Auditions
All auditions are free and open to the public. Most call-backs are scheduled for later that day, but it will vary per show. Please be prepared to sing a song if auditioning for a musical (we do not have an accompanist), and be ready to recite a monologue.
Upcoming Auditions
Hello Dolly! & Zombie Prom - Sign up online
Hello, Dolly! - October 22-23, 29-31, & November 4-6
Composer and Lyricist: Jerry Herman
Librettist: Michael Stewart
Dolly Levi, the famous matchmaker, spends most of her time pairing others like Ambrose Kemper and Ermengarde, Cornelius Hackl and Irene Malloy, and Minnie Fayand and Barnaby Tucker, but soon decides its time to settle a match for herself - Horace Vandergellar. Based on The Matchmaker by Thorton Wilder.
Zombie Prom - October 15-16, 22-23, & 29-31
Music by Dana P. Row. Book and Lyrics by John Dempsey. Based on a story by John Dempsey and Hugh Murphy.
Directed by Lysa Franklin
This girl loves ghoul rock and roll Off Broadway musical is set in the atomic 1950s at Enrico Fermi High, where the law is laid down by a zany, tyrannical principal. Pretty senior Toffee has fallen for the class bad boy. Family pressure forces her to end the romance, and he charges off on his motorcycle to the nuclear waste dump. He returns glowing and determined to reclaim Toffee's heart. He still wants to graduate, but most of all he wants to take Toffee to the prom. The principal orders him to drop dead while a scandal reporter seizes on him as the freak du jour. History comes to his rescue while a tuneful selection of original songs in the style of 50s hits keeps the action rocking across the stage.
Saturday, September 25th - 1:00pm
Talk Radio - Sign up online
Written by Eric Bogosian, Based on an original idea by Tad Savinar
Directed by Bill Wilkison
Barry Champlain, Cleveland's controversial radio host is on the air doing what he does best: insulting the pathetic souls who call in the middle of the night to sound off. Tomorrow, Barry's show is going into national syndication and his producer is afraid that Barry will say something that will offend the sponsors. This, of course, makes Barry even more outrageous. Funny and moving, off beat, outrageous and totally entrancing, Talk Radio had a long run at New York's Public Theatre starring the author.
Audition Tips
Monologue Selection
1. Age appropriate - choose what you can portray and relate to easily for a better connection.
2. Choose scenes that you can relate to in regards to setting, context, content, tone, etc.
3. Variety of connections such as humor, poignant, sadness, etc. can help to reach a diverse panel, but must be able to communicate all well - sometimes it's better to present less with more strength; be sure to have a complete feeling with a beginning, middle, and end.
4. Avoid monologues with accents, any elaborate props, furniture, costumes, and over-the-top characters; only portray one character in a monologue and be cautious with the content choice in terms of high climax emotions, sexual content, negative tones, and issues such as abortion, suicide, etc.; connect with those watching you in a truthful manner.
5. Avoid scenes from movies, monologue books, or original scripts whenever possible - use scenes from published plays - be aware of what the show is about and perhaps choose something in the similar genre for the audition.
6. Memorize your piece - it is best to never have a script or paper in your hands.
7. Read the entire play that your piece comes from whenever possible so that you understand the context and full scope of your selection - spend time thinking about and developing your character.
8. Perform the piece in front of others and get real, honest feedback from someone with directing or acting training whenever possible.
Performing at the Audition
1. Wear something that is simple, comfortable, and not distracting (avoid shirts with writing, overly bright or elaborate images, etc.) Make sure your face can be seen - avoid hats that cover the face or having your hair down.
2. Introduce yourself and the name of your piece or song - be confident and make sure you know the proper pronunciation, etc. - you do not need to describe the piece.
3. Deliver your piece using focal points slightly above and to the side of those watching the audition - do not use those watching the audition as the audience; choose different focal points for the monologue and song if you are performing more than one piece.
4. Show your range with vocal, physical, and facial interpretation.
5. Say "thank you" at the end - be sure to establish eye contact with those watching you at the beginning and end, smile, and be pleasant regardless if you mess up or feel it went poorly - how you handle a rough audition will help them see some of your personality.
