Auditions

Fall 2023 SEMESTER AUDITIONS 

• General auditions will take place Monday, December 4 from 6-11pm (CCAC-E 4119).  Callbacks will take place Tuesday-Thursday, December 5-7 6-11pm.
• Directors: Prof. Brianne Taylor: The Book of Will; Prof. Lee Blair: Cinderella.

• Auditions are open to all Theatre & Dance majors and minors (BA in Theatre, BA in Dance, BFAs in all

  areas) and Voice students with the School of Music (Cinderella only).
• Studio Acting and Musical Theatre students (MFA & BFA) are required to audition for all main stage productions. 
• While you may have a preference for one production over another, you are required to submit materials for both shows.
• Callbacks for all shows will be scheduled independently by the directors and are still TBA. Information regarding materials required for callbacks will be shared in advance of the chosen dates.
• It would be to your advantage to read and research the shows before choosing, preparing, and submitting your audition package as well as for any potential callbacks. 
• Students should research the Spring productions before selecting and submitting auditions.   
• The full audition notice and instructions are available here.

REQUIRED AUDITION PRESENTATION 

1. One minute contemporary comedic monologue

1. Monologue options available here (Voice/School of Music Students only).

2. 16-32 bars of a Rogers and Hammerstein song (not from Cinderella) or from the Golden Age of Broadway (1943-1964).

1. Instructions for R&H Song Cuts if needed here.
2. "My Favorite Things" - Sound of Music Sheet Music
3. "Boys and Girls Like You and Me" - State Fair Sheet Music

GUIDELINES, PROCEDURES AND OTHER INFORMATION (Please read) 

• Performers will not wear masks for the actual performances or tapings, and social distancing will be diminished at times. Due to this decision, cast members of all productions may be subject to additional testing for COVID-19 during both the rehearsal and performance period. 

• As we move into this fall semester, we are abiding by all guidelines and protocols established by the University. We endeavor to make the fall semester safe and productive for everyone. If you have any questions regarding the Fall Audition submission, creating your audition package, the information listed here or the fall semester productions, please contact Prof. Lee Blair, Head of Performance, at lee.blair@mail.wvu.edu.