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Auditions Jan 6th and 7th (you will pick a slot)
Callbacks Jan 8th
Tick,Tick...Boom
Director: Lizzie Newcomb Gumula
1st Rehearsal: January 12, 2026
Show dates: February 26-March 1
Rehearsals: Mondays and Thursdays 6-10p, Saturdays 9a-1p beginning early mid January
Ridley Performing Arts Program is currently seeking local non-union actors to play ALL roles in our upcoming production of Tick, Tick…Boom by Jonathan Larson. This opportunity is open to performers ages 16+.
Tick, Tick…Boom! is the autobiographical rock musical written by Jonathan Larson, the composer who brought the world the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning rock musical Rent. This unflinching self-reflection and musical memoir shows the raw truths of living in New York in your 20s, navigating tragedies of the AIDS epidemic, balancing relationships with artistry, and the crippling pressure to create.
Audition Process
How to Apply
Please sign up for an audition slot HERE AND fill out our audition questionnaire below. If the listed times do not work for you, please contact director Lizzie Gumula at lizzie@ridleyperformingartsprogram.com.
Auditions will be held in person at Ridley Performing Arts Program 104 Nevin Street, Ridley Park, PA, 19078 on January 6th and 7th from 6:00-9:00pm by appointment only. Check in will begin at 5:30pm.
Callbacks will be held by invitation only January 8th from 6:00-9:00pm.
Please prepare
-For Jon: A song in the style of the show, self-accompanied on piano (piano will be provided).
-For all other roles: A ~1 minute cut of a song in the style of the show with backing track.
(See roles listed at the bottom of the page)
Roles Seeking...
Jon
A struggling composer on the brink of his 30th birthday. Talented, idealistic, with major imposter syndrome. Michael's roommate and Susan's boyfriend. Actor-musician with strong piano performance skills required.
Gender: male
Age: 25 to 30
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Michael
A former actor-turned-market research executive. Warm but internally facing his own problems. He is Jon's roommate and best friend.
Gender: male
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: Gb4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Susan
A talented dancer. Jon’s girlfriend. Sexy, kind, independent.
Gender: female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Karessa
Supportive and grounding friend of Jon’s.
Gender: female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Ensemble
Young artists, corporate yuppies, and real-life people navigating life in New York City. Strong movers desired.
Casting 5-7 ensemble members, who will also serve as understudies for Jon, Michael, Susan, and Karessa.
Gender: all genders
Ages: 20-30s