Open auditions for Percy Jackson musical set for Aug. 31-Sept. 1

Brazosport College Theatre is seeking actors for its upcoming musical, “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical,” a co-production with Brazoswood High School.

Auditions will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 30 and Thursday, August 31 at Brazoswood High School; and Friday, September 1 at the Seidule Theatre at Brazosport College. 

Adapted from Rick Riordan’s book, “The Lightning Thief,” and featuring a thrilling rock score, this musical stars Percy Jackson, a son of the god Poseidon, and the newly discovered powers he can’t control. With monsters on his trail, Percy is on a quest to find Zeus’s lightning bolt to prevent a war between the Greek gods.

Auditions are open to everyone, including performers of all ethnicities, gender identities and ages, as well as performers with disabilities.

For the audition, please prepare a brief pop/rock song in the style of the show. Bring sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided and a cappella singing or performing with tracks will not be permitted. Make sure to act when you sing.

More specific information, including roles offered and potential songs from the show that can be performed during auditions can be found by visiting brazosport.edu/drama and clicking on the “auditions” link on the left-hand side of the page.

Rehearsals will be from September 5, 2023 through January 24, 2024. Most rehearsals start at 3:30 p.m.

Performances are January 25-28, 2024. Not all actors will be called to every rehearsal.

An audition form can be found at forms.office.com/r/vh7rUsCYD8/.

For additional questions or more information, email onstage@brazosport.edu.