Manatee Performing Arts Center Sets Audition Dates for 2026-2027 Season
The Manatee Performing Arts Center has announced audition dates for its upcoming 2026-2027 season, inviting performers from across the community to take part in a diverse lineup of productions throughout the year.
The audition schedule begins May 31 and June 1 for the musical “Fame.”
Additional auditions are scheduled for July 19 and 20 for “Dear Evan Hansen,” “Anastasia,” “Arsenic and Old Lace,” and “Carrie.”
The next round of auditions will take place Sept. 20 and 21 for “Come From Away,” “Alice by Heart,” “The Da Vinci Code,” and “Appropriate.”
The final audition dates for the season are Jan. 24 and 25 for “Guys & Dolls” and “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf.”
The Manatee Performing Arts Center is encouraging both returning performers and first-time auditioners to participate, highlighting opportunities for performers of all experience levels to become involved in local theater productions.
Audition details, requirements and updates are available on the Manatee Performing Arts Center auditions page.

