Ohio University Lancaster
Wagner Theatre (located in Brasee Hall)
1570 Granville Pike
Lancaster, OH 43130
Lancaster Campus Theatre
The Ohio University Lancaster Theatre program produces three major productions during the academic calendar and one community production during the summer, which is featured during the historic Lancaster Festival.
Our faculty and staff take pride in the individual attention that our theatre students receive on our campus and are dedicated to continuing a strong, successful and educational theatre program here at Ohio University Lancaster.
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Meet the Director: A. Victor Jones
Disney’s Frozen – The Broadway Musical Auditions
AUDITION INFORMATION
Open auditions for Ohio University students and all community members
AUDITION DATES & TIMES
Friday, March 20
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, March 21
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Possible Callbacks (by invitation only):
Saturday, March 21 | 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Location
Wagner Theatre
Brasee Hall, Ohio University Lancaster Campus
1570 Granville Pike, Lancaster, OH 43130
AUDITION FORMAT
- Individual vocal auditions at the top of each hour
- Group dance/movement auditions on the half hour
- Cold readings from the script will be included
- You may be asked to sing additional material from the show
Bring your own recorded accompaniment (phone or device).
A speaker will be provided, or you may bring your own.
SIGN-UPS
- Audition sign-ups open Friday, February 27 at 12:00 PM
- By appointment only, though walk-ins are welcome on audition days
- Callbacks are by invitation only
SONG PREPARATION (IMPORTANT)
- Prepare 32 bars or up to 1 minute from Frozen
- Sing a song from the role you wish to play
- DO NOT prepare “Let It Go”
- This song will be used during callbacks
- You may be asked to sing it at your initial audition
Sheet music/libretto will be available in the library for review Monday, March 2, 2026, after 12 PM. But not necessary to the audition process.
CHARACTER SONG SUGGESTIONS
(Choose a cut that includes the most challenging section and widest vocal range. You must provide you own recorded track on your phone or device – and connect to our speaker before your audition).
Ensemble (select only one)
- “For the First Time in Forever (Reprise)”
- “Hygge”
- “Fixer Upper”
- “When We’re Together”
Elsa
- “Monster”
- “Dangerous to Dream”
Anna
- “For the First Time in Forever”
Young Anna & Young Elsa
- “Let the Sun shine On”
Kristoff
- “Lost in the Woods”
Hans
- “Love Is an Open Door”
Olaf
- “In Summer”
Casting Note: Olaf, the lovable snowman, requires vocal, comedic, and physical/puppet performance skills; performers of any gender are welcome, while portraying the character as male in the story.
Sven
- Movement-based role (no solo vocal audition required)
Casting Note: Sven, Kristoff’s loyal reindeer, is a physical/puppet role focused on movement and comic timing; performers of any gender are welcome, while portraying the character as male in the story.
Oaken
- “Hygge”
Queen Iduna
- “All Is Found”
DANCE AUDITION
- Group dance audition follows vocal auditions
- Advanced dance video will be released March 6 at 12:00 PM
- Dress comfortably and wear appropriate dance footwear
CHILDREN’S ENSEMBLE
- Seeking a small children’s ensemble
- Must be 12 years old or older
- Prepare a song from the ensemble options listed above
REHEARSALS
Begin Sunday, May 31 at 12:30 PM
Weekly Schedule
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: 6:00–9:00 PM
- Saturdays: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
- Sundays: 12:30–4:00 PM
Mandatory Dates
- Cast Meeting: Saturday, May 2, 10 AM – 11:30 AM
- Set Construction: Required, dates TBA (following two Saturday rehearsals)
- Tech Week: Saturday, July 10 – Thursday, July 16, 2026
All cast members must be available for tech week.
PERFORMANCE DATES
- July 17 -18, 7 PM
- July 18 & 19, 2 PM
- Sunday, July 26 – 2:00 PM, Lancaster Festival Show
- Sunday, August 1, 2 PM
CONFLICTS
- All conflicts must be listed on the audition form
- Conflict dates must cover May 31 – August 2, 2026
- Conflicts submitted after auditions may affect casting
CAST REQUIREMENTS
All cast members must:
- Follow the University Student Code of Conduct (required)
- Sign the Disney Code of Conduct (required)
- Sell Playbill ads (required)
- Pay a $30 costume fee on Tuesday, June 8, 2026, 6 PM (required)
- Participate in 4th of July parade, appearances and radio/TV interviews (as scheduled) and wear your show t-shirt at all events, $15 - due by Sunday, June 21, 12:30 PM.
- Participate in set building
FORMS & MORE INFO
Audition forms, conflict calendars, and parental permission forms (under 18):
will be available on Signup Genius when you select your audition date and time. Audition time signup will be available on Friday, February 27, 2026, by 12 PM.
Learn more about Frozen:
👉 https://www.mtishows.com/frozen
🎭 PRODUCTION CREDITS
Disney’s Frozen is presented through special arrangement with
Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are supplied by MTI.
Special production support provided by:
- The Fairfield County Foundation
- Ohio University Lancaster Theatre Support Fund
Creative Team.
Producer & Director, A Victor Jones BFA, MFA, Artistic Director of Theatre - Ohio University Lancaster
Choreographer, Frances Gaskill
Assistant Director, Brenton LeuVoy
Vocal Music Director, TBA
Lighting Design, Dale Harris
Set Design, A. Victor Jones
Consultant, Levi. D Donahue
Upcoming Shows
Coming March 2026: "Leading Ladies"
Ohio University Lancaster Theatre presents the spring production of "Leading Ladies", a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud comedy by Ken Ludwig, author of Lend Me a Tenor and Moon Over Buffalo.
This uproarious show is packed with quick changes, wild disguises, and nonstop comedic twists. Bring your friends and family for a night of pure theatrical fun.
Show Dates & Times
- Wednesday, March 4 at 7 p.m.
- Thursday, March 5 at 7 p.m.
- Friday, March 6 at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, March 7 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
- Sunday, March 8 at 2 p.m.
About “Leading Ladies"
"Leading Ladies" follows two struggling English Shakespearean actors who find themselves performing on the Moose Lodge circuit in Pennsylvania. Just when their luck hits rock bottom, they learn that a wealthy woman is prepared to leave her fortune to two long-lost relatives. Sensing the opportunity of a lifetime, they hatch a bold plan to impersonate the heirs. The only catch is that the heirs are her nieces, “Maxine” and “Stephanie.” Chaos, romance, and hysterical misunderstandings ensue as the actors dive deeper into their outrageous charade.
Filled with heart, humor, and classic farce, Leading Ladies is the perfect comedy to brighten your spring and deliver an evening of unforgettable entertainment.
Presented by special arrangement with Ken Ludwig.
Coming March 2026: "Right Before I Go."
Ohio University Lancaster Theatre presents the spring production of Right Before I Go, written and directed by Stan Zimmerman, known for his work on The Golden Girls, Roseanne, and Gilmore Girls.
This powerful and thought-provoking piece brings important conversations to the forefront and invites the community to reflect, connect, and support one another.
Show Dates & Times
- Monday, March 23 at 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 24 at 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 25 at 7 p.m.
About “Right Before I Go."
"Right Before I Go." sheds light on an often unspoken reality by sharing the real last words of individuals lost to suicide. These letters represent a wide range of voices, including veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals who experienced bullying, those living with depression, and public figures whose stories resonated nationwide. The play also incorporates reflections from survivors, creating a narrative that is both honest and hopeful.
Since premiering at the Hollywood Fringe Festival in 2015, this impactful production has been performed across the country, inspiring meaningful dialogue and raising awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. It offers audiences an opportunity to listen, learn, and connect with resources that support healing and understanding.
Ohio University Lancaster Theatre is honored to partner with ADAMH of Fairfield County, whose team members will be present at each performance to provide support, information, and mental health resources.
The running time is approximately one hour, not including the pre-show introduction and the post-show talk-back, both designed to deepen the conversation and offer space for reflection.
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Support is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day.
Coming July 2026: Disney’s “Frozen"
Ohio University Lancaster Theatre proudly presents Disney’s “Frozen” by arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
Show Dates & Times
- Friday, July 17 at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, July 18 at 2 p.m.
- Saturday, July 18 at 7 p.m.
- Sunday, July 19 at 2 p.m.
- Saturday, July 25 at 2 p.m.
- Sunday, July 26 at 2 p.m.
About Disney’s “Frozen"
For the first time in forever, experience the musical phenomenon that has taken the world by storm! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, Disney’s Frozen includes all the film’s beloved songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, along with new music written exclusively for the stage.
In the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, isolated from the world and increasingly distant from each other. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she’s desperately tried to conceal from her sister take control, and she flees into the mountains. As a ferocious winter descends on Arendelle, Anna sets off on an epic journey to find Elsa and bring her home – with the help of hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf.
Full of magic, humor, and a stunning musical score, Frozen is a powerful tale of sisterhood, acceptance, and finding the real meaning of true love.
Get Involved
Whether you are eager to shine under the spotlight or enjoy supporting the theatre from behind the scenes, there are many ways to get involve with the Lancaster Campus Theatre.
Join the Drama Club
The Lancaster Campus Drama Club is open to students, faculty, staff and alumni. Aside from joining the action of a play, Drama Club members can get involved with production, working concessions, ushering, back stage crew work, lighting, costuming, props, makeup and set building. Drama Club members attend outings and participate in a variety of community events as well.