LTC Auditions-The Wiz

 

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L or LX - From the College Avenue Campus
B - From the Busch Campus
REXL - From the Douglass Campus
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Please bring your class schedule and conflicts to the open call.

The open call audition typically consists of 16-32 bars of a prepared show tune, which may come from any show other than the shows being auditioned for. It is preferred, but not mandatory, that sheet music be provided for accompaniment. If you have questions about the audition process, see our Auditions FAQS section.

Callbacks for The Wiz will be held Saturday, September 20^th, in Yorba Lounge of Tillet Hall.
If you are called back and do not attend without contacting us, you will greatly reduce your chances of being cast.

(If you have a legitimate conflict, please e-mail info@rultc.org before callbacks begin, or let us know during open calls).

Actors will read from the script, sing songs from the show, and dance a short combination.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What kind of song should I sing?

We like to hear what best suits your voice. Generally, a section of 16 bars of an up-tempo show tune is suggested. With that being said, we discourage the use of songs from our season, with nothing allowed from the two shows involved in your audition.

2.Will I have to prepare a monologue?

No. The purpose of the open call is to gauge people's voices, energy, personality, and looks. We will judge your acting solely through your vocal audition.

3. Will the open call be private or public?

Open call auditions are held in a private room, where you will sing for all members of the production staff for both shows.

4. Do I need a headshot and résumé?

It is not required that you bring in a résumé or headshot into your open call. However, it would be helpful to us to know your background in more detail.

5. If I am bringing my résumé, what should be on it?

You should have all of your personal physical information like height, weight, eye color, hair color, etc. Also, you should describe/list your background in dance, theater, and music training. A list of your past performing experiences should also be included.

6.How will I find out if I'm called back?

After Friday night's open call, we place each show 's callback list on the main page of the LTC website, shortly after midnight. We will announce final casting the same way, by 11:59pm Sunday night.

7. What happens if I'm not called back?

If you are not called back, it means we have seen all we need to see of you. You should still check the website on Sunday to see if you are cast.

8. Is it necessary that I show up at 7:30 for the open call?

You do not have to arrive precisely at 7:30, but keep in mind that the later you arrive, the longer you will likely have to wait for your audition.

9. If I don't own a song book, do you have music to use?

We have a wide selection of music to be used if you forget or do not have any music books of your own, so don't stress.

10. I can't sing! What should I do?

First of all, anybody can sing. You are not being judged solely by how well you sing, however, as we are looking for performers who can bring energy and personality into their auditions. In addition, in virtually every show there are non-singing parts for which you may be considered.

11. What are rehearsal schedules like?

Because of how quickly we put up our productions, most shows rehearse 4-5 nights a week. However, depending on your role you may not be called for every rehearsal. The staff works very hard to budget your time appropriately. The best course of action is to be up front about your schedule, conflicts, and time restraints at auditions so that the staff can work around them when coming up with the original schedule. Conflicts that arise post-auditions often damage the show and may not be tolerated.