Auditions for “Cinderella"

Open auditions for “Cinderella”
By Rodgers & Hammerstein

7pm January 12 & 13, 2026 at Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theatre

Leif Green directs.
Roles include 6 women, 3 men, ensemble and children.
Play is staged March 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 2026

For specific questions about auditions, call Towngate Theatre at 304-233-0820.

About the Play

The beloved Rodgers & Hammerstein musical “Cinderella” is coming to life on the Towngate stage! This magical fairy tale, filled with charm, elegance, and timeless enchantment tell the story of a young woman forced into servitude who dreams of – and achieves – a better life. “Cinderella” features some of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago.”

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Experience the magic of art onstage…

Towngate is the premiere venue for community theater in Wheeling.  Enjoy an intimate theater experience. Marvel at and applaud the talent of local actors. Experience a variety of though-provoking, heartwarming, comedic and historically significant works from renowned playwrights and talented newcomers. When watching a stage production, you are transported  into a different world. Escape from reality and feel the energy created by sharing an intimate space with actors and fellow theatergoers. Live action happens right before your eyes. There’s no app for that!  Furthermore, theater is a social experience meant to be shared with one another. So, bring your family and friends and meet new friends, too. Most importantly, support your local actors, directors, stage managers, set and costume designers. They spend months working to bring characters and stories to life. Their efforts produce amazing art time and time again.

Towngate: Where Community Meets Creativity

Towngate is a cornerstone of creative life in Wheeling and serves as an entertainment destination for residents of the Ohio Valley and beyond. People of all ages and backgrounds gather here to create and experience art onstage. Most of all, Towngate celebrates the essential power of theater to illuminate our common humanity. The community enjoys and participates in hundreds of live performances, classes and workshops year-round.