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.

There are THREE ways to audition for the Professional Company at The Lex:

INITIAL AUDITION BY VIDEO
DUE Monday, November 16, 2026 (In-Person and Virtual Callback options)

INITIAL IN-PERSON APPOINTMENT IN LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Registration Opens November 5 at 10am EST
January 6-8, 2027 (Callbacks January 9-10)
January 22, 2027 (Callbacks January 23)

INITIAL IN-PERSON APPOINTMENT IN NEW YORK CITY
REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Registration Opens November 5 at 10am EST
January 13-14, 2027 (Callbacks January 16-18)

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.

2027 Season Application Information will be released at the end of October 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.

2027 Season Audition and Application information will be released at the end of October 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.

2027 Season Audition and Application information will be released at the end of October 2026.