Auditions: December 15 & 16 (Choose one)

Callbacks: December 17 (Mandatory if invited)

REQUIRED MATERIALS: 

• Audition Form (Yellow packet)

• Headshot printed and stapled to the audition form

• Sheet Music

BEFORE YOUR AUDITION…

• Attend one or more audition workshops (optional, but encouraged)

  • Wednesday, November 19

  • Tuesday, December 2

  • Wednesday, December 3

• Fill out your audition form (Pink Packet)

• Print your headshot and staple it to the audition form

• Print your sheet music

• Sign up for a 5-minute audition time slot (sign ups start December 2nd)

• Prepare Callback materials (just in case!)

DURING YOUR AUDITION…

• Perform one 16-32 bar vocal piece

• Perform one 30-60 second MONOLOGUE

• Answer any questions the directors have about your audition sheet or audition

AFTER YOUR AUDITION…

• Wait patiently for the callback list (released at night on Tuesday, December 16th)

  • What’s a callback?

    • If the directors ask you to come to the callback, it means they want to hear you again. They will ask you to do more character-specific lines and songs. 

KEYS TO SUCCESS:

GENERAL

• Be EARLY - preparation, arrival, sign up, etc.

• Memorize early so you can focus on the performing

• Practice in front of a mirror

• Practice in front of people!

• Dress for success!

• TAKE RISKS

• Don’t get wrapped up in song or monologue selection. Make a choice and commit to it so you can spend your time preparing rather than choosing.

• Be kind to everyone - Directors, Fellow Actors, etc.

• Don’t forget to introduce yourself! (even if you know we know you)

• HYDRATE!

MUSIC

• Select a 16-32 bar cut that…

  • Doesn’t have too much time without singing

  • Shows off your strengths

  • Tells a story

  • Is friendly to you and your accompanist (key, tempo, or meter changes can be tough while sightreading)

• Choose a song for YOU not the role you hope for. 

• Make sure your song is in your range even on a bad day

• Present clean, clear, and properly marked sheet music to your accompanist

MONOLOGUE

• SLOW DOWN

• Take your time to get into character

• Use your space and plan how to do it

• Project your voice

• Read the whole script for the context of your chosen monologue (if possible)

• Don’t get wrapped up in memorizing each word perfectly. Tell the story and understand the character. The rest will fall into place.