Don’t miss this chance to join a unique cast of characters that brings more humor to the stage than many murder mysteries.

Auditions: October 13,15,16

Come enjoy an evening of merriment and mystery and see if you can determine who the retirement home murderer is.

Performances: October 3-5, 9-10, 12

Don’t miss this chance to join a unique cast of characters that brings more humor to the stage than many murder mysteries.

Auditions: August 18-20

Can a group of orphans, pickpockets, inventors and artists rescue the people of London?

Watch the Rising Stars bring this daring mystery to life!

Performances: July 29 - August 3

Join us on a tale performed by children and written by John I. Baker III

Performances: June 19-22

 "A classic detective story with villains, cops, mistaken identities, subterfuge, heroic acts, dangerous situations, budding love stories and twists and turns galore." Now who wouldn’t want to bring this cast of characters to life on the Yorkshire Stage?

The Rising Stars take the stage once again this summer!

Auditions: May 12, 14, 15

Children will want to come audition and learn how to do performance speaking while acting for family and friends.

Auditions are May 8-10. Fill out audition form here to sign up for an audition time.

You will not want to miss seeing how this story unfolds and all the surprises that occur along the way. Come join the adventure and intrigue in which Tommy and Tuppence find themselves enmeshed.

Performances: May 2-4, 8-9, 11

You will want to be in this cast that unravels the story of a lie, a mystery, and—who knows?—maybe a bit of romance.

Auditions: March 17-19

Don’t miss this chance to see world premieres of local playwrights original plays submitted to and selected by a Playhouse committee for performance by the Yorkshire.

Performances: March 13-14

Come support our talented writers, directors, and actors, and be part of the selected shows first appearances on stage. 

Auditions: February 10-11

An announcement in the local paper states the time and place when a murder is to occur in Miss Blacklock's Victorian house. The victim is not one of the house's several occupants, but an unexpected and unknown visitor. What follows is a classic Christie puzzle of mixed motives, concealed identities, and a determined inspector grimly following the case's twists and turns. Fortunately, Miss Marple is on hand to provide the solution – at some risk to herself – in a dramatic final confrontation. 

Performances: February 7-9, 13-14, 16

Come portray a timeless character, as the plot of another Agatha Christie production weaves its way through mayhem and surprises on the way to solving the mystery.

Auditions: December 9, 11, 12 from 6:30-8pm

Charles Dickens’ timeless Christmas tale has been brought back to life by Patrick Barlow in a thrilling adaptation that only requires five actors! Watch as Ebenezer Scrooge, a stingy old miser, learns to appreciate the spirit of Christmas after he is visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future.

Performances: December 3-8

For fans of thrillers and mysteries, “The Stranger” is the perfect show to see this October. Agatha Christie’s classic psychological thriller follows Enid and Gerald who, in an attempt to evade Enid’s ex-fiancé, move to a remote cottage in the middle of the country–and are caught up in something dark and terrible.

Performances: October 4-6, 10-11, 13

The Yorkshire Playhouse is seeking out true crime fans and mystery lovers. Join a small cast of characters in Agatha Christie’s hair-raising thriller The Stranger. Don’t miss your chance to put the audience on the edges of their seats!

Auditions: August 19-21

Don’t miss your chance to watch heroes and villains in action! This melodrama will have you rooting for the good guys and booing for the bad guys! Goodwin and Melody, a recently betrothed couple who are set to inherit their mothers’ coal mine, must face off against the evil Sebastian Hardacre, who wants to steal their mine for his own greedy purposes.

Performances: July 30- August 4

Performances: June 20-23

Have you always wanted to play the beloved hero? Or, perhaps you’ve always longed to play an over-the-top villain? In this riotous melodrama, you could have the chance to hear the audience cheer for your heroic deeds, or be booed off the stage for your nefarious schemes. This is Rising Stars Production so we’re looking for actors age 12-18 to participate in this production.

Auditions: June 8-10

Romantic comedy fans will not want to miss this show! Watch a routine visit to their husbands’ graves take an interesting turn for Ida, Lucille, and Doris. When Sam the butcher shows up to visit his late wife’s grave, Ida finds herself falling for him. Lucille and Doris, on the other hand, will do anything to keep this romance from blooming.

Performances: May 14-19

The Yorkshire Playhouse would like to invite your child to audition for the summer 2024 Yorkshire Playhouse Children's Theatre production. This will be the 23nd summer of the Yorkshire Playhouse Children’s Theatre. The Children's Theatre production will be directed by John I. Baker III and assisted by Clare Bierbaum.

Auditions: May 2-4

You’re never too old for the stage! The Cemetery Club is the perfect opportunity for seasoned actors to show off their prowess! This hilarious romantic comedy showcases a small, tight-knit cast of characters with incredible chemistry.

Auditions: April 1-3

Do you want to support local playwrights? Come and be a part of the first audience in the world to see Ghosts and Macrame Owls and Matsutake Mushrooms! These thought-provoking shows are full of laughs and thrills alike!

There are only two performances; you won’t want to miss these shows! Reserve your tickets early!  These shows run on March 28 and 29. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., and the shows will start at 7:30!

Performances: March 28-29

This is your chance to make history! The Yorkshire playhouse is holding auditions for Ghosts and Macrame Owls and Matsutake Mushrooms. Cast members get the thrill of being the first actors in the world to create these roles. Don’t miss this opportunity to audition for these original, shorter works. Roles include parts for 1–6 males and 5–11 females. Performances are March 28 and 29.

Auditions: February 27-28

Yet another classic story will take the Playhouse stage! Jane Austen’s famous Pride and Prejudice has been retold by Kate Hamill in a romantic, witty, and spontaneous stageplay. Watch the drama unfold as Lizzy Bennet, the most free-spirited of the Bennet sisters, slowly falls for Mr. Darcy, whom she is determined to detest.

Performances: February 9-11, 15-16, and 18

Are you a history buff? A fan of classics? Have you been waiting for the chance to show off your British accent? Here’s your chance to step back in time in this romantic, 1800s masterpiece!!

Auditions: December 11, 13, and 14

The Classic Christmas comedy/drama returns to the stage once again. Kris Kringle gets caught up in the excitement of New York City Macy’s Day parade when he finds an intoxicated man playing the role of Santa. Kris plays the role of Santa so well he is given the role at Macy’s where his sanity is questioned. Is he the real Santa? Have people forgotten the real meaning of Christmas?

Originally on the stage in 2015, watch Yorkshire Playhouse bring this story back to life.

Show Dates: December 5-10

Experience the Miracle! Be a part of the Cast of “Miracle on 34th St.” Roles are available for kids and adults!!

Audition Dates: October 9-11

Based on Bram Stoker’s most well-known character, Dracula is not just a charming count from Transylvania; he is the world’s most famous vampire! Lucy Seward has been overcome by some mysterious illness. Dr. Van Helsing suspects that the girl has become the victim of a blood sucking vampire. Will they catch Dracula in time to save Lucy?!

“Dracula” first appeared on the Playhouse stage during our first year (1973). He returned to haunt us once more in 2013. Will this be his final appearance?

Show Dates: October 6-7, 12-13 and 15