here.
Our shows are multi-generational for children and adults.
Children must be at least 7 years old and entering 2nd grade or higher to audition. Adults and teens of all ages welcome and needed!
Auditions and Callbacks will be held at the Amherst Regional Middle School, 170 Chestnut St, Amherst, MA 01002.
AFTER AUDITION QUESTIONS
When will I know if I have a callback?
Callback phone calls will be made in the evening on Sunday, September 20th.
Who will receive a Callback?
Callbacks will likely be for lead roles only. There may be callbacks for some dancers.
When are callbacks?
Callbacks will be on Tuesday, September 22nd from 6:00-9:00 pm – Amherst Regional Middle School,
170 Chestnut St, Amherst, MA 01002 (Link to Google Map)
If I don’t get a callback, is it possible that I will still be cast in the show?
Yes. Callbacks are not necessary for all parts.
When will I know if I have been cast in the show?
Everyone who is cast in the show will be notified by phone by Sunday, September 27th by 8:00 pm, at
which time the complete cast list will be posted on the web page.
If I am not cast in the show, will I get a phone call?
No, only those who are cast will receive a phone call. There are simply too many people to call in a timely
manner. Check the web page on Saturday, September 26th after 8:00 PM to see the cast list.
Will everyone who auditions receive a part in the show?
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer everyone who auditions a role in this production. Our total cast
size will be between 55 and 65 performers. Please read our Audition Survival Guide for suggestions on
how to manage the excitement and possible disappointments of auditioning for a show.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Frozen auditions is explained in the Audition Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) (and answers) document.
Audition Survival Guide
A message from the Amherst Community Theater board about auditions and casting can be found here.
Important Audition Documents
Important Information and Dates – this handout has detailed information regarding rehearsals, performances, and cast obligations.
Audition Information from the Director (PDF)
NOTE: Frozen is a familiar show, and you may already have an image in your mind of who “fits” a particular role. We encourage you to set those assumptions aside. Our goal is to build the strongest cast possible. Casting decisions will be based on performance, skills, and chemistry with other actors—not on appearance, gender, age, race, body type, or any other personal characteristic. Audition for the role you are excited to play and feel you can perform well. Please do not rule yourself out because of a preconceived idea about who a character is “supposed” to be. We want to see what you bring to the role.
What we are looking for at auditions:
- Do you have any spontaneous, creative acting skills?
- Are you willing to take risks?
- How well do you work with others?
- Can you take direction?
- How well do you move?
- Can you learn choreography?
- Can you dance and act at the same time?
- Can you tap dance?
- What is your vocal range?
- Can you project your voice?
- Can you learn music?
- Can you match pitch?
- Can you sing and act at the same time?
| Role (vocal range) Approx. Age | Character Notes | Audition Music Song (measures) | Callbacks (note: you may be asked to sing the regular audition music again at callbacks) |
| Elsa (E3 – Eb5) Age: 18 – 35 | Future Queen of Arendelle and Anna’s older sister; born with magical powers, isolates herself from others out of fear. | Let It Go (m88 – end) | Monster (m39 – m75) I Can’t Lose You (m131 – m178) |
| Anna (G3 – E5) Age: A few years younger than Elsa | Princess of Arendelle and Elsa’s younger sister; an eternal optimist who longs to be loved and to connect with other people. | For the First Time in Forever (m32 – m59) | I Can’t Lose You (m131 – m178) Love is an Open Door (m4 – m23) What Do You Know About Love (m40 – end) |
| Young Elsa (A3 – E5) Age: 8 – 12 | Elsa as a small child. | A Little Bit of You (m42 – end) Sing both Anna and Elsa part. | A Little Bit of You (m42 – end) Sing Elsa part only. |
| Young Anna (Bb3 – E5) Age: 7 – 11 | Anna as a small child | A Little Bit of You (m42 – end) Sing both Anna and Elsa part. | A Little Bit of You (m42 – end) Sing Anna part only. |
| Teen Elsa (Bb3 – C4) Age: 12 – 16 | Elsa as a teen. | Do You Want to Build a Snowman (m32 – m44) Sing Anna part (there is no Elsa line in this excerpt) AND Some auditioners may be asked to sing an ensemble song of their choice, so please also prepare one of the ensemble songs | Do You Want to Build a Snowman (m32 – m44) |
| Teen Anna (Bb3 – C4) Age: 11 – 15 | Anna as a teen. | Do You Want to Build a Snowman (m32 – m44) AND Some auditioners may be asked to sing an ensemble song of their choice, so please also prepare one of the ensemble songs | Do You Want to Build a Snowman (m32 – m44) |
| Prince Hans (A2 – A4) Age: Adult | Prince of the Southern Isles and youngest of thirteen brothers; charming and ambitious. | Hans of the Southern Isles (m2 – m32) | Love is an Open Door (m4 – m23) |
| Kristoff (A2 – Bb4) Age: Adult | Hardworking ice harvester with a prickly exterior that hides a big heart. Sven, the reindeer, is his closest confidante. | Kristoff Lullaby (m3 – m27) | What Do You Know About Love (m40 – end) |
| Olaf Alto (E3 – Eb5) OR Tenor (B2 – Bb4) Age: Any age | Magical snowman with a childlike innocence. | In Summer Alto (m7 – m24) In Summer Tenor (m7 – m24) | In Summer Alto (m7 – m24) In Summer Tenor (m7 – m24) |
| Pabbie (Ab2 – Gb4) Age: Adult | Mystical shaman and patriarch of the Hidden Folk; Kristoff’s wise adoptive father. | Fixer Upper (m32 – m49) | First Joik (m29 – m33) Fixer Upper (m12 – m23) |
| Bulda (Bb3 – D5) Age: Adult | Spiritual matriarch of the Hidden Folk; Kristoff’s nurturing and vibrant adoptive mother. | Fixer Upper (m32 – m49) | Fixer Upper (m12 – m23) |
| Oaken (A2 – Bb4) Age: Adult | Amiable salesperson and relentless advocate of hygge; cheerful and jolly. | Hygge (m1 – m42) | Hygge (m1 – m42) |
| Sven (N/A – Sven does not sing) Age: Any age | Kristoff’s fiercely loyal reindeer best friend and confidante. | Sven does not sing but the role does require physical agility Those auditioning for Sven should still sing a song. Choose any of the given songs in this chart. | N/A |
| Queen Iduna (F3 – E5) Age: Adult | Queen of Arendelle and child of the North; strong and compassionate mother. | Opening (m76 – m93) | First Joik (m6 – m12) |
| King Agnarr (B2 – C4) Age: Adult | King of Arendelle; warm-hearted and protective father. | Opening (m76 – m93) | Northern Lights (m31 – m34 and m37 – m39) |
| Duke Weselton (F3 – A4) Age: Adult | Duke from a neighboring kingdom; chauvinistic, impolite, and judgmental. | Pick any ensemble song | N/A |
| Ensemble and Featured Ensemble | Townspeople, speaking ensemble roles, Hidden Folk, Oaken Family and Friends | Fixer Upper (m32 – m49) Sing whatever part is most comfortable for you. OR Hygge (m144 – m208) OR Opening (m76 – m93) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about auditions is explained in the Audition Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) (and answers) document. A more detailed FAQ will be provided for each new production.
Amherst Community Theater acknowledges, respects, and celebrates the diversity within our organization and local community. We seek to create community musical theater that enables people of different genders, races, cultures, sexual orientations, levels of physical ability, ages, beliefs, and socioeconomic backgrounds to be represented in our productions.
Still have questions? If so, please send an email to producer@amherstacts.org