Take the stage as an actor at The Grand Opera House, the oldest surviving community theatre in the Dubuque area! Our seasons include several plays and musicals that are performed entirely by community members. Throughout the year, we offer opportunities for performers of all ages to participate in our productions.
Auditions are hosted periodically throughout the season, typically 5 to 7 weeks prior to a show's opening. Performance experience is not a requirement to participate on stage at The Grand. Anyone in the community is welcome to audition for our shows!
Upcoming Audition Opportunities:
Mamma Mia
April 25 @ 1:00pm, April 26 @ 6:00pm, April 27 @ 6:00pm.
Open to youth and adult actors. (Youth actors need to be entering the 9th grade in the fall of 2026 to be considered for casting.)
The SpongeBob Musical
May 30 @ 9:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-4:00pm, May 31 @ 2:00pm-7:00pm
Open to students currently in 2nd-12th grades. (All eligible children who audition will be cast in this production!)
To learn more about the audition process for productions at The Grand, please visit the Auditions page of our website HERE.
To learn more about performing at The Grand, please contact Zaebian Machande (Patron & Volunteer Services Manager) via email, phone, or the Volunteer DBQ inbox.
