THIS SHOW CAST MAY BE LIMITED IN SIZE.  AN AUDITION DOES NOT GUARANTEE CASTING.
This schedule is tentative and subject to change.

Schedule
10/17 - 3:00-9:00PM - Vocal/Acting Audition Appointments
10/18 - 9:00AM - Dance Call for all auditionees ages 8-12
10/18 - 9:45AM - Dance Call for all auditionees ages 13-18
10/18 - 11:00AM-5:00PM - Callbacks

Note:  Callbacks are for a small group of characters and not receiving a callback does not necessarily mean that a student is not going to be cast in the show.

Enrollment in CYT Class Programing provides students (ages 8-18) the opportunity to audition for CYT Phoenix's current session main stage production. After you register for one 2 hour class, or two 1 hour classes, you'll receive a confirmation email that has the like to the audition form. This form is where you will choose an audition time. 

Some family members choose to serve during "Tech Week." Tech week crews work all of the technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances. Some crews are open to students ages 14+ and others are available for adults. 
Tech week crews include 

• Hair & Make-Up Team
• Green Room Supervisors
• Wardrobe Crew
• Props & Sets Crew
• Spotlight Operators
• Light Board Operators
• Sound Cue Operators
• Audio Engineer & Mic Assistants

To serve on these crews, both parents and students must fill out a crew application and commit to the full tech week and run of the shows. 

The Audition Form will be emailed out a week prior to auditions. Once you have registered your student for their class of choice. All Participation Forms must be provided for that Session and can be found and submitted HERE. You will be unable to submit the Audition Form until all paperwork has been completed.

Auditions are held over 2 consecutive days: Friday evening and Saturday. Auditions are closed (if you are NOT auditioning you are NOT able to stay and watch. Parents are welcome to wait in the lobby area)

Friday- Auditions are held in groups of 9! This means friends will sit and watch and cheer on our students as they give it their all! The audition process for Friday is as follows:

• Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled audition time to check in. You will select an audition time slot when you sign up via the Audition Form.
• Student's will be given an audition number and placed in a group of 9 based on your audition time.
• Auditioners will go in numeric order:
  • Slate- say their Name, how old they are and what song they will be singing
  • Sing- a one minute song of their choosing. This should be an appropriate song in their range – a show tune is recommended. An accompanying audio track (MP3, MP4) is required.
  • Monologue - choose one of the provided here
• Once the group is finished, they are done! Students are welcome to leave or can stay to help support fellow Auditioners.

Saturday- The audition process for Saturday is as follows:

• We hold REQUIRED Dance auditions from 9:00am-9:45am for ages 8-12 and 9:45am-10:30am for ages 13-18. 
• Once the dance audition is complete, some students will be asked to come back for further Callbacks if the Artistic Team needs to see more.
• The call back list will be emailed and posted online. Parents will be asked to be on "standby" for a phone call from either their student or admin to come pick their student up when they are finished.

These Audition Tips are a GREAT resource as you prepare for your Audition!
 

 

Not everyone is guaranteed a role after their audition. Unfortunately there are a limited number of spaces, and the number of students cast varies from show to show. However, if you are cast, here are some things to expect:

• You must be at ALL rehearsals for which you are scheduled. If an absence is necessary, it must be clearly stated on your Audition Form. Conflicts will be taken under consideration during casting. Any cast member missing more than two rehearsals may not be able to participate in the show. Conflicts (other than illness) presented after casting will not be allowed.
• Leaving early or arriving late is considered a conflict, and must be submitted prior to casting.
• You must attend ALL Dress/Tech rehearsals.
• You must be at ALL Performances. 
• More than two absences from your CYT class may result in dismissal from the show.
• You must pay a Production Fee of $280 which includes a Show T-shirt.
• Your parents must agree to attend two parent meetings and to serve on a production team.
• Each family is encouraged to sell at least 10 tickets to the show.
• A student must be 8 to 18 at the time of auditions in order to participate & audition for the show. 

We here at CYT are committed to keeping integrity, fairness, and impartiality at the center of our audition and casting processes. Please reference our Casting Integrity Policy.

Parents must agree to the following: 

I realize that if my child is chosen for the cast, I will be responsible to make sure he/she attends every performance and every rehearsal for which he/she is scheduled. In case of illness, I will notify the Show Stage Manager in advance. In order to ensure the quality of rehearsals and the production, I understand that two or more absences from rehearsal may result in dismissal from the show. Additionally, I understand that my child may not be absent from more than 2 classes. More than 2 absences from class may also result in dismissal from the show.  I understand that students who audition are NOT eligible for a tuition refund. I understand that I will be charged a $280 Production Fee per child. I also understand that I will be encouraged to sell at least 10 tickets to the show that my child is cast in.  I am also responsible for personal items (i.e., shoes, tights, make-up). I understand that I will be required to attend two parent meetings and to volunteer as part of a parent committee.  

What if I have a conflict for the audition date/callbacks?
We will accept video auditions via the audition form up through the day before physical auditions. This video audition should show you at your full height, and include your one-minute vocal selection, the dance listed above,  and one-minute monologue (if applicable). If you are not able to attend callbacks, you are still eligible to be cast in the show, but whether or not to consider you for a lead role is at the directors’ discretion.

Can I sing anything I want for my audition?
Students should choose vocal selections that are suited to their vocal range, and we ask that their lyrics be “family-friendly.” Songs in the Musical Theater genre are preferred. In general, singing pop/rock/rap songs for auditions is discouraged unless our current production features those genres heavily.

Can I sing a song for my audition even if I’ve already used it for a CYT audition?
Students should perform the song (of their choice) and monologue (from the selected monologues) that highlights their strengths the best and fits the show in question, even if we’ve heard it previously. Students should be building an audition book with song cuts and monologues they can pull from for all varieties of auditions.

What is a “cold read?”
A cold read is a short page of dialogue that you haven’t seen before. It’s read on the spot with a member of the Artistic Team so we can get an idea of your speaking voice if you haven’t done a monologue.  

Where can I find good music tracks and monologues?
YouTube, Amazon Digital Music, and iTunes are all places to find good audition tracks.  Please keep all lyrics “family-friendly” and remember your one-minute time limit.

Why aren’t parents allowed to view the auditions?
Many times, having parents in the room for auditions causes additional anxiety for our students, whether it is their parent or someone else’s. Parents should support their students leading up to auditions by helping them select appropriate materials and encouraging practice and memorization. Once it’s time to go before the Artistic Team, students are called in groups of up to nine people and serve as encouragement and support for one another while in the audition studio. 

Will everyone who auditions be cast?
The number of cast members selected by the artistic team will vary from show to show and session to session.  Our goal is to give as many kids as possible the opportunity to experience our MainStage program.  To maintain the best overall show experience for cast members, artistic teams and volunteers as well as meet safety requirements in our venues, CYT may choose to limit the cast size of shows.  AN AUDITION DOES NOT GUARANTEE CASTING.