AUDITIONS

Open to anyone over the age of 15 - We strongly believe that diversity of all kinds contributes to a broader theatrical perspective and we warmly encourage applicants from the many diverse communities to audition!

About the Show:

Take a trip back to Hawkins, Indiana: 1983… when times were simpler, hair was bigger, and unsupervised children were getting snatched by inter-dimensional creatures.

STRANGER SINGS! THE PARODY MUSICAL is a hilarious ‘upside down’ take on the hit Netflix series - and all its campy 1980s glory. Packed with high-energy musical numbers, outrageous character send-ups, and clever winks at the beloved Netflix series, the show flips the Upside Down right-side up as it follows the kids of Hawkins, Indiana on their hilariously heightened adventure. Eleven belts, Barb gets her due, the Demogorgon dances, and every fan-favorite moment from all five seasons gets lovingly skewered with a pop-theatre sensibility.

Join Mike, Eleven, Lucas, Dustin, and the whole Hawkins gang for a night of adventure, thrills, pubescent angst, heavy synth, poor parenting, convoluted love triangles, cheap effects, dancing monsters, and maybe, just maybe... justice for everyone’s favorite missing ginger, Barb Holland.

Casting note: Actors play upwards of 50 characters.

“A giddy, fast-paced musical with a peppy, rock-driven score - witty and instantly catchy!" - Interlude

“You don’t have to be an ardent follower of the Netflix (series) to be thoroughly entertained by Jonathan Hogue’s sprightly, savvy book, music and lyrics, all of which reveal a budding theater-maker.” - New York Stage Review

Listen to the score here

Directed by Titian Lish

WHEN:

In Person Auditions are scheduled for Monday August 31, 2026 from 6:00PM-9:30PM at Las Positas College, Bldg 4000, 3000 Campus Hill Drive, Livermore, CA 94551

Digital Submissions invited and welcome! Please submit to tlish@laspositascollege.edu no later than 8/26.

please do not send attachments. send links.

In-Person Callbacks are by invitation only on
Thuesday, September 3, beginning at 6:00PM

WHAT to Prepare for Auditions:

60-90 second cutting of a song, pop-rock in style (accompaniment provided, no acapella please)
(Note: it doesn't have to be from a musical)
Resume & Headshot, if you have one

Schedule:

Rehearsals
Sept 8-Sept 10 Tues/Wed/Thu 6:40pm-9:40pm
Sept 14-October 21 Mon/Tues/Wed 6:40pm-9:40pm
Special Rehearsals:
Sept 12 Sat 10:00am-2:00pm
Oct 22 & 23 Thu 6:40pm-9:40pm
Oct 26-28 Mon/Tues/Wed 5PM-11PM (Tech Rehearsals)
Oct 29-Nov 8 Thu/Fri/Sat 7PM & Sun 2pm (Performances)
Nov 8 5pm - 10pm (Strike)

**Note: Cast members will be required to enroll in THEA57 (a/b/c or d) (3 Units) at Las Positas College in Livermore, CA (Approx $150). Scholarships available for demonstrated need. Enrollment must be completed before August 1, 2026.

For more questions regarding auditions, or for assistance and guidance in preparations, please contact
Titian Lish at tlish@laspositascollege.edu