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!
Thank you for an incredible 2025. Let’s all thrive in 2026!!! - Holly
STAGES ST. LOUIS
The EPAs for this season were in November.
The Local Call for Stages St Louis is upcoming in St. Louis. Information can be accessed here: CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON STAGES LOCAL CALL IN ST. LOUIS
NYC Auditions by Appointment are in March. The submission notice will post on Actors Access/Breakdown Services in January. 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
COME FROM AWAY
-Initial Self-tapes to Start and NYC Callbacks by appointment scheduled for 3/12/26, 3/13/26 & 3/16/26
Note: SPELLING BEE will be cast with local St. Louis talent.
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
CARNIVAL
-Self Tape submissions ONLY
THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD
-Self Tape submissions ONLY
J2 SPOTLIGHT
2026 SEASON
The Depot Theatre
The NYC EPA for this season are on January 21st, 2026 in NYC. To be seen at this required open call, please refer to the AEA website.
There will be a local EPA for this theatre as well - to be announced soon!
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!
-Initial Self Tapes to Start - NYC Callbacks by appointment scheduled for 2/25/26
INCIDENT AT OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
-Initial Self Tapes to Start - NYC Callbacks by appointment scheduled for 2/23/26
RING OF FIRE
-This show will likely be cast internally and via self-tape submissions only. We don’t anticipate having an in-person session for this show.
The notice for this project is live on Actors Access/Breakdown Services. Please submit on that platform to be considered for a self-tape initial. In Person callbacks are scheduled for 1/26 in NYC.
I AM NOBODY-
A NEW
MUSICAL
Callbacks Appointments are out for this for January 12th & 13th in NYC. 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
Initial Submission process is complete for this project.
Callback Appointments are out for January 8th & 9th in NYC.
THE REUNION - 29 Hour READING
Offers are out for this project.
Thank you so much for all of the incredibly heartfelt Emo/Punk tapes!
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 show is CAST and set to open in January! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
GO SEE THE SHOW AND SUPPORT THEM!!!
FALLING OUT
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 set to open in January! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
GO SEE THE SHOW AND SUPPORT THEM!!!
MIRACLE ON
34th STREET
NATIONAL TOUR
This show just closed, 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.