LOCAL ACTOR AUDITIONS FOR THE 2024 FORESTBURGH PLAYHOUSE SEASON!
The Forestburgh Playhouse is so excited to invite the incredible young local talent from our Sullivan Catskills and surrounding counties to the annual FORESTBURGH PLAYHOUSE LOCAL AUDITIONS!
WHEN? February 11th, 2024 from 10AM to 5PM
WHERE? Seelig Theatre at SUNY Sullivan. 112 College Road, Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759
HOW TO SIGN UP? Email production@fbplayhouse.org In the subject line, write “Local Casting Signup” and in the email, please specify if auditioning for Willy Wonka or The Prom. If you dance well and are auditioning for the Prom, please let us know that you would like to be considered for the dancing PromSemble. We will follow up with more information as to times and requirements!
WHAT SHOWS CAN I AUDITION FOR?
This year, we have amazing opportunities for young artists in two of our incredible mainstage productions!
THE PROM! & ROALD DAHL’S WILLY WONKA THE MUSICAL!
Experience the excitement of working alongside our talented professional performers and be a part of world-class entertainment on our main stage!
Ages 5-12 AUDITION FOR ROALD DAHL’S WILLY WONKA THE MUSICAL!
Seeking: The Playhouse is seeking talented young artists who can sing and have a ton of fun as members of the Wonka Factory Ensemble! Young artists who are cast in the show will perform as Oompa Loompas and other magical creatures that appear in the production and will perform in all the big numbers! Singing and easy movement required. This show will be a blast and young performers will enjoy singing and dancing to the iconic tunes of Willy Wonka!
Audition Requirements: Auditioners should bring a 16 bar selection (30-45 seconds) of their favorite song. Please bring piano/sheet music, if possible so that the accompanist can play along. If no sheet music is available, no worries–just bring a favorite song you love to sing! We can’t wait to see all the incredible talent!
If You Are Cast:
Rehearsals: Cast members will be required to attend some weekend rehearsals beginning in late June. As we get closer to opening day of July 11, cast members will be called for a few morning and evening rehearsals.
Performances/Obligations: Starting July 11, performances will occur on Thursdays and Saturdays at 11AM until August 17th (12 performances in all). Cast Members are NOT required to attend every performance, but are asked to sign up for a minimum of 6 shows.
Ages 13-17 AUDITION FOR THE PROM! Broadway’s Hit Musical Comedy!
Seeking: talented teens to be a part of THE PROMSEMBLE! The Promsemble will perform as featured high schoolers and members of the ensemble. The Promsemble will perform in major production numbers alongside our professional cast. Seeking singers that move and singers that dance!
Audition Requirements: Auditioners should bring a 16 bar selection (30-45 seconds) of their favorite song. Piano/sheet music required. For auditioners that can dance, a dance call will be scheduled. If interested in dancing, please let us know in your email so that we can schedule you for the dance call. Callbacks may also be held on February 18th.
If You Are Cast: if you are cast and accept the offer to join the Promsemble, you will be required to attend all called rehearsals and performances. The Promsemble will not be called every day of rehearsals, but must be ready to commit to a fast, exciting and intense process.
Rehearsals: typically are from 10-5PM (lunch provided) Tuesdays through Saturdays. There is a Monday tech rehearsal (July 15 from 7PM-Midnight), and a final dress rehearsal on July 16 from 12:30-5PM (dinner provided).
Performances: Cast members are required to attend every performance. The show performs July 16-28. Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8PM, Wednesdays at 2PM and Sundays at 3PM.
WHAT TO BRING: Your talent! Auditioners need to bring a 16-bar selection of a song that showcases your talent. Please have your sheet music marked and ready for the accompanist. If you do not have sheet music, you may certainly sing a short selection a cappella!
Thank You to the SUNY Sullivan Theatre Department for donating their theatre and classroom spaces!
Although the Forestburgh Playhouse uses union actors in many leading roles, and its own resident actors for most supporting and ensemble roles, the Playhouse still often uses local non-union actors in our productions. These actors may be children, high school or college students, or adults with community theatre experience. Since local actors are usually students or adults who enjoy participating in the theatre as an avocation, they are usually not paid other than having the experience of working with professionals and learning how the professional theatre operates.
LOCAL ACTORS IN MAIN STAGE MUSICALS OR CHILDREN’S THEATRE SHOWS
If an actor is cast in a show, he/she/they must be able to attend most rehearsals and all performances. Usually rehearsals are held during the day, from 10 AM - 4 PM, on every day but Sunday and Monday for the 12 days preceding the opening. Most shows run for 2 weeks, 7 performances a week. While most local actors would not be called for rehearsal every hour of every day, and the Playhouse can work to some degree to accommodate a local actor's schedule for rehearsal, potential local actors with full time jobs will need to work out their availability carefully and co-ordinate closely with the Playhouse rehearsal schedule.
Local Actor Auditions for Forestburgh Playhouse in Sullivan COUNTY, NY