In The Heights Auditions
Audition Dates: Monday and Tuesday, May 11 & 12, from 7:00 – 10:30 pm
7:00 pm – 8:15 pm: Dance Call (ALL Auditioners) – Dance call begins at 7:00 pm; please attend if you are registered for a vocal audition
8:15 pm – 10:30 pm: Singing Auditions – Please register for vocal audition slots; vocal auditions begin at 8:15 pm on both Monday and Tuesday
Callbacks (by invitation): Wednesday, May 13 & Thursday, May 14 – Principal callbacks with sides and vocal selections
from the show.
Choose your audition slot here. Roles are unpaid.
Video auditions are accepted on a case-by-case basis. If you are unable to attend the audition dates, please contact Artistic Director Daniel Eilola at daniel@lakeworthplayhouse.org to discuss submitting a video.
Production Dates: July 17 – August 2, 2026 (12 Performances Total)
Director: Debi Marcucci
Music Director: Rachal Solomon
Choreographer: Kasandra Meiler
Where: The Lake Worth Playhouse – 713 Lake Ave, Lake Worth Beach, Florida 33460
Rehearsals: Rehearsals begin mid May 2026 and continue until opening in Mid-July
Typical schedule: Monday – Friday evenings (7:00pm – 10:00pm); as well as some Sundays for some music vocal rehearsals. Tech week will include an 8 hour rehearsal on Saturday July 11 and Sunday July 12.
Audition Requirements:
– ALL auditioners are expected to participate in the dance call at the start of the evening, and should be prepared to do so.
– Prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show (strongly encouraged to sing from the show, especially if auditioning for a specific role).
– An accompanist will be provided. Please bring clearly marked sheet music in the correct key. A backing track option is also available; if using a track, it must be cued properly and ready to use on your device (Bluetooth speaker will be provided).
– Selected vocal cuts from the show will be made available in advance to help auditioners prepare.
About the Show:
Set in the vibrant neighborhood of Washington Heights, In the Heights tells the story of a community on the brink of change. Full of dynamic music and dance blending hip-hop, salsa, meringue, and soul, the show explores identity, family, home, and what it means to belong.
Casting:
Seeking a diverse, high-energy cast of strong singers, actors, and movers- principals and ensemble.
All roles are open. This production celebrates Latin communities and culture. We aim to cast authentically and respectfully.
Principal Roles Include:
Usnavi (24): A charismatic bodega owner and dreamer; owner of the De La Vega Bodega
Nina Rosario (19): First in her family to go to college; freshman at Stanford
Benny (24): Ambitious and charming; employee of Rosario Car Service
Vanessa (19): Works at the hair salon, but aspiring to bigger and better things
Abuela Claudia (60s): The heart of the neighborhood; raised Usnavi but not blood-related
Kevin Rosario (40s): Nina’s father; owner of Rosario car service
Camila Rosario (40s): Nina’s mother; co-owner of Rosario’s car service
Sonny (late teens/ early 20s): Usnavi’s cousin
Daniela (30s): Owner of Daniela’s Unisex Salon
Carla (20s): Salon worker, naïve
Piragua Guy (30s): Street vendor who scrapes piraguas from his block of ice
Graffiti Pete (late teens/ early 20s): an artist with spray paint
Online submissions are on a case-by-case basis.
For questions or to request further information, please contact Artistic Director Daniel Eilola at daniel@lakeworthplayhouse.org.
The Lake Worth Playhouse encourages people of all races, abilities, and genders to audition for the roles they most identify with. The Lake Worth Playhouse strives to make all of our staff and volunteers feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide.