Your place on the stage
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres is Minnesota’s premiere professional musical theatre, producing musicals year-round. We typically produce two musicals per year, and auditions are held for every production.
When are the next auditions?
Typically, auditions are held 6-8 months before a rehearsal period. Auditions are announced on this page and on MinnesotaPlaylist.com.
How old do you have to be to audition?
You must be 18+ to audition, unless otherwise specified in the casting notice.
Can my child audition?
Youth actors are invited to audition depending on the needs of the production. Auditions are announced on this page and on MinnesotaPlaylist.com. Youth actors are typically double cast to minimize disruption to school schedules.
Can I submit to be considered for replacements?
Yes. Email your headshot, resume and vocal/dance reels (optional) to Nick Haug (nhaug@chanhassendt.com). Your materials will be put on file for any upcoming replacement work.
Do you hire out-of-town actors?
CDT accepts submissions from all members of Actor’s Equity.
Actors
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres is a professional status theatre company presenting members of Actors’ Equity Association. As a member of these unions, CDT primarily employs union members. A union contract permits us to hire a very small percentage of non-union actors. Auditions are held for both union and non-union actors a few months prior to each CDT production.
Musicians
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres is a professional status theatre company presenting members of the American Federation of Musicians. We do not hold auditions for musicians. AFM membership required. If you would like to be considered, please email your resume of experience to Nick Haug. You will then be contacted by the music director if a position opens up.