General Information
Theatre production auditions are typically held in August of each year and are for all theatre productions for the year (both Fall and Spring semesters).
Production Auditions
Auditions for theatre productions take place in Rowand-Johnson Hall.
All auditionees must fill out a production audition form to receive an audition number. Audition numbers will be based on the submission order of the production audition form. See below to access the production audition form and more information about auditions.
2023-2024 Production Auditions
The following information is for auditions for the 2023-2024 theatre production season. Note that these auditions are for all theatre productions for the year (both Fall and Spring semesters).
Roles for all shows are open to female, male, female-identifying, male-identifying, transgender, and non-binary actors, as well as actors of any ethnicity.
Audition Process
Please carefully read all the information below. The procedures and information for auditioning are as follows:
- General auditions start Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 6:00PM
- The production audition form is available and will close on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 11:59PM. You may only submit one form – all subsequent submissions will be discarded. Any form submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
- After submitting you auditions form, State Management will be in touch with instructions for your audition regarding your audition number, time slot on August 23, and any other applicable information
- Audition material should be no longer than 90 seconds, including your slate. Your audition pieces must be chosen based on one of the following options:
- Two songs
- Two monologues
- One song AND one monologue
Auditions that exceed the 90-second time limit will be stopped.
Audition Etiquette and Requirements
Stage Management will contact auditionees with an audition number and time slot. All auditionees should report to Rowand-Johnson 141 to check in. Please arrive 15 minutes before your assigned time on August 23rd.
- Please bring four (4) printed headshots to the audition. Stage Management will take them at check-in.
- Resumes will NOT be required.
Walkups will be accepted, if time allows, on a rolling basis. Anyone wishing to walkup and audition should arrive at 6:00 PM and be prepared to audition if Stage Management determines there is an opening in the audition schedule. Walkup auditions are not guaranteed an audition time slot.
Callbacks
Callbacks will take place August 24th – August 26th. Callback information and sides will be distributed via email following the conclusion of general auditions.
- Thursday, August 24, 6:00 PM
- She Loves Me – Marian Gallaway Theatre
- Love and Information – Allen Bales Theatre
- Friday, August 25, 6:00 PM
- Rocky Horror – Marian Gallaway Theatre
- Julius Caesar – Allen Bales Theatre
- Saturday, August 26, 1:00 PM
- Oedipus – Allen Bales Theatre
Show Schedules
The Rocky Horror Show
- Tech/Dress Rehearsals: October 16-20 / 23-25 / 29-30
- Run: October 31-November 3 – 7:30 PM / November 5 – 2:00 PM
Julius Caesar
- Tech/Dress Rehearsals: October 30 – November 3 / November 5
- Run: November 6-11 – 7:30 PM / November 12 – 2:00 PM
Oedipus
- Tech/Dress Rehearsals: January 29-February 2 / February 4
- Run: February 5-10 – 7:30 PM / February 11 – 2:00 PM
Love and Information
- Tech/Dress Rehearsals: March 25-29 / March 31
- Run: April 1-6 – 7:30 PM / April 7 – 2:00 PM
She Loves Me
- Tech/Dress Rehearsals: April 1-4 / April 7-9
- Run: April 10-12 / April 18-20 – 7:30 PM / April 21 – 2:00 PM
All dates and times are subject to change. The stage manager will reach out to you with further information.
Some of the shows in this season deal with mature content. Space will be made to discuss and handle these moments under the direction and supervision of the director and stage management team.
Production Audition Form
2023-2024 Production Audition Form
Frequently Asked Questions
Who may audition?
Departmental productions auditions are open to anyone who wishes to attend.
How do I audition?
Specific information about each season’s auditions is posted at the top of this page. Please follow all instructions regarding acceptance of roles, physical/cosmetic changes, costume fittings, etc.
The procedure for auditioning is as follows:
- Complete the online audition form.
- This form typically opens about a week before general auditions
- You may only submit one form — all subsequent submissions will be discarded
- You will be assigned an audition number based on when you complete the form
- Please see the season production audition information at the top of this page for more details
- Audition material, including introduction of oneself and pieces being presented (your slate), should, in total, be no longer than 90-seconds. Auditions that exceed the 90-second time limit will be stopped at time. Audition pieces must be chosen based on one of the following options:
- Two songs
- Two monologues
- One song AND one monologue
How do I know if I’ve been cast?
Cast lists will be posted on the callboards outside of 105 Rowand-Johnson Hall, as well as emailed to those cast on callback day. Casting information is not provided online.
What if I am studying abroad during general auditions?
No conflicts for this project will be accepted, unless cleared directly via email with the director.