Friday, October 26, 2012

Music Theatre of Wichita Auditions

Opportunities : Mainstage

www.musictheatreofwichita.org
www.mtwichita.org/auditions/general-info

Materials Required:
The online application form will not be active until 1/1/2013.)

Please fill out the Performer Application Form and send it to us with a picture and resume, along with a letter requesting an audition time at one of our locations.

Application Form Location:
www.mtwichita.org/auditions/general-info/

Audition Locations and Dates
Ann Arbor, MI USA: Tue 26th Feb 2013 - Fri 1st Mar 2013
Chicago, IL USA: Sun 3rd Mar 2013 - Mon 4th Mar 2013
Wichita, KS USA: Fri 8th Mar 2013 - Sun 10th Mar 2013
Oklahoma City, OK USA: Fri 15th Mar 2013 - Sun 17th Mar 2013
New York, NY USA: Wed 20th Mar 2013 - Mon 25th Mar 2013

Audition Requirements:
Please be prepared to sing two selections in styles appropriate to the shows. You may sing songs actually from the shows, or other songs. Your choice. You may also bring your own accompanist, although we will provide an excellent one. Your sheet music should be in the appropriate key. No a capella singing or taped music, please.

All performers will be required to take a small movement audition for coordination, and dancers will be asked to demonstrate considerable proficiency in tap, ballet and jazz. Dance combinations will be taught by a choreographer, and dance auditions will be in groups. Acrobatic tricks are also very welcome, and please let us know if you play a musical instrument.

Pianist Provided: Yes. May bring own.

Opportunity Location: Wichita, KS USA

2012-2013 Season Information:
Spamalot
Les Misérables
The King and I
Betty Blue Eyes
Mary Poppins

Genre: Musical Theatre

Program Dates:
Spamalot June 12 – 16
Les Mis̩rables June 26 Р30
The King and I July 10 – 14
Betty Blue Eyes July 24 – 28
Mary Poppins August 9 – 11 & 14 – 18

Compensation: Payment is provided. Music Theatre of Wichita works with Actors’ Equity Association under the University/Resident Theatres Association (URTA) contract. Basic salary is $400 per week for the non-Equity performers, with additional remuneration for principal and supporting roles, as cast. MTWichita does not provide housing for non-AEA performers, but good housing is available at a reasonable cost, and within biking or walking distance. There is no compensation for children and teen performers.

Contact Information:
Wayne Bryan, Producing Artistic Director
Music Theatre of Wichita
225 W. Douglas, Suite 202
Wichita, KS 67202
(316) 265-3253 (phone) [Please do NOT fax photos!] Please include your e-mail address, if you have one. OR email all information to nancy@mtwichita.org

Published October 24, 2012

No audition swaps.

Accompanists available (2)