Fall 2025 Theatre Arts Auditions at IVC 

PUBLIC AUDITIONS ARE SCHEDULED FOR
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 20 AT 6:00PM IN THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

In-Person, On-Campus, No appointments. Walk-in only. Auditions begin at 6:00 PM. Auditioners must check-in NO LATER than 7:30 PM to be seen for auditions. While it is best that you audition in-person, if you are unavailable on the 20th you may upload a video audition beforehand.  Details on how to do this are in the Audition Registration Form. Callbacks are by invitation and ONLY in-person.  

EARLY AUDITIONS and some PRE-CASTING OPTIONS
avaialable to enrolled IVC Students enrolled in TA courses.
See individual production Audition Notices for Dates and Details.

CALLBACKS:

• CALLBACKS FOR ANTIGONE  WILL BE ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 21 from 6:00PM - 10:00PM.

• CALLBACKS FOR RIDE THE CYCLONE WILL BE ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 22 from 6:00PM - 10:00PM.

MANDATORY FIRST REHEARSAL/MEETING DATES:

• COMPANY MEETING WILL BE ON MONDAY, AUGUST 25 from 6:00PM - 10:00PM

• The FIRST REHEARSAL for ANTIGONE will be on Tuesday, August 26 AT 6:00PM

• The FIRST REHEARSAL for RIDE THE CYCLONE will be on Wednesday, January 27 AT 7PM

For DETAILED INFORMATION ON HOW TO PREPARE FOR AUDITIONS
download individual AUDITION NOTICES for each production (above).

Pre audition registration paperwork will be done online. 

Link to Online Pre-Registration Form.

Announcements about precasting and available roles will appear here
by 3:00pm on the day of Public Auditions.  Check back for details.

This semester there will be additional performances at the end of the semester. To perform in these special shows, enroll in the appropriate course. Visit ivc.edu to enroll.

ACTING SHOWCASE

Performs Tuesday, Dec 16th.  One night only.  You can participate in this evening of scenes and monologs by enrolling in TA 1 - Acting (73692 or 73690)TA 2 - Beginning Scene Study (73606) or  TA 5 - Acting Styles: Contemporary (73607) or TA 8 - Advanced Acting (73608) or TA 8 - Advanced Acting (64750G) or TA 12 - Directing (73609).

MUSICAL THEATER SHOWCASE

Performs Wednesday, Dec 17th. One night only. You can participate in this concert performance of songs from the musical theater canon by enrolling in any of our daytime musical theater courses: TA 10 - Musical Theatre (73685) or TA 9 - Music Theatre Technique (73688) or TA 417 - Musical Theater Studio (73689).

Some students may be offered roles as swings (covering several roles) or understudies (covering a specific role.)  These students may also perform ensemble roles.  Students cast as swings or understudies have the same enrollment options as other cast members but are not guaranteed performances as the roles they are covering.

Do I need to sign up for a time slot to audition?

No. Auditions are not done by appointment. Auditioners can arrive as early as 5:30pm to check-in on the day of the audition and should plan on being there until you dismissed by the stage management team.

Do I have to be a student to audition for a show at IVC?

The auditions are open to anyone.  Anyone cast in a production must enroll in the related course - some classes have zero-tuition costs.  If you are not already enrolled as an IVC Student and you are cast in a production, you will have to apply for admission the college and enroll in the course(s) that represent your participation in the show.

What about accompaniment for my song?

An accompanist will be available at the auditions.  Bring sheet music in the correct key, with cuts clearly indicated for the accompanist.  There is also a Bluetooth speaker available if you wish to sing with an accompaniment track from your phone.

Do I have to take classes in addition to being in the show?

People that are cast in the show enroll in one or more classes that reflect their participation in the rehearsals and performances. Participants are not required to take additional technique classes during the daytime.

Can high school or middle school students audition?

Absolutely. The department casts high school and middle school students on a regular basis. There is some extra paperwork involved in order to enroll the students in the college courses. Acknowledgement from the student's school Principal is required.

Can I audition for both shows? Can I audition for just one show?

Yes. Auditions are held for both shows simultaneously. If you prefer to be considered for one show and not the other, you can indicate this in the audition form.

What should I wear to the audition?

Dress in appropriate attire that can show us who you are, how seriously you take your audition, and will allow you to move freely and comfortably if asked to do so.   It is not necessary or desirable to costume yourself for the audition.

When are rehearsals scheduled?

Rehearsals are scheduled between the hours of 6-10 pm Mondays-Fridays, and Saturdays 11am-6pm.  Rehearsal schedules differ per production and details about the rehearsals can be found in the individual production Audition Notices.  While rehearsal schedules differ between productions, the cumulative hours of rehearsal are comparbale for both shows.  Although you may not be called for all rehearsals, you will need to be available for every rehearsal until released by the weekly schedule.  You will be given a weekly and daily rehearsal schedule so you will know what your call times will be for any rehearsal.

If I have a scheduled trip or event during the rehearsal period, will that preclude me from being cast?

Not necessarily. Allowances can be made in the rehearsal schedule if you disclose all known conflicts ahead of time on your audition form.  There are REQUIRED Dates that will preculde auditioners from being cast, those differ between productions and are outlined in each audition notice.

What if I don't sing. Can I still be in the musical?

Absolutely! Musicals often include non-singing roles.

What if I have classes or work on weeknights?

In general, if you want to be cast in a show, you will have to clear your schedule to be available for rehearsals.  Some limited allowances can be made during the rehearsal process, and we do our best to schedule rehearsals based on the conflicts that are presented to us at auditions.  However, everyone auditioning must be available for all of the required dates (e.g., tech, make-up/hair training, dress rehearsal, and performance dates) to be considered for a role.

Are any rehearsals held on weekends?

Some rehearsals, costume fittings, hair/makeup trainings, and tech rehearsals may occur on Saturdays. Performances occur on Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons.

I don’t have anything prepared. Can I still audition?

You can, but bring something that you can read.  Review it on the way to the auditions.  Some audition forms include recommended pieces for auditioners to prepare.  Some productions will provide options at check-in that auditioners can learn before it's their turn to audition.

How can I get the script or the sheet music for the show so I can prepare my audition?

Show specific details for preparing your audition are included in the audition notices (above).

What are the dates and times of the performances?

Specific details for each show are listed in the audition notice. Look for the download link above. 

Do I have to be at the audition the whole time? Can I leave early?

While the audition process may not require the entire time posted, you need to stay until released from the audition.