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.
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!
Children's Shows: Our auditions are supportive and as unthreatening 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.
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.
Crimson Creek Auditions
The Crimson Creek Players are a non-equity, professional musical theatre group that performs shows each summer. Crimson Creek requires additional audition preperation. Typically for Crimson Creek straight (non-musical) productions, you should prepare a two minute audition package of two contrasting monologues. For a Crimson Creek musical, you should prepare a two minute audition package, including a musical theatre selection in the style of the show and a monologue. Crimson Creek also will chose to do call backs and a dance call. Details will be advetised prior to each production. Resume/Headshots suggested.
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