Auditions
Open Auditions
Progress auditions are open to everyone: members, ex-members, and non-members. Unless the audition notice states otherwise, auditionees must be over 18.
If you are cast for a show, you will need to become a member, this is for legal and safety reasons.
Inclusion
Progress Theatre is committed to the principles of inclusion, and roles are open to all, including any gender identity, disability or ethnicity. Although some characters may be historical figures, auditionees of different ethnicities, disabilities and gender identities are encouraged to audition. We are committed to improving our access to all and would love to welcome you to the Progress community. Please get in touch at [email protected], to let us know if you have any access/inclusion requirements or concerns, including (but not exclusive to): disability, gender, race, sexuality, gender identity, age, or financial aid.
Upcoming auditions
Writefest 19
Myths, menopause and Zombies! It must be Writefest. Performance dates 18-21 March 2026. This will be the 19th iteration of Writefest - the new-writing festival at Progress Theatre. Join us for a first-look read through.
We will be looking for directors and actors.
Come along, hear the plays and decide which one you'd like to direct or perform in.
Read through: Saturday 8 November 7.30pm, Progress Theatre, The Mount, Reading
Audition date: Saturday 6 December from 1.30pm
Producers for this evening of madness and mayhem is Paul Gallantry, assisted by Ken Deeks.
[email protected]
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Join us for a first read through of the chilling Oscar Wilde story, adapted for the stage and directed by Ali Carroll and Liz Carroll. Performance dates 20-25 April 2026.
This will be a production that celebrates and encourages diversity and inclusion. It will aim to represent the under-represented in our community. We are particularly interested in hearing from members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Read through: Sunday 9 November 10.30am, Progress Theatre, The Mount, Reading
Open auditions will be:
- Tuesday 2 December, 7pm - 10pm
- Sunday 7 December, 10.30am - 1pm
- Thursday 4 December, 7pm - 10pm will be a more relaxed audition for those who need a quieter, less stimulating environment allowing more time and support in delivering audition pieces.
Home, I'm Darling by Laura Wade
Read through and open auditions will be held in January 2026.