AUDITIONS
Summit Theatre Group Announces
Open Audition Call for
Songs for a New World
Music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Directed by Christina Foltz
Musical directed by Scott Salem
Choreographed by Nancy Kruse
Rehearsals will take place through September and first two weeks of October on Tuesdays-Fridays.
Performance dates: October 9-12th.
Location: Summit Theatre Group Studio, 180 NW Oldham Parkway Lee’s Summit, MO 64081
AUDITION DATES:
Friday August 8th 6:00-9:00pm
Saturday August 9th 6:00-9:00pm
Callbacks Sunday August 10th 2:00-5:00pm
WHAT IS IT?
Songs for a New World is a musical theatre song cycle by Jason Robert Brown that explores the concept of change, new beginnings, and choices through a series of interconnected songs. The musical doesn’t have a traditional plot, instead focusing on individual moments of transition and transformation within different historical periods and personal lives.
Rating: PG-13
Casting ages 18+
CAST:
Man 1 vocal range: D3-C5
Man 2 vocal range: F4-Ab4
Woman 1 vocal range: G3-F5
Woman 2 vocal range: F3-F5
Potentially additional featured dancers.
We are looking to cast a diverse show surrounding age, race, and gender.
WHAT TO PREPARE:
Please prepare a one minute song in the style of the show or from the show that will showcase your vocal range and acting ability. Find a song that tells us a story.
Please make sure your audition piece is memorized and bring a copy of the sheet music for the accompanist (who is provided) in the correct key and with your start and stop points marked; the accompanist will not transpose a song on-sight. Absolutely no A Cappella singing or music from a device (i.e. CD, I-POD, MP3, etc.)
WHAT TO DO:
- Sign up for an audition time slot through the Signup Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C44A8A92CA3FA7-57282944-songs
- Each auditioner will be required to fill out an online audition form here: https://forms.gle/w8jPNzWmM9unebDq8
- Please provide a resume and headshot if you have one. If no headshot is provided, be prepared for your picture to be taken.
- Plan to arrive at least 5 minutes early with your sheet music.
- Please contact foltz.christina@gmail.com if you need to cancel or adjust your audition time, please do not fill out another registration form.
- List any conflicts you may have leading up to performances. Conflicts affect casting and all conflicts will be taken into consideration. Regarding conflicts:
- All conflicts must be given at audition time. Conflicts cannot be added after auditions, please don’t ask. The specified rehearsal schedule will be constructed based on conflicts.
- Every cast member is limited to 5 or less rehearsal conflicts. We cannot accommodate the cast being gone one entire week for a vacation.
- No conflicts allowed after September 23rd.
Actors will be required to help with striking the show after closing performance.
Actors may be asked to provide pieces of their costumes from their own closet.
CALLBACKS:
Callbacks will be by invitation only Sunday August 10th 2:00-5:00pm. Actors will be notified if selected for callbacks by email. Vocal callback materials will be provided for your convenience to prepare ahead of time with the email. Callbacks will also include dance. Please arrive in clothing you can move in.
VIDEO SUBMISSIONS:
Video submissions will be accepted through 11:59 PM on Friday, August 8th. Those wanting to be cast as Featured Dancer must make themselves available for callbacks. For video submissions you will need to include the following:
- Video recording of a song up to 1 minute long in the style of the show. It is preferred you audition with live piano accompaniment, but we will accept submissions with recorded accompaniment as well. We must be able to view you singing your auditions piece, not just hear it.
- Completed audition form linked above including resume and headshot.
All video auditions should be emailed to or shared with foltz.christina@gmail.com no later than 11:59 PM on Friday, August 8th.
If you have any questions, please contact the director at foltz.christina@gmail.com.
FIND MORE INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE: www.summittheatre.org/auditions
| 9 to 5 the Musical
Summit Theatre Group announces Open Audition Call for 9 to 5 The Musical Music and Lyrics by Dolly Parton Book by Patricia Resnick Directed by Brad Rackers Choreography by Sydney VanDyke Performance Dates: July 11th and 12th at 7:00 PM and 13th at 2:00 PM Performs at Lee’s Summit West High School Cast Age Range: 9th grade through Adults AUDITION DATE: Saturday, March 15th from 1:00 – 4:00 PM Please complete the audition form linked here – https://forms.gle/sTqbaH6xaLFV8Uwu5 WHAT TO PREPARE:
VIDEO SUBMISSIONS: Video submissions will be accepted through 11:59 PM on Saturday, March 15th. Those who want to be considered for a speaking or singing role need to be available for callbacks. For video submissions you will need to include the following:
All video auditions should be emailed to or shared with treasurer@summittheatre.org no later than 11:59 PM on Saturday, March 15th. AUDITION & CALLBACK LOCATION STG Studio 180 NW Oldham Parkway, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081 (In the strip mall behind Freddy’s) CALLBACKS: (by directors invitation only) Saturday, March 29th from 1:00 – 4:00 PM The callback list will be posted by 11:59 PM on March 22nd. Notification will be given via our facebook page and instagram account that the lists are posted. The cast list will be posted by 11:59 PM on Sunday, March 30th on both Facebook and Instagram. Vocal callback materials will be provided for your convenience to prepare ahead of time starting on March 15th. Callbacks will also include cold readings from the script. WHAT TO BRING:
Questions? Contact Brad Rackers, director, at treasurer@summittheatre.org FIND MORE INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE: www.summittheatre.org/auditions |
AUDITION & CALLBACK LOCATION
STG Studio
180 NW Oldham Parkway, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081
(In the strip mall behind Freddy’s)
CALLBACKS: (by directors invitation only)
Saturday, March 29th from 1:00 – 4:00 PM
The callback list will be posted by 11:59 PM on March 22nd. Notification will be given via our facebook page and instagram account that the lists are posted. The cast list will be posted by 11:59 PM on Sunday, March 30th on both Facebook and Instagram.
Vocal callback materials will be provided for your convenience to prepare ahead of time starting on March 15th. Callbacks will also include cold readings from the script.
WHAT TO BRING:
- Dedication and commitment to STG, the director, and fellow actors is of utmost importance. Conflicts affect casting and all conflicts will be taken into consideration. Regarding conflicts:
- All conflicts must be given at audition time. Conflicts cannot be added after auditions, please don’t ask. The specified rehearsal schedule will be constructed based on conflicts.
- Every cast member is limited to 5 or less rehearsal conflicts. We cannot accommodate the cast being gone one entire week for a vacation or camp.
- If you want to be considered for a named/main character role you must have 3 or less conflicts.
- No conflicts allowed after June 22nd. Three weeks of the entire cast during rehearsal is necessary.
- Headshots are welcome, but not required. STG crew will be taking photos of everyone when you check in.
Questions? Contact Brad Rackers, director, at treasurer@summittheatre.org
FIND MORE INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE: www.summittheatre.org/auditions
