2012 Auditions Registration Instructions
The deadline for registration has been extended until Monday, February 6th, at 5:00pm.
2012 National Outdoor Drama Auditions
Institute of Outdoor Drama
East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina
Saturday, February 18, 2012
CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE BEGINNING THE
REGISTRATION PROCESS
(You may want to print this document for future reference.)
AUDITION LOCATION:
Mendenhall Student Center on the campus of East Carolina University off Library Drive.
Parking is located behind the Mendenhall Student Center.
WHO MAY REGISTER: Anyone who is:
(1) At least 18 years old by February 18, 2012
(2) Has had previous training and experience in theatre and
(3) Is available for the entire summer season
Individuals with disabilities should notify the Institute if they require any special accommodations.
Please add phillipss@ecu.edu to your email contact list so you will receive your confirmation packet and other information via email.
REGISTRATION OPENS: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 8:00am. We will accept the first 225 registrations.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, February 3, 2012 at 5:00pm. Pre-registration is required for all performers and technicians!
COMPLETING THE APPLICATION (A Three Step Process)
1. Click the following link to access the application form. Click here to register.
STEP ONE: Application
2. Register for a category or categories for which you plan to participate (Acting, Singing, Dancing, Technical). Please mark all that apply; you may register for as many categories as you are qualified. Note that those who mark Acting only will be given 60 seconds for a monologue, including name and number, those who mark Singing only will be given 60 seconds for a song, including name and number, and those who indicate both Acting and Singing will be given 90 seconds for a monologue and song, including name and number. If you are a performer and are qualified to do technical work, list all relevant experience. Many companies require actors in minor roles to double as technicians and specify this in their contracts.
3. Fill out all personal information.
4. Fill out your acting, singing, dancing, and technical experience. You may add as many lines as are needed.
5. Answer the questions regarding availability, internships, musical instruments, and stage combat experience.
STEP TWO: Sponsor's Certification
6. Sponsor’s Certification:
Applications will not be complete without your sponsor’s certification. Applicants must have previous training and experience in the theatre.
Please contact your sponsor to verify their information. Fill in your Sponsor’s Name, Title, Email address, and Phone Number. A sponsor can be a director, professor, or acting coach and should be familiar with your work. This step will not be complete until your sponsor has verified your information.
7. Upload your headshot.
STEP THREE: Payment
8. Click the following link to process payment. Click here to pay.
Select 2012 Institute of Outdoor Drama, then select 2012 Outdoor Drama Auditions to pay your registration fee.
Payment Options:
$75.00 Non-Refundable Registration Fee
CONFIRMATION PACKET: After we have received your sponsor’s certification, which completes the registration process, you will be issued an audition number and you will receive a registration confirmation packet. The packet will include an audition number, an audition schedule and a campus map.
Special Note to Technicians: Technicians must pre-register! Complete the registration in full (including photo). Position descriptions (salary, benefits, and minimum requirements) will be posted in the lobby of Mendenhall Student Center on Saturday, February 18, 2012 along with a list of interview times and callback locations for each company. Those applying for tech jobs should (1) check the company callback schedule, then (2) sign up for an interview on the sheet posted at the company’s callback location.
CHECK-IN:
Check-in time: Saturday, February 18, 2012 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m., in the lobby of the Mendenhall Student Center on the campus of ECU. A campus map will be emailed to you in the confirmation packet.
The Mandatory Audition Briefing will begin at 8:00 a.m. in the Hendrix Theater located in the Mendenhall Student Center.
AUDITION PROCEDURES:
Acting & Singing auditions will begin at 8:30 a.m. and will run until 3:30 p.m. Performers will audition in groups of 25. Callbacks will be posted at the end of each group.
Acting/Singing auditions will be 90 Seconds for a monologue and song, including name and number. An accompanist will be provided. No electronic music accompaniment (CD, taped music, etc.), a cappella singing or self-accompaniment will be allowed. Give your music to the accompanist immediately before your audition.
Acting only or Singing only will be given 60 Seconds, including name and number. If you are called back, you may be asked to sing another selection (no time limit). You should prepare two numbers and bring music for the accompanist. If you photocopy your music, make sure the copy is legible!
Please note changes to the dance audition proceedures:
Dance auditions begin at 4:00 p.m. and run until 5:00 p.m. Only those called back to dance by a company or if you registered for Dance Only can attend the dance auditions. Dancers will not be required to prepare material in advance. The choreographer will lead the group through a brief warm-up, assorted combinations, and across-the-floor routines. Choreography will include modern, ballet, and folk steps. You should be familiar with common dance terminology. When you check in for the dance auditions at 3:45pm, you will receive a cloth tag with your dance audition number. Dance callbacks will be posted at the end of the dance auditions.
CALLBACK PROCEDURES:
Callback interviews for all categories are scheduled from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Carefully check callback sheets for times and locations because times may vary.
Callbacks will be posted in the lobby of Mendenhall Student Center after each group of 25. If you are chosen for a callback, select a time and print your name and audition number on the Callback Sign-Up Sheet posted outside the company callback room.
P/R Only (Photo/Resume requests) if it says P/R Only on the callback sheet you should not sign up for a time slot, leave your photo and resume at the company callback location. Make sure your audition number and current contact information is on your resume.
WHAT TO BRING:
Bring at least 10 copies of your résumé and 8 x 10 photos to give to company representatives at callbacks. Be prepared, there are no copiers available for your use in the Mendenhall Student Center. If you plan to audition for dance, bring appropriate clothes and shoes.
TIPS FOR PERFORMERS:
Large-scale outdoor staging requires special techniques and abilities and should be considered as you select your material. Directors at acting and singing auditions will look for vocal projection as well as voice quality because most productions do not use microphones. You should be able to project your voice with ease and versatility.
Directors are looking for clear communication of emotion. This is more than simply articulating well. You must demonstrate a thorough understanding of your character’s motivation. In selecting your piece, look for a sequence where the character’s emotions change: happiness to sadness, fear to relief, good humor to anger, and so on. Don’t do Shakespeare unless you do it very well. Stay away from monologues requiring regional dialects.
Singers should choose a popular or Broadway song rather than a classical selection. Choose a piece that demonstrates your range and versatility. Find a song you can really carry, one that plays into your strengths. When selecting your piece, keep in mind that the accompanist will be sight-reading the music for the first time will not transpose your music. Be sure the music is in the key in which you plan to sing.
CASTING:
Most directors attend auditions at several U. S. locations prior to making final decisions. Many decisions are made during the two weeks following the auditions and contracts are mailed to the performer of first choice with an expiration date. Should the performer reject the contract, the manager will send a new contract to the next person on the list. Most companies do not complete casting and hiring until late April.
