Auditions are held each June for the following season. At this stage, you are auditioning for the Full Company, not a specific role. Casting is determined by director Rob Ursan, and placement is based on age, skill, and vocal range.

Once company members have been selected, casting is determined by Artistic Director Rob Ursan, and group placements are based on factors such as:

• Age

• Experience

• Vocal range

• Performance skills

• Company needs

AGES 8-11:

• Act: prepare a memorized poem with (10-20 lines) for your audition. Tip: focus on strong performance, understanding the poem's meaning, and connecting through confident delivery and engaging voice and body language.

• Sing: New this year. You will choose a 16 bar audition cut from a list of provided musical theatre songs. A list will be provided with 10 options for high voices and 10 options for low voices.

• Dance: a mandatory movement (dance) call-back is scheduled for the end of each day. This is meant to be a fun and approachable experience for us to see how quickly you can learn choreography and comfort with basic musical theatre movement.

AGES 12-18:

1. Act: prepare a memorized monologue for your audition. Tip: choose age-appropriate material that showcases their strengths and emotional range, memorize lines thoroughly, and practice with a focus on character and delivery, while also considering the audience and the monologue's context. 

2. Sing: New this year. You will choose a 16 bar audition cut from a list of provided musical theatre songs. A list will be provided with 10 options for high voices and 10 options for low voices.

3. Dance: a mandatory movement (dance) call-back is scheduled for the end of each day. This is meant to be a fun and approachable experience for us to see how quickly you can learn choreography and comfort with basic musical theatre movement.

• Energy and enthusiam! We are so excited to meet you or see you again and cannot wait to see what you are ready to show us!

• A photo of you (headshot preferred)

• A printed resume or sheet of paper that includes the following information: your name, age, gender, email address, phone number, primary parent contact, a summary of your music/dance/theatre experiences. Please feel free to list any special skills or talents you have (for this season we are particularly interested in skills such as acro, silks, circus, and magic or the ability to play a musical instrument).

• Water bottle

• Jazz shoes or clean indoor runners for the dance/movement call-back.

1. Click this link — Dance Studio Pro — and create an account, or sign in if you already have a Dance Studio Pro account.

2. Once you have signed up, click the upper left corner menu and select “Appointments and Private Lessons.”

3. Then, click the “Schedule” button that appears.

Casting for individual productions takes place later in the season. With more than 30 years of experience in youth theatre, Rob works to create the strongest possible production while providing meaningful learning opportunities for all company members.

Casting decisions are based on a variety of factors, including:

• Acting, singing, and dance ability

• Dedication and work ethic

• Attendance and availability

• Readiness for the demands of a particular role

• The overall needs of the production

Every role is important, and casting decisions are made with the goal of helping both the individual performer and the company succeed.