2026 First Stages Playwright-in-Residence
Studio Theatre Worcester has officially opened the application for its 2026 Playwright-in-Residence program. As a core program of STW's First Stages initiative designed to provide early-career theatremakers with practical experience, mentorship, and platforms to showcase their work, this residency will support the development of a new full-length play by an early-career or emerging playwright living within Worcester or the Central Massachusetts region during the 2026 calendar year. Applications will close at 11:59pm EST on January 4th. Applicants will be notified in late January/early February regarding their status. Candidates moving onto the next round may be asked to submit a longer draft of their new work, and will be invited for an interview with the Literary and New Works Director.
Auditions
Stay tuned for audition information for our 2026 Season.
Our auditions are open to everyone. Whether you’re a veteran performer who just moved to town or you’ve never been on stage before but really want to try, we’d like to encourage you to audition for shows at Studio Theatre Worcester. We're just now entering our 5th year, and we couldn’t have lasted so long without new people, new talent, and new voices.
​
We cast both non-equity and AEA performers. When we cast AEA actors, we utilize Special Appearance and Guest Artist contracts. All of our non-equity performers are compensated in the form of a modest stipend.
​
We hold auditions on a show-by-show basis. Auditions are announced in many places. In addition to our website, we announce auditions on our social media channels, so make sure you follow us. Auditions are also posted on StageSource, Your Theatre 411, and METRMag. We also attend the StageSource Annual Auditions each Spring.
​
If you would like to send us your headshot/resume for our records and future consideration, we're more than happy to accept. Please clink the button below to submit.
Volunteers
Volunteers are crucial to non-profit organizations and the impact you have is monumental. If you would like to volunteer with Studio Theatre Worcester, please complete and submit the form below. While these positions are unpaid, volunteers often receive other benefits such as tickets to shows, swag, etc.