Hello friends! To keep everyone informed on the status of HDB Projects as they progress, you can refer to this weekly updated page. Knowledge is power, after all!
STAGES ST. LOUIS
The EPAs for this season were in November.
The Local Call for Stages St Louis in St. Louis are complete.
NYC Auditions by Appointment are in March. The submission notice is live on Actors Access. The best way to be considered for an appointment is to submit yourself via that platform. If you cold email me your submission, it may be lost, so be sure to submit on Actors Access in January! Please DO NOT email the Theatre with inquiries.
Shows in this season that will be casting out of NYC:
GUYS & DOLLS
-NYC Initial Appointments and Callbacks scheduled for 3/17/26 - 3/20/26
*Appointments have begun to go out for this show!
COME FROM AWAY
-Initial Self-tapes to Start and NYC Callbacks by appointment scheduled for 3/12/26, 3/13/26 & 3/16/26 *Initial Self Tape Requests have been sent to the team for review - I should have more information about callbacks soon!
Note: SPELLING BEE will be cast with local St. Louis talent. We will not be posting for submissions in NYC.
All J2 Spotlight shows will be cast via Self-tape submission through Actors Access/Breakdown Services. The notices for all J2 Spotlight shows are now live on Actors Access/Breakdown Services. It is preferred that you submit yourself or your client via the platform. If you do NOT have access to the platform, you may email your headshot/resume to spotlightnycauditions@gmail.com for consideration.
This is an AEA Showcase Code contract. All talent must have housing local to NYC - producer does not provide housing.
Shows this season that will be casting out of NYC:
MILK & HONEY
-Self Tape submissions ONLY - Offers have begun to go out for this show!
CARNIVAL
-Self Tape submissions ONLY - Offers have begun to go out for this show!
THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD
-Self Tape submissions ONLY - Team is still reviewing submissions for final decisions
J2 SPOTLIGHT
2026 SEASON
The Depot Theatre
The NYC EPA for this season were on January 21st, 2026 in NYC.
There will be a local EPA for this theatre as well - Dates for the Local EPA are 2/21 & 2/22 and the notice is now live for these calls on the AEA website.
NYC Auditions by Appointment are in February. The notices for all Depot Theatre Shows are now live on Actors Access/Breakdown Services. The best way to be considered for an appointment is to submit yourself via that platform. If you do not have access to the platform, you may submit via hdbauditions@gmail.com. Please DO NOT email the Theatre with inquiries.
Shows in this season that will be casting out of NYC:
TICK, TICK…BOOM!
-Callback appointments have gone out for this show! WE PLAN TO MOVE FORWARD WITH OUR CALLBACKS SCHEDULED IN NYC ON 2/25 AT THIS POINT. IF YOU HAVE AN APPOINTMENT AND IF ANYTHING CHANGES, I WILL REACH OUT TO ALERT YOU.
INCIDENT AT OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
- Callback appointments have gone out for this show! SCHEDULED CALLBACKS FOR 2/23 HAVE BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE RAGING SNOWSTORM. IF YOU HAD AN APPOINTMENT, PLEASE DO NOT COME IN ON 2/23. WE WILL BE RESCHEDULING THESE FOR MARCH AND YOU WILL HEAR FROM ME SOON WITH DETAILS.
*The role of BECKY for this show will be cast locally only. We are not seeing talent in NYC for this role.
RING OF FIRE
-This show will likely be cast internally and via self-tape submissions only. A list of those who have submitted has been sent to the team for review. We don’t anticipate having an in-person session for this show.
This role is CAST. Thank you for your submissions! We are frequently seeking future replacements as this tour is on-going. You may hear from us soon even if you didn’t receive a callback from this round of casting!
BLIPPI LIVE NATIONAL
TOUR
Offers are out and have been accepted for this show!
A fun note from the writer to all who submitted -
Dear actors! I want to thank you all for the time and effort you took to prepare excellent audition submissions for this new show of mine. I know it is all part of the actor's life to prepare countless such submissions, but still, it is inspiring and a little humbling to see the care, smarts, and talent you bring to your work.
I'm sure you all know this, but just to say it, casting from my end of the proverbial audition table almost always has more to do with the creative team's existing idea of the material and the production we hope to build, and less to do with what you did or didn't do in your audition. The best thing an actor can do (in my opinion) is to simply show us who you are, and make a clear choice about your approach to the material. You all did that. And through your work, you challenge and clarify our idea of what the characters, the play, and the production can be. I understand my work better by seeing your work.
So - thank you for auditioning for I Am Nobody! It was a great pleasure to see your auditions, and I wish you every success as you make your way to the next audition (and the next) and, hopefully, the next job.
Break a leg! - Greg Kotis
I AM NOBODY-
A NEW
MUSICAL
CALLBACKS HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR THIS - 3/2 & 3/4. IF YOU HAD AN INITIAL CALLBACK APPOINTMENT, YOU WILL HEAR FROM ME WITH THE NEW DETAILS! We are still seeking local Colorado Springs talent for some roles. If you have local housing to Colorado Springs and would like to submit, please email me at hdbauditions@gmail.com.
JAGGED LITTLE PILL COLORADO SPRINGS
FOREVER
K-POP
This show is CAST!
You should go see the show in a city near you soon: CLICK HERE FOR FOREVER K-POP TOUR INFORMATION
THE REUNION - 29 Hour READING
This reading happened on 1/16 in NYC and was a blast. Thank you to everyone who submitted and participated for a fun dive into 1990’s/2000’s punk-emo rock.
Fingers crossed this piece can move forward, so we can all jam out with a trip down memory lane!
Offers are out for this one.
We will likely see people for future replacements down the line.
If you are interested in seeing the show, CLICK HERE FOR SESAME STREET LIVE WEBSITE
SESAME STREET LIVE
This project is CAST and set to hit the road in 2026. For information on where you can see this - CLICK HERE FOR PHIL COLLINS STORY WEBSITE
GO SEE THE SHOW AND SUPPORT THEM!!!
The PHIL
COLLINS
STORY
JUST
DESSERTS
This show is CAST and is open for a short run! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
Catch it quick and grab some sweet treats at the show. :)
MIRACLE ON
34th STREET
NATIONAL TOUR
This tour has closed for 2026, but the cast was brilliant!
We are hopeful that this show will continue for future seasons. Any future casting will likely happen late summer/early fall. If you are interested in being considered, keep your eyes peeled for the notice in summer/fall.