ARTS IN MOTION THEATER COMPANY ON STAGE AT THE HISTORIC EASTERN SLOPE INN PLAYHOUSE IN NORTH CONWAY, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Main Street, North Conway Village | P.O. Box 2112, North Conway, NH 03860 | 603.356.0110 | info@artsinmotiontheater.com
Main Street, North Conway Village | P.O. Box 2112, North Conway, NH 03860 | 603.356.0110 | info@artsinmotiontheater.com
The Audition Process
Please don't let the thought of a theater audition intimidate you. There really is no reason it should. Auditioning for a show is a fun and rewarding experience, an opportunity to step outside yourself and become a new character.
Before you audition please make sure you are available for the performance dates. Also, you must be available for the entire week prior to opening night. This is called "tech week". This is the final push to bring the play to life. This is when we work out all the glitches to ensure a smooth opening and a fantastic show. Lights, props, set, costume fittings, make-up, and more need to be just so. All cast and crew members are expected to be available during this time.
Arrive as close as possible to the appointed time. You will be asked to fill out a form with your contact information and to list all possible conflicts you may have with the dates that fall within the rehearsal and production schedule. If you have a club meeting once a week - list it. If you have to travel one hour to get to rehearsal - list it. If you have to be home by 8 - list it.
Once you complete your form and submit it take a few minutes to look over the cuttings and decide, if you haven't already, which character you will be reading for. Cuttings are snippets of dialogue from the script that you will read for your audition. You are welcome to audition for more than one role.
Auditioners are called into the theater for their audition, usually based on their arrival time. The director will be sitting at a table with his stage manager and will greet you warmly so that you can feel very comfortable. This is a welcoming process and there is no need to be nervous. The director will ask you a few questions about the character you are auditioning for. You will, most likely, be performing your audition with another auditioner. The director will be looking for how well individuals play off each other. How people appear together (age, height, etc) all play a part in the director choosing his characters. You will read from the script. It typically takes anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes. You do not need to worry about not being familiar with the lines, although it does help. At this stage the director is looking for how you carry yourself on stage, how well you project your voice, your tone, your ability to think on your feet, your chemistry with your reading partner and many other characteristics. These are things that are most easily determined by just acting naturally.
The director will let you know when you are done. You will be thanked for your time and told you will be notified by phone, one way or another.
The process is usually two nights of auditions. Some times people are called back to read again. Once the director has decided on his cast he will begin calling everyone to request a confirmation of participation. The director will have reviewed all conflicts of potential cast members to determine a workable schedule for all. Please keep in mind that once the schedule is completed and you have committed to it you will be expected to fulfill that obligation.
Be prepared to also be asked to commit time to building sets, painting, helping find costumes, etc. Please understand that our theater is a non-profit community theater and is run by volunteers. There are a lot of people who work very hard to put shows on stage and pitching in is a truly gratifying experience. All cast and crew are expected to help contribute to the overall success of the show.
Please don't let the thought of a theater audition intimidate you. There really is no reason it should. Auditioning for a show is a fun and rewarding experience, an opportunity to step outside yourself and become a new character.
Before you audition please make sure you are available for the performance dates. Also, you must be available for the entire week prior to opening night. This is called "tech week". This is the final push to bring the play to life. This is when we work out all the glitches to ensure a smooth opening and a fantastic show. Lights, props, set, costume fittings, make-up, and more need to be just so. All cast and crew members are expected to be available during this time.
Arrive as close as possible to the appointed time. You will be asked to fill out a form with your contact information and to list all possible conflicts you may have with the dates that fall within the rehearsal and production schedule. If you have a club meeting once a week - list it. If you have to travel one hour to get to rehearsal - list it. If you have to be home by 8 - list it.
Once you complete your form and submit it take a few minutes to look over the cuttings and decide, if you haven't already, which character you will be reading for. Cuttings are snippets of dialogue from the script that you will read for your audition. You are welcome to audition for more than one role.
Auditioners are called into the theater for their audition, usually based on their arrival time. The director will be sitting at a table with his stage manager and will greet you warmly so that you can feel very comfortable. This is a welcoming process and there is no need to be nervous. The director will ask you a few questions about the character you are auditioning for. You will, most likely, be performing your audition with another auditioner. The director will be looking for how well individuals play off each other. How people appear together (age, height, etc) all play a part in the director choosing his characters. You will read from the script. It typically takes anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes. You do not need to worry about not being familiar with the lines, although it does help. At this stage the director is looking for how you carry yourself on stage, how well you project your voice, your tone, your ability to think on your feet, your chemistry with your reading partner and many other characteristics. These are things that are most easily determined by just acting naturally.
The director will let you know when you are done. You will be thanked for your time and told you will be notified by phone, one way or another.
The process is usually two nights of auditions. Some times people are called back to read again. Once the director has decided on his cast he will begin calling everyone to request a confirmation of participation. The director will have reviewed all conflicts of potential cast members to determine a workable schedule for all. Please keep in mind that once the schedule is completed and you have committed to it you will be expected to fulfill that obligation.
Be prepared to also be asked to commit time to building sets, painting, helping find costumes, etc. Please understand that our theater is a non-profit community theater and is run by volunteers. There are a lot of people who work very hard to put shows on stage and pitching in is a truly gratifying experience. All cast and crew are expected to help contribute to the overall success of the show.
