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Auditions
Dates
"Disney's Jungle Book"
September 4th A-M 2:15 - 4:30
September 5th N-Z 2:15 - 4:30
Musical Audition
Auditorium
"Eagles' Dare Improv"
September 11th A-M Lunch
September 12th N-Z Lunch
Regular Audition
The Block Box
"Haunted House"
October 2nd A-M Lunch
October 3rd N-Z Lunch
Sign Up
The Block Box
"Return to the Forbidden Planet"
October 23rd N-Z 2:15 - 4:30
October 24th A-M 2:15 - 4:30
Musical Audition
Auditorium
"Student One Acts"
February 10th A-M Lunch
February 11th N-Z Lunch
Regular Audition
The Block Box
"The Tamer Tamed"
February 19th N-Z 2:15 - 4:30
February 20th A-M 2:15 - 4:30
Regular Audition (use Classical audition pieces please)
Auditorium
Stage Managers and Assistant Directors must apply to the Director 3 weeks prior to a show's audition. You must submit a letter of intent indicating your experience, level of commitment and your schedule as well as why you believe you would be a good candidate for the position.
Procedures
Audition Packets are available in the download section of this website
- *Auditioners are asked to come on the day scheduled for their alpha group. This streamlines the process and spreads auditions over two days. Please stick to your Alpha group. If you are unable to audition during your scheduled time, please contact the director.
- *All auditioners and technicians will be asked to fill out an audition form. Please indicate your experience and any specific conflicts you will have with the rehearsal process. Your conflicts may affect the part that you get.
- *Come prepared with a 1 minute monologue for Regular Auditions or a 1 minute monologue and a 1 minute piece of music for Musical Auditions. Special shows may require your audition piece to be from a specific style or period. Check here for details.
- *Bring a drag sheet with your current grades
- *You may be asked to do a cold reading.
- *You will likely be asked to perform some kind of movement exercise, particularly if auditioning for a musical or show containing stage combat.
- *On rare occasions, especially for Musicals, there may be a call back day. Please make contact with the Director or Stage Manager to get this information.
