Saturday, July 25, 2026
10 AM - 5:30 PM
City Lights Theater Company in San Jose
About
After more than 5 years, Theatre Bay Area is thrilled to announce that the South Bay Regional Auditions will be returning to San Jose on Saturday, July 25 at City Lights Theater Company. This full day event will bring together South Bay theatre companies to audit auditions from over 70 actors who are interested in working specifically in this region.
Timeline
Theatre Bay Area has multiple events planned to support actors and auditors during the General Auditions process. Here are some dates to put in your calendar!
Auditor Ticket Sales Open: April 27, 2026
Actor Sign-ups Open: May 18, 2026 **the first round of sign-ups will open only to actors who applied for the 2026 General Auditions and did not receive a live audition slot**
Actor Sign-ups Close: July 1, 2026
Actor Audition Prep Webinars: TBD July 2026
Live Regional Auditions in San Jose: July 25, 2026
Full General Auditions Actor Database Shared with Regional Auditions Auditors: July 27, 2026
Who is attending the 2026 South Bay Regional Auditions?
This list will be updated daily once auditor registration opens on April 27, 2026
About Actor Selection at the 2026 Regional Auditions
Slots will be available to actors on a first-come-first-served basis, with the sign-up form opening first to actors who applied for the 2026 General Auditions.
Learn More
Actors
Actors will be able to sign up for slots at the 2026 South Bay Regional Auditions beginning May 18!
Auditors
Audit over 70 auditions in San Jose!
About Auditing
Attendance at the 2026 South Bay Regional Auditions is open to all casting professionals and theatre artists regardless of TBA membership status. Current TBA company members will receive access to discounted registration.
A note for BAT/LORT Theatres: while the South Bay Regionals will not fulfill one of your annual AEA audition requirements, both AEA and non-AEA actors will be auditioning.
Costs and Discounts
There are two ticket types to attend the Regional Auditions!
A Company Pass allows you to add up to two members to your casting team. Those individuals may attend as much of the regional auditions as they like, and each will receive 1 year of access to the digital contact book. Please contact us at Meghan@TheatreBayArea.org if you would like to bring more than two individuals. TBA Company Members receive discounted access to a company pass.
A Solo Pass allows you to attend as much of the regional auditions as you like on your own. Please note that the member discount for this pass is only available to TBA Individual Premium Members.
If you attended the 2026 General Auditions in San Francisco, we emailed you a special discount code for a discount on attending the regional auditions. Please email Meghan@TheatreBayArea.org if you have any questions about your discount.
Company Pass
Register 2 auditors for a full day of auditions and 1 year of access to the digital contact book. Register for a Company Pass!
General Admission
$150
Member Discount
Company & Associate Members
$60
Solo Pass
Register yourself for a full weekend of auditions and 1 year of access to the digital contact book. Register for a Solo Pass!
General Admission
$100
Member Discount
Individual Premium Members Only!
$45
Questions?
Email Programs Officer Melissa Hillman at Melissa@TheatreBayArea.org
F.A.Q. for Actors
How do I sign up for the Regional Auditions?
Beginning on Monday, May 18, Actors will be able to sign up for audition slots at the South Bay Regional Auditions. Priority will be given to actors to applied for the 2026 General Auditions and to actors based in the South Bay.
What should I prepare for the live auditions?
Each actor will have 2 minutes to present their strongest material to the auditors. This might look like two contrasting monologues, a monologue and a song, two contrasting songs, or something else depending on your personal strengths and interests.
If I didn't apply for the 2026 General Auditions, can I still sign up for the South Bay Regionals?
Most likely, yes! We will give actors who applied for the 2026 Generals first access to slots at the South Bay Regionals, but after two weeks we will open up access to all TBA members. If you didn't apply for the 2026 General Auditions, you will be asked to completed an audition application before you can sign up for a slot at the regionals.
I'm a minor/non-union actor/retiree etc. am I eligible to participate in the South Bay Regionals?
Yes!
Applications are open to all TBA Individual Members: including Premium, Free, and individual users on a Company's membership. There is no cost to apply or audition, though audition slots are limited.
TBA General Auditions are open to both AEA and non-AEA actors. Please note that due to time constraints, there is not a dedicated AEA day in this year's auditions.
Which companies will be there?
As auditors purchase access, we will list them on the General Auditions page on our website.
Sponsor or Advertise
Advertising
The 2026 Regional Auditions will bring together over 70 local actors, plus directors, artistic directors, and casting professionals. Our affordable ad options help support this highly anticipated event, while connecting these talented creatives with professional services and opportunities. Like all TBA advertising, Company and Associate members get a 30% discount.
Print Ads
Each actor and auditor of the event will receive a folder jam-packed with relevant information — share your events, services, and opportunities with the professional performer community. Full page ads are 8.5x11in and half pages are 8.5x5.5in. Print ads start at $60 for TBA members or $90 for nonmembers and will be included in the program folder.
How To
After purchasing your Regional Auditions advertising, TBA staff will reach out within 1 business day with next steps.
Questions?
Email Marketing & Communications Officer Hilary Buffum at Hilary@TheatreBayArea.org