Professional Auditions & Technical Interviews
Welcome to the Professional Auditions and Technical Interviews (PA/TI). We are excited to offer Festival 58 registrants an opportunity to network with regional and national producers who are seeking talented performers and technicians. We look forward to meeting and working with you during Festival 58!
REGISTRATION PROCESS
To participate in the Professional Auditions, submit a video of your audition using the form below. For those participating in the Technical Interviews, submit a digital portfolio using the form below. All producers will receive your information, and call backs and follow-up interviews will occur at the festival. You will be contacted directly by producers to set up a callback during the festival and after the festival.
To submit your audition and/or portfolio:
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Professional Auditions and Technical Interview submissions will be accepted through January 9. All registration is online. There is no registration on-site at the festival.
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You may register for both professional auditions and technical interviews.
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Direct questions to auditions@kcactf5.org
PROFESSIONAL AUDITION PROCESS
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Audition packages are limited to 90 seconds (including your two pieces) after you slate.
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If you are seeking non-musical theatre employment, perform two contrasting monologues.
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If you are seeking employment with a company producing classical works, perform a classic/verse monologue as part of your audition package.
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If you are seeking musical theatre employment, perform one monologue and 16-20 bars of a song.
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All auditions with singing must include live or recorded accompaniment. Singing a cappella is not allowed.
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There is no dance audition scheduled by KCACTF, however, on callback day, one or more companies may arrange for a dance audition. Individual companies that plan a dance audition are responsible for contacting those they have called back with the details of the event.
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When you submit your audition, include a resume in PDF format with your first and last name included in the file name. You also have the option of submitting a headshot in JPG or PDF format.
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General guidelines for video submissions:
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Record your video in landscape mode (not portrait).
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Position the camera at eye-level.
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Center yourself in the frame and make sure your body is visible from the top of your head to your waist.
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Make sure you are well-lit and your face is clearly visible.
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Make sure your audio is clear and audible.
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Include your slate/introduction at the start of your video, as you would for an in-person audition. This should include your name, title of your piece(s), and the playwright(s)/composer(s). This will not count towards the 90-second time limit.
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Put your strongest piece first in the video.
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You do not need to edit the video to include anything additional, such as a title card.
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TECHNICAL INTERVIEW PROCESS
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Submit your portfolio and resume in PDF format via the link below.
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Be sure to include both your first and last name in the file name.
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If you have a digital portfolio, please provide a link in your resume.
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You may also include a PDF of your portfolio or carry a hard copy to your interviews.
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Please be aware that not all companies will be available for the entire callback time. Some companies may provide interview opportunities throughout the week, as their schedules permit.
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Interview procedure is at the discretion of each producer. Some companies will conduct group interviews, while others will interview individuals by appointment.
If you have any questions or concerns about any aspect of the PA/TI process, please don’t hesitate to contact Billy Wilburn at auditions@kcactf.org. We are looking forward to working with each of you!