Auditions: The Sound of Music (Adults)

Tuesday, June 6, 6-8 PM
Call Backs: Tuesday, June 13, 6–8 PM

• CALLBACKS are by invitation only. Please keep these dates/times open!
• Not everyone who auditions will be cast.
• Ensemble should be prepared play numerous different roles.
• All ensemble members will be required to sing.

• If you can play acoustic guitar, please bring it with you and play a two-minute selection of your choice.

ARRIVING ON AUDITION DAY
Please bring a recent photo and arrive early if you need to fill out your paperwork on site.
You will sign-in and receive an audition number. Participants will wait in the CFA lobby until his/her individual audition number is called. Use this time to practice your monologue and/or warm-up your voice. Stay focused, relax, and encourage others!

DURING THE AUDITION
Your individual closed audition will be in the audition with a panel of judges. You will perform your prepared song first then you will deliver a prepared monologue. Remember, the judges are looking for stage presence, vocal tone, emotion, and range. They want you to succeed – so relax, smile, and show your best effort!

SONG REQUIREMENTS:
● Choose a song from the song list provided on our website (coming soon).
● Perform 16 bars maximum
● Accompaniment tracks will be provided. If there are technical difficulties, be prepared to sing the song acapella.

MONOLOGUE REQUIREMENTS:
● Prepare a monologue from the provided list our website (coming soon).
● If you are auditioning for a particular role, prepare a monologue that is closely related to that role. Be familiar with other monologues since you may be asked to do an additional read.
● You do not have to memorize the monologue, but it is strongly encouraged.

AFTER THE AUDITION
You will be contacted the Wednesday night following your audition (5/31 Children) if you are requested to attend a callback. A callback does not guarantee a role in the production. Additionally, not all cast members will receive a callback. It simply means the judges need to see you again to finalize their decisions.

Cast list will be emailed to everyone who auditions, no later than Wednesday, June 13.

IMPORTANT DATES AND EXPECTATIONS

● Rehearsals begin June 15 and continue until the week of September 22.

● Rehearsals are tentatively set on Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-8 PM and Sundays 3-5 PM
● Summer conflicts will be taken into consideration.
● Full schedule will be decided based on actor conflicts and availability.
Tech/Production Week

The following dates are mandatory for ALL cast and crew members.

Tech Week:
September 17 – 22 6 – 9 PM

Dress Rehearsals:
September 20 – 22 6 – 9 PM