Auditions! Applause (performing in June, 2026)

Easthampton Theater Company is excited to announce auditions for Applause, book by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, music by Charles Strouse, and lyrics by Lee Adams. We are seeking talented and dedicated actors of a wide range of ages. All roles are available; none are precast. We strongly encourage actors of all races, ethnicities, and gender identities to audition. Applause is based on the 1950 film All About Eve and the short story on which the movie is based, Mary Orr's "The Wisdom of Eve". The story centers on aging star Margo Channing, who innocently takes a fledgling actress under her wing, unaware that the ruthless Eve is plotting to steal her career and possibly her man. The original 1970 Broadway production was nominated for ten Tony Awards and ultimately won four: the overall production won the Tony Award for Best Musical, Lauren Bacall won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, and Ron Field won both the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical and the Tony Award for Best Choreography.

Synopsis: In the late 1960s, Margo Channing was a Broadway star. However, she secretly is paranoid about her age. Soon, an ambitious chorus girl, Eve, warms up to her. However, the admiring chorus girl quickly becomes Margo’s worst enemy and competition. Eve ends up understudying for, and then ultimately sabotaging, Margo so that Eve can perform the role in front of the important critics. In the end, Eve reaches stardom and Margo falls from it. However, Margo realizes that she can still find happiness in the man she loves, Bill. The show is directed by Manuel Morales and produced by Eva Husson-Stockhamer. Our music director is Evan Koss and our choreographer is Brianna Husson-Stockhamer. Several roles in this production are open to actors of any gender identity. We encourage all performers to audition for the roles that resonate with them. 

 Auditions will take place on Sunday, January 25th and Tuesday, January 27th at the Easthampton Congregational Church, 112 Main St. Easthampton, Ma 01027.  Auditions will be by appointment only.  Please go to our audition notice at the Google Doc link below for more detailed information and links to audition form and scheduling. 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rwgy5gc8kaf66g8eEQABtQivKiF9Q5vViNrB_8RtuOs/edit?usp=sharing

 If you experience any issues accessing the audition materials (including music, PDF files, or other resources), or if you require any assistance or accommodations to participate in the audition process, please contact us at info@easthamptontheater.com. We are happy to help ensure an accessible and inclusive experience for all participants.