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Firebringer Auditions

About the Show 

Join the CCTeens for our spring production of Firebringer: A New Stone Age Musical!


At the dawn of humanity, one tribe of cave-people survives the many trials of prehistoric life under the wise leadership of Jemilla, The Peacemaker. Jemilla taught her people to express themselves, rather than bashing each others' heads with rocks and eating each others' babies.


But one member of the tribe doesn't seem to fit in: Zazzalil. She's always trying to invent things to make life easier… for herself. While out hatching her latest scheme, Zazzalil stumbles upon the most important discovery in history. One that will pit her tribe against wooly mammoths, saber-toothed tigers, and change the world forever. She'll travel from omega to alpha, and become… the Firebringer!


Firebringer is a comedy musical with music and lyrics by Meredith Stepien and Mark Swiderski and a book by Matt Lang, Nick Lang, and Brian Holden with additional writing by Stepien. It was the 10th staged show produced by StarKid Productions.

Auditions: What You Need to Know

Who: Actors in grades 9-12 (23-24 school year).


When: Auditions will be held on Sunday, January 28th from 6-8pm & Monday, January 29th from 6:30-8:30pm.


Where: CCT’s new space inside The Brookland Lakeview Empowerment Center in West Columbia. 1218 Batchelor St, West Columbia, SC 29169 (entrance faces Batchelor St. & The Palmetto Grand Lodge)


***Please arrive prior to the start time listed above, as we will audition as a group. The audition process should take approximately two hours. Parents will drop their actors off after check-in and come back at the end time listed above. 


Steps to take: 

  • Fill out the Online Audition Form and Conflict Calendar (Google Form)
  • Review the Production Information Sheet (pdf file) **By signing the audition form, you agree to adhere to all listed requirements on this sheet.
  • All auditioners should familiarize themselves with the following selection: We Got Work to Do (pdf file). *solos and ensemble parts will be divided up during the audition session, so familiarize yourself with the whole song 
  • Additionally, those auditioning for the parts of Zazzalil and/or Jemilla may be asked to sing some of Together (pdf file). 
  • Actors will also learn a short dance routine and may be asked to read lines from the script at each audition session
  • You only need to attend one audition session unless you are asked to return for a callback audition. *Please wear comfortable clothing and close-toed shoes to auditions (no Crocs, please!)


After the audition:

  • The cast list will be sent out via email by Friday, February 2nd @5pm. Here you will accept or decline your role.
  • There is a one time participation fee of $125 ($250 max per family). There are a limited number of scholarships available.
  • Participation fees and retail items will be available for purchase on our retail page on February 2nd.
  • Rehearsals begin Monday, February 5th with our read-thru from 6:30-8:30pm. Rehearsals will generally be held Monday through Friday evenings, Saturday times vary, and Sunday afternoons. The rehearsal schedule will be released after the first rehearsal.
  • Rehearsal conflicts will not be accepted beginning March 11th.
  • Performances will be held March 23rd & 24th at a location TBA.
  • March 23rd @2pm
  • March 23rd @7pm
  • March 24th @3pm


Questions? Email CCT Director of Operations Sadie Carr at sadie@columbiachildrenstheatre.com


Production Staff

Director/Music Director: Paul Lindley II

Choreographer: Rachel Brown

Stage Manager: Sadie Carr

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