Auditions: Horizons of Gold
BRAVO! & MAINSTAGE! Theatre Groups | Grades 6–Adult
Tuition: $215
🌾 A story of hope, resilience, and finding where you belong.
The Performing Arts Academy in Middletown, OH invites performers in grades 6 through adulthood to audition for Horizons of Gold, a powerful and uplifting musical inspired by the biblical story of Ruth and set during the Dust Bowl era of the 1930s.
Follow the intertwined journeys of a young migrant searching for a place to call home, a Kansas farm wife displaced by the Dust Bowl, and a generous farmer struggling to overcome his own loss.
Filled with heart-rending drama, laugh-out-loud humor, gentle romance, and unforgettable characters, Horizons of Gold celebrates the enduring power of faith, family, love, and second chances.
Whether you’re an experienced performer or looking for your next opportunity on stage, we invite you to be part of this meaningful production!
🎠Audition Information
Date: Saturday, January 16, 2027
Time: 11:00 AM
Who: Grades 6–Adult
Location: The Performing Arts Academy, 4400 Lewis St, Middletown, OH 45044
🎶 Audition Preparation
All participants should arrive prepared with the following:
- Memorized audition scripts appropriate for the character(s) they wish to audition for.
- Memorized character song(s) for their desired role.
- Stage shoes for working on choreography.
- Completed audition and rehearsal conflict form, including any known scheduling conflicts.
Please download the appropriate audition scripts and character songs from our website before auditions.
Participation Fee: $215 for students in grades 6–12, including a show T-shirt.
đź“… Rehearsal Schedule
Rehearsals are scheduled for:
- Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:00–9:00 PM
- Saturdays: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Rehearsals begin Saturday, January 23, 2027.
Please review the rehearsal calendar in the audition packet and list all known conflicts, including vacations, school activities, sports, and other commitments.
🌾 Performance Dates
7:00 PM Performances
- Friday, April 23, 2027
- Saturday, April 24, 2027
- Friday, April 30, 2027
- Saturday, May 1, 2027
3:00 PM Matinees
- Sunday, April 25, 2027
- Sunday, May 2, 2027
🎟️ Ticket Prices
Adults: $20
Seniors (65+) & Children (10 and under): $15
Tickets will be available closer to the performance dates.
đź“„ Audition Materials
Please download and review the following materials before auditions:
- Horizons of Gold Audition Form & Rehearsal Conflict Calendar
- Character Audition Scripts
- Character Audition Songs
All audition scripts and songs must be memorized.
We look forward to seeing you at auditions and bringing this inspiring story to life on the PAA stage!
