Welcome to Our Audition Page!

We’re so excited to see you at auditions! Arms Wide Open offers two dynamic theatre programs that celebrate creativity, inclusion, and the power of performance.

Rising Stars is designed for individuals with special needs or disabilities, giving every performer the opportunity to be heard, shine on stage, and take part in amazing musical productions.

Our second program, INSPIRE, is an inclusive theatre arts experience where performers of all abilities come together to celebrate one another and create spectacular, high-caliber shows.

This year, INSPIRE will present Tarzan: The Beat of the Jungle coming to Mt. Helix in July 2026.
Meanwhile, Rising Stars will light up the stage in Fall 2026 with two incredible musicals: Aladdin and The Addams Family.

We can’t wait to see you shine!

Program Participation Requirements

Arms Wide Open offers two theatre programs — Rising Stars and INSPIRE — and each has specific requirements to participate in a production.

Rising Stars

  1. Designed exclusively for individuals with disabilities or special needs ages 10+

  2. Participants must be enrolled in an Arms Wide Open class.

  3. Each cast member is required to pay a $650 production fee.

INSPIRE

  1. If cast in a show, participants must pay a $500 production fee to take part in the production.

  2. Ages 12+

Rehearsal Schedule for Tarzan: Beat of the Jungle

Rehearsals for Tarzan: Beat of the Jungle will take place on the following days:

  • Mondays: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

  • Wednesdays: 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

  • Sundays: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

As we get closer to tech week and showtime, additional rehearsals will be added. A monthly rehearsal schedule will be provided to all cast members.

Rehearsals will begin in February and continue through the performance dates.

At Arms Wide Open, we understand that conflicts can arise, and we strive to be flexible and accommodating with scheduling whenever possible.

Rehearsal Schedule for Aladdin and Adams Family TBA.

Audition Information for Tarzan

All participants auditioning for Tarzan must complete the audition form below. Once your form has been submitted, a member of the Arms Wide Open office team will contact you to schedule your audition appointment.

Auditions and Callbacks for INSPIRE’s production of Tarzan will take place at the Arms Wide Open Studio, located at:
📍 237 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020

Audition Date: Saturday, February 21st | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Callback Date: Sunday, February 22nd | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM