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OPEN AUDITIONS

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A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN

by Randy Johnson​

Directed by Ashley H. White+

Music Directed by Vicky Nooe

First Rehearsal: On or around January 5, 2026
Performances: January 29 - February 14, 2026

AUDITION DETAILS

AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD IN PERSON AT CIRCLE THEATRE ON DECEMBER 7: 12:30PM - 6:30PM

DECEMBER 8: 6:00PM - 10:00PM 

Callbacks are scheduled December 10, times TBD

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  • A perusal script is available at the theatre.

  • The theater is open Tuesday to Friday from 11am - 3pm.

  • Call 817.877.3040 before you come!

  • Please see our updated parking policies below.

SEEKING:

JANIS JOPLIN | Female (Any Race)
Great, authentic rock & roll/blues voice with incredible range and chords of steel. Range: G3 - A5

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BESSIE SMITH (JOPLINAIRE 1) | Female (Black)
Strong Blues, Rock, and Legit vocal skills required. Plays Odetta, Bessie Smith, a Chantel. Range: G3 - E5

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ETTA JAMES (JOPLINAIRE 2) | Female (Black)
Strong Blues, Rock, and Legit vocal skills required. Plays Etta James, a Chantel. Range: G3 - E5

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ARETHA FRANKLIN & NINA SIMONE (JOPLINAIRE 3) | Female (Black)
Strong Blues, Rock, and Legit vocal skills required. Plays Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone. Range: G3 - A5

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BLUES, CHANTEL (JOPLINAIRE 4) | Female (Black)
Strong Blues, Rock, and Legit vocal skills required. Plays Blues Singer, a Chantel. Range: G3 - A5

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

1. SELECT TIME SLOT

Please select your preferred audition time slot below.

You may need to click "Jump to next bookable date" to view available slots.

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2. SUBMIT MATERIALS

Please follow the submit materials button to upload your headshot and resume

    Video submission access also located in Airtable form.

 

 

 



3. AUDITION MATERIALS

• Prepare two song cuts, 36 bars or 30 seconds each

• One in the style of the character (Janis Joplin, Etta James, Aretha Franklin, etc.)

• One song that shows off your talent and voice best

• We suggest being familiar with the script beforehand.

PARKING: 
 

  • The City Center Garage 2 is now Circle Theatre’s preferred parking garage. 

    • Address: 401 Calhoun Street, Fort Worth TX 76102

      • This garage is free after 6:00pm on weekdays and all day on weekends. 

      • The main entrance is on the left hand side coming down Calhoun Street.​

  • Metered Street Parking is free all day on weekends and after 6:00pm on weekdays.
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IMPORTANT PARKING CHANGES:

  • THE TOWER GARAGE IS NO LONGER OFFERING FREE PARKING AT ANY TIME.

  • SUNDANCE SQUARE GARAGE #3 NO LONGER offers free night or weekend parking. ​​

    • Address: 345 W 3rd Street, Fort Worth TX 76102

    • In order to do so, you must request a validation ticket from us upon your visit to the theater.

    • Circle Theatre can only validate up to 2.5 hours of parking in Garage #3.


YOU MUST ASK FOR A PARKING VALIDATION SLIP OR YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR PARKING!

Please subscribe below for audition notices—this is different than our main mailing list.
 

If you have any questions please contact hello@circletheatre.com or call Circle Theatre's Box Office, 817.877.3040

 

Box Office hours: 12pm - 5pm, Tuesday-Friday 

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