Audition
Thank you to all that registered for our Spring 2021 auditions.
Cast lists are now available online
University Theatre auditions are open to all currently enrolled NC State students. You do not have to be a theatre minor—or even be taking a theatre class—to audition for University Theatre.
Univeristy Theatre aspires to casting that reflects our world and our community. UT is committed to a welcoming and transparent audition process that supports students from all experience levels. Unless the choice is dictated by the author or story, UT casts based on the actor’s experience level and fit for the role and cast, rather than skin color, body size, gender identity, or physical ability.
Auditions will be held for two productions this spring Static by Aysia Slade, part of our The Wright Way: Preparing the Playwrights of the Creative Artist Award and Devised 2020.
University Theatre is committed to inclusive casting. We are open to all genders, races, abilities, and identities. Please contact the show director to request accommodations for your audition.
An In-Person Program
- Audition Orientation: February 15
- In-person 7-8:30 pm
- Virtual 8:45-9:30 pm
- Auditions: February 16-18, in-person – Thompson Hall
- Rehearsals: February 21 – March 23, in-person
- Performances: March 25-28, in-person and streamed
Character Break Down:
- JAY- Black Male 20’s.
- Outgoing, charming. Takes the entertainer role in his friend group and has a sunny disposition.
- ALIANA- Any Ethnicity 20s Female. POC preferred.
- Strong-willed, headstrong. Loves her friends fiercely but often struggles in showing it
- ELIJAH- White Male 20s.
- Stable, supportive. He has a good heart and strong work ethic. He makes an effort to support his friends
Content Warnings: Themes of Depression, Grief, and Suicide; Adult Language and Content; Depictions of Intimacy; Discussions of Race and Priviledge
For more information contact the show director, Mia Self: mlself3@ncsu.edu
A Hybrid Program
- Audition Orientation: February 15
- In-person 7-8:30 pm
- Virtual 8:45-9:30 pm
- Auditions: February 16-18, in-person or video submission – Thompson Hall
- Content Generation March 1-18, Hybrid
- Rehearsals: March 29 – April 14, Hybrid
- Performance: April 17, Final mode TBD (To Be Devised)
Students will collaborate in-person or virtually to create material as an ensemble. Virtual sessions will focus on creating text and scenes, while in-person gatherings will focus on group movement and scene-building in a manner that is safe and comfortable for the participant. This theatre piece will be an evolving student-created and student-performed project. Final presentation will be occur, in some form, on April 17 from 12-7pm.
Pre-registration is required for in-person auditions. Students attending in-person auditions should come dressed to move. In-person auditions are limited to 10 actors per 30 minute section. Actors will be notified of their assigned slot beginning Tuesday 2/16 at 10am.
VIRTUAL AUDITIONS FOR DEVISED 2020
Video submissions will be accepted for those wishing to audition for virtual only participation in Devised 2020. Those wishing to be considered for in-person casting must attend an in-person audition.
- Virtual auditions consist of three parts:
- Completed Audition Registration
- Uploaded current headshot
- Uploaded audition video
Virtual cast members will be expected to attend virtual content creation sessions and will be called, virtually, to select rehearsals, techs and dresses. Please review Rehearsal Calendar prior to registering.
- Headshot
- Headshots should be a current, well-lit, head and shoulders image of yourself looking directly into the camera
- Image file should be named utilizing the following:
- LAST NAME_First Name_DEV_HEADSHOT
- Audition Video
- Recording of yourself performing one of the four audition monologues located above
- Video should be framed from top of head to your waist.
- Video files should be named utilizing the following:
- LAST NAME_First Name_DEV_VIDEO
- Remember to have fun with the monologue and to put your own spin on it.
For more information contact the show director, Lormarev Jones ljones23@ncsu.edu