Local Auditions opening for Mean Girls: The Musical
By Contributor
Black Productions is excited to announce auditions for its 2026 spring production of Mean Girls: The Musical, taking place Jan. 24 and 25 at Selkirk College. Adults aged 18 and over are invited to audition for this high-energy musical comedy based on the iconic 2004 film that defined a generation.
With a book by Tina Fey, music by Jeff Richmond, and lyrics by Nell Benjamin, Mean Girls: The Musical brings North Shore High to the stage with infectious pop anthems, sharp humour, and a surprisingly heartfelt look at friendship, identity, and power. When homeschooled newcomer Cady Heron enters the social ecosystem of an American high school, she is pulled into the orbit of Regina George and The Plastics, and quickly learns that fitting in can come at a cost.
“What excites us most about Mean Girls is how funny, smart, and unapologetic it is,” says Sydney Black, Owner and Artistic Director of Black Productions. “It looks like bright, candy-coloured chaos on the surface, but underneath it is really about belonging, insecurity, and finding your voice. It is sharp, loud, and full of heart, which makes it exactly the kind of contemporary musical theatre Nelson audiences connect with.”
Auditions will be held Jan. 24 and 25 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Selkirk College’s 10th Street Campus, Music Building. Black Productions welcomes performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, body types, and experience levels. No previous stage experience is required; however, all roles involve singing. Enthusiasm, commitment, and a collaborative spirit are key.
Mean Girls: The Musical includes mature themes such as bullying, sexuality, coarse language, and emotional conflict. Auditioners are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the show in advance. Black Productions uses consent-based rehearsal practices and closed-room intimacy direction for sensitive scenes to support performer safety, agency, and trust. Those wishing to book an audition time or learn more can sign up through Black Productions’ Instagram or Facebook pages, or email sydneyblackconsulting@gmail.com.
Mean Girls: The Musical is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI), with support from Selkirk College and Hall Printing.
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