Audition Guidelines

Presentation

"Prepared" means rehearsed and fully memorized. If you do not have time to prepare the monologue completely, read it for your audition. Rehearse the reading as much as possible.
Performance energy and stage presence are important.
Incorporate gestures and facial expression.
Motivated movement during the audition is desirable.
Avoid using chairs and other props.
Avoid sitting or kneeling on the stage.
Use standard stage English. Avoid accents and dialects.

Casting

This is a highly subjective process involving artistic choices that are influenced by many factors including but not limited to:

The factors listed above under Callbacks
Compatibility with the ensemble in terms of physicality and interpersonal "chemistry."
Demonstrated ability to take direction during callbacks.
The artistic judgment of the director.

If you are not cast, please consider the number of factors that led to the director's decision. Everyone who has ever auditioned, including most directors, knows the anxiety of auditioning. It is not appropriate to ask the casting directors why you may not have been cast or if they have any notes for you following an audition.

We would like to thank you for your hard work and preparation for the audition! If you have not been cast in this production, please audition again! It is not unusual to get several “not selected” before you are selected for a role! Also, please come to see and support the production! We thank you, again!

Dress to Impress!

This is a job interview (of sorts) -- dress nicely and for comfortable movement.

Select clothing that reinforces your confidence. It should be flattering and comfortable.
Avoid bulky, loose clothing that might interfere with your movement and mask your physicality.
Wear comfortable, lightweight shoes rather than boots or athletic shoes.
Your hair should be held back away from your face.

Initial Audition

You will be asked to complete an audition form that includes past stage experience and your possible conflicts with the production schedule. During your audition, the directors will be considering you in the context of the play being cast -- make the best first impression you can. The director will be listening to your vocal quality, assessing your stage presence and projection, and observing your movement. Be prepared to answer questions from the director.

Material Guidelines and Content

(Limit to 1 minute)

You may be asked to be ready to perform a prepared monologue. Alternatively, you may bring provided sides.

Select a monologue from a published play.
Choose a character with whom you identify.
It should be no longer than one minute in length.
It should allow for vocal and emotional variety.
It should allow for a variety of movements.
Do not use self-written material; it generally does not give you an opportunity to portray a character and provides less dramatic impact than a proven play.
Avoid strong language and profanity.

Callbacks

The director will use this opportunity to have auditionees read scenes from the play being cast. Directors callback auditionees based on the information from the audition form and on observations from the audition including but not limited to:

Availability and compatibility of schedule.
Past experiences.
Vocal and physical characteristics.
Stage presence and projection.
Appropriateness for the character being cast.
Willingness to grow, cut, or dye hair.

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