Stage North Auditions
TEN NOVEMBER
Story: a docu-drama exploring the inquiry into the unanswered questions about the sinking of the Edmond Fitzgerald, 50 years ago.
Audition dates: Sept. 12 at 7:00pm and Sept. 13 at 3:00pm
Performance dates: November 7, 8, 9, 10
Looking for: Nine (9) men to fill the cast.
Roles: Each actor will play multiple roles including captains, crewmen, naval investigators and storytellers / narrators.
USE THE GENERAL AUDITION FORM FOR ‘TEN NOVEMBER’
A NUTCRACKER CHRISTMAS
Story: an original adaptation of the familiar, family holiday story of the Stalbaum family celebrating their Christmas.
Audition dates: Oct. 3 at 7:00pm and Oct. 4 at 3:00pm
Performance dates: December 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Looking for:
Father Stalbaum – middle aged man, becomes the Nutcracker
Mother Stalbaum – middle-aged woman, becomes the Sugar Plum Fairy
Clara Stalbaum – teenage girl
Fritz Stalbaum – younger brother, teenage boy, becomes the Mouse King
Bumpa Dross – 60+ male, the grandpa who becomes Sinter Klaas
Many dancing roles: (ages 9 – adult)
Chorus of Dancing Party Guest
Wooden Soldiers, Warrior Mice, Russian dancers, Chinese dancers, Dancing Snowflakes, and Dancing Flowers
Dancing is required for all roles. Please come to the audition dressed in comfortable clothing with ballet or jazz shoes if you have them.
All dancers will be taught a 16 measure dance piece as part of the audition. Directors will look for dance skills, energy, smiles, and stage presence.
CHILDREN’S CHOIR: we will also cast a children’s choir of approximately 12 children – recommended ages 9 – 14.
USE THE MUSICAL AUDITION FORM FOR ‘A NUTCRACKER CHRISTMAS’
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Acting not your thing?
We are always looking for help with many of the other tasks involved in making a great show come to life!
Call 218.232.6810 for Details
What to expect at an audition
- Persons auditioning will be asked to fill out an audition form, download a form using the links below if you would like to have it filled out ahead of time. An important part of being in the cast or crew is availability, so be sure to bring your calendar with a list of your recurring or single event conflicts and list them on your audition sheet.
- Auditions generally last between 1-3 hours depending upon turn out.
- You will have a headshot taken by our photographer and be given a number. Actors may be called in singles, or small groups to stand before the director and producers to audition. Those interested in “technical only” positions will be asked to discuss interests, experience and tasks desired.
- In some cases, a “call back” will occur. A “call back” is a way for the production crew to have a second look at possible actors. “Call backs” generally occur within 48-hours of the original audition.
Wanna win over the Director?
Here are a few tips..
- Dress nicely, be respectful, show appreciation, and take your opportunity seriously. Many actors find that reading the play, watching videos, and learning as much about the production as possible before the audition, to be a tremendous help.
- Hands down, most directors are looking for a few things: vocal volume, energy, vocal inflection and personality. A person with these attributes will generally win the part over another actor, even if they may not be the best “physical” match for the role. The theatre is a place to be someone bigger than life, let yourself go and have fun!