AUDITIONS TAKE PLACE NOVEMBER 30TH AND DECEMBER 1ST 

Any questions! Check in with Ms. Geckle (gecklek@mercymcauley.org)

HOW TO AUDITION:

1. Familiarize yourself with Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn… this includes its story, its characters, etc. 

   • visit the Audition Materials page for more info on characters 

   • If you would like to read a copy of the script, reach out to Ms. Geckle

2. Keep reading for expectations for these auditions! 

   • INDIVIDUAL AUDITIONS November 30th 2:00-6:00pm (we will extend the time if need be). 

     • You will need to sign up for an audition time! Please DO NOT move other people’s times! Please DO NOT leave spaces in between audition slots. (Plan to arrive for your audition 15 minutes early in case we are running ahead of schedule).

     • For your individual audition will need to prepare: [prepare means memorized with character and intention]

       1. • REQUIRED: 32-bar cut of a song appropriate for the style of the show (preferably Broadway or Disney)

            • you need to provide your own backing track for your audition

            • see Mrs. Parsons or check out the Audition Materials page for some help

          • OPTIONAL: 1 minute monologue of your choosing 

            • monologues from the show are available on the Audition Materials page

NOTE: You will be considered for named roles only if you prepare both a song and a monologue.

2. • CALL BACKS December 1st 4-7pm.

     • There is a possibility you will be needed for callbacks on December 1st 

     • Callbacks would require you to read some scenes from the script and will also require singing

     • If you receive a callback, you will receive materials to prepare ahead of time

     • Not everyone who auditions will receive a callback, but you need to make sure you are available to attend! 

3. Prepare your Audition Materials. This should include: 

   • AUDITION FORM AND HEADSHOT 

     • adution form available at the link below

     • YOU MUST BRING A HEADSHOT WITH YOU! Your headshot MUST be printed on and 8x10 (or full sheet of paper) 

       1. A headshot needs to be a photo that clearly shows your face. Please try to avoid selfies or other social media style photos. 

4. On the day of your audition

   • arrive EARLY to the hallway outside of room 6 & 7... there will be students available to help direct you (your audition will take place on the stage) 

   • Make sure you prepare a "slate" 

     • ex: "Hello, my name is Katie Geckle. I will be auditioning with "Part of your World" from The Little Mermaid and a monologue from William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. I would like to begin with my song."

After your audition we may ask questions or give some direction and ask to see more. OR. You may receive a callback and we will ask to see more then. 

PLEASE CLICK BELOW FOR EVEN MORE INFO, AUDITIONS MATERIALS, AND AUDITION SIGN UPS!