Auditions

2009 / 2010 GENERAL AUDITION INFORMATION

PHOENIX THEATRE 09/10 MAINSTAGE SEASON

CURTAINS (Musical)
September 16-October 11, 2009 

THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (Musical)

November 11- December 6, 2009

GLORIOUS (Straight Play)
January 6-24, 2010

THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA (Musical)
February 17-March 14, 2010

ALL THE MORE TO LOVE (Musical)
April 2-May 10, 2010

ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE (Musical)
May 19-June 13, 2010
 
 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR GENERAL AUDITIONS

What if I can't make it to the general season auditions? Can I make other arrangements?

You should email a completely filled out audition form with 2 copies of your resume and headshot to:
auditions@phoenixtheatre.com

You can also mail or drop off a completed audition form with 2 copies of your headhsot and resume to:
Phoenix Theatre
Attn: Auditions
100 E McDowell Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85004

When are the dates for the musical and straight play auditions?
See dates and times above.
 

When are callbacks scheduled?
Curtains ensemble / 2009/2010 Season Chorus Dance and Music Callback:
May 26th
Women Called at 5:30pm
Men Called at 8:00pm
Please bring clothes you are comfortable to dance in.
 

Curtains Featured Roles Music & Reading Callbacks:
May 27th  4:00pm - 10:00pm
 

Spelling Bee Callbacks will be June 1st times TBA
Again please bring clothes you are comfortable to dance in.
 

What to prepare for callbacks:
At all of the callbacks all actors will be given music/readings from the scripts, and you will be taught a dance by our choreographers. We ask that anyone called back arrive 10min early to your call. The callbacks will be in the same space as our season general auditions.
 

If a conflict arises, can I change my appointment time?
Please call the audition hotline at 602.889.6310. Note, this number should only be used if you have already scheduled an appointment and need to cancel or change it.  Your initial time should be booked online through this website.

How early should I arrive and check-in before my audition?

Arrive at least 10 minutes before your audition time, with 2 headshots/ resumes and your complete 09/10 audition form (which you can download via the link at the top of this page).

If I’m running late, what should I do?

Call 602.889.6310. Let us know the time you plan on arriving at the theatre and we will do our best to work you in near your original time slot.

What should I wear for the first call?  What about for the dance call?

Business casual is fine; make sure you are comfortable in whatever you are wearing. No shorts or flip-flops, please. For any movement calls wear something you are comfortable dancing in. No barefeet will be allowed during the movement audition.

Where should I park?  Where should I enter the building?  Will there be signs directing me where to go?

There are 2 parking lots on the north side of Phoenix Theatre. Either are fine to park in. We do share the parking lots with the Phoenix Art Museum so it is a good idea to arrive early in case there are a large number of people visiting the museum during your scheduled time.  Head towards the large, red wall and there will be signs posted directing you where to go once you arrive.

What should I prepare?

For Non- Musical (straight play) auditions you should prepare 2 contrasting monologues, no more than two minutes each.

For Musical auditions you should prepare 16 bars of an up-tempo song; 16 bars of a ballad and a 1-2 minute monologue.

PLEASE NOTE: Do not prepare songs from The Light in the Piazza.  You will be asked to sing something from another show if you do.  Thank you for your attention to this.
 

How many copies of my headshot and resume should I bring?

Please bring 2 copies of both your headshot and resume.

Will I be expected to move or dance at the first call?

No, there will be a specific movement call after the general auditions.

Is it okay if my song goes over the “16 bar” limit?

We ask that you do not go over the 16 bars for your songs. There will be a large number of people auditioning and to give everyone the same amount of time we need to keep everyone's audition to 5 minutes or less. Thank you in advance.

Is it okay if my monologue goes slightly over the time limit?

Yes, but again please do your best to keep it under 2 minutes.

 
If I want to be considered for both straight plays and musicals do I need to audition twice?
No, completing a musical audition will suffice for both.

When will I hear about callbacks?

Callbacks will be announced throughout the season.  We will try and hold callbacks for the first three shows of the season as close to generals as we can. Please check the website for that information following the audition weekend.

Who will be in the room when I audition?

• Michael Barnard (Producing Artistic Director)

• Robert Kolby Harper (Associate Artistic Director/ Cookie Company Artistic Director)

• Alan Ruch (Resident Musical Director)

• Other directors and assistant directors for the 09/10 season may be present as well.

Can I bring my own accompanist?

Yes, please let whoever is checking people in know that you have your own accompanist.