Audition – St. John Nepomucene Catholic Community

May 5, 2025

Christmas Stars – Open Auditions on May 13th

Christmas Stars, an annual holiday-themed musical revue, will hold an open audition on Tuesday evening, May 13th at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre located at 1600 W. Prospect Avenue in Appleton.

Students entering Kindergarten through 12^th grade in the 2025-2026 school year and adults of all ages who enjoy singing and dancing are invited to audition.

An online application and audition scheduling instructions are available at the “Join Our Cast” link on the production’s website: www.christmasstars.org. Auditions are by appointment. Music and accompaniment are provided by the producers.

January 9, 2025

ALL RISE! The Northeast Wisconsin Passion Play Open Auditions

ALL RISE! The Northeast Wisconsin Passion Play Open Auditions

Open auditions for ALL RISE! The Northeast Wisconsin Passion Play, a dramatic musical based on the life of Christ, will be held on Thursday evening, January 30^th and Saturday morning, February 1^st, at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, 1600 W. Prospect Avenue, Appleton.

Adult and student performers, grades three through twelve, of all faiths are invited to audition.

Director Jim Romenesko seeks singers, dancers and actors for the community production.

Performances dates for the 2025 season are April 10th through April 13th, with a special performance for Religious Education / Faith Formation groups on April 9^th.

Chorus, lead and supporting roles, both singing and non-singing are available. Those auditioning will also be asked to do a simple movement/dance audition.

Performances and rehearsals are held at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, 1600 W. Prospect Avenue Appleton on Sunday evenings with soloists & actors in leading roles also rehearsing on some Sunday afternoons. Peter Leschke is the show’s musical director. Mary Doverspike, Jr. is the choreographer.

For more information visit the production’s website: www.newpassionplay.org and click or tap the “Join Our Cast” button near the top of the page.

April 25, 2024

Christmas Stars – Open Auditions on May 11th & May 16th

Christmas Stars, an annual holiday-themed musical revue, will hold open auditions on Saturday morning, May 11th and Thursday evening, May 16th at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre located at 1600 W. Prospect Avenue in Appleton.

Students entering Kindergarten through 12^th grade in the 2024-2025 school year and adults of all ages who enjoy singing and dancing are invited to audition.

January 11, 2024

ALL RISE! The Northeast Wisconsin Passion Play Open Auditions

ALL RISE! The Northeast Wisconsin Passion Play Open Auditions

Open auditions for ALL RISE! The Northeast Wisconsin Passion Play, a dramatic musical based on the life of Christ, will be held on Thursday evening, January 18^th and Saturday morning, January 20^th, at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, 1600 W. Prospect Avenue, Appleton. Adult and student performers, grades three through twelve, of all faiths are invited to audition. Director Jim Romenesko seeks singers, dancers and actors for the community production.

Performances dates for the 2024 season are March 21st through March 24th, with a special performance for Religious Education groups on March 20^th.

Chorus, lead and supporting roles, both singing and non-singing are available. Those auditioning will also be asked to do a simple movement/dance audition.

Performances and rehearsals are held at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, 1600 W. Prospect Avenue in Appleton on Sunday evenings with soloists and actors in leading roles also rehearsing on some Sunday afternoons. Peter Leschke is the show’s musical director and Mary Doverspike, Jr. is the choreographer.

For more information visit the show’s website: www.newpassionplay.org and click or tap the “Join Our Cast” button near the top of the page.

July 31, 2023July 31, 2023

Christmas Stars – Open Auditions on August 26th

Christmas Stars, an annual holiday-themed musical revue, will hold open auditions on Saturday morning, August 26th at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, 1600 W. Prospect Avenue, Appleton. Students entering Kindergarten through 8^th grade in 2023-2024 who enjoy singing and dancing are invited to audition.

April 24, 2023

Christmas Stars – Open Auditions on May 21st and May 25th

Christmas Stars, an annual holiday-themed musical revue, will hold open auditions on Sunday afternoon, May 21st and Thursday evening, May 25th at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre (1600 W. Prospect Avenue in Appleton).

Students entering Kindergarten through 12^th grade in the 2023-2024 school year and adults of all ages who enjoy singing and dancing are invited to audition.

An online application and audition scheduling instructions are available at the “Join Our Cast” link on the production’s website: www.christmasstars.org. Auditions are by appointment. Music and accompaniment are provided by the producers.

January 5, 2023

ALL RISE! The Northeast Wisconsin Passion Play Open Auditions on January 21st at Xavier Fine Arts Theatre

Open auditions for ALL RISE! The Northeast Wisconsin Passion Play, a dramatic musical based on the life of Christ, will be held on Saturday morning, January 21^st, at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre (1600 W. Prospect Avenue in Appleton). Adult and student performers, grades three through twelve, of all faiths are invited to audition. Director Jim Romenesko seeks singers, dancers and actors for the community production.

Performances dates for the 2023 season are March 30th through April 2nd, with a special performance for Religious Education groups on March 29^th.

Chorus, lead and supporting roles, both singing and non-singing are available. Those auditioning will also be asked to do a simple movement/dance audition.

For more information visit the show’s website: www.newpassionplay.org and click or tap the “Join Our Cast” button near the top of the page.

April 26, 2022

Christmas Stars – Open Auditions on May 14th & May 17th

Christmas Stars, an annual holiday-themed musical revue, will hold open auditions on Saturday morning, May 14th and Tuesday evening, May 17th at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre (1600 W. Prospect Avenue in Appleton).

Students entering Kindergarten through 12^th grade in the 2022-2023 school year and adults of all ages who enjoy singing and dancing are invited to audition.

January 4, 2022

Open auditions for ALL RISE! The Northeast Wisconsin Passion Play

Open auditions for ALL RISE! The Northeast Wisconsin Passion Play

Open auditions for ALL RISE! The Northeast Wisconsin Passion Play, a dramatic musical based on the life of Christ, will be held on Tuesday evening, January 18^th and Saturday morning, January 22^nd, at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, 1600 W. Prospect Avenue, Appleton. Adult and student performers, grades three through twelve, of all faiths are invited to audition. Director Jim Romenesko seeks singers, dancers and actors for the community production.

Performances dates for the 2022 season are April 7-10, 2022, with a special performance for Religious Education groups on April 6^th.

Chorus, lead and supporting roles, both singing and non-singing are available. . Those auditioning will also be asked to do a simple movement/dance audition.

For more information visit the show’s website: www.newpassionplay.org and click or tap the “Audition for our cast” button near the top of the page.

April 27, 2021June 21, 2021

“Christmas Stars” to hold auditions!

“Christmas Stars,” a holiday-themed musical revue preparing for its 28^th season, will hold auditions for adult (high school and above) singers and dancers and children in kindergarten through eighth grade on Saturday, May 15th from 9:00 to 11:30 am and on May 17th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, 1600 W. Prospect Avenue, Appleton.

Rehearsals are held at Xavier High School on Sunday nights beginning at the end of August for adults and in September for students. Performances for 2021 are December 2nd through December 12th at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre. The show’s director is Jim Romenesko, assisted by Sue Hahn. Mary Doverspike is the choreographer and Peter Leschke is the choral director.

COVID-19 precautions will be followed for auditions and rehearsals. Masks are required.

Auditions are by appointment. Music and accompaniment are provided by the producers. Those interested in auditioning may find more information as well as audition and registration materials at the “Join Our Cast” link on the show website: www.christmasstars.org.