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Auditions

Auditions for our fall productions will take place within the first day or so of the fall semester.  Details will be announced closer to that time.

  • Performance majors are required to audition for ALL productions. 
  • Our auditions are open, meaning anyone can audition. You don’t have to be a theatre major. Community members may audition also with the understanding that priority in casting will go to students.
  • Most of our auditions require prepared material. If you are not a theatre student and don’t know how to prepare and present the requested material, usually something will be supplied to you to read. Theatre majors, however, are required to prepare according to the requirements for a given audition. In the case of plays requiring very specific skills such as singing in a musical, auditionees are highly encouraged to prepare the appropriate material.

Audition Information and Tips

  • When it comes to auditions, one of the few things in your control is your level of preparation.  Reading the play is, arguably, the most important thing you can do to prepare. The plays are available from bookstores, online vendors and/or the play publishers. 
  •  It is the expectation that all performance students audition for all shows. Our auditions are designed to provide a variety of audition experiences so take advantage of these experiences right from the start. Every audition is one more step toward becoming comfortable with the process. In addition, it allows the faculty to see your work right away.
  • Take care not to “type” yourself at this point. Prepare, come on out and let the directors decide what you are “right for.” Certainly, if there is a role you are dying to play, or you are “perfect for,” shoot for that, but keep an open mind and don’t allow the attitude of “all these characters are older and I am only 18” stop you from coming to auditions. In university theatre the plays are produced to give you the opportunity to work on them.
  • Auditions are intimidating. Talk to the upperclassmen; use the performance faculty as a resource to answer your questions. However, no matter how much inquiry you make there will be no substitute for doing your personal preparation –reading the scripts, looking up unfamiliar words/references, making choices, being familiar with what the director is looking for (read audition notices carefully), getting rest, planning to dress appropriately, knowing where you are going and arriving early to sign in, warm up, etc.
  • It is smart to attend the first night of auditions if at all possible.
  • Once you are in the audition it is important to listen to instructions, have a positive attitude, be flexible when the unexpected happens, focus on what you are doing, and, of course, that age-old challenge…allow yourself to be at ease so you can do your best work.

Audition Announcements

Directing II Auditions

Who: Anyone and Everyone (non-majors included!) who has an interest in telling stories, gaining new experiences, and being part of student-directed shows! There are no major requirements and 32 roles to fill, so bring a friend and come explore something brand new to you (and us).

When: Auditions are Sunday, March 2, from 2 p.m. to roughly 6 p.m. Arrive as soon as your schedule allows! The more time we can see you the better we get to know you as an actor.

Where: Artist Center Black Box Studio (239 Artis Center).

What: Please prepare by reading the plays! These can be acquired by emailing the directors (see list below). The audition will consist of readings from the scripts, which will be provided.

Directors:

Please contact wyoung@radford.edu with additional questions.

 

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