Open auditions are held each year in the late winter or early spring. Dates and requirements are announced on the Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre audition page, on our social media pages, and in our e-mail newsletter. A press release announcing auditions is sent to the media.
2017 audition dates are being set now. Details will be posted on the website as they become available.
During auditions, call backs, and rehearsals, all those present must abide by ASGT’s official Audition Policy (see below) and by Board of Education policies (if at a public school) or the policies of the host. This includes a prohibition against smoking anywhere on public school grounds.
Auditions for "Sister Act" TBA
Auditions for "The Full Monty" TBA
Auditions for "In the Heights"
IN THE HEIGHTS
Music & Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Book by Quiara Alegria Hudes
Directed by Darnell Patrick Morris
Musical Direction by Chris Pinder
Choreography by Eben K. Logan
Auditions: Tuesday, January 24 at 7pm and Saturday, January 28 at 10am
West Annapolis Elementary School, 505 Melvin Avenue, Annapolis
Callbacks: Saturday, January 28 in the afternoon
West Annapolis Elementary School
Rehearsals: Beginning in June 2017
Performances: Thur/Fri/Sat/Sun at 8:30pm from August 3-September 3, 2017
All roles are open and unpaid. Performers of all ethnicities are encouraged to audition. We’re looking to cast a company of actors who can believably portray their character.
Auditions are open to anyone 18 years or older, which is defined as anyone who will reach the age of 18 by opening night of the production (August 3, 2017). Individuals who will not reach the age of 18 by opening night may not audition.
No appointment is necessary. Please bring a headshot and resume.
Please prepare two pieces of contrasting styles consisting of 16-32 bars of a song from a contemporary musical. You’re encouraged to sing one song from the show. Men interested in Usnavi, Benny, or Sonny should also prepare 30-60 seconds of a rap from the show.
Accompaniment will be provided. A cappella singing is not permitted.
Please be prepared to participate in a dance call, as well.
Our full Audition Policy is available at the bottom of this page. To learn more about In The Heights, click here.
ROLES
Usnavi: Owner of De la Vega’s Bodega (corner store), has a thing for Vanessa, hub of the story; rapper/singer, high baritone/tenor (to G4)
Benny: Works at Rosario’s Car and Limousine, has thing for Nina; tenor (to Ab4) singer/rapper
Nina Rosario: Daughter of Kevin & Camila Rosario, freshman at Stanford University, very bright, sweet, feels that she has let everyone down because she’s dropping out of college; high belter (to F5)
Vanessa: Usnavi’s love interest, works at salon, wants to get out of the barrio, worldly and urban; high belter (to E5)
Kevin Rosario: Nina’s dad, co-owner of Rosario’s Car and Limousine, strong actor, dreaming through Nina; singer, baritone (to E4)
Camila Rosario: Nina’s mom, co-owner of Rosario’s Car and Limousine, determined to keep the family together, stands up to Kevin, she is the glue of the family, straight talker; strong singer/belter (G3 to B4)
Abuela Claudia: Raised Usnavi and Sonny, grand matriarch of the entire community, wins the lottery; belter (F#3 to C5)
Daniela: Salon owner, brash but caring; singer/belter (G3 to C5)
Carla: Hairdresser works at salon, side-kick to Daniela, ditzy yet earnest and loveable
Sonny: Usnavi’s younger cousin, works at the bodega, aggressive, charming; rapper/singer, tenor (to Bb4)
Piragua Guy: Ice man; tenor with extensive singing (must have sustainable A4)
Graffiti Pete: Local graffiti artist, hip hop dancer, rapper/singer
Ensemble: Residents of Washington Heights—MUST BE SINGERS/DANCERS (dance in multiple styles—Latin/hip hop)
Audition Policy
There shall be no pre-casting of actors. All potential cast members must audition.
A minimum of two audition dates will be scheduled for each show. In exceptional circumstances only, if an actor has a valid conflict with scheduled auditions the Director may accept a recorded audition or conduct an initial audition at the beginning of call backs.
All auditions are made public and open to all who wish to participate. Auditions are announced on ASGT’s website, social media, and in our e-mail newsletter. A press release announcing auditions is sent to the media.
Actors of all shapes, sizes, ethnicities, and experience levels are encouraged to audition.
Auditions are open to anyone 18 years or older, which is defined as anyone who will reach the age of 18 by opening night of the production for which they’re auditioning. Individuals who will not reach the age of 18 by opening night of the production may not audition.
Age restrictions may be waived for particular roles depending on the needs of each show. Any such waiver of age restrictions will be published in the official audition notice.
It is ASGT policy to cast “age appropriate” actors in all roles when possible.
ASGT does not accept audition forms, resumés, or headshots prior to the scheduled auditions.
Auditions are open or closed at the discretion of the Director and Board Production Director. Only those invited may come to call backs. No one may observe call backs without prior permission.
The Director, Music Director, and Choreographer for a production may not audition for, be cast in, or appear in that production except under special circumstances and with approval of the Board. Also, no one auditioning may sit at the casting table.
The following people must be present for the duration of auditions and call backs: Director, Music Director, Choreographer, Stage Manager, and two members of the Board.
The Director should be efficient in the use of the auditioners’ time and respectful of their efforts.
The Director has final say on all casting decisions. ASGT leadership will provide input only if the Director asks for their input and/or if prior personnel issues (quitting a show, being fired, failure to show for rehearsals, etc.) are unknown to the Director and might affect casting decisions.
Individuals are expected to come to auditions and call backs dressed appropriately and professionally, with proper footwear for dancing/movement and legible music that is marked for the accompanist. They should bring a current headshot or a photo will be taken for them, and may bring a resumé (optional).
No one will be notified of casting deliberations or decisions during the public audition/call back process.
All who audition will be thanked by phone or e-mail for their participation by the designated production staffer. Individuals in consideration for a role but not ultimately cast will not be notified until those who were cast have accepted the roles offered.
Additional auditions (outside of the initial two nights and call backs), if necessary, will be publicly announced.
Performers are encouraged to audition for more than one ASGT show per season. ASGT and the Directors will make every effort to accommodate conflicting rehearsal schedules, with the earlier show taking precedence over the later show.
The use of illegal drugs or alcohol is never permitted during any ASGT audition or call back, or before/during any rehearsal or performance. Firearms/weapons are never permitted with the exception of Board-approved use for a production.
