For information on casting at Music Theater Works please reach out to casting@musictheaterworks.org.
Music Theater Works is excited to receive general submissions for our upcoming show of Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville. The creative team consists of Brenda Didier (Director/Choreographer) and Linda Madonia (Music Director).The audition submissions open February 16-27, 2026. Auditions will only be accepted through the Google Form in this link: https://forms.gle/R4uxHjFhAwdPzK5w9
Below are MTW’s policies, period of engagement, and the character breakdowns. Please send all questions about casting to casting@musictheaterworks.org.
We are looking forward to seeing your submissions!
Callbacks will be March 24, 27 and a possible third day to be announced soon. You may be called in for up to 3 callbacks.
PERIOD OF ENGAGEMENT for Production: ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE (2026)
Fittings/First Rehearsal: Sunday August 23rd
Spacing: Wednesday, September 30th
Tech Rehearsals: Thursday, October 1st, through Sunday, October 4th
Final Dress: Tuesday, October 6rd at 7:00pm
Preview with notes: Wednesday, October 7th at 2:00pm; and Thursday October 8th at 7:30pm
Understudy Rehearsal: Post Matinee on Wed 10/14
Performance: Fri 10/09 at 7:00pm; Sat 10/10 at 7:30pm; Sun 10/11 at 2:00pm
Wed 10/14 at 2:00pm; Fri 10/16 at 7:30pm; Sat 10/17 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm; Sun 10/18 at 2:00pm
Wed 10/21 at 2:00pm; Fri 10/23 at 7:30pm; Sat 10/24 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm; Sun 10/25 at 2:00pm
Wed 10/28 at 2:00pm; Fri 10/30 at 7:30pm; Sat 10/31 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm; Sun 11/01 at 2:00pm
Strike: Sunday, November 1st
**Dates and times are subject to change.**
Rehearsals are generally M-Th from 6:30-10:30 PM and Sun. 5-10 PM. Tech Schedule will start at 5:30 PM on weeknights and as early as 1:00 PM on Weekends.
No absences are allowed during Tech.
CASTING POLICY
As members of the creative performing arts community, we all have a role in creating stories that reflect the diversity of the world in which we live. To that end, and in an effort to deliver more diversity on and off-stage, Music Theater Works will, wherever possible, include and engage with diverse thinking and actions in all aspects of the casting process. Our casting process is intentionally inclusive, considering — and not limited to — gender, ethnicity, ability, age, body type, and sexual orientation. We’re working to build a community that celebrates individuality, promotes equity, and ensures access for all.
***The producing artistic director has casting authority***