Auditions for Summer Season 2008
Scripts for all five shows are now available for reading at Schlow Library.
The Reference Desk on the 2nd floor will ask to hold your ID while you read the script on the premises.
Click here for detailed Cast Information including rehearsal and performance commitments.
Click here for 2008 Cast Lists.
Once auditions are completed on April 19, the cast lists will be updated throughout the afternoon and evening as roles are accepted.
WHEN
Wednesday, April 16 through Friday, April 18, 2008 7pm-9pm
Saturday April 19, 2008 9am-12noon
Those auditioning must arrive and register within the hours indicated.
Please note that the actual auditions continue beyond the check-in times,
and those auditioning both for plays and musicals may have a full evening (or morning) ahead, especially if turnout is heavy.
WHERE
State College Area High School, North Building
653 Westerly Parkway
Enter at the maroon-colored awning.
AUDITION FORMS
Click here to open the 2008 Audition Information Sheet (pdf format).
Click here to open the 2008 Audition Form (pdf format).
To get a head start, you can download and fill out your audition form before you come to auditions.
Please print the second page (Experience and Conflicts section) on the back of the audition form, if possible, or attach as you would a resumé.
Bring the completed form with you to your audition.
DRESS COMFORTABLY
You will be asked to wear a self-adhesive number badge, which should not be applied to leather, suede, velvet, corduroy, vinyl, plastic, or silk.
If you are auditioning for musicals, make sure you wear appropriate shoes for the dance audition.
Very Basic Audition Information
Worrying about auditioning? Well don't! The process is relatively painless, and even fun! Here's what you do . . .
FOR THE PLAYS
The play auditions are quick and easy and there's no need to memorize anything.
The directors will give out cold readings from the different scripts and have you read them.
Quite often the auditions include a scene between two or three people; sometimes you'll be asked to read a monologue.
Don't worry if you aren't asked to read a specific part.
The directors use all of the readings, even from the other plays, to determine who they would like to cast.
FOR THE MUSICALS
For the first part of the musical audition, prepare a 45 to 90 second song selection.
You can bring sheet music or a music-only recording on cassette or CD.
A pianist and tape/CD player will be provided.
If you don't have any music available, singing a capella works just fine.
Don't worry about picking that perfect song; many people just sing "Happy Birthday."
The key is for the Musical Director to hear your voice and your range.
Following that, cold readings will be done from the script, usually with some degree of character interaction, sometimes in monologue form.
And finally, the choreographer will put you through a simple set of dance steps.
Above all -- relax and have fun!
|