Auditions: How You can See Yourself on Stage

Current Audition Opportunities

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Connie Company presents…
BEETLEJUICE JR

Music & Lyrics by Eddie Perfect
Book by Scott Brown and Anthony King

*for ages 10-18*

  • WHO: Youth actors ages 10-18 are encouraged to audition. No experience necessary! All roles are available and full character descriptions can be found below.

    WHEN: Monday August 11, 6pm-8pm
                                         or
                 Tuesday August 12, 6pm-8pm 
    **You only need to attend one audition date, expect to stay the entire 2 hours

    WHERE: Cain Center for the Arts / 21348 Catawba Ave, Cornelius

    AT THE AUDITION:

    • Please come prepared with sheet music of about 32 bars of a musical theatre song of your choice. An accompanist will be there to play your song. No acapella please.

    • There will be a dance portion of the audition, so please come dressed to move. You'll learn it together and then perform in groups for the Directors.

    • Actors may be asked to read scenes as well. These scenes will be emailed to all auditionees and guardians no later than Friday, August 8. 

    Pre-registration is required for auditions. Please review the following production details and register at the link below. If you are unable to attend either audition date, but still wish to be considered, complete the registration link and we will contact you with an alternative solution.

    • This production will be Directed by Katie Mullis, with Musical Direction by Vicki Harvell, and choreography by Jenna Tyrell.

    • Rehearsals and performances will take place at the Cain Center for the Arts in Cornelius.

    • Rehearsals will begin on August 16 with performances running October 2-5. 

    • Rehearsals will take place Monday through Thursday from 6:00pm-8:00pm and Saturdays 10am-noon. Tentative rehearsal and performance schedule will be found on registration form.

    • Please note that there may be school performances on Thursday October 2 and Friday October 3 that will be required.

  • BEETLEJUICE JR

    Music & Lyrics by Eddie Perfect; Book by Scott Brown and Anthony King

    IT'S SHOWTIME! Based on the blockbuster motion picture turned Broadway show, Beetlejuice, Jr. tells the story of a strange and unusual teenager named Lydia Deetz, still grieving the loss of her mother, and obsessed with death. Lucky for Lydia, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing specter shows his true stripes, unleashing a (Nether)world of pandemonium.

  • ALL ROLES AVAILABLE Performers ages 10-18 are encouraged to audition for any role they feel they can truly embody!

    • LYDIA DEETZ (She)  Whip-smart, grieving fifteen- year-old whose dark sense of humor helps her cope with the loss of her mother. Lydia is unfazed by Beetlejuice’s antics and easily holds her own against both him. Vocal range: A3-E5

    • CHARLES DEETZ (He) Lydia’s father. He wants to help her get over the loss of her mother, although the ways he tries to “help” aren’t really what Lydia needs. Vocal range: Bb3-F5

    • BEETLEJUICE (He/She/They) Zany, spooky, and absolutely hilarious. Though Beetlejuice exists in a morally gray area, he’s more of a trickster than a malevolent threat. Vocal range: G3-E5

    • ADAM& BARBARA(He&She) A couple who died in a car crash and are now ghosts trying to adjust to the afterlife and scare away the new owners of their house. 

    • DELIA (She)  Lydia's eccentric stepmother, who is obsessed with art and interior design.Vocal range top: G2-C#5

    • MAXIE DEAN(He) The business tycoon whom Charles hopes to impress.

    • MAXINE DEAN(She) Maxie’s fourth (or fifth) wife

    • SKY(She) Vocal range: G3-C5

    • MISS ARGENTINA(She) Former beauty queen, greets the recently dead in the Netherworld. She leads “What I Know Now”. Vocal range top: A3-D5

    • OTHO (He/They) Delia’s guru and occasional exorcist.

    • JUNO(She) Beetlejuice’s mother, runs the recently dead intake with an iron fist. She has “a voice like road tar” and no sympathy for anyone.

    • ENSEMBLE includes the Priest, The Recently Deceased (Parachute Jumper, Death by Toaster, Dead Cheerleader, Death by Fireworks, Cigar Mobster, Dead Jockey, Machete Groom, Dead Drill Team, and Hunter with a Shrunken Head), Mourners, Movers, Lawyers, Girl Scouts, Caiter-Waiter, Beetlejuice Clones, Cheerleaders, Studio Audience, Sandworm 

  • **REGISTER NOW**

    If a young actor has specific accessibility needs, please let us know how we can best accommodate them. If you have any other other questions about auditions or performances, contact Education Director Katie Mullis at katie@davidsoncommunityplayers.org

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VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE

by Christopher Durang


  •   WHEN: Sunday August 17th, 6pm-8pm
                                  or
                   Monday August 18th, 6pm-8pm

    WHERE: Cain Center for the Arts / 21348 Catawba Ave

    WHAT: Auditions will consist of readings from the script. You'll receive an packet via email by Monday, August 11th which will contain all audition sides for you to become familiar with. If you have accessibility needs, please note how we can best accommodate you on the registration form below.

    HOW: Registration is required at the link below. Keep reading to find out more!

    (If unavailable for audition dates, video submissions will be accepted. Fill out the registration form at the link below and we will follow up via email.)

    • This production will be directed by Caroline Bower.

    • The majority of rehearsals for this productions will take place Monday through Thursday evenings and Saturday morning/afternoon. A more detailed tentative schedule will be found on the registration form.

    • All performances (and most rehearsals) will take place at the Cain Center.

    • After casting, an application process for limited stipends will be available through DPC's Actor's Support Fund. 

    • Got more questions? Contact Production Manager Carrie Cranford at carrie@davidsoncommunityplayers.org.

  • By Christopher Durang

    A mid-life crisis is funnier with your siblings!

    Peak belly laughs come to the Cain Center for our holiday adult show. The final masterpiece from the late great comic playwright Christopher Durang, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike revolves around a gathering of three middle-aged siblings at their country house in Bucks County. Inspired by Chekhov but requiring absolutely no advance knowledge, this beloved character-driven hit comes to DCP after raucous productions all across the country.

    Best Play, 2013 Tony Awards

  • ALL ROLES AVAILABLE.

    VANYA (He/Him) – Middle Aged. A gay man who lives with his step-sister Sonia. He took care of their aging parents over a long time and didn’t do much of what he’d like to have done with his life, but is resigned, more or less. He acts the peacemaker between his two sisters. Seeking a very strong actor, great with language and timing, excellent comedic skills.

    SONIA (She/Her) – Middle Aged. Vanya’s step-sister living with him. Discontent, upset, regretful. Never had a romantic life. Volatile, and angry that her pretty sister, Masha, has had a life. Must be a very strong comedic actress with great language skills and wide emotional range.

    MASHA (She/ Her) – Middle Aged. Vanya’s other sister. The youngest. Glamorous and successful actress who goes gallivanting around the world. A bit grandiose, but also charming. Has had five failed marriages and has recently taken up with a young actor, Spike. Has been paying everybody’s bills.

    SPIKE (He/Him) – 20s-30s. An aspiring actor. Masha’s new companion. Sexy, self-absorbed boy-toy. Friendly, charming, always seductive, and attractive. Seeking a strong comedic actor also good at physical comedy. (Note the script requires this character to be comfortable onstage in underwear)

    NINA (She/Her) – 20s. Lovely, sincere would-be actress, visiting her aunt and uncle next door to Vanya and Sonia. Star-struck and energetic in her enthusiasm. Responds to Vanya and is kind to him.

    CASSANDRA (She/Her) – 30+. Cleaning lady and soothsayer, she often bursts into prophecy, her diction sounding like Greek tragedy mixed with contemporary thoughts and references. Her seeing the future is somewhat truthful… though not always 100% accurate. She often criticizes her employers Vanya and Sonia, but at the core wants to help them. Great comedic skills necessary.

  • (Registration link coming soon!)

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DCP is a place where you in the audience can also have the chance to be on stage. Acting with DCP is largely volunteer-based, though financial assistance and actor stipends may be available depending on the show’s needs.

About Auditioning

DCP encourages everyone to audition for a show regardless of your acting experience. We want you to feel comfortable at auditions, and we strive to make this a rewarding experience for everyone.

In order to provide you with the best audition experience possible, we have compiled a few helpful hints and bits of information about the audition and rehearsal process.

  • Read over the audition notice thoroughly. The audition information will provide details about character description, audition requirements, and general information about the rehearsal schedule.

    Read the script and/or research the play. For non-musicals, directors generally ask for cold readings from sides, which are scene selections from the script, so familiarity with the script is certainly beneficial.

    If you are auditioning for a musical, you will be asked to perform a song of your choice as well as participating in a group dance audition. You will need to provide sheet music for the accompanist at the audition. Choose a song that showcases your voice. Read the audition notice carefully to see if there is a particular style of song requested by the director. DCP offers musical theatre audition workshops, which are a great way to prepare for auditions!

    Update your resume and headshot. Your resume should include your theatre and/or performance experience, if any. If you have special skills or training that is relevant to theatre, please list on the resume. Your headshot does not need to be professional; however, it is suggested that it be a recent photograph.

    Pre-register for the audition if instructed to do so.

  • Depending on the director, auditions may be run by appointment or as large group blocks.

    For a non-musical, you will be asked to do cold readings with others who are auditioning.

    For musicals, you will be asked to perform your musical selection and then learn and present a dance sequence. The director may ask you to do a cold reading as well.

    If you are auditioning for a Connie Company production, you may be asked to participate in theatre games and improvisations.

  • Some directors will schedule a “callback,” or second round of auditions. You will be notified by phone or email if you have been invited to a callback.  Being called back does not mean you are cast in the production and likewise NOT being called back doesn’t mean that you are NOT cast in the production.

    Casting the show is the responsibility of the director and, in the case of a musical, the music director.

    Casting offers will be made by phone or email. After the cast is confirmed, the cast list will be posted publicly. DCP will send out notices to those who are not cast via email.

  • Rehearsal schedules are variable, and we try to alternate schedules to provide accessible options to folks with all sorts of work and personal commitments. In general, plays rehearse 6 weeks and musicals 8-10 weeks. The director and stage manager will provide a rehearsal schedule ASAP following casting.

    Actors are expected to disclose all conflicts prior to casting. No conflicts will be honored during tech week or performance weeks.

  • For both professional and amateur actors, the results of an audition are largely out of your control. Directors must balance countless factors before defining a cast, and the strength of your audition is only one element.

    So, do your best, have fun, and if you aren’t cast, don’t be discouraged. Come back next time!

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

All roles, unless otherwise announced, are open. DCP encourages anyone who is interested to audition and we are always eager to welcome new faces and fresh talent to our stage. Except as specifically required by the playwright for certain roles, DCP provides equal opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.