Want to be in the show? Here is how you can! Read through this checklist to make sure you have everything you need.
- Ages 8 to 18
- Registered in current class session (Fall 2022) www.cytlakecharles.org to register.
- Sign-up for an audition spot through your family account. Print audition form and Production Fee Policy form which can be found under "shows" and "PDFs" tabs on top of page.
- Prepare a one minute song
- For readings, please choose one of the suggested sides from script, click this link (Elf Jr SIDES ) to access the sides provided . The sides do not need to be memorized and auditionees will read with a member of the artistic team. If you are not comfortable with cold reads, a prepared and memorized one minute monologue will be acceptable.
- September 1st-3rd. Location is at First Baptist Church in Westlake entering main entrance.
- Choose audition date, September 1st or September 2nd and choose preferred time.
- September 3rd is the dance audition. Thursday Auditionees will be called 9-10a, Friday auditionees will be called 10-11a on that day
- Callbacks are September 3rd 1-4p following dance auditions. An email is sent out after dance auditions with a list of auditionees who are "called back" to do cold reads for specific characters. If a student does not receive a callback, it does NOT mean they are not cast in the show.
- Show Fair will be held during first rehearsal on Friday September 16th. All cast members and at least one parent/guardian are required to attend. Head shots will be taken so ALL CAST must wear black shirts and dressed to have photos done for show playbill.
Audition tips: Don't use any songs from the show. Use songs from musicals. Bring your music on your electronic device. Attire for 1st audition is Sunday's best but comfortable, Attire for 2nd Audition is workout clothing and closed toe shoes to dance in.
If you are cast in the show, you will need to attend the show fair. At Show Fair, please be prepared for the following: Head Shots, Pay Production Fee $180 (3 Payments of $60 can be made on your family account with 1st payment due after casting). Parents Sign Up for Volunteer Committees (costumes, sets, props, front of house, and more). Pick up show script. Parent Meeting.
Good luck with your auditions!
