The Department of Theatre Arts and Dance conducts group auditions quarterly for theatre productions.
- It is department practice to cluster auditions in order for shows that have overlapping rehearsal cycles to be fairly cast.
- Student Actors must have at least a 2.5 GPA. No exceptions will be made.
- Department of Theatre Arts and Dance auditions are open to all CSULA students, regardless of major or course of study.
- A student may not be cast in 2 lead roles when the rehearsal schedules overlap. Working as a Stage Manager or Assistant Stage Manager is considered having a leading role.
- Priority in casting will be given to current CSULA students. Unless there has been prior approval and discussion with the Department Chair and the Season Committee, casting from outside the current enrolled student pool is not acceptable. Our commitment must be to our current students.
Please note the dates of the auditions for the 2009-2010 academic year. **
**subject to change, so please check back close to the date for any updated information.
FALL QUARTER 2009 AUDITIONS
Department of Theatre Arts and Dance
Open Auditions
for two fall quarter productions
Evita
the Webber & Rice musical
---and---
Tea
By Velina Hasu Houston
Open Auditions for all students interested in Theatre and TAD majors
All students should audition for both productions and let the directors find your best casting placement
Prepared monologues or cold readings are acceptable. Cold reading examples from Tea and Evita will be provided. No experience necessary for auditions.
Sign up for individual audition times on the Call Board in the State Playhouse hallway outside the scene shop starting September 23rd. Return to this area for your scheduled afternoon or evening audition time 15 minutes in advance for a photo and to fill out audition forms. Bring your class schedule and contact information.
Please note the audition schedule as listed:
September 25 – Friday
Tea and Evita auditions from 4:00pm-8:00pm or until finished
September 26 - Saturday
Evita vocal auditions from 12:00pm-4:00pm or until finished
Prepared songs or impromptu vocalization with the musical directors. No experience necessary for auditions. Evita will have a large ensemble cast with various talents represented. Bring sheet music if you have a prepared audition song
No Tea auditions scheduled this day
September 27 - Sunday
Evita Callbacks and additional auditions (if needed) from 2:00-6:00pm or until finished. All should be plan to be present beginning at 2pm until 6pm unless auditioning for Tea
Tea auditions from 2:15pm to 4:15pm or until finished
September 28 - Monday
Tea callbacks and additional auditions (if needed) from 6:00-8:00pm or until finished.
Cast lists scheduled to posted on 9/29 or 9/30 and rehearsals begin very soon thereafter.
Academic credit is available and necessary for participants in the production from a section of TA 310 or TA 595. These course times are arranged in addition to the standard evening/weekend rehearsals per requirements of your role in the production.
Tea is directed by Dr. Pamela Dunne. Evita direction by Dr. James Hatfield
Evita Musical Direction by Dr. David Connors and Gerald Sternbach
Tea Performances are October 23, 24, at 7:30pm and October 24, 25 at 2:30pm 2009 in The Luckman Intimate Theatre.
Evita performances are November 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 at 7:30pm
November 15, 22 at 2:30pm 2009 in the State Playhouse