ATHLETIC ARTS CENTER’S PRODUCTION OF THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES IS OPEN TO PERFORMERS AGES 10 YEARS AND UP. 

The gods are real … Like the Greek gods!”  We are delighted that you’re interested in auditioning for Athletic Arts Center’s production of The Lightning Thief (TYA). Based on the beloved novel by Rick Riordan, The Lightning Thief tells the story of Percy Jackson, son of Greek god Poseidon, as he sets out on a hero’s journey of self-discovery, grappling with monsters and mysterious mayhem along the way.
 

The Lightning Thief (TYA) is a story about identity, family, and community. Percy’s experience is one that resonates across cultures. We are committed to casting a group of actors ranging in age from 10-110 that will reflect the people of our community. As the playwright, Joe Tracz, says, “[T]he characters in The Lightning Thief are gods and heroes – and gods and heroes can look like any of us.”

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To audition for THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES register for one of the audition dates listed.

Audition Fee is $15.

 

Audition Dates:
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2025 from 1:00pm- 3:00pm 

Place: ATHLETIC ARTS CENTER

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Audition Requirments:        

1. Register for audition by clicking here.

2. Bring a printed resume and headshot

3. Bring a completed audition form that includes all scheduling conflicts.

4. Prepare an audition slate or introduction that includes name, age, and song title

5. 45-90 seconds of a musical theatre song in the style of The Lightning Thief (rock/pop/contemporary). Bring a backing track on a Bluetooth or AUX-compatible device. Suggested songs from the show (Good Kid – My Grand Plan)

6.  Prepare and present one monologue from the provided material (does not need to match your chosen character).

 
                         

Production Fee:

$285 TUITION FEE FOR NON- ATHLETIC ARTS CENTER STUDENTS AGES 10-17 YRS OLD

$175 FOR CURRENT ATHLETIC ARTS CENTER STUDENTS AGES 10-17 YRS OLD 

Payable at CAST/PARENT MEETING (or you will not receive rehearsal materials until fees are paid): Cash, Visa, MasterCard accepted.

NO PRODUCTION FEE FOR CAST MEMBERS 18YRS AND UP BUT ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SECURING A SPONSORSHIP. 
 

Production Fee Includes:  Approximately 150 hours of professional instruction (acting, choreography, vocal, music, etc.), costumes, make up, and professional class instruction throughout the course of the production. Your non-refundable tuition is due at CAST/PARENT MEETING.

 

 

 

CAST OF CHARACTERS

Percy Jackson – Son of Poseidon, a good kid with a teenage temper (Tenor)

Annabeth – Daughter of Athena, smarter than you (Soprano)

Grover – A Happy-go-lucky satyr, like a hippie kid with hooves (Tenor)

Luke – Son of Hermes, cool camp counselor (Tenor-baritone)

Sally Jackson – Percy’s hard-working mother (Mezzo-soprano)

Mr. Brunner aka Chiron – Wise centaur, part-time Latin teacher (Tenor-baritone)

Clarisse – Tough jock girl, daughter of Ares (Mezzo-soprano)

Mrs. Dodds – A Fury posing as a substitute algebra teacher

Minotaur – Half-man, half-bull

Mr. D aka Dionysus –god of wine, snarky camp director

The Oracle – A hippy mummy

Aunty Em aka Medusa – Avid sculptor

Ares – god of war, rock star in leather pants

Kronos – Father of the Twelve Olympian gods, he ate some of his kids in a jealous rage, but Zeus freed his siblings from their plight, and they all banded together to overthrow Kronos. 

Thalia – Daughter of Zeus

Charon – Ferryperson to the Underworld

Hades – god of the dead, moody and melodramatic

Gabe Ugliano – Percy’s foul, bean-dip loving stepfather

Bianca – a mysterious girl in 1930s clothes 

Bus Driver

Uber Driver

ENSEMBLE:

Includes: Greek Chorus, Campers, Students, Furies, Minotaur, Cyclops, Kronos, and Statues.

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A FINAL WORD ABOUT CASTING: Casting is a very complex puzzle that balances the needs of the production, the requirements of each role and the educational needs of each student. Factors that may influence casting include, but are not limited to, a student’s schedule availability, focus, ensemble spirit, maturity, theatre experience and training, acting, singing, dance and movement skills, as well as a student’s previous track record working on AAC productions, camps and classes, if applicable.  While AAC does not consider seniority to be a factor in casting, older students have had more opportunities to develop leadership and theatrical skills and will often be cast in larger roles. Students and parents should be aware of the potential for disappointment. If a student is not cast in the role they desire, and willing to accept the outcome of casting we are sure they will have a positive experience.

 

THE LIGHIGHTNING THIEF: THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES

Is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals

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