Mass Audition Info

Heroes of the Fourth Turning, Cinderella, and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged [Revised] [Again] Auditions

When: Monday, February 3, 2025
Where: Earley Center for Performing Arts, Andreas Theatre
Time: Beginning at 4:00 p.m.

Heroes of the Fourth Turning

By Will Arbery
Directed by Hans Bloedel
Performance Dates: March 26-29, 2025
Rehearsal begin February 10

Please prepare: 

    • Please prepare a 30-second contemporary dramatic monologue that is conversational in nature. (attached document says one minute, but please prepare a 30-second monologue)
    • On your audition form, please detail your experience playing guitar on a scale of 1-10, 1 being No Experience, and 10 being Expert. 
    • In the audition you may be asked to sing or hum a few notes from a common tune (i.e., Happy Birthday, or Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, etc.)

Please note:

The character Justin fires a rifle at a deer offstage. Please note your comfortability around guns, gunshots, or other loud noises. 

The majority of this play touches on subject matter that may be extremely triggering to some. Please be aware of this before the audition. It is a challenging piece, but it is also a good and topical work to consider. Understand that if you are cast, it is my presumption that you are up to this challenge.

More information about Heroes of the Fourth Turning

 

Cinderella

Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
New Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
Directed by Matthew Caron
Musical Direction by Nick Wayne
Choreography by Elizabeth Albenesius
Performance dates: April 10-12 and 17-20, 2025
Please note this production will have an additional performance on Friday, April 11 at 9:00 a.m. for Mankato 5th grade students. 

Rehearsals begin February 24

Please Prepare:

    • Please prepare 16 bars of a Rodgers and Hammerstein song or some other classic musical in the same musical style as Cinderella.
    • Please also prepare a 30-second cutting of any fairytale to be presented with dynamism and enthusiasm.
    • A general dance call will be held after singing auditions conclude. No preparation needed.

More information about Cinderella. 

 

The Complete Works of Williams Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] [Again]

Performs April 23-26, 2025
Rehearsals begin March 17

Please prepare:

    • 30 seconds of a comedic Shakespeare monologue and be ready to deliver it in your most over the top, hammy way that you can.
Get ready to be part of the hilarity and magic of THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED)—a globally beloved theatrical phenomenon that has captivated audiences in dozens of languages! This wildly entertaining show crams all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays into just 97 minutes, performed by only three dynamic actors.
With its fast-paced wit, physical comedy, and endless opportunities for creative fun, this production is a laugh-out-loud experience for Shakespeare fans and skeptics alike. And now, with the REVISED AGAIN version, we’re celebrating diversity and inclusivity like never before—ensuring today’s theater reflects the world we live in.
Bring your energy, comedic chops, and love for storytelling to this high-octane performance. Don’t miss your chance to be part of a production that’s as thrilling for the cast as it is for the audience!
 
 
 
 

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