General Audition Information
The GGFCT is an amateur theatre group, and prior theatre experience is not necessary.
Basic Information
Auditions are held at the Fire Hall Theatre and last approximately two hours in the evening. 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. However, each director has her/his preferences, and some may require a prepared monologue. Please see the audition call for details.
For a musical audition, you will be asked to sing a song (16 bars) and present a prepared monologue. Occasionally 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!
Children's Shows: Our auditions are supportive and as nonthreatening as any audition ever could be! Children are asked to sing a song. Some of the older children will sometimes have a song prepared. Others simply sing the "Happy Birthday" song. They will also be asked to engage in a theatre game, and the director may ask him or her a question or two to see how comfortable they are on stage.
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.
General Audition Notes
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 Commitment
Each director will determine the rehearsal schedule, but in general, be prepared to rehearse Monday through Friday for a few hours each night for approximately 6 weeks prior to the opening of the show.
Basic Information
Auditions are held at the Fire Hall Theatre and last approximately two hours in the evening. 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. However, each director has her/his preferences, and some may require a prepared monologue. Please see the audition call for details.
For a musical audition, you will be asked to sing a song (16 bars) and present a prepared monologue. Occasionally 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!
Children's Shows: Our auditions are supportive and as nonthreatening as any audition ever could be! Children are asked to sing a song. Some of the older children will sometimes have a song prepared. Others simply sing the "Happy Birthday" song. They will also be asked to engage in a theatre game, and the director may ask him or her a question or two to see how comfortable they are on stage.
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.
General Audition Notes
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 Commitment
Each director will determine the rehearsal schedule, but in general, be prepared to rehearse Monday through Friday for a few hours each night for approximately 6 weeks prior to the opening of the show.
