ELIGIBILITY
At CYT, auditions are an open casting call; meaning nothing is precast. All students enrolled in classes/camp will audition and be cast prior to the start of rehearsals.

HOW TO SIGN UP FOR AN AUDITION
When you enroll in classes/camp, you will be sent a link to fill out the audition form. Please fill out the form and submit it BEFORE your audition (as soon as possible, please!).

How to prepare:
- Review the audition choreography video 
- Dress in comfortable clothes you can move and dance in
- Bring a good attitude and be ready to move and have fun!

For dance auditions, all students will be taught the same dance on the day of auditions and will perform in small groups for the artistic team. Make sure to come in clothes and shoes that you can move in freely and comfortably. Although no preparation for dance auditions is required, a video of the dance will typically be sent out prior to the day of and we encourage all students to review (and even memorize) the choreography prior to dance auditions.

How to prepare:
- Bring a one minute song with accompanying backing track (sent via audition form) or sheet music
- Professional dress
- Lots of enthusiasm and a smile!

For vocal auditions, each student should come prepared with a one minute song that highlights their vocal and acting abilities. Students will need to provide a backing/karaoke track - music only, no vocals. Your backing track must be submitted via your audition form or email prior to auditions. We also have an accompanist available at every audition if a student would like to bring sheet music instead. Need some ideas for audition songs or just need some audition advice? Click here for more audition tips and song ideas!

When you arrive and sign in on the day of vocal auditions, you'll be given a number and have your headshot taken. As each student's number is called, the student will come in front of the directing team, introduce themselves and their song, and perform. For vocal auditions, we encourage students to dress in an outfit that they feel confident in and that communicates professionalism.

How to prepare:
- Review callback sides for all eligible roles
- Be open and creative when it comes to your acting choices
- Remember to have fun!

Callbacks are held the day after vocal auditions and are a way for the directors to see students act and/or sing in a specific role. A list of which students are called back will be sent out the night of vocal auditions. If your student does not receive a callback, don't worry! It just means the directors have seen what they've needed to see from your student and does not mean that your student will not be cast in the show. 

Callback sides are the specific excerpts from the script or songs selected by directors for actors to perform during callbacks. They are designed to assess how well actors can bring characters to life and handle the material. All callback sides are sent out prior to the audition process to allow actors to prepare for a possible callback. We strongly recommend reviewing (and even memorizing) the sides for the characters you are aiming/eligible for.

WHAT IF MY CHILD IS UNABLE TO ATTEND AUDITIONS?
If you are unable to attend auditions, we do accept video audition submissions. Please reference your audition packet or reach out to your show coordinator for more information.

CAN I WATCH MY CHILD'S AUDITION?
Yes! You are welcome to sit in on your child's audition. In fact, we encourage parents to watch and cheer on their student as they audition. Callbacks, however, are closed meaning that you may not watch your child if they get a callback.

If you would like to video your child's audition, you are welcome to do that. We ask that you do not record other students without their parents approval and that auditions not be posted on social media without the approval of parents.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE CASTING PROCESS
We believe that the casting experience is educational and can lead to growth in each cast member. The casting process is complex and taken very seriously. We encourage you to watch this video which provides a clear understanding of the process.

• SHOW ATTENDANCE COMMITMENT: If a student is cast in a CYT show, rehearsals are mandatory. Any conflicts with the rehearsal schedule must be listed on your audition form and may affect casting decisions.
  • REGULAR REHEARSALS: Friday 4:30pm – 8:30pm & Saturday 9am – 1pm beginning the first week after auditions and continuing through the opening of the show.
  • LOAD IN & SUPER SATURDAY/SUNDAY: We typically load into the theater the Friday before tech week starts so that Saturday we welcome the cast typically 12-5pm for a special safety walk and talk of the theater space and reset expectations in the new space.  NO ABSENCES are permitted. 
  • TECH REHEARSALS: Tech rehearsals are scheduled 4pm – 10pm the 4 days before the show opens. NO ABSENCES are permitted during dress rehearsal week, Super Saturday (or Sunday), or shows. 
  • STRIKE: Students are required to attend and actively participate in Striking the set / props / venue etc. If students do not get an absence approved and do not attend they will not be eligible to audition for the next show, until they have worked off their Strike hours. 
• CLASS ATTENDANCE COMMITMENT: Students must attend CYT classes (no more than 2 absences are acceptable if you are cast in the show, unless due to illness) & students must participate in the final class showcase during the session for which they are auditioning.
• RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONFLICTS OR ABSENCES: Students are not only responsible for getting any schedule conflict excused, but must learn any material that they miss during their absence from class or rehearsal. Students must follow the guidelines outlined “HOW TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR CONFLICTS” in the CONFLICT FORM to ensure they come back to CYT ready to work.

Have more questions? Reach out to us on Instagram or Facebook or visit the contact us section at the bottom of our about page. 

We look forward to seeing you at auditions!