Casting Kids in “Les Misérables” Musical: MD DC VA Auditions for Children at Olney Theatre Center

Young performers and families may be interested in this child casting opportunity for Les Misérables at Olney Theatre Center. Casting is currently seeking child actors who sing for the roles of Gavroche and Little Cosette in the upcoming production. ──────── ✧ ────────

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Casting Details & Roles Seeking

Project: Les Misérables

Production type: Musical theatre

Audition format: Virtual self-tape submission

Submission deadline: Friday, May 22 at 12 PM EST

Callbacks: In-person at Olney Theatre Center (June 2026)

Roles Seeking:

• Gavroche — male, ages 8–13. Brave, witty Paris street urchin. Sings.

• Little Cosette — female, ages 5–8. Quiet, hopeful child forced into labor. Sings.

Each child role will be double cast.

Salary: $300/week for rehearsals and performances.

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To be considered, families must complete the audition form and submit a recorded audition video.

Prepare:

• Up to 1 minute of a song of choice

• Karaoke or instrumental tracks allowed

• Upload via YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, etc.

📧 Submit tapes to: casting@olneytheatre.org

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Production Information

Performance Space: Roberts Mainstage

Director: Stephen Brackett

Choreographer: William Carlos Angulo

Music Director: Christopher Youstra

Important Dates:

• Rehearsals Begin: September 29, 2026

• Previews Begin: October 30, 2026

• Opening Night: November 5, 2026

• Closing: January 17, 2027

• Possible Extension: January 31, 2027

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