Initial Audition	What will I do at the Audition?
	Callbacks	Why do I need to audition again?
	Casting Considerations	What is the Director looking for?
	Notification	How do I know if I'm cast?

Initial Audition
What will I do at the Audition?

To be considered for the cast, be prepared to:

• Apply - Completing an audition application.
    EXAMPLE - CAST Application

• Dance - Do simple movement in a small group. Different levels of movement audition are taught. Dancing roles may require further demonstration.

• Sing – Demonstrate vocal range and quality in a one-on-one setting with a music director, or, learn a portion of music to be sung in pairs on the stage.

• Speak – Answer director’s questions regarding commitment and prior experience with a full, articulate voice.

To be considered for stage crew, be prepared to:

• Apply - Completing an audition application.
    EXAMPLE - CREW Application

• Speak – Meet director and answer questions regarding commitment and crew interests.

Please note:

• All audition materials are provided.

• Please wear clothing and shoes that are suitable for movement, but allow for your confidence and style to shine through.

• Bring water and/or snack as auditions can take varying lengths of time.

• Auditions last as long as it takes to see all that show to apply. Please plan plan to stay anywhere between 1.5 to 3 hours.

Callbacks
Why do I need to audition again?

• A second audition, or Callback, is administered to cast principal roles, featured dancers, and clarify ensemble casting.

• Being called back does not ensure being cast.

• Many students are cast who are not called back. 

• Overall, the callback will incorporate the same movement and music learned at the first audition.

• Yet, look forward to learning additional movement, music, and speaking parts that may be presented solo or in small groups.

• All audition materials are provided.

• Please wear clothing and shoes that are suitable for movement, but allow for your confidence and style to shine through.

• Callbacks are closed to parents/guardians/visitors. This is to lighten the stress for those auditioning.

Casting Considerations
What is the Director looking for?

• Schedule conflicts, i.e., school, extra curricular activities, simultaneous casting in other productions

• Ability to adapt to the audition process and others

• Attitude, confidence, comfort and enthusiasm expressed during the audition.

• Balanced diversity of entire cast, i.e., age, grade, school,
  level of talent, etc.

• Level of commitment

• Transportation

• Please note: Students involved in concurrent production(s) will be unable to participate.

Notification
How do I know if I'm cast?

• Callback audition requests are made by telephone.

• Final casting decisions (Accepted, Declined, Alternate) are sent by post mail.

• On occasion, casting decisions (Accepted only) will be made by phone call.

• If accepted in a YES program, the participant and parent(s)/guardian(s) will be required to attend an introductory meeting and sign a Contract of Commitment.