2012 AUDITION TOUR
FAST FORWARD your career in the right direction…audition for RWS and Associates today!
Be on the “fast track” with the Emmy® Award winning company that gives you the ability to showcase your skills to thousands, the chance to become well connected in the entertainment industry, and the exciting opportunity to become a member of the Actors’ Equity Association (Equity).*
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Seeking singers, dancers, musicians, specialty performers, technicians/stage managers and costumed characters who are ready to jump-start their career!
2012 UPCOMING AUDITIONS:
**Audition Locations/Dates/Times subject to change – Check back frequently for updates**
NEW YORK, NY: Monday January 23, 2012
Equity Principal Auditions
(Using Equity Chorus Call procedures)
Actors’ Equity Audition Center
165 West 46th Street, 2nd floor
9:30am - Equity Male and Female Singer/Actors who move well
Dance callbacks will be held in the afternoon on the same day; bring dance clothes/shoes
Watch for notice on www.actorsequity.org for further information
ACCOMPANIST PROVIDED
NEW YORK, NY: Wednesday January 25, 2012
Ripley-Grier Studios
520 8th Ave. 16th floor
10am- Female Singer/Dancers
2pm- Male Singer/Dancers
OPEN CALL (Equity/Non-Equity)
ACCOMPANIST PROVIDED
HERSHEY, PA: Saturday February 11, 2012
The Hershey Theatre
9am: Registration
PLEASE NOTE: This call will be run in accordance with HersheyPark audition procedures
For more information, please visit http://www.hersheypark.com/entertainment/auditions.php
ERIE, PA: Saturday February 11, 2012
Mercyhurst College
1pm- 6pm
By Appointment Only: Please e-mail Casting@RWSandAssociates.com to request an audition time
NO ACCOMPANIST PROVIDED
PITTSBURGH, PA: Sunday February 12, 2012
Point Park University
10am- 6pm
Singers/Dancers/Actors should attend this call
By Appointment Only: Please e-mail Casting@RWSandAssociates.com to request an audition time
ACCOMPANIST PROVIDED
PITTSBURGH, PA: Sunday February 12, 2012
Duquesne University
1pm- 5pm
Musicians should attend this call
By Appointment Only: Please e-mail Casting@RWSandAssociates.com to request an audition time
NO ACCOMPANIST PROVIDED
INDIANA, PA: Monday February 13, 2012
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Times: TBD
Seeking singers, dancers, actors, and musicians at this call
By Appointment Only: Please e-mail Casting@RWSandAssociates.com to request an audition time
ACCOMPANIST PROVIDED
WHITE PLAINS, NY: Sunday February 26, 2012
Westchester County Center
12pm- 5pm
By Appointment Only: Please e-mail Casting@RWSandAssociates.com to request an audition time
NO ACCOMPANIST PROVIDED
NEW YORK, NY: Wednesday March 14, 2012
Location: TBD
2pm- 5pm
By Appointment Only: Please e-mail Casting@RWSandAssociates.com to request an audition time
PLEASE NOTE: This audition is for Specialty Performers/Acts only
NO ACCOMPANIST PROVIDED
NEW YORK, NY: Thursday March 29, 2012
Location: TBD
10am- 6pm (Non-Equity Only)
By Appointment Only: Please e-mail Casting@RWSandAssociates.com to request an audition time
PLEASE NOTE: This audition is for theme park contracts only
ACCOMPANIST PROVIDED
NEW YORK, NY: Monday August 20, 2012
Ripley-Grier Studios
520 8th Ave. 17th floor
10am- Female Singer/Dancers
2pm- Male Singer/Dancers
OPEN CALL (Equity/Non-Equity)
ACCOMPANIST PROVIDED
2012 AUDITION INFORMATION:
- Bring a current head shot and resume, stapled together
- Please be prepared to stay until the audition is completed
- Please bring appropriate dance attire
- Be ready to show off your personality and ability to interact with an audience
- All applicants must be at least 18 years of age
SINGERS: (Equity and Non-Equity Contracts)
Prepare two brief songs which display versatility. Bring sheet music in the proper key for the accompanist (provided at EPA, and select locations). Please choose upbeat, positive music. You may be asked to dance.
Please click on the music note icon and you will be able to access audio tracks and sheet music from one of RWS's award-winning shows. Please select one of these songs for your audition. If there is no accompanist provided at the audition location you plan to attend, please prepare two contrasting selections from this list.
DANCERS: (Equity and Non-Equity Contracts)
At dance auditions and/or callbacks, you will learn a short combination taught by one of our staff choreographers. If you have not already sung, you will be asked to sing.
MUSICIANS: (Non-Equity Contracts)
Prepare two selections of contrasting styles, which demonstrate your versatility. Singing and/or sight-reading may be requested. Be prepared to tell a joke or short story to show off your personality. Instruments other than piano are not provided. (PLEASE NOTE: A piano may be available for use at select locations)
A CAPPELLA SINGERS: (Non-Equity Contracts)
Prepare two brief songs to display versatility, and be prepared to harmonize and sight read. You will be asked to vocally improvise and show off your personality.
TECHNICIANS/STAGE MANAGERS:
Please bring resume; interviews will be conducted during auditions.
STUNT PERFORMERS: (Non-Equity Contracts)
Please prepare a brief stunt combination to show off your ability. Tumbling is a plus. You may be asked to read.
PLEASE NOTE: Mats will NOT be provided.
SPECIALTY PERFORMERS: (Non-Equity Contracts)
Please prepare a brief portion of your act, no longer than three minutes
in length.
COSTUMED CHARACTERS: (Non-Equity Contracts)
Interviews will be conducted during auditions. You may be asked to learn
a short movement combination.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
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IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND:
You may submit an audition video link, and headshot and resume to Casting@RWSandAssociates.com
Please include the following in your presentation:
- One vocal selection that best showcases your vocal abilities
- A movement or dance combination to demonstrate physical skills
- Any performance clips that showcase talents along with stage presence
If you are auditioning by video, it is recommended that you choose a vocal selection from the RWS repertoire in addition to your own selection. Please click on the music note icon, where you will be able to access audio tracks as well as sheet music from one of our award-winning
shows.
Technicians/ Stage Managers may submit resumes to Techjobs@RWSandAssociates.com
Skype auditions also available
E-mail Casting@RWSandAssociates.com