Audition Information

Audition Guidelines

Students ages 8 to 18 enrolled in classes may audition for any area for that session. Students who are nearing the age of 19, must be 18 on the day of auditions in order to audition for the production. Also, students who are 7 may audition but must be turning 8 during the production in order to audition. Students need to prepare a one minute vocal audition. After the vocal presentation students will be taught a short dance routine as part of the audition process. If a student is cast in one area's show they are not eligible to audition for another area's show for that session.

Auditioning Tips

• Keep your song limited to one minute or less.
• No acappella singing; bring an accompaniment track without vocals or, if an accompanist is available, sheet music. Please contact your local Area Coordinator ahead of time if an accompanist is needed. 
• Choose a show tune or a children's song.
• Do not sing a song from the show for which you are auditioning; this is considered poor theater etiquette.
• In most cases, an upbeat song is best. Show energy and enthusiasm!
• Make sure your song is within your vocal range.
• No costumes, props or choreography
  The directors want to see you at your best.
• Practice your song in front of people until
  you are comfortable enough to perform.
• Confidence is key! If you are not a singer, that's okay!
  Give the directors a show and win them over.
• Directors want actors who will look comfortable on stage.
  Be sure to smile and convey big energy to communicate your ability.

Audition Requirements

Students must bring the following forms completely filled out and signed by a parent:

• Audition Form - with Parent Committee selection and parent signature.
  Costume Information Sheet
• CYT Behavioral Contract
• Bio Form
• Conflict Sheet filled out for the area in which you are auditioning:

• Current Photo
• Music - Bring an instrumental-only cued tape/CD recording for your one-minute song or sheet music for the pianist. Please contact your local Area Coordinator to make arrangements for an accompanist. 

Consideration for casting includes:

Other casting considerations, if applicable, may include:

• Past behavior and attitude.
• Past performance in shows, camps and class.
• Past participation by parents.

How to budget for CYT

The following is an example of mandatory and optional costs if your child is cast in our show. We hope this helps you enjoy your experience with Students Studying Theater.

        Mandatory:

                   Due at first Parent Meeting

• Production Package-$130 (includes production fees, the show t-shirt, a DVD* and 4 show tickets) *DVD's may be full-production or simply clips & highlights depending on which production and the securing of rights for filming. We do our best to secure rights but cannot guarantee every show can be filmed. 
• Makeup Kit - $20.00
• Possible costs of costume items not supplied, including: shirts, socks, tights, shoes, etc.

          Optional Expenses

• Congratulatory Ad - $5 (each)
• T-shirt - $12 - $25
• Opening night cast party - $5 - $7
• Rehearsal meals - $5-$6
• Strike Party (dinner) - $8 (each)
• Congratulatory Items - $5 - $20
• Cast Pictures - $8 & up

• Cast members are required to be at ALL rehearsals for which they are scheduled and ALL shows.   This includes missing one or two days of school for performances.
• Only conflicts listed on your audition form will be excused at the discretion of the directors.
• If an absence is necessary, in case of illness or emergency, it will only be excused if the Area Coordinator is called for permission. More than two absences may result in dismissal from the show.
• Cast members may not leave rehearsal early unless cleared with the director.
• Cast members will be committed to approximately 50 hours of rehearsal time before move-in and dress rehearsal week.
• Each cast member will be required to pay a mandatory $130 Production Package Fee
  
• Parents are required to attend two parent meetings and to serve a minimum of 20 - 25 hours on a production committee.