Syracuse Stage Announces Youth Auditions for Lively Irish Musical ‘Once’

Syracuse Stage is seeking talented local youth actors to audition for the role of Ivanka in its upcoming production of “Once,” directed by Melissa Crespo.

A man and a woman walk and make eye contact with each other while keyboard notes are in the background.
Syracuse Stage is seeking local youth actors to audition for the role of Ivanka for its upcoming production of “Once.”

Auditioners should note that the production schedule for “Once” includes morning student matinees in addition to regularly scheduled matinee and evening performances. The “Once” production runs May 1-19. Cast members must be available for rehearsals at Syracuse Stage, beginning April 9. Rehearsals are not held on Mondays.

Young actors will not be required to be at all rehearsals. Rehearsals for youth actors will generally be held after 4 p.m. on weekdays and during the day on weekends. This is a non-AEA role which will be cast with more than one actor to alternate performances.

Auditions will be held at Syracuse Stage (820 E. Genesee St.) on March 2 from noon-2 p.m. Interested in auditioning? Contact Julia Rakus to sign up for an audition slot. 

Seeking casting for:
Ivanka: Any ethnicity, young girl aged 4 to 9. Seeking a versatile actor with a sweet-natured temperament. No speaking lines but may be required to sing. The ability to sing and/or play an instrument is a plus but is not required.

Notes:

  • Actors are required to bring a picture and resume.
  • Please be prepared to sing a verse of any song, a cappella, if you feel comfortable doing so.
  • Actors of all ethnicities are strongly encouraged to audition.