2023 - 2024 Season Auditions
FALL PLAY
"A Midsummer Night's Dream" by William Shakespeare
WHEN ARE AUDITIONS?
Wednesday, August 23rd and Thursday, August 24th from 4pm - 6pm
Auditions will be held in The Grove Theater, enter through the Lobby please.
*** Auditions are held in groups of 10 ***
Call Backs will be held on Friday, August 25th from 3:30pm - 7pm.
Sign Up for your audition time slot by clicking the button below
"A Midsummer Night's Dream" by William Shakespeare
WHEN ARE AUDITIONS?
Wednesday, August 23rd and Thursday, August 24th from 4pm - 6pm
Auditions will be held in The Grove Theater, enter through the Lobby please.
*** Auditions are held in groups of 10 ***
Call Backs will be held on Friday, August 25th from 3:30pm - 7pm.
Sign Up for your audition time slot by clicking the button below
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WHAT DO I PREPARE?
Please prepare either a 1-min Classical Comedic Monologue in the style of the show and character you wish to audition for OR a 2-3 minute Classic Comedic Duo Scene with a partner. Your audition should be memorized and prepared to allow for motivated movement, blocking, and nuanced character choices. Optional monologues are provided for you at the end of this document.
WHAT DO I WEAR/ BRING TO AN AUDITION AT WPHS?
Actors should show up to an audition in clothes that represent them and the character. However, do not dress in a costume, rather think about how you can dress to enhance your connection to the character or to elude to the character you would like to play. You should be comfortable and safe to move fully. Solid colors are best so we can better see you as the character. Please no hats, loud jewelry, or bulky jackets. Make sure your hands and face are visible and free to express.
You must bring (1) Your SIGNED "Actor Contract", (2) the "Audition Form", and (3) *optional* your headshot and resume. If auditioning for a musical you will bring your instrumental track, speakers will be provided for you.
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for dynamic performers who are ready to dig into their performance technique and grow. Lead actors should have strong physical presence on stage and be able to express nuanced emotions and specific acting choices rooted in the truth of the character. We are looking for all actors to have a good understanding of the vocal and physical requirements needed to bring Shakespearean text to life. The ensemble will have strong movement and be involved in the set development. See the character description in the audition packet for information on the roles available.
We DO want to see preparation, positive energy, collaboration, confidence, acting ability, and flexibility.
We DON’T want to hear negative comments about others or comments like “I haven’t practiced”, “I’m not feeling well/ I’m just getting over a cold,” or “I think Shakespeare is boring.”
TIPS FOR WHEN YOU AUDITION:
- Choose your audition material early
- Prepare and memorize your audition material
- Practice your “Slate” (the introduction to your monologue)
- Speak loudly and clearly and make movement choices that are in character.
- Make specific and intentional choices.
- Practice in front of a mirror, record yourself, or rehearse in front of people you trust
- When you rehearse on your own, practice “full out” so you do not surprise yourself for the first time in your audition
STUDENT DIRECTED ONE ACTS
WHEN ARE AUDITIONS?
Thursday, November 2nd and Friday, November 3rd from 4pm - 6pm
No Sign Ups needed! All West Park students are encouraged to audition! One Acts are a great way to get involved and grow in your artistry!
Auditions will be held in The Grove Theater, enter through the Lobby please.
WHAT DO I PREPARE?
Nothing! The directors will bring "sides" (excerpts from their one acts) and you will participate in "cold reads". A Cold Read is when an actor has had very little time to prepare. At a cold read, we are looking for presence/ confidence, strong use of voice, command of physicality, and big/ truthful character choices. Have fun!
WHAT DO I WEAR/ BRING TO AN AUDITION AT WPHS?
Actors should show up to an audition in clothes that represent them and the character. However, do not dress in a costume, rather think about how you can dress to enhance your connection to the character or to elude to the character you would like to play. You should be comfortable and safe to move fully. Solid colors are best so we can better see you as the character. Please no hats, loud jewelry, or bulky jackets. Make sure your hands and face are visible and free to express.
You must bring (1) Your SIGNED "Actor Contract", (2) the "Audition Form", and (3) *optional* your headshot and resume. If auditioning for a musical you will bring your instrumental track, speakers will be provided for you.
WHEN ARE AUDITIONS?
Thursday, November 2nd and Friday, November 3rd from 4pm - 6pm
No Sign Ups needed! All West Park students are encouraged to audition! One Acts are a great way to get involved and grow in your artistry!
Auditions will be held in The Grove Theater, enter through the Lobby please.
WHAT DO I PREPARE?
Nothing! The directors will bring "sides" (excerpts from their one acts) and you will participate in "cold reads". A Cold Read is when an actor has had very little time to prepare. At a cold read, we are looking for presence/ confidence, strong use of voice, command of physicality, and big/ truthful character choices. Have fun!
WHAT DO I WEAR/ BRING TO AN AUDITION AT WPHS?
Actors should show up to an audition in clothes that represent them and the character. However, do not dress in a costume, rather think about how you can dress to enhance your connection to the character or to elude to the character you would like to play. You should be comfortable and safe to move fully. Solid colors are best so we can better see you as the character. Please no hats, loud jewelry, or bulky jackets. Make sure your hands and face are visible and free to express.
You must bring (1) Your SIGNED "Actor Contract", (2) the "Audition Form", and (3) *optional* your headshot and resume. If auditioning for a musical you will bring your instrumental track, speakers will be provided for you.
SPRING MUSICAL
"Urinetown the Musical"
music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis, and book by Greg Kotis.
WHEN ARE AUDITIONS?
Monday, November 27, 3:30 - 6pm = Dance Workshop (come learn the choreography for the dance call)
Tuesday, November 28, 3:30 - 7pm = Singing Auditions Day 1
Wednesday, November 29, 3:30 - 7pm = Singing Auditions Day 2
Thursday, November 30, 3:30 - 6pm = Dance Audition
Friday, December 1, 3:30 - 7pm = Call Backs
Auditions will be held in The Grove Theater, enter through the Lobby please.
"Urinetown the Musical"
music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis, and book by Greg Kotis.
WHEN ARE AUDITIONS?
Monday, November 27, 3:30 - 6pm = Dance Workshop (come learn the choreography for the dance call)
Tuesday, November 28, 3:30 - 7pm = Singing Auditions Day 1
Wednesday, November 29, 3:30 - 7pm = Singing Auditions Day 2
Thursday, November 30, 3:30 - 6pm = Dance Audition
Friday, December 1, 3:30 - 7pm = Call Backs
Auditions will be held in The Grove Theater, enter through the Lobby please.
WHAT DO I PREPARE?
(1) Review the audition packet (Released on October 1st)
(2) Prepare a 32 bar/ 1 minute cut from a contemporary musical theatre song that shows off your voice and acting ability. Bring water, your "audition form", the signed "Actor Contract", and your instrumental track. Speakers will be provided for you. We want to see you shine. Songs should be memorized and prepared to show strong physicality, character choices, and vocal technique.
Everyone in this production will be singing, dancing, and acting.
WHAT DO I WEAR/ BRING TO AN AUDITION AT WPHS?
Acting or Singing Audition = Performers should show up to an audition in clothes that represent them and the character. However, do not dress in a costume, rather think about how you can dress to enhance your connection to the character or to elude to the character you would like to play. You should be comfortable and safe to move fully. Solid colors are best so we can better see you as the character. Please no hats, loud jewelry, or bulky jackets. Make sure your hands and face are visible and free to express.
Dance Audition = Bring water, clothes to dance in, jazz shoes/ ballet shoes/ keds, and a positive attitude! Be prepared to have FUN! This musical is high energy and stylized.
You must bring (1) Your SIGNED "Actor Contract", (2) the "Audition Form", and (3) *optional* your headshot and resume.
***If auditioning for a musical you will bring your instrumental track, speakers will be provided for you.
(1) Review the audition packet (Released on October 1st)
(2) Prepare a 32 bar/ 1 minute cut from a contemporary musical theatre song that shows off your voice and acting ability. Bring water, your "audition form", the signed "Actor Contract", and your instrumental track. Speakers will be provided for you. We want to see you shine. Songs should be memorized and prepared to show strong physicality, character choices, and vocal technique.
Everyone in this production will be singing, dancing, and acting.
WHAT DO I WEAR/ BRING TO AN AUDITION AT WPHS?
Acting or Singing Audition = Performers should show up to an audition in clothes that represent them and the character. However, do not dress in a costume, rather think about how you can dress to enhance your connection to the character or to elude to the character you would like to play. You should be comfortable and safe to move fully. Solid colors are best so we can better see you as the character. Please no hats, loud jewelry, or bulky jackets. Make sure your hands and face are visible and free to express.
Dance Audition = Bring water, clothes to dance in, jazz shoes/ ballet shoes/ keds, and a positive attitude! Be prepared to have FUN! This musical is high energy and stylized.
You must bring (1) Your SIGNED "Actor Contract", (2) the "Audition Form", and (3) *optional* your headshot and resume.
***If auditioning for a musical you will bring your instrumental track, speakers will be provided for you.
