ANNOUNCING

COMMUNITY AUDITIONS

CALLIOPE SHORTS: IN the KITCHEN!

Open auditions for Calliope Shorts: In the Kitchen will be held Tuesday, June 18th from 5:30-7:00p the Jackson County Public Library Community Room. All ages and experience levels are warmly welcome.

These auditions will be used to cast Calliope Shorts: In the Kitchen, our newest commissioned theatrical shorts written by local artists and professionals from around the country. All rehearsals, tech rehearsals, and performances will take place in between August 10-18. (Yes, you read that right!)

HOW DO I REGISTER FOR AN AUDITION TIME?

  1. After reading through the audition information here, scroll down to the “Reserve My Audition Time” buttons. Select which audition applies to you: Adult or Youth.

  2. Once you click the button and reserve your time slot, you will receive a confirmation email shortly after. The confirmation email will include a link to an online audition form to fill out prior to the audition, so please make sure the email address you provide is correct!

WHAT DO I NEED TO PREPARE FOR THE AUDITION?

  • All Performers are asked to prepare 1 (ONE) memorized 1-2 minute monologue from a play of your choosing.

  • Young performers age 10 or under may read their chosen monologue if they would like.

  • You may also ELECT to prepare one of the following:

    • A second 1-2 minute piece if you’d like to show contrast.

    • If you play an instrument or sing, you are also invited to play/sing a 30-60 second song cut for your second piece. Please note, there will not be an accompanist available.

  • NOTE: Your total audition package should not exceed 4 minutes.

  • Please arrive approximately 10 minutes prior to your audition slot and enter the glass atrium where a Calliope staff member will check you in.

  • A detailed casting breakdown can be found here.

  • Please note: Although not many of this year’s Shorts were written for youth performers, we are exploring the possibility of creating a Youth Acting Company depending on how many young performers we have audition. This Youth Acting Company will rehearse and perform additional new content to accompany the other Shorts.

For questions, please reach out to Ashlee at ashlee@calliopestage.com.