AUDITIONS
We're always eager to cast passionate, thoughtful, and hardworking actors of all types.
Auditions for 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea will take place February 21st, 2026 from 10:00am to 12:00pm by appointment only.
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AUDITIONS: 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA
February 21st, 2026-- 10:00am to 2:00pm (one hour group increments)
By appointment only. Please sign up below.
Location: 1319 NE 23 ST., OKC, OK @ STORYTELLER THEATER
Directed by Tim Jolly
Based on the book by Jules Verne / Adapted for the stage by Storyteller Theatre OKC
Rehearsals will begin March 9th and will be held Monday through Friday at our theater location listed above from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Tech week is mandatory and begins March 30th through April 2nd, 5:30pm to 9:30pm. *Willing to work around some conflicts, but continual absences or conflicts may result in not being cast, or dismissal from the show. We cannot cast anyone who has conflicts with performances.
Performances: April 3-4 & April 10-12.
No performance on Easter Sunday, April 5th.
Friday performances are at 7:00pm. Saturdays consist of 2:00pm matinees and 7:00pm performances. Sundays are 2:00pm matinees.
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Synopsis
A global panic erupts when ships are attacked by a mysterious force beneath the ocean’s surface. Professor Pierre Aronnax joins the hunt—and is thrown into the sea along with his assistant Conseil and harpooner Ned Land. What they discover changes everything: the “monster” is the Nautilus, a powerful submarine commanded by the brilliant and dangerous Captain Nemo.
Taken captive, the trio is dragged into a hidden world beneath the waves—coral kingdoms, sunken cities, polar ice, and legendary beasts. Aronnax is intoxicated by discovery. Ned Land burns for escape. And Captain Nemo, a visionary who has abandoned the surface world, rules the deep with quiet fury and absolute control.
As the Nautilus cuts a path through wonder and violence, Nemo’s ideals clash with his rage, and the line between genius and obsession begins to blur. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is a high-stakes adventure about power, isolation, and the cost of turning your back on humanity—told on an epic scale beneath the ocean’s surface.
Character Descriptions
CAPTAIN NEMO
Age: Adult
A brilliant, mysterious commander of the submarine Nautilus. Captain Nemo is deeply intelligent, fiercely private, and emotionally guarded. He despises oppression and injustice, yet carries profound grief and anger beneath his calm exterior. Nemo is both a visionary and a haunted man—capable of wonder at the beauty of the sea and terrifying resolve when confronted with cruelty. This role requires strength, restraint, and depth; Nemo rarely raises his voice, but when he speaks, people listen.
PROFESSOR PIERRE ARONNAX
Age: Adult
A French marine biologist and narrator of the story. Professor Aronnax is intelligent, observant, and endlessly fascinated by the natural world. He approaches danger with curiosity rather than fear and often serves as the moral and emotional counterbalance to Captain Nemo. Aronnax is compassionate and reflective, torn between awe at the wonders of the sea and concern for freedom and humanity. This role calls for clarity, sincerity, and a sense of intellectual excitement.
CONSEIL
Age: Adult or teen
Professor Aronnax’s loyal assistant. Conseil is methodical, polite, and unfailingly composed—even in the most extraordinary situations. He loves classification and order, often responding to danger by calmly identifying species or listing facts. Though he appears unemotional, his loyalty to Aronnax is unwavering. This role suits an actor with strong comedic timing through understatement and clarity.
NED LAND
Age: Adult or older teen
A Canadian harpooner and skilled seaman. Ned Land is practical, outspoken, and fiercely values freedom. He is skeptical of Nemo from the start and constantly looks for ways to escape the Nautilus. Where Aronnax sees wonder, Ned sees danger. He brings physicality, humor, and emotional honesty to the story, often serving as the audience’s voice of common sense. This role requires confidence, energy, and strong presence.
STORYTELLERS OF THE SEA
Age: Varied Adult
The ensemble role calls for imagination, physical storytelling, and strong group awareness.
Sailors aboard various ships
Crew of the Nautilus
Islanders and coastal peoples
Sea creatures and forces of nature
These roles help build the world of the story and often require creative movement, vocal work, and adaptability.