Auditions

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY STATEMENT

The production team for In the Heights is committed to celebrating individuals’ talents and consciously creating equal and inclusive opportunities for performers. As such, performers of any and all races, nationalities, gender identities, sexual orientations, body types, religious affiliations, and performers with mental or physical disabilities are strongly encouraged to audition. If you are in need of special accommodations to support your audition and/or involvement in the production, please email Stage Manager Isa Foltz at isabelfoltz4@gmail.com before your audition so we can arrange for those accommodations to be met.

ABOUT THE SHOW

With a Tony Award winning score by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, Disney’s Moana), 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.

AUDITION DATES / TIMES:

Sunday, June 28, 2026 6:00-9:00pm

Monday, June 29, 2026 6:00-9:00pm

Principal Callbacks – Wednesday, July 1, 2026 6:00pm-9:00pm

Dance Call – Thursday, July 2, 2026 6:00-9:00pm

All Auditions and Callbacks will take place in the Moyer Room of The Youngstown Playhouse (600 Playhouse Lane Youngstown, OH 44511). To navigate to the Moyer Room, enter the Youngstown Playhouse from the Main Entrance and continue passed the stairs to the right and continue to the back of the building. The Moyer Room is right next to the Concession Stand.

REHEARSALS

First rehearsal – Tuesday, July 14th 

First Tech Rehearsal – Sunday, August 23rd 

PERFORMANCES

All performances take place on the Main Stage of The Youngstown Playhouse

Performances:
Friday, August 28th at 7:30pm
Saturday, August 29th at 7:30pm
Sunday, August 30th at 2:30pm
Friday, September 4th at 7:30pm
Saturday, September 5th at 7:30pm
Sunday, September 6th at 2:30pm

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are looking to cast a vibrant, diverse ensemble ages 16 and up. We are especially seeking performers who can authentically represent the Latin and Hispanic communities at the heart of this story. Those auditioning should prepare 16-32 bars (30 seconds – 1 minute) of a pop or musical theatre song. Songs that celebrate your cultural heritage and/or bilingual songs would be wonderful, but are not required. An accompanist will be provided. Please either bring sheet music in the correct key or a backing/karaoke track with no voices. Please also prepare for a short cold reading from the script.

Those interested in auditioning for the roles of USNAVI, BENNY, & SONNY should also prepare a 30 second rap flow to a karaoke track in addition to the song requirement listed above. Choosing material from In the Heights is permitted but not required.

Dancers should plan to come to the dance call on July 2nd, prepared to learn a short choreographed dance. Singers may sign up for the dance call as well if they would like to be considered for a dancing role.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

Usnavi de la Vega
Male-presenting, 20s–30s, Latino
Vocal Range: C3–G4 (rap-heavy)
The heart and narrator of the show. A charming, hardworking bodega owner with big dreams and deep love for his community.

Nina Rosario
Female-presenting, late teens–20s, Latina
Vocal Range: F3–E5
Intelligent and driven, Nina returns home from college struggling with identity and expectations.

Benny
Male-presenting, 20s–30s, Black/Non-Latino
Vocal Range: A2–F4
Warm, ambitious, and optimistic. Works for Nina’s father and falls in love with Nina.

Vanessa
Female-presenting, 20s, Latina
Vocal Range: G3–F5
Confident, independent, and dreaming of a life beyond the neighborhood.

Abuela Claudia
Female-presenting, 50s+, Latina
Vocal Range: E4–C5
The emotional core of the community. Wise, nurturing, and deeply rooted in her past.

Sonny de la Vega
Male-presenting, teens–early 20s, Latino
Vocal Range: C3–G4 (rap-heavy)
Usnavi’s cousin—funny, rebellious, passionate, and full of energy.

Kevin Rosario
Male-presenting, 40s–50s, Latino
Vocal Range: C3–E4
Nina’s father. Proud, hardworking, and protective, with high expectations for his daughter.

Camila Rosario
Female-presenting, 40s–50s, Latina
Vocal Range: G3–E5
Nina’s mother. Compassionate and grounding, often mediating family conflict.

Daniela
Female-presenting, 30s–40s, Latina
Vocal Range: F3–D5
Bold, hilarious salon owner. A leader in the neighborhood with big energy.

Carla
Female-presenting, 20s–30s, Latina
Vocal Range: G3–E5
Daniela’s bubbly assistant. Loyal, energetic, and fun-loving.

Graffiti Pete
Male-presenting, teens–30s, Non-Latino
Vocal Range: Minimal singing; strong dancer
A misunderstood street artist who evolves throughout the story.

Piragua Guy
Male-presenting, any age, Latino
Vocal Range: C3–C4
A humorous street vendor with a memorable musical moment.

ENSEMBLE
All genders, 16+, All Ethnicities
Strong singers and movers who bring the neighborhood to life