Auditions & Applications

Our professional company is comprised of Broadway veterans/seasoned industry professionals, college students from around the country, and local professionals from Central Kentucky. 

UPDATED AUDITION PROCESS! NEW for 2026 Season

There are three ways to audition for our season:

Initial Audition by VIDEO - DUE NOVEMBER 17, 2025

Initial IN-PERSON Audition in LEXINGTON or NEW YORK CITY - JANUARY 2026 - Registration REQUIRED!

Important Note - We will not be in attendance at the 2026 A1 Conference. Please choose one of the three options above to be considered for this season.

College students can gain experience and valuable training by participating in our Internships. Learn from industry pros, make connections and participate in additional masterclasses and workshops alongside production responsibilities for the Summer Season. 

Internships are paid positions and some housing options may be available.

Internship departments include Administration, Technical Production, Stage Management, Wardrobe, Music, and Video Production.

2026 SEASON APPLICATIONS DUE FEBRUARY 1, 2026

THE DR. AUBREY BERG TEEN APPRENTICE PROGRAM 

Performing and Technical Apprentice Programs

Rising 8th Graders-Graduating 12th Graders gain experience alongside the professionals, onstage and backstage. Our Apprentices programs are tuition-free, thanks to the generous support of Dr. Aubrey Berg (Patricia A. Corbett Distinguished Chair of Musical Theatre, 1988-2020 - University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music).

Pre-Show Players Program

Part summer theatre camp and part performance opportunity, Pre-Show Players will participate in a tuition-based, one-week summer theatre camp in June (scholarships available). During the camp, the students will receive musical theatre training and will rehearse a Pre-Show performance that will be presented just ahead of the curtain at select performances of our summer shows.

2026 SEASON AUDITIONS FOR ALL PROGRAMS - JANUARY 23-25, 2026 - REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
TECH APPLICATIONS DUE JANUARY 25, 2026

Youth Apprentice Program

Rising 3rd Graders-7th Graders can audition for our Youth Apprentice Program, and have the opportunity to perform in a professional production and share in the magic of making musical theatre! Thanks to many generous donors, The Lex Apprentice programs are tuition-free.

Pre-Show Players Program

Part summer theatre camp and part performance opportunity, Pre-Show Players will participate in a tuition-based, one-week summer theatre camp in June (scholarships available). During the camp, the students will receive musical theatre training and will rehearse a Pre-Show performance that will be presented just ahead of the curtain at select performances of our summer shows.

2026 SEASON AUDITIONS FOR ALL PROGRAMS - JANUARY 23-25, 2026 - REGISTRATION REQUIRED!