PRIMARY
AUDITIONS ARE COMPLETED FOR THE 2010 SEASON. IF YOU HAVE
ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT AUDITIONS, CONTACT US AT
AUDITIONS@RUNNINGTOPLACES.ORG
Audition
Information for 2010 Season
When and where are the next auditions?
Our main auditions will
be held the first two weekends of October. In keeping
with our philosophy of "running to places" throughout the
community, they will be held at a variety of locations
throughout the county. The audition schedule is as
follows:
Friday, October 2 – Trumansburg Elementary School
Auditorium, 100 Whig St.
Individual Auditions – Group A from 5 – 5:55pm; Group B
from 7 – 7:25pm
Dance Audition – Groups A and B: 6:10 – 6:50pm (arrive by
6pm)
Saturday, October 3 – Ithaca Youth Bureau, 1 James L.
Gibbs Drive
Individual Auditions – Group C from 4:20 – 5:10pm
Dance Auditions – Group C: 5:20 - 6:00pm (arrive by
5:10pm)
Sunday, October 4 – Dryden Village Hall, 16 South St.
Individual Auditions – Group E from 1:30 – 1:55pm; Group
F from 3 – 3:55pm
Dance Audition – Groups E & F: 2:10 – 2:50pm (arrive
by 2pm)
Sunday, October 4 – Ithaca Youth Bureau, 1 James L. Gibbs
Drive
Individual Auditions – Group G from 5:30 – 6:25pm; Group
H from 7:30 – 7:55pm
Dance Audition – Groups G & H: 6:40 – 7:20pm (arrive
by 6:30pm)
Saturday, October 10 – Candor High School, 1 Academy St.
Individual Auditions – Group I from 12:30 – 1:25pm
Dance Audition – Group I from 1:40 – 2:20pm
Saturday, October 10 – Ithaca Youth Bureau, 1 James L.
Gibbs Drive
Individual Auditions – Group J from 3:30 – 4:25pm; Group
K from 5:30 – 6:25pm
Dance Audition – Groups J & K: 4:40 – 5:20pm (arrive
by 4:30pm)
Sunday, October 11 – Newfield High School
Individual Auditions – Group L from 1 – 1:55pm
Dance Audition – Group L from 2:10 – 2:50pm
Sunday, October 11 – Ithaca Youth Bureau
Individual Auditions – Group M from 4 – 4:55pm;
Group N
from 6 – 6:55pm (newly added!)
Dance Audition – Group M & N: 5:10 – 5:50pm (arrive
by 5pm)
What are you auditioning for?
You will be auditioning
for the season as a whole -- not a specific role or even
a specific show -- and we will do our best to place you
in the slot that matches best. We see around 150 kids,
and since we're casting the full season at once, we're
able to guarantee everyone will be in at least one
production. Since we have no idea how many people will be
auditioning, we don't know whether people will be cast in
one show per season or more, but we guarantee that
everyone who auditions and is able to commit to the
process will be in at least one production. In the
spring, we hold supplemental auditions to add to the
company for the remainder of the season as space allows.
If you are not cast in a show that you would like to be
involved in, there will be ample opportunities as part of
a running crew, as a production assistant, or in other
aspects of theatre production.
When are the shows?
Performance dates are
only a portion of the commitment you will be asked to
make to a R2P show. Please check the production
calendar to look at the full
schedule of rehearsals and performances to see which
shows you’d be able to commit to fully. (You’ll be
asked about your schedule and conflicts on the
audition form when you sign up.) That said, here are
the performance dates:
- The Music Man: January 8-10 (Dryden High School; grades 6 – 12 eligible)
- Singin’ in the Rain: April 9-11 (Newfield High School; grades 6 – 8 eligible)
- You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown: May 21-23 (State Theatre of Ithaca; grades 6 – 12 eligible)
- Spring Showcase 2010: June 18-20 (Trumansburg High School; grades 6 – 12 and alumni eligible)
- Guys & Dolls: August 13-15 (State Theatre of Ithaca; grades 9 – 12 eligible)
- Wind in the Willows: September 10-12 (Location TBA; grades 6 – 11 eligible; straight show)
What will the auditions consist of?
The auditions will consist of singing, acting, and dancing. The singing and acting will take place during individual 5-minute slots. You will sing 16-32 measures of a song of your choice and perform a 30-60 second memorized monologue. It is up to you to decide which of the two you do first. You may be asked to sing some scales, and we'll probably chat a little. The dancing will take place in a group of up to 24 people. As a group, you will learn a short dance combination suitable for dancers of all levels, rehearse it several times, and then perform it in groups of up to 12 a couple of times for the directors.
How can you find audition songs and monologues?
You can choose songs from musicals (listen to The Best of Broadway on 91.7 WICB every Sunday morning from 10am-12pm for ideas.) or movies. You can find monologues in plays, books, movies or TV shows. The library and the good old interwebs are great places to look. (In case you need a head start looking for materials, we've created a section with songs and monologues that you are welcome to use.)
Will there be a piano?
We will provide a piano accompanist. You should bring a copy of the music clearly marked with "Start" and "Stop." (Literally, write those words on the music so the accompanist knows where to begin and end playing.) You can take a moment before you go in to introduce yourself to the accompanist and explain things like the tempo you'd prefer. If necessary, you may also sing without accompaniment if don't have the music, though an accompanied audition is preferred.
What should I wear for the dance audition?
You don't necessarily need to wear dance clothes or shoes (although you are welcome to), but you should be able to move comfortably. Jeans, boots, short skirts, revealing clothing and excessive jewelry are not recommended. You will also have time to change between your audition slot and the dance audition, if you wish.
What should you bring the day of the audition?
- Arrive no later than the time stated in your confirmation email with the required paperwork filled out and signed. You can download the Required Forms here. You will also receive a link to download this important document in the confirmation email you will receive after signing-up to audition. You can also bring a parent/guardian with you and fill it out the day of auditions. No one will be considered for casting without having turned this paperwork in.
- Your music for the pianist, clearly marked with the place to “start” and “stop” playing.
- Your monologue if you want to look it over while waiting. We do not collect the monologue during your audition, however.
- A change of clothing and/or shoes for your dance audition, if desired.
- Water and perhaps some healthy snacks. Also bring any medications (especially inhalers) that you may need.
What are we looking for?
You should have your songs and monologue memorized. We'll be looking for you to be audible, interesting, and confident. Even if you're nervous, pretend you're not (it's about acting after all!), and we won't know the difference. You should know who you are talking/singing to and why. What are you trying to convince them of? What effect do you want to have on them by saying this? During the dance audition, we are not only looking for dance ability, but also the willingness to learn and fully commit to trying.
What should you do to help yourself have a good audition?
Be prepared. Be well rested and nourished. Arrive in plenty of time to check in with the stage manager at the sign-in table, get your picture taken, turn in required paperwork, relax, get a drink of water, etc. before your audition. And remember, we want you to do great. We know that auditions can be nerve- wracking. (Believe us, we've done them, too!) Just keep in mind we want to see and hear everyone do great -- we're your biggest fans!
What else should you be prepared to do when you come in for your audition?
You should be prepared to tell us who you are and what your pieces are from, but not a whole summary or introduction. You should put your focus straight out while you speak/sing (so we can see your smiling face), but look over our heads -- not right at us. This way, we won't feel like we need to act in the scene with you, and you won't be distracted when we look down to write, "nice job!" or "would be good to play _____."
How will the directors remember who everyone is when casting?
You do not need to bring a headshot or other photograph. We will take a picture when you arrive and videotape the audition for our reference when casting later. You will also have a name tag on during the dance audition.
Who will be watching my audition?
The only folks watching the open audition will be the directorial staff and an accompanist. We do not allow friends or relatives to sit in on auditions. The only time other students will be present is during the group dance audition and callbacks.
What about callbacks?
Callbacks are announced by email between October 12-15 and will be held October 23 – 25th. We don't know how many people will be called back since we don’t know how any people are auditioning. Remember, not everyone gets called back. It doesn't mean that you aren’t terrific -- just that we only have so many hours in the day. When announced, additional material will be posted online to prepare and a schedule will be set. We try to give as much notice as possible as to who is called back for what and work around limited conflicts as able. However, missing a callback with the rest of the group can sometimes affect your chances of being cast in that role because we are not able to see you audition with other, related roles.
How do you sign up to audition?
You will sign up online to audition here, paying extra attention to the Rehearsal & Production Calendar. (You may want to review it now. Every hour of the commitment is already shown on the online calendar.) You will be asked on the form to let us know about any potential conflicts during the rehearsal and performance period. It is important for us to know about any conflicts in advance, so your attention to the calendar is important and appreciated.
What if I have additional questions?
Contact us!
I am ready to sign up to audition!
PRIMARY AUDITIONS ARE COMPLETED FOR THE 2010 SEASON. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT AUDITIONS, CONTACT US AT AUDITIONS@RUNNINGTOPLACES.ORG