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Singers and dancers wanted

28 + 29 November 2026 At the Culture Hub Saarlouis Applications close 21 November

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Premiere 18 September 2027 · Theater am Ring Saarlouis

How to join

Casting
Saturday and Sunday, 28 and 29 November 2026, live at the Culture Hub, Industriestraße 13, 66740 Saarlouis.
Application
Required, with the application form. Applications close on Saturday, 21 November 2026.
Casting day
If you sing, bring two songs of your own choice: one uptempo and one ballad. The details are in the form. If you dance, you work out a choreo together as a group.
Times
We send them to you by email after applications close.

After the casting

Kick-off workshop
In January 2027 at the Culture Hub, to kick off the rehearsals. Date to follow.
Rehearsals
From January to September 2027 we aim for at most two rehearsals a week at the Culture Hub, planned a month ahead; not everyone is needed every time. Days and times to follow.
Coaching
We coach you the way you need it, in the workshop and in the rehearsals. Need more? We’ll add more: extra coaching or an extra rehearsal just for you, if you want it.
Shows
Premiere on Saturday, 18 September 2027 at the Theater am Ring Saarlouis. More shows follow.

The show

Anyone who comes into contact with us should come away with something. For Showtime, we challenge you with demanding songs and choreos, and we support you with coaching the way you need it, so you can master all of it.

The audience gets an evening where everyone is part of something big.

Showtime is a big show with songs everyone knows, sung and danced live, right across the genres: pop, rock, musical theatre, burlesque, the 80s and more. Add to that unexpected mashups of songs you’d never hear side by side.

Many show segments with very different voices, songs and dance styles, and a live band playing across several stage levels.

How and how much the audience joins in is something we’re still developing.

Common questions

Who can take part?

Singers and dancers. You can apply to sing, to dance or both.

Do I need experience?

No. New to the stage? Welcome. Just as welcome if you’ve been on stage before. Bring your enthusiasm. We’ll work out the rest together.

Does it cost me anything – and do I get anything?

There’s no membership fee. If the show makes money, we share it with the cast, and that includes you. And we look after you: we arrange transport if you need it, and at the final rehearsals and on show days we eat together – on us.

How much time does it take, and where are the rehearsals?

We aim for at most two rehearsals a week, from January to September 2027, at the Culture Hub in Saarlouis. You know the plan a month ahead, and not everyone is needed every time.

I can’t make the casting weekend. What now?

Can’t make either day? Choose “Neither day” in the form and tell us when you can. We’ll find a way!

What do I need to prepare?

If you sing, prepare two songs of your own choice: one uptempo and one ballad. You can send the backing tracks with your application or bring them on casting day. If you dance, there’s nothing to prepare: you work out the choreo together as a group. If we send you material beforehand, it’s an extra, not a must.

What happens on casting day?

If you sing, you sing your two songs for us on your own, without an audience as far as we can: we space out the invitations, but some people arrive early, so we can’t promise it. If you dance, you work out a choreo together as a group.

Can I change on site, and can someone come with me?

Yes, there’s a changing room, and you can bring someone along. Warm up on your own, before you come or for a few minutes on site.

Can I send a video instead?

No, the casting is live only. If you like, you can add a link to a video or recording of yourself in the form.

When is my slot?

We send you your time after applications close on 21 November. In the form you can tell us which day and time of day suit you best.

When will I hear from you?

We aim to give you feedback within two weeks of your casting. Real feedback, not a standard reply.

Questions? Write to casting@culture-hub.de.

Your spot.

Your application in five acts (four if you dance). Have a headshot ready and, if you sing, two songs of your choice.

Open to everyone · Applications close 21 November

Curtain up

First up: who are you?

You are applying as

If you perform under a different name.

You need to be 18 by the premiere on 18 September 2027.

This is where we send your casting time.

In case things need to move fast on casting day.

Your craft

What you do and what you bring.

As a dancer, you work out a choreo together with the group at the Culture Hub on casting day.

Your dance style optional

Pick as many as you like.

Your voice type

A rough idea is fine. If unsure, pick “Not sure”.

Your music

What do you love to sing? Pick at least one, as many as you like.

What else can you do? optional

Anything else that belongs on a stage.

Your songs

Two songs of your choice: one uptempo, one ballad.

See our wishes (8 songs)

Our wishes for anyone who feels up to performing them:

  • Tough Lover – Christina Aguilera
  • Mamma Mia – ABBA
  • 99 Luftballons – Nena
  • (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life – Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes (duet)
  • Lady Marmalade – Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mýa, P!nk (with the rap part)
  • Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen
  • Jailhouse Rock – Elvis Presley
  • Skandal im Sperrbezirk – Spider Murphy Gang
Your uptempo song
Backing track (link or file) optional

As a link or as a file (MP3 or MP4, up to 20 MB), whatever suits you. Please send larger files as a link. You can also simply bring your backing track on casting day.

MP3 or MP4

Your ballad
Backing track (link or file) optional

As a link or as a file (MP3 or MP4, up to 20 MB), whatever suits you. Please send larger files as a link. You can also simply bring your backing track on casting day.

MP3 or MP4

On stage

Show yourself: photos, references and a few sentences.

Your photos

We need a headshot; a full-body photo helps. Phone photos are fine. We try to shrink them before sending.

Headshot

Face and shoulders

Full body optional

Head to toe

What have you done so far, and why do you want to be on stage in Showtime? Three or four sentences are enough.

0 of 1500 characters

Your references optional

Up to 5 files: video, audio, pictures or PDF, up to 20 MB each. Please send long videos as a link.

0 of 100 MB

Where to find you, one profile per line.

Call sheet

Last act. Then you’re on the list.

Your casting day

Tell us the days or periods that work. We’ll find a way.

Time of day

This is your preference. Your exact time comes by email after 21 November.

Rehearsal time
  • We start in January 2027 with a kick-off workshop at the Culture Hub.
  • January to September 2027, we aim for at most two rehearsals a week.
  • Rehearsals are planned a month ahead, and not everyone rehearses every week.
  • Premiere on 18 September 2027 at the Theater am Ring Saarlouis, more shows after that.

Does that work for you?

For example step-free access or a break. Tell us, so we can prepare for it.

How did you hear about the casting? optional

As many as you like.

We use your details and photos for this casting. More in our privacy policy.

Without the tick we keep your application for at most 6 months and normally delete it after the casting.

Without the tick you won’t get a confirmation email. Your application still reaches us, and we’ll get in touch.

Sending …

Getting here

Industriestraße 13 66740 Saarlouis

Entrance: from Industriestraße into the yard between the neighbouring building and no. 13, then the first garage door on the right.

Gate 6

Motorway A620, exit 2 Wallerfangen or 3 Saarlouis-Mitte: under 5 minutes from there. Bus stop Industriestraße, about 450 m on foot. You can park along the streets, in front of the two neighbouring buildings and on the square between them.

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