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YAE Auditions

Upcoming teen drama by Young Artists Ensemble, auditions in Nov 2025, for ages 13-19. Performances in Jan 2026, directed by Taylor Monet Welch.
AUDITION INFORMATION FOR THE 2026 TEEN DRAMA
Title to be announced​​​​

Please note: the audition dates have changed since the making of this video.

Auditions: November 1 & 2, 2025 - NEW DATES!

Audition Times

Saturday, November 1Sunday, November 2
9:30am10:00am
11:30am12:00pm
1:30pm

Directed by Taylor Monet Welch
Assistant Directed by Ender Toone

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS (PDF DOCUMENT) - COMING SOON

PRELIM REHEARSAL SCHEDULE (PDF DOCUMENT) - COMING SOON

Please prepare a one-minute memorized monologue, Auditions will last approximately two hours and may include cold reading from the script and some improvisation.

Important Dates - Please Note Some Dates Have Changed

  • Callbacks: Monday, November 3 from 5:00-10:00pm
  • Parent Meeting: Wednesday, November 5 from 6:00-7:00pm
  • Rehearsals: Mondays & Wednesdays from 5:00-7:30pm and Saturdays from 10:00am -2:00pm
  • Performances: January 9-18, 2026 (participants must be available for all performances)

Other Details

  • Auditions are by appointment only
  • Participants must be at least 13 and not yet 20 years old by the closing performance on January 18, 2026
  • Auditions, Rehearsals, & Performances held in the Theatre on the Hill at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts; 403 W. Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks.
  • There is a $210 participation fee; financial assistance available

Interested in working backstage? 

Please fill out this TECH CREW VOLUNTEER FORM before the deadline at 5pm on Friday - COMING SOON