Audition Information

Thinking about auditioning for a show? You've come to the right place for information!

The first thing to remember about GGFCT is: NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! That's right! We're an amateur theatre group: we don't need to see your resume, there's not need to have set foot on stage before. All you need to do is show up at auditions and we'll walk you through the rest.

Basic Information

Auditions are held at the Fire Hall Theatre and last approximately two hours in the evening,typically at 7 p.m. (unless noted otherwise). At a "straight show" audition (that is, a nonmusical show), you will be asked to read portions of the script. This is called "cold reading," and means there is nothing to prepare.

At a musical audition, you will be asked to sing a song (16 bars) and present a prepared monologue. Occassionally there will be a dance call as well, but the thing to keep in mind is that everyone is in the same boat. Our shows are not pre cast; you have as much chance of getting a part as anyone else. And believe me, you WON'T be the only nervous person in the room!

IMPORTANT: The above information is only a "guideline." These indicate how auditions tend to run. However, the final requirements of each show's audition is ultimately up to that show's director and may vary from show to show.

Being Prepared

Auditions, as noted, generally run about two hours. You should come prepared to stay the entire time; some directors will see you once and tell you when they're done with you, others will have you read periodically throughout the night. If you are unable to stay the entire time, inform the director or their assistant when you need to leave so they can be sure you have a chance to be seen/heard before you leave. If you leave before the director announces the end of auditions, make sure they know you're leaving so they don't call your name out later in the evening, expecting you to read again.

Time Committment

Each director will determine the rehearsal schedule, but in general, be prepared to rehearse Sunday through Thursday for a few hours each night for approximately 5 weeks prior to the opening of the show.