AUDITIONS

Miners Alley Playhouse announces auditions on the Colorado Theatre Guild website, Actor’s Equity, and through the Miners Alley Facebook Page. Current auditions are listed below when available.

Announcing Miners Alley Theatre for Young Audiences (MATYA) Video Auditions
Deadline to submit: March 7, 2026
 

Miners Alley Theatre for Young Audiences is excited to announce auditions for two touring productions: The Adventures of Juan Bobo and Juan Bobo’s Pig Saves the Farm
Written by Paola Miranda & Kate Poling
Directed by Kate Poling

ABOUT THE PRODUCTIONS

Both productions will tour to elementary schools, so flexibility and daytime availability are required.

The Adventures of Juan Bobo

Touring begins at the end of March 2026 and continues into the fall (dates TBA and based on actor availability)
  • Currently scheduled dates (more being added every day!)
    • 4/10/26 at 10am and 1pm
    • 5/8/26 (Time TBD)
  • Rehearsals: Rehearsals will be scheduled between March 9th and 20th, and will be dependent on actor schedule
  • Compensation: $75/performance and a rehearsal stipend.

     

Juan Bobo’s Pig Saves the Farm
 
A full production run will be at Miners Alley Performing Arts Center from August 8th – September 12th, 2026, followed by fall touring dates.
  • Performances:
    • Saturday 8/8, 8/15, 8/22 and 8/29: 1pm
    • Saturdays 9/5 and 9/12: 11am and 1pm
    • Thursdays 9/3 and 9/10: 10am shows
    • Fridays 9/4 and 9/11: 10am show
    • Additional weekday and touring performances will be scheduled based on cast availability.
  • Rehearsals: Rehearsals will be scheduled based on actor availability. We may rehearse earlier in the summer in order to do early summer shows prior to opening.
  • Compensation: $1,200 for the currently scheduled run
AUDITION DETAILS
Auditions will consist of self-submitted audition videos. The submission deadline for video auditions is March 7, 2026.
 
Please submit:
  • Audition video 1-3 minutes in length
  • Headshot
  • Resume
  • General and specific conflicts March – September 2026 (general work schedule, any chunks of time you aren’t available, etc)
  • Please also include a brief description of any experience you may have working with children, as well as any improv experience you have
Send all materials to MATYA-Auditions@minersalley.com

Subject line: JUAN BOBO

ABOUT MATYA
Miners Alley Theatre for Young Audiences produces highly interactive theatre for children ages 3 and up.
  • Performed by adult actors
  • Show length: just under 1 hour
  • Actors are expected to engage with children before and after the show
  • Performances include significant audience interaction, including speaking directly with the audience and occasionally bringing children onstage
CASTING
  • For both productions, we are seeking:
    • Latine actors of all genders
    • Spanish-speaking ability is strongly desired to engage with bilingual audiences, but not required. Coaching will be provided if needed.
  • Casting breakdown can be found here: Casting Breakdown
  • Miners Alley Playhouse is an Equity SPT 1 professional theatre and abides by all Equity rules and regulations.
  • All roles for Miners Alley Theatre for Young Audiences are Non-Equity.

We are ideally looking to cast the same actors for both productions, and will consider all submissions for all roles.

When auditioning, consider material that highlights:
  • Physical comedy
  • Theatre for Young Audiences experience
  • A bit of Spanish in your monologue or slate (optional but encouraged)