auditions

AUDITIONS FOR UPCOMING UNIVERSITY THEATRE PRODUCTIONS

The University of Arkansas Department of Theater will host open auditions for several upcoming productions (Fall 2023 & Spring 2024).  

In alignment with the Department’s recent Inclusive Casting Resolution, we strongly encourage BIPOC and LGBTQIA students to audition, including majors and non-majors.

NOVEMBER 13 & 14 Auditions (for Spring 2024 Shows)

WITCH by Jen Silverman

Performances Feb 23-March 3

Rehearsals begin Jan 8; Technical Rehewarsals begin Feb 16

THE PROM (musical)  by Bob Martin and Chad Begeulin

Performances March 1-10

Rehearsals begin: Jan 8; Technical Rehearsals begin Feb 22

ARKTYPE NEW WORKS FESTIVAL by MFA Graduate Playwrights

Performances April 2024 (exact dates TBD)
Rehearsals period 2 weeks

(Callbacks Nov 15-22)

Where: University Theatre

HOW TO SIGN UP AND BE PREPARED

STEP ONE:

Sign up for your AUDITION SLOTS: (audition sign-up and form will be available approximately 1 week before auditon times).

STEP TWO:

Prepare your audition package!

Prepare 2 contrasting monologues - totaling up to 3 minutes in length

For the musical, please also prepare 30-60 seconds of any song that will highlight your singing and acting abilities. You may use a recorded accompaniment track (a speaker with aux cord will be provided) OR bring sheet music in a binder for Jason to accompany you on the piano. Song can be from the show OR of the genre.