There are no auditions scheduled at this time.  Auditions for spring 2011 productions will be announced later this fall.

AUDITION PROCESS

1. COMPLETE AN AUDITION FORM
using one of the following options:

• Complete the online audition form. (strongly recommended)
• Download an audition form and bring it to auditions
• Arrive 20-30 minutes before your audition appointment and fill out the form in person.
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Be sure to include or bring  a COMPLETED list of rehearsal conflicts. Decisions, and rehearsal schedules will be based on your announced conflicts. No exceptions.

2. SCHEDULE AN AUDITION APPOINTMENT

• To make an appointment, please contact our production manager, Todd Buchacker, beginning two weeks before the audition dates via email.
• First auditions will be scheduled at five minutes intervals
• Walk-ins are welcome, however, you will have to wait to audition after the appointments are concluded.
• If you absolutely cannot attend a scheduled audition, contact Todd Buchacker. Alternate times are not guaranteed, but we’ll be happy to talk to you about your conflict. We know you have busy schedules and we’re implementing this process to benefit you, the actor.
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3. PREPARING FOR THE AUDTION

• Actor auditions are from the script.
• No prepared monologues required.
• Vocalists should bring a prepared song.
• An accompanist will be provided for musical auditions
• Specific scenes for the various roles will be selected and announced here at least one month prior to auditions so  you will be able to prepare ahead of time.
• You will read with a designated reader in primarily two-person scenes. It’s your opportunity to demonstrate your capabilities to the director in a personal setting. We want to maximize the creative opportunity for you and minimize the time you need to spend at first auditions.
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4. CHECKING-OUT ADVANCE SCRIPTS

• Scripts will be available at the Civic Center Ticket Office during their regular hours of 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Scripts may be checked out for four days, returned promptly to the ticket office. Short-term ticket office parking is available along the 3rd Street side of the Civic Center.

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AUDITION LOCATION
The Fitch Building, garden level. It’s a four-story brick building on the northwest corner 15th and Walnut Streets. Use the single door on the Walnut Street side of the building. The Fitch is home to StageWest’s rehearsal space and scene shop.

ACTOR COMPENSATION

• All actors will receive a monetary stipend.
• In addition, cast members will receive complimentary season tickets to StageWest.
• All cast & crew are provided free promo and production photos of the show.

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OUR GOAL is to provide a welcoming, informative and creative atmosphere during the audition process. Everyone is encouraged to attend, everyone! Casting decisions are based on what you deliver at auditions, appropriateness for the role, compatibility with other casting choices, and your availability to attend rehearsals and performances. You must be available to attend ALL tech week rehearsals and performances.