Theatre Charlotte is now accepting applications for Scenic Designers and Lighting Designers for the 2026 summer intensive season. 

If you are looking for an opportunity to network, gain valuable experience, build your portfolio and get paid while doing it, please contact us today.  Ideal candidates are resourceful, organized, can meet strict deadlines and create outstanding art within the limitations of the production budget while upholding the mission and standards set forth by Theatre Charlotte. 

Application deadline is May 1, 2026; interviews begin immediately and positions will be open until filled. 

ADDITIONAL DATE: Tuesday, March 24th from 6:30-9pm.

Theatre Charlotte is excited to announce auditions for The Color Purple, directed by Corey Mitchell with Choreography by Stacy Dagge and Music Direction by Charlene Thomas. Performances will be held at Theatre Charlotte from May 8 – 24, 2026.

Auditions will be held in person on Sunday, March 22^nd from 6:00pm to 9pm and Monday, March 23^rd from 6:30pm-9pm at Theatre Charlotte located at 501 Queens Road, Charlotte, NC 28207. 

Due to the mature themes and content in The Color Purple, all actors must be 16 or older as of May 1^st.

Advance sign up required.

Join us this summer for fantastic theatre education opportunities for students in middle school through college!

Important Dates:

Saturday, January 31, 2026 - Student Theatre Guild Auditions for Big Fish

Saturday, March 7, 2026 - TCjr Auditions for Matilda the Musical, Jr

Sunday, March 15, 2026 - Apprentice Application Deadline

Find out more about each program…

AUDITION DATES FOR SEASON 98 are listed below! Dates are subject to change. Stay tuned here or follow us on social media for updates.

Little Shop of Horrors - Sunday, July 13th and Monday, July 14th, 2025

Murder on the Orient Express - Sunday, September 14th and Monday, September 15th, 2025

A Christmas Carol - Saturday, October 4th and Sunday, October 5th, 2025

Over the River and Through the Woods - Friday, November 14th and Saturday, November 15th, 2025

The Flick - Sunday, December 7th and Monday, December 8th, 2025

God of Carnage - Sunday, January 25th and Monday, January 26th, 2026

The Color Purple - Sunday, March 22nd and Monday, March 23rd, 2026

Theatre Charlotte is now accepting applications for future consideration in all areas of production: Designers, Directors, Choreographers, Music Directors and Stage Managers.