Auditions - General Info

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General Audition Info

The following is general information for a "typical" Acting Up audition. However, certain productions may differ in some respects from the below general information - so be sure to double check the requirements posted at the link to Sign-Up Genius associated with the audition.

Who can audition?

Depending upon what the production storyline calls for, we typically look to cast actors/singers/dancers ages 10-18 years old. You do not need to live in Mason, Ohio, to audition.

What do I need to bring to the Audition?

Audition Form. A completed audition form found on the Acting Up Cast Management System Database.
Resume. If your previous experience doesn't fit on the audition form, please also provide a resume (click for an example resume). Do not be discouraged if you don't have that much experience. In the past, we have cast all ranges of prior experience in principal roles as well as ensemble.
Recent Photo. This does not need to be a fancy headshot. A selfie taken just before auditions will do. We just use these to keep all of our auditioners straight.

What should I wear to Auditions?

Wear something comfortable that you can dance in.

Audition Tips

If you are new to theater / auditions, you may have a lot more questions than are answered on this page. Please also check our Frequently Asked Questions for Auditions page if you still have questions regarding auditions.

Also, check out some tips for learning your lines:

Where can I get more information on Auditions?

May I audition via video?

Video auditions are not ideal, and will likely put you at a disadvantage versus auditioning in person and interacting with the other auditioners and the casting board. However, we understand that sometimes your schedule may not provide any other option. Consequently, video audition submissions may be accepted with the following pre-requisites:

You will be out of town or have some other extenuating circumstance preventing you from attending in person for all open audition dates.
You have obtained prior permission from the Producer and Director to audition via video.
Your video submission must be received by noon on the last day of open auditions and include links to song, monologue, and dance videos.
Your Audition Form with conflicts (from the database) and a headshot must also be emailed or received via USPS by the last day of open auditions.

If all of the above audition requirements are not fully adhered to within the required timing, your video audition will not be considered for casting. The last day of auditions is considered to be the last day of open auditions, not callbacks.

I want to learn an accent/dialect. What's a good resource?

There are some limited resources out there...some not very good, presumably others are good. However, we are personally aware of some very good success with the resources available from the following:

Are you interested in being part of the Stage/Technical Crew?

If you are interested in being part of the Stage and/or Technical Crew, and are between the ages of 12 and 112, please e-mail us at ActingUp@ActingUp.com, and use the subject header: "Stage Ninja".

Emailing List

If you would like to be added to our emailing list, please click here.

Additional Questions?

If you don't find an answer to your audition-related question after carefully reviewing this page as well as our Frequently Asked Questions for Auditions page, please do not hesitate to contact us at ActingUp@ActingUp.com or (513) 494-6062.