Audition sign-ups are now open!
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.
Auditions are by appointment only, please click the Sign Up! button to schedule your appointment. After signing up, please fill out and submit the online google Audition Form:
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.
Audition date and times:
- Thursday, September 17 from 6:00 pm to 9:15 pm
- Saturday, September 19 from 10:00 am to 12:15 pm and 1:30 pm to 6:45 pm
- Sunday, September 20 from 10:00 am to 12:15 pm and 1:30 pm to 6:45 pm
- Callbacks Tuesday, September 22 from 6:00-9:00 pm
How long will the audition last?
The audition will last a total of one hour and fifteen minutes. You can expect to be in the audition room for approximately one hour.
Questions? Please contact producer@amherstacts.org or call Anna Duprey, Producer, at 413-923-7975.
Performances of “Frozen” will be presented on
January 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, and 24, 2026
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
Audition Form – this form must be filled out before you arrive for your audition. We are using an online Google form this year – if you have not already done so, please submit an audition form for each person auditioning. Thank you!
Important Information and Dates – this handout has detailed information regarding rehearsals, performances, and cast obligations.
Auditions are by appointment only, please click the Sign Up! button to schedule your appointment:
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.
Do I have to come prepared with a song to sing at the audition?
Yes. Even if you are not auditioning for a singing role we ask that you come prepared to sing. An accompanist will be available for you. No a cappella auditions, please. If you are auditioning for a lead, you are required to sing a song from the show. Below is a list of songs by character. Sheet music for these songs can be found below. Please sing the measures indicated (ex: m1-m29) and in the given key. Our preference is that you sing the provided audition cuts from the show. If you choose to sing a song that is not from the show you must bring sheet music in the correct key for the accompanist. Each person auditioning should expect to sing one song, even if they wish to be considered for multiple roles. Some people may be asked to sing more than one song if the director so desires. If multiple songs are listed for callbacks, please prepare all of them.
Can I be considered for multiple roles?
Yes. We hope to create a cast of the best performers possible. We will cast based on skills and chemistry with other actors, not on look, gender, age, race, body type, or anything else. Indicate all roles you are interested in. Audition for a part you can perform and do not self-select out because of any preconceived notion of who the part might be for.
Can I bring my own musical accompaniment (i.e., MP3 player) to the audition?
No.
Can I sing my audition song as a duet?
No.
Can I sing my audition song without piano accompaniment?
No.
Do I have to dance at the audition?
Yes. Everyone will learn a sequence of movements along with the choreographer. Be prepared to move and wear proper attire (i.e., no flip-flops). We are planning to have a tap component in the show. If you would also like to audition for the tap segment of the show ~ please be sure to bring your tap shoes.
Do I have to read from a script at the audition?
You may be asked to read something from the script at auditions. This is a cold reading with no need to prepare ahead of time. Children may be asked to participate in an acting exercise instead of reading. Please let the audition volunteers know if your child needs reading support.
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.
Auditions are by appointment only, please click the Sign Up! button to schedule your appointment:
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