HKUST Community Musical 2026 - Open Auditions

The HKUST Community Musical returns!

Have you ever dreamed of being a performer performing onstage? HKUST presents an extraordinary opportunity for you to showcase your talent. Join us for an unforgettable musical journey that captivates your heart and ignites your imagination! Grab your chance now!

The auditions are open to the HKUST Community, including Students, Staff, Alumni, Campus Residents, and Children (aged 8+). 

Application Deadline:

Junior roles: September 19, 2025 (Fri)
Adult roles: October 7, 2025 (Tue) 

Application: Click Here

Undergraduate students selected to join the cast of the HKUST Community Musical will be recognized under HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education in the “Personal Enrichment & Community Service” category (Self-directed Experience). Students who successfully join the musical and attend all required rehearsals and performances may be eligible to receive 6 credit hours.

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Audition Information*
Venue: HKUST Campus

Junior Roles (aged 8+)

- September 27, 2025 (Sat)    9:30am - 3:30pm

- September 28, 2025 (Sun)    9:30am - 1:00pm

Adult Roles (Students, Staff, Alumni, Campus Residents)

- October 4 & 11, 2025 (Sat)   9:30am - 3:30pm

- October 5 & 12, 2025 (Sun)   9:30am - 1:00pm

* The applicants will be notified via email about the specific audition time, location and grouping details.

Show Information*

Venue: Shaw Auditorium, HKUST

- March 20, 2026 (Fri)      Afternoon

- March 20, 2026 (Fri)      Evening

- March 21, 2026 (Sat)    Evening

- March 22, 2026 (Sun)    Afternoon

Performed in English 
Show Title: Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel

Rehearsal Schedule (Tentative)
From November 2025 to March 2026*
2-3 practices per week
Locations: To be confirmed
* No rehearsals will be arranged during Christmas and Chinese New Year holidays.
 

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About HKUST Community Musical

The HKUST Musical tradition goes way back with a joyful collective memory, for which there is always a special place in the hearts of many music and drama enthusiasts in the University Community. It brings together extraordinary talents to create an exceptional Broadway musical experience.

In 2021, HKUST unveiled the stunning Shaw Auditorium—a cutting-edge venue that has redefined the performing arts landscape on campus. With this exciting development, the Shaw Auditorium Unit proudly brought back the musical The Music Man in March 2024 and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in March 2025, extending its reach to the broader community. Building on this success, the Shaw Auditorium Unit will continue to uphold the legacy of the musical tradition for the HKUST Community.

Past Productions:

- HKUST Community Musical 2025 - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (website | photo album)
- HKUST Community Musical 2024 - The Music Man (website | photo album) 
- HKUST Musical! (2017-2021) (website & photo album)