Professional Auditions and Interviews

PLEASE NOTE:
THE ENTRY DEADLINE FOR THIS EVENT HAS NOW PASSED. PLEASE DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS TO THE EVENT COORDINATOR(S) LISTED BELOW.

Event Coordinator, Patricia Downey; patricia.downey@usd.edu
Associate Coordinator, Victor Shonk; victor.shonk@usd.edu
Associate Coordinator, Heather Williams-Williams; HWilliams@Winona.edu

Welcome to the Professional Auditions and Technical Interviews (PA/TI) homepage. We are excited to offer Festival 51 registrants this opportunity to network with regional and national producers who are seeking talented performers and technicians with which to work. Below you will find the information you need to register for and participate in this event in an easy-to-access FAQs format. Please contact us with additional questions or concerns. We look forward to meeting and working with you at Festival 51!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. When does this event take place?

Sunday, January 20. The PA/TI check-in table will be open 3 to 6:30 P.M.
Tuesday, January 22, 8 A.M to 7 P.M. is the audition day for performers. At check-in, you will be assigned a one hour audition slot for this day.
Wednesday, January 23. This is callback day for performers and interview day for technicians.

2. Will my participation interfere with other events in which I am already entered such as the Irene Ryan’s?

No. When you check-in at Festival 51 you will have an opportunity to inform the PA/TI check-in staff of any prior commitments you have during the audition day. Performers will be needed for just one hour on audition day, January, 22. The check-in staff will work with you to assign an audition hour that does not conflict with your other commitments at the Festival.
Technical interviews on Wednesday, January 23, are either walk-up or by a prearranged appointment via sign-up sheets available at the Sunday check-in.

3. When and how can I register for this event?

You can register on-line by clicking on the link at the bottom of this page.
On-line registration will remain open until 5:00 p.m., Friday, January 11, or until all slots are filled.
When all slots have been filled, we post a notice on this webpage, so check this site often for updates.
After you have submitted your registration form, you will receive an email confirming your registration. If you do not receive this email within one hour of submitting, please contact Patricia Downey at patricia.downey@usd.edu .
As part of the registration process, you will be asked to identify a valid faculty mentor and include his/her email address. This mentor will be contacted by us, via email, to confirm that you are a bona fide student according to KCACTF criteria and that s/he has worked with you to prepare your audition/interview materials.

4. Can I submit for this event after I arrive at the Festival?

No. There is no on-site entry for this event. We are accepting on-line entries only.

5. What do I do if I register and then need to withdraw from the event?

No problem. If unforeseen circumstances arise before or after you arrive at the Festival and you need to withdraw you can either email Patricia at patricia.downey@usd.edu or inform the PA/TI staff in person at the Sunday night check-in desk.

6. What do I need to have with me at the Sunday, January 20 PA/TI check-in?

First and foremost, you need to have your Festival 51 badge displayed where the check-in staff can see it clearly. Only Festival registrants are eligible for this event.
Second, you need the registration confirmation email sent to you right after you submitted your registration form. We will accept electronic or hard copies of this email. You will not be able to participate without this confirmation email.
Third, you should have a list of any other events to which you are committed on Tuesday, January 22 that you feel may impact the scheduling of your audition.

7. What happens at the Sunday check-in?

All registered participants must check-in between 3:00 P.M. and 6:30 P.M. If you arrive at the festival after this time you may contact Patricia at patricia.downey@usd.edu and arrange to check-in at a later time.

Each performance auditionee will be assigned a one hour slot for Tuesday, January 22, when s/he will audition.
Each technician interviewee will have the opportunity to sign-up for an interview time with producers who have provided sign-up sheets. You will also receive information about interviewing with producers who are accepting Festival registered walk-ups at the Wednesday, January 23, technical interviews.
All registrants will also receive information about the location of the auditions, callbacks, and interviews.

8. Can I participate in both the performance auditions and the technical interviews?

Yes. Performance auditions are on Tuesday and interviews are on Wednesday so there is no time conflict. Interviews on Wednesday can usually be worked around the callback schedule.

9. What are the audition guidelines?

Bring your Festival badge with you to the audition. You will receive a number when you check-in on audition day which will be displayed in front of your name on your badge. Producers will know you by your number, not your name.
Auditions are limited to 90 seconds. A timekeeper will be present who will stop auditions exceeding this limit.
If you are not seeking musical theatre employment, present two contrasting monologues.
If you are seeking musical theatre employment, present one monologue and 16-20 bars of a song.
If you are seeking employment with a company producing classical works, include a classical/verse monologue as part of your audition package.
For vocalists, an accompanist will be provided or you may use your own accompanist.
Singing a cappella or accompanied by an electronic device will not be permitted.
All auditions will be held in the same location.

10. Will I need headshots, resumes, and additional audition material?

You will need headshots and resumes at callbacks but not at the audition.
Producers may ask you to present additional performance material at the callbacks.

11. Will there be a dance audition?

Individual producers may hold separate dance auditions as part of the callback process. Please bring appropriate attire in case you are asked to dance.

12. What are the technical interview guidelines?

Interviews will occur on Wednesday, January 23, from 8 A.M to 5 P.M. Please be aware that not all companies will be available for the entire time. Some companies may provide interview opportunities throughout the week, as their schedules permit.
Interview procedure is at the discretion of each producer.
Some companies will conduct group interviews.
Some companies require applicants to sign-up for individual appointments. Some sign-up sheets may be available at the Sunday check-in; others will post the sheets at the interview site on Wednesday.
All applicants should bring resume/portfolio materials for potential presentation.

13. Where and when can I get information about the companies and producers who will be present?

FESTIVAL 51
2019 PRODUCERS

BLACK HILLS PLAYHOUSE
BROWNVILLE VILLAGE THEATRE
CRANE RIVER THEATER COMPANY
EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY SUMMER THEATRE
GREAT RIVER SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
HIGHLAND SUMMER THEATRE
LYRIC THEATRE OF OKLAHOMA
NEBRASKA SHAKESPEARE
NORTH DAKOTA SHAKSPEARE/UND
PAUL BUNYAN PLAYHOUSE
PRAIRIE REPERTORY THEATRE
SANTA FE OPERA
SOUTH DAKOTA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
STELLA ADLER STUDIO OF ACTING
THE NATIONAL THEATRE FOR CHILDREN
THEODORE ROOSEVELT MEDORA FOUNDATION

To see detailed information on these 2019 producers,

CLICK HERE

14. Who do I contact with any additional questions or concerns?

Please contact Patricia Downey at patricia.downey@usd.edu

PLEASE NOTE:
THE ENTRY DEADLINE FOR THIS EVENT HAS NOW PASSED. PLEASE DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS TO THE EVENT COORDINATOR(S) LISTED BELOW.

Please remember, in order to participate in this event you must register for the festival

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