Audition

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AUDITION

FORM

Please fill out this form ahead of time.

Fall 2025 Audition Packet (w/Music).pdf

AUDITION

PACKET

This pdf has all of the instructions, sides and music. We will also print out hard copies and put them by the call board on the fourth floor of O'Kane

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUEsTIONS

We encourage you to read through the audition packet carefully. This page is designed to answer common questions that are explained in detail later in the packet.

WHEN ARE AUDITIONS?

Auditions are Saturday, September 6th in Boroughs Theater in the Prior Performing Arts Center.

WHEN ARE THE PERFORMANCES FOR THE SHOWS?

Six Characters in Search of an Author runs in early November; Dial M for Murder runs in late November; and Into the Woods runs in mid-February; info for each show is included in this packet.

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

Sign up for an Audition Slot and fill out an Audition form. Plan to show up at the theater at least 15 minutes before your block.

DO I HAVE TO BE A MAJOR IN ORDER TO AUDITION?

No. Auditions are open to everyone!

AM I ONLY ALLOWED TO AUDITION FOR ONE SHOW?

No. Students are encouraged to audition for all shows; majors are required to audition for both department shows unless there is a conflict (see below).

CAN I GET CAST IN MORE THAN ONE SHOW?

No. The rehearsals and performance schedules overlap. We want to give as many students opportunities as possible, and we also don’t want students to burn out.

ON THE AUDITION FORM, DO I JUST TELL YOU WHAT PARTS I’M INTERESTED IN?

No. In the professional world, performers don’t select the part they want; however, as in professional theatre, if there are any roles you are not comfortable playing, you can indicate that on the form.

WHAT DO I HAVE TO PREPARE?

Pick up an audition packet on the 4th floor of O’Kane (or read online at the audition page) and prepare one scene/monologue from each show you want to be considered for. If you are auditioning for the musical, prepare one of the songs included in this packet.

DO I HAVE TO MEMORIZE MY AUDITION PIECES?

For readings, no; read over and practice your audition selections, but don’t memorize them. You will be given a reading partner if you don’t have one. Songs should be memorized and there will be practice sessions before auditions to help students prepare.

IF I HAVE A CONFLICT, DOES THAT MEAN I SHOULDN’T AUDITION FOR A SHOW?

Not at all. Please list all conflicts (including those over the break). We will take your availability into consideration during casting

QUESTIONS?

If you don’t find the answer in the packet, email the Theatre Department: jtownsen@holycross.edu or smalia@holycross.edu

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Artistic Freedom, Content, and Trigger Warnings

The Department of Theatre and Dance is committed to artistic freedom and performing challenging, thought-provoking works for the campus; however, we are sensitive to the fact that challenging, thought-provoking works may include scenes, characters or dialogue that are triggering.

For this reason, students are encouraged to read all of the plays before auditioning to make sure they are comfortable with the content of the play and to reach out to the director if they have any questions. Copies of the plays are available in the Department of Theatre and Dance Green Room (O’Kane 472, 4th floor of O’Kane).

Once the plays are cast, all decisions will be made in dialogue with student actors and include the actors’ consent. Special attention will be given to personal boundaries, and open, supportive dialogue during the rehearsal process.

About the Department of Theatre and Dance

The Department of Theatre and Dance at the College of the Holy Cross is a fully accredited member institution of the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST). The Department offers students an integrated training program in a liberal arts environment. Our theatrical season provides numerous performance and design opportunities. We mount three fully produced, faculty-directed mainstage productions, two student-directed one-act festivals in our experimental space, two Balinese performance pieces, a dance concert, and numerous presentations by studio classes. Students who have passed through the Department have fared well beyond the bounds of Holy Cross. Our students have been admitted into highly selective graduate programs in acting, directing, dramatic literature, lighting design and film studies. Holy Cross grads work as professional actors, directors, designers, and stage managers.

About Alternate College Theatre

The Alternate College Theatre (ACT) is one of the largest and oldest student groups at Holy Cross. Composed of undergraduates who love theatre—both majors and non-majors—ACT provides a venue for students to put their training to work. Students are responsible for all aspects of production: directing, designing and producing as well as performing. Each year ACT mounts two productions (a play and a musical) and hosts a Cabaret Night in the spring. The Department of Theatre provides artistic advice and technical supervision, but otherwise it is a sink-or-swim operation dependent upon the talent and dedication of students.

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