Getting Involved > Auditioning

Who May Audition?
Community Players invites all those who are interested to audition for a show. We encourage everyone regardless of theatrical experience.

When Are Auditions?
Usually auditions for a musical are held on a Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday closing week of the prior show. Non-musicals audition only Monday and Tuesday in the same time frame. Please view the show description for specific audition dates as well as a list of primary characters.

How Are Auditions Conducted?
For a musical, the audition is typically split into three sections. The first section is a vocal audition. In this audition the person is asked to sing a few bars of a prepared piece. An accompanist is provided. Please provide your own music.

The second section of the musical audition is a dance audition. No dance experience is required. The dance audition determines how well a person is able to move and learn simple dance steps. Dance auditions may be more complex if the musical calls for complex dance numbers.

The third section of the audition is reading scenes from the script. The director is looking for the individual's ability to interpret the script and interact with others. The director usually has in mind a certain physical type for a character and might take that into consideration (for example a family needs to look like a family).

For non-musicals auditions typically consist of reading from the script as above.

Preparing To Audition
Scripts are generally available for reading before auditions. Individuals are encouraged to read the script before the show auditions.

The most import aspect of the audition is to have fun!

Rehearsals
When you come to auditions there is generally a calendar available listing all dates of rehearsals. Typically they begin at 6:30 or 7:00 pm and end at 9:00 or 10:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Send an email message to community.players@verizon.net if you would like to be added to an email list for receiving audition information.