When coming to the theatre, you must bring PROOF OF VACCINATION or NEGATIVE TEST. Make sure that everyone in your party, that is attending the show, has proof as well. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.
Studio 52 at Flat Rock Playhouse provides a range of training and performance opportunities for local young artists and families. Read below for current opportunities.

ROOTABAGA EXPRESS!
Flat Rock Playhouse and Studio 52 seek a small, diverse company of local actors ages 12 - 19 to perform with a professional company in the children's musical, ROOTABAGA EXPRESS!, presented in the summer of 2022 at the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site. Rehearsals begin May 16 and performances run every Thursday and Saturday morning between June 16 and August 13. All auditioning actors must have reliable transportation to and from all rehearsals and performances and local housing. All auditioning actors must be fully-vaccinated with proof of vaccination presented at the time of the audition.
Auditions will be held by appointment only on Saturday, April 9, between 10AM - 12PM at the Studio 52 building located at 1855 Little River Rd, Flat Rock, NC 28731. Auditioning actors should prepare 16-32 bars (1 - 1.5 minutes) of a song of their choice (musical theatre repertoire preferred) AND be prepared to either tell their favorite fairy tale OR perform their favorite Carl Sandburg poem. An actor’s full audition package should not exceed 3 minutes in length.
Actors should bring:
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A headshot or recent photo (if you have it).
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A resume (if you have it) or be prepared to list relevant experience on the audition form.
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Sheet music for your song, if you have it. An accompanist will be provided!
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Proof of full vaccination.
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A list of any conflicts for the rehearsal and performance dates between May 16 - August 13
Video submissions from current out-of-state college students can also be accepted, provided the actors have local housing over the summer.
To reserve an audition appointment or learn more about video submissions, please email annak@flatrockplayhouse.org with the subject line: SANDBURG AUDITION.
Rehearsal Dates:
Weekday evenings and weekend mornings between May 16 and June 10.
Performance Dates:
Every Thursday and Saturday morning between June 16 - August 13 from 10:00-11:00 AM
All auditioning actors must:
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Have reliable transportation to and from all rehearsals and performances and local housing.
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Be fully-vaccinated with proof of vaccination presented at the time of the audition.

Physical Address:
1855 Little River Road
Flat Rock, NC, 28731
Mailing Address:
PO Box 310 • Flat Rock, NC 28731
Administrative Hours:
Monday - Friday (10 AM - 5 PM)
Phone:
828.693.0731
Box Office:
828.693.0731
Email:
AnnaK@flatrockplayhouse.org