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Auditions & Design/Tech Positions
Auditions - Spring 2024
Date: Monday, Janaury 22, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Auditions take 5 minutes)
Location: Dreiser Theater in Dreiser Hall
Callbacks: Tuesday, Janaury 23, 2024, 6:00 PM - ...
Reserve an audition slot and see auditions requirements at https://isuauditions.as.me/
Shows
Accomplice
Devised Theater & Dance Show
What to Prepare
A monologue and/or a story without words. Please visit https://isuauditions.as.me/ for specific requirements.
Other Information
Recipients of the Department’s C&P Scholarship who consider themselves primarily actors are required to audition (if not involved in either production in another capacity).
If you have any questions, please email Julie Dixon at julie.dixon@indstate.edu.
FAQs
When are the auditions?
Auditions for the fall semester productions happen at the beginning of the fall semester, usually the Monday of classes. Auditions for the spring semester productions happen in the beginning of the spring semester, usually the first Monday of classes..
Who can audition for plays and musicals?
Any student at Indiana State can audition for plays and musicals! We welcome both undergraduate and graduate students. As long as you are currently registered for classes, you can audition.
Do I need to be a theater major to audition?
No! Students from any major are welcome to audition. Nonmajors/minors are cast every year!
Are first-year students (freshmen) allowed to audition?
Yes! We encourage students to audition from their first semester.
Do I have to audition for all plays in a given semester?
Only if you want to. On your audition form, you can indicate which show or shows you would like to be considered.
What happens during the audition?
You will begin your audition by slating. A slate consists of a greeting and stating your name and audition number (if applicable), and then introducing the piece or pieces that you will be performing. For each piece, say the name of the character, the name of the play, and the name of the playwright. The slate lets the directors know who you are and is a chance to show how different you as the actor are from you as the character.
Next, take a brief pause, and then begin your monologue. While you can make eye contact with people in the room, you can also opt to look above their heads or at empty seats. If you are performing more than one piece (e.g., performing two monologues, a monologue and a song, etc.), take a brief pause between each piece. If you run out of time or mess up, do not fret! Take a second, and try again. You do not need to apologize--we only know there is an error if you tell us there is an error by apologizing!
When you are finished, you can say, "Thank you." Finally, the directors may ask you some questions and/or provide you with some additional information. After this point, you can leave unless you have a song or other audition. requirment to perform.
Note: If you are auditioning for a musical, you will confer with the accompanist about your sheet music. Be sure to tell them if you will sing first and then do the monologue or vice versa.
What do I need to prepare?
The requirements for auditions vary depending on the play being produced. Generally, auditions will consist of at least one memorized, one-minute monologue. Sometimes, actors select their own monologues. In other instnaces, directors will have specifc options to choose from.
For musicals, auditions will generally consist of a one memorized, one-minute monologue and a memorized song (either 16 bars or the entire song) to be sung with accompaniment (either a recording or live pianist). If you opt for a recording, there is a speaker that you could plug your phone into. For live accompaniment, please bring your printed notated sheet music with you; there will be an accompanist present that you will confer with prior to your audition. There may also be a dance audition where you will be taught choreography and show how you dance; however, this may occur during callbacks.
Do I need a headshot and/or résumé?
A headshot and/or résumé is not required but can be helpful. If you have these, you can upload them to your information when you schedule your audition slot at https://isuauditions.as.me/.
What should I wear?
We recommend wearing nice, clean clothes that you feel good in. Make sure your hair is out of your face, and keep jewelry/accessories to a minimum. We also recommend wearing solid colors. Remember, auditining is a job interview!
For musical callbacks, please wear clothes that you can move in and bring your dance shoes if you have them. If you do not have dance shoes, please wear athletic shoes. Avoid wearing flip-flops or heels, unless asked to do so. Make sure your hair is out of your face and keep jewelry/accessories to a minimum.
Can I earn course credit for acting in a play or musical?
Yes! There is a course, Production Practicum, that you can take to learn more about backstage work and earn college credit for your production assignment. Email the Theater Advisor, Julie Dixon, at julie.dixon@indstate.edu to learn more.
Design/Tech Positions
If you are interested in a production assignment (design, tech, crew, etc.), please fill out the application below. For more information or to submit an application, please email the Production Manager, Michael Jackson at michael.jackson@indstate.edu.
FAQs
Who can apply for a design/tech production assignment?
Any student at Indiana State can do design/tech production assignments! We welcome both undergraduate and graduate students. As long as you are currently registered for classes, you can participate in productions.
Do I need to be a theater major to apply for a design/tech production assignment?
No! Students from any major are welcome to participate in productions. Nonmajors/minors work on every show we do! As long as you have a passion for theater and a desire to learn, you are welcome!
Are first-year students (freshmen) allowed to have design/tech production assignments?
Yes! We encourage students to get involved from their first semester. First-year students often have early production assignments on crews (e.g., run crew, wardrobe, board op, sound op, spot op, build crew, paint crew, assistant stage manager, etc.) and work their way to designing and even directing shows!
Can I earn course credit for working on shows?
Yes! There is a course, THTR 102, that you can take to learn more about backstage work and earn college credit for your production assignment.