AUDITIONS

Welcome to the Homer Center Stages AUDITIONS PAGE!

Audition requirements and details for specific projects are outlined below.

Pre-registration is not required, but is available at the bottom of the page.

Annual Open Call

Once a year, in March, The Center for the Arts of Homer hosts a weekend of Open Calls for…

Actors / Stage Crew / Designers / Craftspeople / Directors / Volunteers

Homer Center Stages maintains a standard of holding at least one session of public auditions for each major production.

Each project may have unique expectations, requirements, and planning for Audition Weekend, and occasionally alternate audition dates.

Rehearsal and Performance Periods

Standard rehearsal periods begin…
For Plays – Monday, 4 weeks before performance
For Musicals – Monday 6 weeks before performance

3-5 Weekday evenings, with an occasional weekends added as needed.

Specific project scheduling may vary.

FALL AUDITIONS – SEPTEMBER 12 – 1pm

The 4th Graders Present an Unnamed Love Suicide

Director: Ty Marshal

Contact the Director to learn more about this project. – Tymarshal@center4art.org

Rehearsal Period:

TBD December – January

Performance Period:

TBD January

Tales Along the Tioughnioga

by Martin Sweeney

Director: Ethan Zoeckler

Casting numerous historical character roles ranging the from 1790s through the 1970s

LIST OF ROLES and PROJECT OVERVIEW – CLICK HERE

Current working script…

Available to review via the Center Box Office, Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm.

Or

Send an email to Ethan – Programs@center4art.org

Audition Requirements:

Come prepared to read cold from the script

Resume and Headshot encouraged but not required

Rehearsal Period

October 19 – November 17

Performance Period

November 18 – 7:30pm
November 19 – 7:30pm
November 20 – 7:30pm
November 21 – 2pm
November 21 – 7:30pm
November 22 – 2pm

SIDE SHOW (1997)

Director: Jim Coon

Rehearsal Period

Mid December – January: Music Sessions
January 1 – February 11: Main Rehearsal Period

Performance Period

February 12-14 & February 19-21

Audition Requirements

A brief monologue 1 – 2 minutes or a scene from a script. If the scene involves two parts bring a copy of the script and I can read the second part. Auditioner should have the scene memorized.

A brief a cappella song preferably from Side Show is recommended. Pieces from Phantom of the Opera, Le Miserable, or similar productions are preferable. Please nothing from Wicked.

ROLES

Daisy and Violet Hilton – Female Leads – Conjoined Twins – strong vocals required
Terry Conner – Male Lead – Twins Manager – strong vocals required
Buddy Foster – Male Lead – Assistant Manger to Twins. – strong vocals required
Sir – Twins guardian – should be able to sing solo
Jake – side show bouncer – should be able to sing solo
Ensemble will play several roles such as side show performers, a doctor, a reporter, Harry Houdini and Todd Browning. The plan is to simplify this show for a smaller cast so – if cast in the ensemble – actors should be prepared for quick costume changes and multiple roles. Ensemble should be able to sing

REGISTRATION

Name *

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Last

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Select any number of Theatre Projects *

• The 4th Graders Present an Unnamed Love Suicide
• Tales Along the Tioughnioga
• Side Show (musical)

Vocal Part?

Soprano, Alto, Baritone

Age? *

• Under 13
• 13-17
• 18 +

UNDER 18 - Parent/Adult Name *

First

Last

UNDER 18 - Parent/Adult Email *

UNDER 18 - Parent/Adult Phone *

Video Audition Upload (optional)

Please record and upload a video, taking care to follow any listed audition requirements, to the best of your ability. (.Mp4 preferred)

videography Headshot outlined

Headshot Upload (optional)

Resume Upload (optional)

Please list each specific role you are auditioning for, if any. (Unsure? leave blank)

Are you willing to accept other roles if they are offered to you? *

• Yes
• No

Please share anything else you would like to be known about your theatrical talents and interests. (OPTIONAL)

List dates that conflict with... rehearsal periods and/or performances. (Dates & Reasons for absence)

Rehearsal period = Weekday evenings and weekends, 4 weeks prior to opening night (6 weeks for musicals)

I, the auditioner (or parent of), give consent - during participation in Homer Center Stages Projects - to photography and videography for use in publicity and advertising.

• YES
• NO

A Note...

Once you have accepted a role, no matter how small it is, you have become an Integral part of a major community project, and we are excited and delighted to making theatre with you! It is my enduring hope, that this creative environment will give you the unique joy, thrill, connection, and enriching experience of community art-making. A blend that is made ever more special because YOU are a part of it. So allow me to THANK YOU, right up front, for being the person you are, and taking the time to consider sharing your talents so bravely...

Telling stories together on Homer Center Stages.

-Ethan Zoeckler - Producting Artistic Director | Homer Center Stages

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