Ages

Children must be between the ages of 5-13. They may not turn 14 years of age until after December 28, 2025

Audition Dates

Auditions will be held on Wednesday, September 10 and Thursday, September 11 from 3:30-6:30pm. Callbacks for some roles will be held on Sunday, September 14 from 9:30am-1:00pm.

How to Audition

Auditions are by appointment only, and there are a limited number of appointments available. To request an audition appointment, applicants should complete and submit the online form at: bit.ly/acckids2025 by Tuesday, September 9 at 12:00pm.

Auditions will be held at Hartford Stage Offices, 942 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103. Enter the Residence Inn Marriot and take the elevator to the second floor.

Audition Preparation: Children must prepare a monologue, poem, or speech that is under 1 minute long. Please also prepare to sing a few bars of a song, preferably a Christmas carol or other holiday song, a cappella (without piano accompaniment). Children should wear something casual and comfortable. Please bring a recent photograph (does not have to be a professional headshot) and short bio or resume.

Rehearsals begin Wednesday, October 29.

Rehearsals are held Tuesday through Sunday.

Performances are Friday, November 21 through Sunday, December 28.

Please be aware that participating in this production will require your child to miss some school. Hartford Stage will provide your child with a letter outlining the commitment that can be shared with their school. Youth actors will receive a small honorarium for their participation in the production.