AUDITION INFORMATION
Upright Theatre Company (Non-Equity) is holding auditions for
In the Heights
Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Book by Quiara Alegría Hudes
Conceived by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Performances: August 14 - September 13, 2026
Directed by Michael Childs
Music Direction by Julian Rodriguez
Choreography by Alvaro Carranza
In the vibrant New York City neighborhood of Washington Heights, bodega owner Usnavi and his friends dream, hope, and work for a bright future.
Upright Theatre Company (Non-Equity) is holding auditions for
In the Heights
Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Book by Quiara Alegría Hudes
Conceived by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Performances: August 14 - September 13, 2026
Directed by Michael Childs
Music Direction by Julian Rodriguez
Choreography by Alvaro Carranza
In the vibrant New York City neighborhood of Washington Heights, bodega owner Usnavi and his friends dream, hope, and work for a bright future.
Upright Theatre Co. is holding auditions for its upcoming production of In the Heights. Performers are asked to fill out an online audition form and submit their headshot, resume, conflict calendar, and a video audition to [email protected] of them singing 32 bars of a song in the style of the show by June 14, 2026. (No singing a cappella, please.) Callbacks (if needed) will be held in-person on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 7:30pm in Euless, TX. Online audition forms and conflict calendars can be found at the bottom of this page.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
In the Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood – a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It’s a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind.
UPRIGHT RATING: PG (Parental Guidance)
*Adult situations. Not recommended for young children.
ROLES AVAILABLE:
USNAVI DE LA VEGA – Owner of De La Vega Bodega, Latino (A2-A4)
NINA ROSARIO – A freshman at Stanford University, Latina (F3-F5)
KEVIN ROSARIO – Nina’s father, owner of Rosario’s Car Service, Latino (A2-F4)
CAMILA ROSARIO – Nina’s mother, co-owner of Rosario’s, Latina (G3-E5)
BENNY – Employee of Rosario’s, African American (B2-A4)
VANESSA – Works at the salon, Latina (F#3-F5)
SONNY – Usnavi’s cousin, Latino (D3-B4)
ABUELA CLAUDIA – Raised Usnavi, though not his blood grandmother, Latina (Eb3-E5)
DANIELA – Owner of Daniela’s Salon, Latina (F3-E5)
CARLA – Works at the salon, Latina (F3-E5)
GRAFFITI PETE – An artist
PIRAGÜERO (PIRAGUA GUY) – Scrapes piraguas from his block of ice, Latino (D3-A4)
ENSEMBLE
AUDITION INFORMATION
AUDITION DATE: Video submissions due by June 14, 2026. Callbacks (if needed) will be on June 17, 2026, 7:30pm. Audition forms and conflict calendars can be found at the bottom of this page.
LOCATION: Upright Theatre Company, 2501 N Main St, Ste 210, Euless, TX 76039
REHEARSALS: Rehearsals begin July 6, 2026 and will generally be four nights per week from 7-10pm, Monday through Thursday, and Saturday between 12p and 4p. Not all actors will be called for every rehearsal.
PERFORMANCE DATES: August 14 - September 13, 2026, on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 3:00pm
For more information, please email [email protected]. Additionally, if you are unable to attend the callback date but would still like to audition, please email [email protected].
ABOUT UPRIGHT THEATRE COMPANY
Upright Theatre Company, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2020 with the goal of providing high-quality artistic and educational programming to the community. Upright Theatre Company promotes artistic excellence in the performing arts, along with education and outreach opportunities that work to provide public access to the arts and arts education. Upright Theatre Company's mission is to elevate the culture of our community by presenting classic and contemporary works that challenge thought, inspire empathy and enhance personal growth; to provide a safe, nurturing and professional educational experience for emerging artists; to promote the talents of our diverse community by collaborating with local businesses, showcasing local artists and cultivating the arts for local families.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
In the Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood – a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It’s a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind.
UPRIGHT RATING: PG (Parental Guidance)
*Adult situations. Not recommended for young children.
ROLES AVAILABLE:
USNAVI DE LA VEGA – Owner of De La Vega Bodega, Latino (A2-A4)
NINA ROSARIO – A freshman at Stanford University, Latina (F3-F5)
KEVIN ROSARIO – Nina’s father, owner of Rosario’s Car Service, Latino (A2-F4)
CAMILA ROSARIO – Nina’s mother, co-owner of Rosario’s, Latina (G3-E5)
BENNY – Employee of Rosario’s, African American (B2-A4)
VANESSA – Works at the salon, Latina (F#3-F5)
SONNY – Usnavi’s cousin, Latino (D3-B4)
ABUELA CLAUDIA – Raised Usnavi, though not his blood grandmother, Latina (Eb3-E5)
DANIELA – Owner of Daniela’s Salon, Latina (F3-E5)
CARLA – Works at the salon, Latina (F3-E5)
GRAFFITI PETE – An artist
PIRAGÜERO (PIRAGUA GUY) – Scrapes piraguas from his block of ice, Latino (D3-A4)
ENSEMBLE
AUDITION INFORMATION
AUDITION DATE: Video submissions due by June 14, 2026. Callbacks (if needed) will be on June 17, 2026, 7:30pm. Audition forms and conflict calendars can be found at the bottom of this page.
LOCATION: Upright Theatre Company, 2501 N Main St, Ste 210, Euless, TX 76039
REHEARSALS: Rehearsals begin July 6, 2026 and will generally be four nights per week from 7-10pm, Monday through Thursday, and Saturday between 12p and 4p. Not all actors will be called for every rehearsal.
PERFORMANCE DATES: August 14 - September 13, 2026, on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 3:00pm
For more information, please email [email protected]. Additionally, if you are unable to attend the callback date but would still like to audition, please email [email protected].
ABOUT UPRIGHT THEATRE COMPANY
Upright Theatre Company, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2020 with the goal of providing high-quality artistic and educational programming to the community. Upright Theatre Company promotes artistic excellence in the performing arts, along with education and outreach opportunities that work to provide public access to the arts and arts education. Upright Theatre Company's mission is to elevate the culture of our community by presenting classic and contemporary works that challenge thought, inspire empathy and enhance personal growth; to provide a safe, nurturing and professional educational experience for emerging artists; to promote the talents of our diverse community by collaborating with local businesses, showcasing local artists and cultivating the arts for local families.
Important Links:
CLICK HERE FOR THE AUDITION FORM
CLICK HERE FOR THE CONFLICT CALENDAR
For more info, please email [email protected].
CLICK HERE FOR THE AUDITION FORM
CLICK HERE FOR THE CONFLICT CALENDAR
For more info, please email [email protected].
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An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By visiting Upright Theatre Company, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.
