Directors and producers throughout Middle Tennessee are seeking actors for upcoming productions of The Little Mermaid (directed by Brittany Blaire Anderson for Circle Players) and Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, along with Nashville Shakespeare Festival's upcoming Shakespeare in the Park and Winter Shakespeare productions - and the folks from Disney are planning auditions coming up in April, so you know you want to put on your ears and welcome them to Music City... We've gathered the details together here to make your planning easier. So now you have no excuse: go follow your dream!
March 31-April 3
April 2
Auditions for Rock of Ages at the Arts Center of Cannon County will be held on Saturday, April 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., by appointment only. Directed by Brittany Goodwin, with music direction by Tiffany Sweeley
Performance dates: August 12-27
Roles are available for all ethnicities, ages 16+. Students under the age of 18 must have signed permission from a parent or guardian. All roles are available. Rock of Ages is rated PG-13 due to some adult content. All those auditioning should be familiar with the show and the music.
About Auditions: To audition, prepare 16-24 bars of a ROCK or POP song from the show or in the style of the show. Absolutely no musical theatre! Each performer auditioning must bring piano sheet music in the correct key, an accompanist will be provided. No tracks or a capella will be accepted. We are looking for raw, rocking voices- show us your range and personality.
To schedule an appointment: email Brittany Goodwin at brittany@artscenterofcc.com. (Please do not post on the group requesting an appointment!) A five-minute audition slot will be assigned; if you need a specific time please advise. Walk-ups will only be seen if time allows. Appointments are strongly encouraged. If you are unable to attend auditions, please submit a headshot and resume to brittany@artscenterofcc.com. You may be asked to submit an audition video. Local callbacks will likely be required.
April 4
Circle Players will hold auditions for Disney's The Little Mermaid at its rehearsal facility at Madison Square Shopping Center in Madison.
THIS IS THE FULL BROADWAY VERSION AND WILL CAST ADULTS AND OLDER TEENS (16+). All roles available; Medium-size cast 20-25 actors; Eleven main roles; Large ensemble with solos and lines. All ethnicities and genders encouraged to audition. 2 roles for children (7-15).Stage and Music Direction: Brittany Blaire Andersen; assistant music direction is by Kelsi Fulton, with choreography by Bakari KingAudition times are April 4-6 (Monday-Wednesday), at these times: 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.; 7:30 to 8:15 p.m.; and 8:30 to 9:15 pmQuestions? Go to www.circleplayers.net.
April 14
Disney Creative Entertainment will hold Walt Disney World auditions in Nashville/Franklin on Thursday, April 14, beginning at 10 a.m. (CDT).
Audition Location: DC Dance Factory, 1850 E. General George Patton Drive, Franklin. Sign-in: 9:30 a.m.-10a.m. Late applicants will not be allowed to audition.
Looking for Disney Character lookalikes, Disney Character Performers and Parade Performers Disney Creative Entertainment is seeking diverse, energetic male and female parade performers to help bring to life roles in our parades and shows across the Walt Disney World® Resort near Orlando, FL. Parade performers will showcase roles in various productions, including Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade; Move it, Shake it, Dance & Play it!; Disney's Electrical Parade, The Festival of the Lion King, as well as new entertainment offerings coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park in 2016! We are also seeking female performers with engaging personalities to help bring to life our Disney Character Look-alikes.
Please note we are only seeking performers for FULL TIME positions. Part Time, or seasonal positions are not available at this time.
Seeking the following roles:
Please note: all performers, including Parade Dancers and Disney Character Look-alikes, will also perform as full costumed Disney Characters in our Parks and Resorts.
Requirements:
April 16
The Robertson County Players will hold open auditions for the iconic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical Oklahoma! on Saturday, April 16, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Springfield High School Theater.
Production dates are June 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18, at Springfield High School.
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script, a vocal selection of your choice, and a brief group dance number. An accompanist will be available but you are welcome to bring your own if you desire. Should your schedule prevent you from auditioning on this date, please.
Questions? Email theater@robertsoncountyplayers.org for answers or to request an alternate audition appointment.
April 28-30
Nashville Shakespeare Festival will hold auditions for its 2016-17 Season on April 28, from 5 to 10 p.m., April 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and April 30, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Audition any day for: Equity Auditions (Romeo & Juliet): Open to Actors' Equity Association members. Non-Equity Professional Auditions (The Comedy of Errors and Romeo & Juliet): Open to Non-Equity Professional Actors; and NSF Apprentice Company Auditions (Macbeth): Open to ages 13 and up. $500 tuition if cast. Scholarships available.
ALL AUDITIONS ARE BY APPOINTMENT. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS HERE TO SCHEDULE.
Audition Requirements Prepare one Shakespearean monologue up to 2 minutes in length. Choose material that is meaningful to you, that expresses something about how you feel about the world and the mark you want to make on it, and that you enjoy performing. Additional Requirement for The Comedy of Errors: One country or folk song from before 1975. Self-accompaniment, a cappella or cd/Mp3 accompaniment will be welcome. Bring three copies of your headshot and resume.
Location Auditions will be held at the NSF offices at: Nashville Public Television, 161 Rains Avenue, Nashville.
The Nashville Shakespeare Festival does not have housing for out-of-town actors. Video auditions are accepted only if you can be available for callbacks.
Shakespeare in the Park 2016:
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