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 Nov 1***

WHAT TO EXPECT AT AUDITIONS:

11:30-  Door 46 will be open

Check in , get assigned an audition number, get your photo taken. Once you are checked in you may relax, meditate, practice, etc.

12:00 - All auditionees will meet onstage for an introduction to the Creative Team, review of the days plan, warm ups and a review of the audition dance.

12:30-AUDITIONS

You will be assigned to a small group and a time slot. Your group will be "on deck" so we can move quickly.

Each auditionee will come to the stage individually to perform their music selection and the lines they chose from the provided options * You may or may not be asked to make adjustments to either one.

After each individual has done the above the group will perform the audition song/dance * together 2-3 times.

When your group is not onstage you may wait/practice in the drama room or BCPA lobby (no food or drinks other than water in lobby please)

After we have seen all auditionees in this format we will have a dinner break so the directors may have time to review.

After the dinner break we will share a list of who we need to stay for callbacks. This is just phase one and whether or not you are asked to stay does not reflect our casting decisions. It simply means we need to see more from some people and we don't want to make everyone stay late for this part.

6:30 -CALL BACKS PART 1

 At this time we will let you know what additional songs or sides we want you to review. We will probably mix up groups and you may read for multiple roles.

THE TIME FOR END OF MAIN AUDITIONS AND START OF DINNER/CALLBACK IS AN ESTIMATE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDING UPON HOW MANY AUDITIONEES WE HAVE AND HOW FAST WE MOVE THRU EVERYONE. WE WANT TO MAKE SURE YOU ALL HAVE TIME TO SHOW US WHAT YOU CAN DO!

ADDITIONAL CALLBACKS WILL BE HELD NOV 18 & 20 ONLY AS NEEDED

AUDITIONS FOR FEATURED BALLET DANCERS WILL BE HELD ON NOV 18 AT 3:30PM IN THE DANCE ROOM. YOU MAY COME TO FULL AUDITIONS AND ALSO AUDITION FOR FEATURED BALLET ROLES OR YOU MAY JUST AUDITION FOR THE FEATURED BALLET ROLES.

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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 that you are more than just a ‘high school’ kid who wants a part…we want to see your very best, most mature potential.  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.  Also remember what you look like:  if you look sloppy and casual, we will be thinking that this is YOU: sloppy and always casual.  In other words, in a real audition, you would wear comfortable clothes that you can dance/move in, but that are more form-fitting and professional.  Make sure that what you wear does not hinder your free movement.  Dance shoes, or tennis shoes, are suggested.  DO NOT COME IN SOCKS OR BARE FEET.   Attitude and demeanor is very important and good showmanship cannot be emphasized enough!  Smile, and be ready to learn from this very important experience!

BRING:

1.    Shoes and modest but flexible clothes to dance in (no flip flops, crocs, etc.). We prefer all black form fitting clothing or black bottom with a solid color top (no pattern)

2.    Homework to be completed during down time.

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

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

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