audition

 
 

UPCOMING AUDITIONS       


There are no auditions scheduled at this time. 


Below are the audition dates and times.  Auditions are by appointment only.  Please call the theatre to schedule a time.  689-MAIN



GENERAL AUDITION INFORMATION:


Be prepared to sing 16 bars of a song - acapella, perform a one minute monologue (that is memorized), and dance.  Dance shoes or tennis shoes - no flip-flops on the stage please.  If you have a resume and a small photo, please bring it - if not, be prepared to list your prior theatre experience.  There is a $100.00 production fee for the show and parents are asked to volunteer two nights in the theatre and at least one in the Green Room.  If your child needs assistance with dressing or makeup, please plan to help them with each show,



Come Join Us!


The Main Street Youth Theatre’s goal is to provide a professional theatrical experience for its students, performers and audience that attend our shows.  Interested performers must demonstrate talent and a serious desire to participate in rehearsals and performances.


What to expect:

Although each audition may have special requirements, typically you should:


  1. Bulletbe prepared to sing 16 bars of music (acapella),

  2. Bulletperform a 60-second monologue (must be memorized), and

  3. Bulletdance (you will be taught a short dance combination)


What to wear:

  1. Bulletcomfortable clothes to move freely in, and

  2. Bulletshoes you can dance in.  No heels, flip flops, boots or bare feet will be allowed on the stage.


Fees:  All shows will include a costume/production fee (usually around $100), script deposit and actor supply contribution (water bottles, etc).  Students will be required to have their own makeup kit as well as shoes suitable for the specific performance (ballet shoes, jazz, tap, character, etc).


Parental Involvement:  Parents of youth actors are required to volunteer at least one show in the green room and at least one show ushering, working concessions or the box office.  We are also always in need of assistance with props, sets, costumes, programs and kid-wrangling.  Depending upon the complexity of your child’s costume and makeup, your assistance may be required to help prep your child pre-show (particularly if the child is under the age of 8).