Looking for work in summer-stock productions, Renaissance fairs, non-equity and equity theatres, Shakespeare festivals, theme parks, dinner theatre and outdoor dramas?
Planning to enroll in a graduate level college theatre program?
Want to audition for dozens of producers at one time? Want a rare opportunity to meet lots of producers and directors in the business? Make contacts? Get yourself known?
These regional, combined auditions are a low-cost way to do exactly that. Every year, in February or March, each of these combined auditions are attended by dozens of producers who are looking for talented actors and actresses to perform in live, summertime productions. Some offer year-round positions, school touring, apprentice and intern positions as well. Graduate school programs use many of these auditions to enroll students.
Many of the organizations offer, for a small fee, a variety of workshops in addition to auditions. These workshops can be attended by those who audition and those who do not audition.
Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the the organizations that interests you. Request information about their auditions and an application. Since the auditions generally occur in February and March, write for information and applications in early December.
These auditions are not for beginners new to the stage. They are for experienced, talented, skilled performers. Most (not all) require that you be at least 18 years old to apply and be available to work all summer long. Almost all are open to non-Equity as-well-as Equity performers. There are always many more applicants then audition spots available. APPLY EARLY!!! These are extremely competitive auditions. Applicants are screened. Many don't get in!
***Illinois Theatre Association***
1225 W. Belmont Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657-3205
Ph: 773-929-7288, Ext. 18 & 19
Fx: 773-327-1404
Registration Fee: Approx.
Application Deadline: Mid February
Audition Date: Early March
Open to: Students enrolled in Illinois college/university programs, college/university students who intend to move to Chicago, non-professional members of an Illinois community theatre and freelance, non-union actors.
Applicants will first audition at a Preliminary Screening Audition. Screening evaluations will be done by a committee of professional actors and directors and representatives from the League of Chicago Theatres and the Illinois Theatre Association.
Approx. 60 individuals will be selected for the final Callback Auditions (held a day after the preliminaries). Attending the Callbacks will be representatives of Chicago and national casting agents, resident theatres, summer stock companies and academic assistantship programs.
***Indiana Theatre Association **
c/o Clowes Hall, Butler University Theatre
4600 Sunset Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46208-3443
317-940-9666
fax: 317-940-6549
e-mail: intheatre@netdirect.net
Deadline: Mid February
Audition Date: Late February
Fee: Approx.
For actors seeking summer and year-round, paid acting positions.
For union and Non-union. Non-union applicants and applicants with little professional experience must be recommended by a professional director or a director working in academia.
Send: Your completed application with your photo and fee.
***Midwest Theatre Auditions***
Webster University
470 E. Lockwood
St. Louis, MO 63119-3194
Ph: 314-968-6937
FX: 314-963-6048
http://www.websteruniv.edu/depts/finearts/theatre/mwta
e-mail: mwt@pop.webster.edu
Application Deadline: Mid December
Audition Date: Mid February
Fee: Approx.
Auditions are for Equity and non-equity performers looking for paid positions in Summer stock theatres, outdoor dramas, Shakespeare festivals, college and professional training programs and internships.
Although there are over 400 audition slots available, audition slots are limited and are assigned on a first come basis. All applicants do not get a slot so apply ASAP!!!
***National Dinner Theatre Association***
PO Box 726
Marshall, MI 49068
Ph: 616-781-7859
Fx: 616-781-4880
Application Deadline: Early March
Audition Date: Mid March
Auditions held in Chicago area
Fee:
You must be at least 18 years old to apply.
***New England Theatre Conference***
c/o Northeastern University Dept. of Theatre
360 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02115
Phone: 617 424 9275
Fax: 617 424 1057
email: NETC@world.std.com
Application Deadline: Late January
Audition dates: Mid March
Fee: Approx. .00-.00
Open to non-equity performers and college students. NOT open to Equity members, high school students or anyone under 18 years old. All applicants become NETC members - fee is non-refundable. However, applicants who are not selected for an audition slot will have their application/resumé information forwarded to the casting people who do hire directly from the applications.
70 or so producers, talent agents and representatives from training institutes will audition pre-screened applicants in acting and/or musical talent. Both job-in and full-season openings are available in Equity and non-equity theatres, college-based theatres, repertory companies, Shakespeare festivals, Renaisance festivals, outdoor dramas, music theatre, touring companies, children's theatre, diner theatre and intern/apprentice programs.
Approximately 750 of over 1000 applicants are given appointments for a live audition.
Only highly experienced, well trained performers should apply for an audition slot.
***New Jersey Theatre Group***
17 Cook Ave.
Madison, NJ 07940
Ph: 973-593-0189
Fx: 973-377-4842
Application Deadline: Early January
Audition date: Early February
The NJTG is an alliance of professional, Equity theatres. The audition slots are selected by lottery. Equity and non-equity actors may apply.
***Northwest Drama Conference Auditions***
Northwest Drama Conference Auditions
University of Idaho - Moscow
Theatre Arts Dept.
Moscow, ID 83844-3074
Ph: (208) 885-6197
Fx: (208) 885-2558.
Application Deadline: Late January
Audition Date: Mid February
Fees: -
For admission to graduate school programs in the northwestern and western U.S., and for regional summer theatres
***Ohio Theatre Alliance Auditions***
77 S. High St., 2nd Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-6108
Ph: 614-228-1998
Application Deadline: Mid January
Audition Date: Early February
Fee: Approx.
Open to Equity and non-equity performers and students, 18 years or older. Positions available include summer, year-round, paying and non-paying, graduate/training programs, apprenticeships, internships, touring groups, children's theatre, outdoor drama, summer stock.
***National Outdoor Drama Auditions***
Institute of Outdoor Drama
CB #3240 1700 Airport Rd.
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3240
Ph: 919-962-1328
Web Address: http://www.unc.edu/depts/outdoor
Application Deadline: Early March
Audition Date: Mid March
Fee:
You must be at least 18 years old to audition. You must have previous experience in theatre and be available for a nine- to 12-week commitment during the summer, including two weeks of rehearsal.
Outdoor dramas are epic plays performed in scenic, expansive amphitheatres across the country. Big, bold, and well defined are the operative terms for these shows. They tell the story of a dramatic historic event or represent the life of an historic figure through music, dance and theatrical spectical. The casts are large and need good acting, singing and dance skills. Performers with stunt, stage combat and horseback skills are needed as well.
Typically, 150-200 auditionees from 50 or more colleges and universities in 20 states vie for jobs offered by 15-20 theatres in attendance from around the country.
Positions pay in the range of /week - /week ( - / week seems average) depending on the theatre company and position held. Worker comp insurance, housing and some meals are often times included in the compensation plan.
***Rocky Mountain Theatre Association***
Summer Theatre Auditions
Western Wyoming College
P.O. 428/C-564
Rock Springs, WY 82902-0428
Web address: http://www.wwcc.cc.wy.us/Festivention99/p31.htm
Application Deadline: Mid January
Audition Date: Early February
Fee: - (includes registration fee for convention and membership - which are required)
***Southeastern Theatre Conference***
PO Box 9868
Greensboro, NC 27429-0868
Ph: 336-272-3645
Auditions are for Equity and non-equity actors and dancers seeking professional, summer, full-time, paid positions with professional companies. Some apprentice positions also available.
Application deadline: February 1.
Audition dates: Early March
To attain an audition slot you must:
be a SETC (Southeastern Theatre Conference) member
attend the spring conference
complete the registration form
NOT be enrolled in school
be available to work full-time
have worked professionally twice in professional companies
list credits on the professional audition form
(if non-equity) have the form signed by a professional director who has directed applicant at a professional theatre
Fees: Approx. (for student dancer) or for professional adults
Fee covers SETC membership, conference registration and auditions
Conference meals and lodging fees are seperate
ONLYmoney orders or certified checks are accepted
Send ASAP for detailed audition information and application materials.
***SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDUCATIONAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION ***
SCETA Auditions,
c/o Dept. of Drama
California Lutheran University
60 Olsen Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Ph: (805) 493-3416
Web Address: http://www.sceta.org/sceta.html
Application Deadline: Late January
Audition Dates: Mid February
Fees:
Includes Calif., Nev., Az., Utah, Ha., and Guam and other states. Preliminary auditions screen applicants for a final cut of approx 75-80 for finals. Recruiters may attendpreliminaries as well as finals
***StrawHat Auditions***
PMB 315
1771 Post Road East
Westport, CT 06880
When? Late March
Where? New York
Registration Fee: Approx.
Application Deadline: February
Open to: Non-equity actors, 18 or older, looking to start and continue their professional careers in the theatre. Dancers Singers Actors. All types, sizes, genders, nationality. All skills.
Most auditions are for summer stock theatres although some regional theatres also attend and can offer year-round opportunities. Around 500 performing positions are generally available.
Looking for actors to fill roles in plays and musicals, representatives from more than thirty theatres across the country attend the audition. Applicants are screened. This is a very competative process. All accepted applicants have their picture and resume published in the StrawHat National Resource Book which is distributed to all the attending theatres. Applicants who are not selected or are unable to audition can also be included in this publication for a small fee.
***Theatre Auditions in Wisconsin***
721 Lowell Center
610 Langdon St.
Madison, WI 53703-1195
Ph: 608-263-6736
Registration Deadline: End of January
Audition Date: Early February
Fee: Approx. .00 - .00
Open to Equity, non-equity and student performers. Positions offered include full-time, part-time and summer work, paid and un-paid in professional theatre, children's/youth theatre, touring groups, graduate training, outdoor drama, musical and non-musical theatre and intern/apprentice programs.
Audition slots fill quickly. Apply ASAP.
***Theatre Bay Area General Auditions***
657 Mission St. Ste.402
San Francisco, CA 94105
Ph: 414-957-1557
Fx: 415-957-1556
TBA on-line application form
Application Deadline: Mid December
Audition Dates: Late February
Open to: All Equity AND non-equity actors.
Non-equity actors must be TBA (Theatre Bay Area) members.
Membership fee: Approx. /yr.
Deadline to join or renew membership is Mid December. Non-equity actors must also fulfill one of the following:
Have accumulated the equivalant of one year of full-time acting training
Be an Equity Membership Candidate (contact Equity to find out about the Membership Candidate program)
Performed in at least 6, non-school, stage productions
Send application, membership/renewal application form and fee (unless you are a current, paid-up member), headshot, resumé and proof of equity membership (if applicable)
An incomplete application packet will automatically disqualify the applicant!
Applications will be evaluated by a screening panel composed of Bay Area casting and theatre directors. Qualified applicants will be entered in a lottery drawing for audition slots. All applicants will be notified by early February whether or not they received an audition slot.
Actors of color, physically challenged actors, actors under 18 years or over 50 years are actively encouraged to apply.
These auditions are extrememly competative. Hundreds of applicants do not get slots. Apply ASAP.
***Unified Professional Theatre Auditions Playhouse On The Square***
51 S. Cooper St.
Memphis, TN 38104
Ph: 901-725-0776
Fx: 901-272-7530
For performers seeking paid year-round positions, paid internships, paid job-in employment
Deadline Date: End of December
Audition dates: Early February
Fee: approx. -
To audition you MUST be available for employment throughout the year not just the summer and not planning on returning to school. You must also meet at least one of the following:
have a post-graduate theatre degree
have your registration signed by a registered UPTA (Unified Professional Theatre Auditions) theatre
have your registration signed by a Theatre Communications Group (TCG) member theatre
have attended previous UPTAs
be a member of Equity or of the Equity Membership Candidate Program
Contact UPTA for detailed audition information and application.
***University/Resident Theatre Association (U/RTA)
National Unified Auditions***
1560 Broadway, Ste. 414
New York, NY 10036
Phone (212)221-1130
Fax (212)869-2752
Can get application on-line.
Application Deadline: Late November
Application fee of .00
Absolutely No Applications Will Be Accepted After December 7
All acting applicants must attend a screening audition.
January 26 - 29, 1999 - New York City
February 9 - 12, 1999 - Chicago, IL
February 24 - 26, 1999 - Irvine, CA
April (MAPS) - New York City
These auditions are designed for graduating, degree candidates who are seeking advanced study through Graduate school.
Several hundred positions are offered annually primarily through acceptance in MFA graduate programs. Casting opportunities are also available in Shakespeare Festivals, resident theatre companies both on and off campus and various seasonal activities.
The Master Audition Programs (MAPS) is for Master of Fine Arts candidates about to graduate, or who have graduated in the preceding two years. Graduation from an U/RTA member program is required. Select graduates will audition for casting directors, agents and other representatives from participating professional theater organizations.
Call or write ASAP to get detailed information and application.
***Vermont Association of Theatres & Theatre Artists***
c/o Champlain Arts Theatre Company
PO Box 1091
Burlington, VT 05402-1091
Application Deadline: Late February
Audition Date: Early March
Fee: Approx. -
For Equity or non-Equity Vermont resident or students at a Vermont college. If space allows, applicants from N.Y., N.H., and Mass will be accepted.
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