Auditioning

Auditioning can seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Remember to relax, project your voice, and don’t let stage fright get in the way of giving it your best shot. Everybody has to begin somewhere, and we’re here to support you. Depending on the production, the audition process may vary, but generally, you can count on the following to happen: 

• Complete an audition form to include name, phone, email, parent info, conflicts, etc. 

• The director calls people in small groups on stage to read from pre-selected scenes. 

  • You may be called more than once to read, so you must only leave an audition after a director excuses you. 

  • Do not be concerned if you are not called more than once – it means the director has a pretty good idea of your ability. 

• Musicals: the music director(s) will teach you a small part of a song in a large group, and then you’ll sing it alone. We know it can be scary, but everyone has to sing. 

• Depending on the production, the choreographer may also teach a simple dance combination to gauge how well people can move.
   

Audition Tips

• Wear clothes you are comfortable moving in for the dance audition. Don’t wear flip-flops. 

• Please show us your uniqueness and personality. Be confident and proud of who you are, and make the directors want to cast you. 

• When not onstage auditioning, it’s essential to be quiet and listen; your audition starts when you enter the room. We want to work with people who will be focused and dedicated. Excessive talking and inattentiveness indicate that you’re not ready for this type of commitment, which will negatively impact your participation.