All audition queries and appointment requests must go to the phone or email address below.
Audition line: (804) 783-1688 option 3
casting@va-rep.org
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
Direction & Choreography by Jan Guarino
Rehearsals will begin on or around: November 4, 2013
Performance Dates: November 29 – December 29, 2013 (Detailed performance schedule available by contacting casting@va-rep.org)
Children’s auditions will be held Monday, September 23, 2013 from 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Auditions are open (no appointment necessary) and will be held at Virginia Rep’s Willow Lawn location, 1601 Willow Lawn Dr., Richmond, VA 23230. Please arrive by 6:30 pm. at the latest to sign up.
Those auditioning are asked to prepare 16 bars of a song. Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided.
Please direct questions to casting@va-rep.org
Casting the following children’s roles:
MARGARET MOORE
Daughter of Clement C. Moore
Young Girl; 8-12 yrs old
CHARITY MOORE
Daughter of Clement C. Moore
Young Girl; 8-12 yrs old
CHILDREN’S ENSEMBLE
Boys and girls of the town.
Young boys and girls, 8-12 yrs old
Shrek, the musical - Youth Auditions
Direction & Choreography by Robin Arthur
Music Direction by Sandy Dacus
Rehearsals will begin on or around: January 27, 2014
Performance Dates: March 14 – April 27, 2014 (Detailed performance schedule available by contacting casting@va-rep.org)
Children’s auditions will be held Saturday, September 28, 2013 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Auditions are open (no appointment necessary) and will be held at Virginia Rep’s Willow Lawn location, 1601 Willow Lawn Dr., Richmond, VA 23230. Please arrive by 3:00 pm. at the latest to sign up.
Those auditioning are asked to prepare 16 bars of an up-beat song. Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided.
Please direct questions to casting@va-rep.org
Casting the following children’s roles:
YOUNG FIONA/ENSEMBLE
The young version of the princess of Far Far Away.
Young girl; 9-11 yrs old; strong singer/dancer
TEEN FIONA/ENSEMBLE
The teenage version of the princess of Far Far Away.
Teenage girl; 12-14 yrs old; strong singer/dancer
YOUNG SHREK/ENSEMBLE
The boy version of Shrek.
Young boy; 7-10 yrs. old; strong singer/dancer
General Information
We post audition notices in the Arts and Leisure section of the Sunday Richmond Times-Dispatch one week before auditions take place. Listings generally include the ages needed and whether you will be asked to dance or sing in addition to reading from the script.
We usually hold auditions for ages 17 and under separately from adult auditions. When appointments are required, spaces tend to fill quickly, so please sign up for our eNewsletter for the latest auditions announcements via email. Be sure to select Auditions as an area of interest.
Resume
Bring a resume along with you. It should include name, phone, email and street address. You can list any previous acting, dance or vocal experience, and any relevant classes. Previous experience or classes are not a requirement for being cast in a role, so don't worry if this only includes contact information.
Headshot or Other Photo
Professional headshots are welcome, but you don't have to have one to audition with Virginia Rep. Please bring a photo with the auditionee's name written on the back.
What to wear
Everyday clothes are fine. If the audition mentions that auditionees will be asked to move, wear comfortable clothing that allows for a range of motion.
