PETER & THE STARCATCHER AUDITIONS
Based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, Peter and the Starcatcher explores how a young orphan ultimately became Peter Pan.Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair... and the bonds of friendship, duty and love.This show is all about story-telling and the entire cast plays a role in bringing it to life. From using ropes as waves, to flashlights as stars, everything helps tell this story. All we need is you!
AUDITIONS
Auditions will be held on Wednesday January 17 & 18. from 3:00 - 5:30 each day in the Auditorium. For these auditions, you will sign up for a time block and do a reading within a small group.
During the audition you will:
Perform a prepared reading (see Audition Slides below)
ONLY 17 ROLES WILL BE CAST FOR THIS SHOW
Follow these steps to sign up for auditions:
Complete Audition Form (either Cast or Tech Crew)
If auditioning for Cast, sign up for a specific audition time slot (Tech Crew does not need to sign up for a time slot)
Review this site to help you prepare to give the best audition possible.
By following these steps you'll help us have a smooth an easy audition process.
This site is available to provide you with an overview of the show and resources to best prepare for your audition. Use this page to build your excitement for the upcoming musical and ensure that you give the best audition you can give.
REHEARSAL EXPECTATIONS
There are so many moving parts in putting on a high quality musical. In order for this to be a fun and positive experience for everyone, there are certain expectations that must be met by everyone.
Be On Time. If you're not early, you are late! Rehearsals WILL start on time, which means you need to be there 15 minutes before rehearsals begin. All actors will need to sign in upon arrival and late actors will be contacted. Tardiness is unacceptable and can lead to your dismissal from the show. Being on time showcases your professionalism and work ethic to the Directors and fellow actors.
Be respectful. This means, respectful of people's time, space, property and ideas. Theater is a safe space to try new things, experiment and we must support each person no matter what their role. Disrespect will not be tolerated.
Learn something. Theater is all about learning from others and yourself. Don't be afraid to learn from things you see and hear and try them out. You can't learn without doing. So be creative and take risks!
Have fun! Theater should first and foremost be fun! Be yourself, be playful and encourage others.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
This show includes various roles of leading, supporting, featured and ensemble actors. There will be some roles that will double as other characters. The character breakdown states if they are for a male or female identifying role. Many are interchangable. Various roles require strong singing & dancing while others require none.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Our rehearsals are just the same as practice for any sport and needs everyone's full participation. While the entire cast will not be required to be at every rehearsal at the beginning, I often like to involve everyone as much as possible and maximize the limited rehearsal time that we have. This means while you may only be on stage for a portion of the rehearsal, you'll be using that off-stage time to rehearse choreography or music. Our goal is to not waste anyone's time. We will utilize your time when at rehearsal and will let you leave as soon as we can. We understand that everyone is busy, so respecting everyone's time is paramount. It's important to examine the rehearsal schedule and get a sense of the commitment that being a part of a show requires. This is a large ensemble show with lots of big dance numbers meaning we need everyone to be there every time to ensure you have time to get comfortable with all aspects of the show. Please review the schedule and understand the expectation.
AUDITION READINGS
During auditions you may be reading for multiple characters. You may read for a character you haven't listed in your preference. Please read thru these in advance and work to bring strong characterization to each part. Take risks & have fun!
FAQs
How many people will be cast - This cast is flexible and can have multiple cast members fill multiple roles if necessary. We are looking for between 20 - 30+
What are you looking for during the audition - We are looking for actors who are enthusiastic, have positive attitudes and who are fun and easy to work with. We want to see you shine and to take risks! Don't hold back. Think about the character, how would they talk, move, stand, etc. We want everyone to try hard and have fun. Give us a sense of who you are as an actor!
When will the cast be announced - While always subject to change our goal is to announce the cast on Friday September 8. The first rehearsal will be Monday September 11 for the all cast read-thru.
What if I don't get a role - This is a natural occurrence in theater. While there may have not been the right role for you in this production, that doesn't mean there won't be one in the next show. Keep auditioning. In the mean time, contact Eric about how else you can be involved. It takes a lot of people to make a show successful and we need you! Also, for anyone interested, audition feedback will be available to you if request. Feedback on your audition (what you did well, what you might do differently next time, etc.) will be available 1 week after the cast is posted. This allows the emotions to balance out and for you to be able to really hear and absorb the feedback. Contact Eric if that's something you'd like to receive after auditions.