Preparing For Your Audition

Brighton High School auditions are open to all interested student actors/singers/dancers and none of our shows are precast.  Our shows will be cast on the basis of who is the best person for the part (talent, work ethic, attitude, fit with the role).  We will not consider other factors, such as seniority/grade level, unless as a tie-breaker between two equally qualified candidates.

Our auditions are professional and friendly, and while we can't guarantee you won't be nervous, we do promise to cheer for you at auditions!  Previous stage experience, while helpful, is not necessary to audition.  Almost all BHS productions include actors appearing on our stage for the first time -- maybe this show it will be your turn! 

***all audition materials including music, lines, monologues and dance choreo can be found under Audition Materials on this site after the audition workshops have been held***

WHAT TO DO AND EXPECT BEFORE SUNDAY:

Due to the incredible turnout for workshops and interest in auditions, the Creative Team has made some changes to the plan for audition day!  We are optimistic that these changes will help us use both your time and ours as efficiently as possible!

Rather than having everyone stay all day Sunday, we are scheduling actors in two-hour blocks. You will be notified on Saturday via Sign-Up Genius of your audition block. If you are not signed up for auditions on Sign-Up Genius, you will not receive the email. Link is here: SIGN UP FOR AUDITIONS 

 As audition sign-ups continue to roll in, you will be added to blocks. Each block will have 3 groups of 8 actors. 

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU SIGN UP FOR AUDITIONS SO WE CAN GROUP YOU AND KEEP YOU INFORMED OF ANY CHANGES...... AND IT IS ALSO IMPORTANT THAT YOU COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION AND CONFLICT CALENDAR (WITH YOUR PARENTS INPUT) WAY BEFORE SUNDAYS AUDITIONS SO WE HAVE TIME TO REVIEW THEM BEFORE WE START AUDTIONS IN CASE WE HAVE ANY QUESTIONS FOR YOU!

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WHAT TO EXPECT ON SUNDAY

BCPA doors will open at noon. All are still welcome to stay and hang out at the theater as you have in previous years, but note that you are only required to be there for your block of time.

With these new scheduling blocks in mind, and to make sure we get through everyone’s individual auditions before that evening's first round of callbacks, we will no longer have a full group warm-up, dance review, or sing-through at 12:30 pm. Instead, you are encouraged to use your downtime in the lobby to warm up both physically and vocally and run through the dance in your groups. We are confident that this change will have little to no impact on your audition. You have all the tools you need to be prepared! A keyboard will be available in the lobby for small group warm-ups. Whichever group is “on deck” has priority access to the keyboard.

Group auditions will be as follows:

• Actors will be seen individually and do the following;

  • Sing your lead vocal selection

  • Perform your line or monologue. 

  • Have a short physical audition if you would like to be considered for Sven.

  • When you leave the stage, you will send in the next # to audition.  Please keep transitions between auditioners quick and seamless!

• After individual auditions, your group of 8 will dance. Moving the group dance to the end of the time helps ensure that no one is tired and out of breath when it’s their time to sing!  You can expect to perform the dance approximately 4X - twice in the front row, twice in the back row.

• Actors are released when their group dance portion is done. Those invited to the sunday callbacks should plan to be back at the theater by 7pm*

Sunday’s callbacks will take place at 7pm. The Sunday callback list will be announced and posted by 6:30pm.

Since we are only calling you for a two hour block of time, we will not be providing food so you should pack plenty of water and nutritious snacks.

Sunday, Nov 16 Audition Schedule

12pm Lobby open.
Group 1 sign-in, receive numbers, audition photos, warm-up.

12:30pm Group 1 auditions begin (see above for specifics)

2:15pm Group 2 sign-in, receive numbers, audition photos 

2:30pm Group 2 auditions begin (see above for specifics)

4:15pm Group 3 sign-in, receive numbers, audition photos 

4:30pm Group 3 auditions begin (see above for specifics)

6:30pm Sunday callbacks announced

7pm Sunday Callbacks begin

9:30 pm Actors released

Monday Nov 17 Callback Schedule

8am callback list and call times posted

3:30-10pm callbacks; actors released as we finish with them; dinner provided 

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OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS

Auditions will be closed – no observers will be permitted, other than your peers who are also auditioning.  Parents, friends, siblings, etc are not allowed in the auditorium or backstage during auditions, unless they are former students who have specifically been appointed to help run the auditions (backstage access only).  Potential cast members cell phones and cameras must be put away during auditions.  Strict confidentiality will be expected of all students auditioning, and appreciated by the Creative Team and students involved in the audition process.

Your impression on the directors is SO VERY important.  Think about what you will look like during this audition.  You want to present yourself as a mature, well kept, organized, self-disciplined actor/singer.  We want to see your very best self.  We want to see that you are kind, and a team player, and have a positive attitude, even in times of set back or frustration.   Attitude and demeanor is very important and good showmanship cannot be emphasized enough!  Smile, and be ready to learn from this very important experience!

A reminder about attire:  Please wear solid colors and form-fitting (not too loose) clothing that you can easily move in. Do not wear any prints or patterns that are distracting. Please bring the proper footwear (dance shoes, tennis shoes) that you can dance in. Do not wear your outside shoes on stage. You will be able to bring your water bottle on stage with you for a drink between the dance runs. Please have long hair pulled back. It is always recommended that you put your best presentation forward at an audition. No matter what happens, SMILE, SMILE, SMILE!

BRING:

1.  Snacks/bag dinner to be eaten during down time. WATER!

2.  Sheet music for your audition song.  Accompaniment will be provided by Rehearscore (see the audition materials to practice with the exact track)

3.  Homework or activities to do during down time

For more information about roles and audition requirements, please contact the directors by email.

Phil Johnson – johnsop@brightonk12.com    Kristine Stuenkel- kstuenkel@chartermi.net    Michelle Holowicki- holowim@brightonk12.com