Audition Tips

1. Find a Show

• Browse our season: Check our upcoming production calendar, Facebook page, or Instagram page to see what shows are currently casting and read the character breakdowns. Select a character in your age range. Remember, you don’t have to audition for a specific character.

• Audition parameters: Look over the audition announcement and make note of the dates and time. Most of our directors have a different way of auditioning. Some want specific songs sung for musicals, others want you to sing a song in your range. Some want specific monologues memorized, others want a cold read. A cold read is when you show up and read a portion of the script for the show.

2. Prepare Your Audition Pieces

• For straight plays: Please prepare one memorized, 60-second monologue in the general comedic or dramatic style of the show for which you are auditioning. Unless of course the director is conducting cold reads.

• For musicals: Prepare 16 to 32 bars (about one minute) of a song in a similar musical style to the production. If the director wants specific songs to be sung, prepare those songs.

• Bring your music: Provide cleanly printed sheet music in your correct key for our live accompanist. If you cannot provide sheet music, be prepared to use a backing track or karaoke track.

3. Submit Your Paperwork & Schedule

• Fill out our audition form: If the director offers one, complete the digital form ahead of time, or arrive early to fill out a paper copy at our check-in area.

• List your conflicts: Be completely honest about any schedule conflicts you have during our rehearsal period as this helps our team build the master calendar.

• List your background: Feel free to bring a theater resume if you have one (not required). List all experience as directed on the form provided.

4. What to Expect on Audition Day

• Arrive 15 minutes early: Give yourself time to sign in, fill the form, and do a quick vocal warm-up. Yes, even for monologues and cold reads.

• Dress to move: Wear comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely and avoid wearing character costumes.

• Join the dance call (musicals only): Wear or bring dance-friendly shoes for a group choreography session where our choreographer will teach a short routine.

5. Check for Callbacks

• Watch your inbox: Monitor your emails and texts as different directors have different methods to offer roles.

• Read with the cast: If called back, prepare to read scenes and sing with other actors so we can test on-stage chemistry and vocal blend.

Monologues

Practice monologues which may be used for auditions.

Audition Tips