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Winter Youth Productions Joint Auditions

Sept. 9 or 10 (Ages 13–20) & Sept. 17 or 18 (Ages 8–12)

Join us for winter youth theater production auditions at Seattle Rep and Seattle Children's Theatre!

Auditions will be taking place in Sept. 2026 for Seattle Rep's Young Rep Winter Intensive production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and Seattle Children's Theatre's (SCT) Youth Company's A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS.

Ages: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever will feature roles for ages 8–20. A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS will feature roles for ages 8–12.

Auditions: Auditions are scheduled by age group. Ages 8–12 will be considered for both Frog and Toad and Christmas Pageant.

Cost: While there is no cost to audition, students who are cast at either theater should be prepared for tuition. Scholarships or voluntary tiered pricing options are available.

Read on for more info about audition dates by age group, callbacks, rehearsal schedules, cost and scholarships, and more.

Audition & Production Details

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    Ages 13–20

    Ages 13–20 will audition at Seattle Rep (155 Mercer St., Seattle, WA 98109) for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.

    Auditions: Sept. 9 or 10 from 6:30–8 p.m. at Seattle Rep. There is no cost to audition.

    What to Expect: Auditions will include theater games, ensemble activities, and cold readings from the script. No extensive preparation is required.

    Callbacks: Sept. 19

    Rehearsal Schedule: Oct. 6–Dec. 7, 2026 – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4:30–7:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at Seattle Rep

    Performances: Eight shows from Dec. 11–20 (Dec. 11, 12, 18 & 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 12, 13, 19 & 20 at 2 p.m.) in Seattle Rep's Leo K. Theater

    Tuition (once cast): $1,000 for ages 13–20

    Scholarship Info: Seattle Rep scholarship info is available upon request. Contact education@seattlerep.org for details.

    Explore Seattle Rep's Young Rep Production Intensive FAQ below for answers to frequently asked questions.

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    Ages 8–12

    In these joint auditions, ages 8–12 will be considered for both A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS with Seattle Children's Theatre's (SCT) Youth Company and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever with Seattle Rep's Young Rep.

    Auditions: Sept. 17 or 18 from 4:30–7:30 p.m. with 1-hour group audition slots at SCT (201 Thomas St, Seattle, WA 98109). There is no cost to audition.

    What to Expect: Please bring the following (read full details and find Audition Prep Guidelines here):

    • Previous performance experience not required, though if you have been on stage before, please provide a short resume
    • 16 bars or 30–45 seconds of a song with sheet music for piano accompaniment required. Sheet music for the song Happy Birthday will be provided by Seattle Children's Theater at the time of auditions for anyone who needs it.
    • Audition sessions will also include theater games, ensemble activities, cold readings from the script, and singing in a group. 

    Callbacks: Sept. 19

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    Rehearsal Schedule:

    • A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS: Oct. 3–Dec. 13, 2026 – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4:30–7 p.m. and Saturdays from 12:30–4:30 p.m. at SCT (201 Thomas St, Seattle, WA 98109)
    • The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: Oct. 6–Dec. 7, 2026 – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4:30–7:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at Seattle Rep (155 Mercer St., Seattle, WA 98109)

    Performances:

    • A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS: Four shows from Dec. 11–13, 2026 (Dec. 11 at 6 p.m., Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. & 5 p.m., and Dec. 13 at 2 p.m.) on SCT's mainstage
    • The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: Eight shows from Dec. 11–20, 2026 (Dec. 11, 12, 18 & 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 12, 13, 19 & 20 at 2 p.m.) on Seattle Rep's Leo K. stage

    Tuition (once cast): $925 / $800 / $675 voluntary tiered pricing structure for ages 8–12. Find details here. Seattle Rep and SCT will provide these same tuition pricing options for ages 8–12.

    Scholarship Info: Tiered tuition information available here or contact dramaschool@sct.org and education@seattlerep.org for details.

    Click 'Ages 8–12 Sign Up' and then 'Jump to the next bookable date'

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Seattle Rep's Young Rep programs serve our region's youth by providing theatrical training, exploration, and engagement.

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Young Rep Production Intensives FAQ

What is the Young Rep Production Intensive?

In Seattle Rep's Young Rep Production Intensives, participants work with professional directors and designers to build acting technique, ensemble skills, and performance polish, culminating in fully produced performances on Seattle Rep's professional Leo K. stage.

Upcoming:

Lost Girl (Summer 2026)

  • The Summer Young Rep Production Intensive is a 5-week immersive theater training and performance program for young actors ages 13–20, culminating in a fully produced staging of Kimberly Belflower's Lost Girl on Seattle Rep's Leo K. stage in Aug. 2026.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Winter 2026)

  • The Winter Young Rep Production Intensive rehearsals will take place over a ten-week period beginning Oct. 6, 2026 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4:30–7:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.–1 p.m., culminating in eight performances of Barbara Robinson's beloved holiday classic on the Leo K. stage from Dec. 8–20, 2026.
  • Auditions will be announced in late July 2026 and be held in early Sept. 2026. 

Want to get a sense of a Production Intensive? Check out our first production, The Outsiders (2025).

Sign up for our Young Rep email list to receive Production Intensive details straight to your inbox!

Are there auditions to participate?

Yes, Production Intensives are audition-based.

Auditions for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Winter 2026) will be held in early Sept. 2026. Click here to learn more and sign up!

Sign up for our Young Rep email list to receive future Production Intensive audition details straight to your inbox.

Who is eligible to audition?

All youth ages 13–20 of any gender identity are welcome and invited to audition for all Production Intensives.

For The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, the age range is 8–20.

What if I have an unavoidable conflict during a rehearsal or performance day?

Contact Deanna Martinez, Education & Community Programs Director, with conflicts for rehearsals. Performance and tech days are non-negotiable. 

Where is the Intensive held?

Production Intensives are held at Seattle Rep or occasionally nearby locations on Seattle Center campus (ex: The Alhadeff Studio at Cornish Playhouse, next door to Seattle Rep). Tech week and performances will take place in the Leo K. Theater at Seattle Rep. Full directions and parking details will be provided after enrollment.

How much do Production Intensives cost?

Tuition for Young Rep Production Intensives is $1,000 (as of July 2026). This includes all instruction, production materials, and access to professional theater facilities. Contact Seattle Rep Education for scholarship and financial aid opportunities.

For ages 8–12 in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, pricing is matched with Seattle Children's Theatre's Youth Company. See here for details.

Are scholarships or financial aid available?

Yes. Seattle Rep is committed to access and inclusion. If cost is a barrier, we encourage families to inquire about financial aid options. Contact our Education team for more. 

Do students need prior theater experience?

Prior acting experience is helpful but not required. Our Production Intensives are designed to support students at a variety of skill levels and emphasize growth through collaboration, training, and performance. 

What will it be like to be in a performance of a Production Intensive?

Students perform on Seattle Rep's professional Leo K. Theater stage with full sets, lights, costumes, and an audience, mirroring Seattle Rep’s professional production standards. Check out our past Young Rep production of The Outsiders for a look at a Production Intensive on stage.

Families and friends are welcome to attend. Each Production Intensive student will receive two complimentary tickets for family or friends and a discount code to use any time in the run of Production Intensive performances.

Seattle Rep also offers teens $5 day-of tickets to Production Intensives (subject to availability) with a free TeenTix membership. Sign up for TeenTix »

Who do I contact with further questions or accommodations?

Please reach out to the Seattle Rep Education team with any questions about the programs, registration, or accommodations.