Valparaiso University Theatre Department auditions are open to all students
Almost, Maine by John Cariani
Audition: Wednesday, Aug. 25th, 7-11 p.m. -VUCA - University Theatre
Call Back: To be announced
Regular rehearsal:
Technical rehearsal:
Performances: Oct. 6 - Oct. 10
(Rehearsals times are generally Tuesday through Friday 7:00-11:00pm, and Saturday 1:00-5:00pm. Times may vary slightly during technical rehearsals.)
You do not need to prepare a monologue. Audition forms and scenes will be available to pick up ahead of time on the University Theatre call board, which is located at the west end of the hallway behind the university theatre main stage in the Center for the Arts. If you want, you may select a partner to audition with ahead of time. If not, then partners will be assigned at the audition. Please fill out your audition form ahead of time, carefully noting any conflicts.
contact Lee.Orchard@valpo.edu for more information
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Tartuffe by Moliere
Audition: Thursday, Aug. 26, 7-11 p.m. - VUCA - University Theatre
Call Back: To be announced
Regular rehearsal:
Technical rehearsal:
Performances: Nov. 10 - Nov. 14
(Rehearsals times are generally Tuesday through Friday 7:00-11:00pm, and Saturday 1:00-5:00pm. Times may vary slightly during technical rehearsals.)
You do not need to prepare a monologue. Audition forms and scenes will be available to pick up ahead of time on the University Theatre call board, which is located at the west end of the hallway behind the university theatre main stage in the Center for the Arts. If you want, you may select a partner to audition with ahead of time. If not, then partners will be assigned at the audition. Please fill out your audition form ahead of time, carefully noting any conflicts.
contact Andy.White@valpo.edu for more information
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Directing Showcase - student directed production
Auditions: Wednesday, Oct. 27, 4-7 p.m. - VUCA - Studio Theatre
Call Back: To be announced
- 27 acting roles available: 14 men, 13 women
- No experience or preparation necessary
- Please fill out an audition form prior to auditions. They will be posted on the University call board by Monday, Oct. 25 (The call board is located at the west end of the hallway behind the University Theatre in the Center for the Arts)
- Remember to reserve an audition slot on the sign-up sheet posted on the call board.
- Look for additional postings on the call board. If you have any questions, contact tabbi.koller@valpo.edu
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The Universal Wolf by Joan M. Schenkar
Auditions: Jan. 10, 7-11 p.m., Studio Theatre
Call Back: Jan. 11, 7-11 p.m., Studio Theatre
Regular rehearsal: To be announced
Technical rehearsal: To be announced
Performance: Feb. 16 - Feb. 20
(Rehearsals times are generally Tuesday through Friday 7:00-11:00pm, and Saturday 1:00-5:00pm. Times may vary slightly during technical rehearsals.)
Sign-up slots and audition information sheets will be posted on the callboard next to the scene shop a few days prior to the general auditions. No prepared monologue will be necessary in order to try out. Scenes will be provided at the audition.
Perusal copies of the script will be available for checking out in the main office of the VUCA, near Dr. Orchard's office. _____________________________________________
1-2-3-4-5 Production
Audition: To be announced - Studio Theatre
Performance:
No experience necessary.
Selected scenes will be available at the callboard in the Valparaiso University Center for the Arts to prepare for audition.
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Valparaiso University Dance Ensemble
directed by Ann Kessler
Auditions: Thursday, Sept. 17, 4-7 p.m. - in Kroencke Hall Dance Studio
Performance: Feb. 10 - Feb. 13
The Valparaiso University Dance Ensemble is under the leadership of Department of Theatre faculty. All university students are welcome to join. The annual concert highlights the work of faculty, student, and guest choreographers.
Dancers should plan to arrive by 3:45 p.m. to fill out audition forms. Dancers should plan on staying for the entire audition period. Come dressed for movement and with appropriate schoes. Audition may include the following styles: modern, jazz, tap, ballet, pointe, and others.
contact Ann.Kessler@valpo.edu for more information 219-464-5751
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Floyd Collins by Adam Guettel and Tina Landau
Auditions: Jan. 12 and 13, 7-11 p.m., University Theatre
Call Back: Jan. 14, 7-11 p.m., University Theatre
Regular rehearsal: To be announced
Technical rehearsal: To be announced
Performance: April 13 - April 17
(Rehearsals times are generally Tuesday through Friday 7:00-11:00pm, and Saturday 1:00-5:00pm. Times may vary slightly during technical rehearsals.)
Sign-up slots and audition information sheets will be posted on the callboard next to the scene shop a few days prior to the general auditions. All auditionees should prepare a 90-second monologue and 90 seconds of song from any Broadway musical for the general auditions. Scenes and songs selected from the Floyd Collins script and score will be posted for callbacks.
Perusal copies of the script will be available for checking out in the main office of the VUCA, near Dr. Orchard's office.
contact Lee.Orchard@valpo.edu for more information
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Taradiddle Tales (Theatre Outreach Performances, tour to schools)Auditions: To be announced
contact Lee.Orchard@valpo.edu for more information