FAQ for Auditions
Youth Theatre Division Auditions - "Annie, Jr."
Auditions will be held for performers between the ages of 4yrs.-18yrs.
Typically, we hold auditions anywhere from 3-4 months in advance of the productions first rehearsal.
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Whether you are new to theatre and auditioning or have been auditioning for years, it’s normal to feel nervous for a new opportunity. To help ease your nerves, here’s what to expect when auditioning for Theatre Guild of Berlin, Inc.
*All of our auditions are open call, this means that we hold auditions on a specific date and time and anyone who wants to come audition is welcome! This is the easy part, you just show up!
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*When you arrive at the Berlin Community Center, you’ll be greeted by one of our volunteers who will give you an audition form to fill out.
Please list ALL SCHEUDLING CONFLICTS. Please print your email contact clearly.
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If you have a headshot (photo of yourself) or resume (listing of previous theatre experience), you are welcome to attach it to the form.
Note: These are not required and you are welcome to audition even if you have never been in a show before.
*Once you have completed the form you’ll give it back to our volunteer to be checked in for your audition.
You’ll be waiting in the lobby with other auditioners. It’s a great time to make new friends as you wait for your audition.
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*Each performer is called into the audition for the director one at a time. The audition is private, so it will just be you and the creative team which could consist of a director, music director, choreographers, and stage manager. You will be asked to sing a short song, read a scene from the script, and asked about your dance experience. It’s that simple!
When you’re at ease, you’ll really be able to shine.
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Dance: There is always a wide range of skill level with dance and we would like to see how you learn new movements. You will be asked about your training and maybe be asked to perform a dance step. When you’re having a good time, it’ll show in your movement!
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After the dance call you’ll be done for the evening!
Next the creative team will meet and discuss everyone who came out to audition and where they fit within the show. In the event the director needs to see more from an individual, they will reach out for a callback audition. A callback audition will be for a specific part or parts and you’ll be provided with an idea of what will be needed prior to the audition.
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Callbacks are by invitation only. When you are asked to come to a callback you’ll likely be given a song to familiarize yourself with that’s sung by the character you are auditioning for. Additionally, the night of the callback you will likely be asked to do a cold read from the script. Cold reads are where you are given a small scene from the show to act out either with a reader or with another auditioner. You will be able to hold the script, so you don’t need to memorize anything. After callbacks, the creative team meets and makes their final decisions for casting.
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You will receive an email notification. Additionally, the final cast list will be posted on the website after parts are confirmed.
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Theatre Guild of Berlin, Inc.
President: Christopher M. Cote Vice President: Mary Greene 860-670-9975
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Due at Audition: Production Fee: $145.00
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