Theatre Production Auditions
Show us what you've got!
Auditions are held in the Department of Theatre and Film to determine a cast for a
particular show. An audition is NOT required to be accepted into a Theatre or Film
degree program at the University of Toledo.
Auditions to our plays are open to everyone – including non-students. Our program seeks to create an inclusive and equitable space and follows a conscientious approach to casting that honors the diversity in our lived experiences and identities. Our goal is to authentically and imaginatively bring all stories to the stage and screen.
Auditions for 2024-25 THEATRICAL SEASON
Monday, Nov. 18th & Tuesday Nov. 19th (5:30-9 p.m.) - Call Backs on Wednesday Nov.20th
(5:30-7:30 p.m.)
You sign up by completing the online audition registration form below AND signing up for a time slot in the Center for Performing Arts.
This production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM: A JUKE BOX MUSICAL will blend Shakespeare’s famous play with contemporary music into a brand new Juke-Box musical, providing an opportunity for learning actors to not only learn how to navigate classical verse and texts but a chance to perform in a Broadway style musical.
UTOLEDO Department of Theatre and Film productions are open to all students and community members. Whether you are a major or loved doing theatre in high school or in the community – or are even still a high school student or haven’t been a student in years - all are welcome to audition and participate.
Music and Dance Rehearsals start in December and the production starts rehearsing in earnest early in the spring semester with performances taking place next April.
After you complete the audition form above, sign up for a time slot in the Center for Performing Arts. Time slot sign-up sheets are in the main office, PA 1030. They will be available after Monday, Aug. 26.
Visit the Current Season webpage to see our upcoming productions.
PREPARING FOR YOUR AUDITION
WHAT TO DO
Please sign up for a 10 – min audition slot either online or on the office window of the Department of Theatre and Film in the Center for Performing Arts on the UTOLEDO campus.
Please prepare a memorized monologue from one of Shakespeare’s plays, 60 – 90 seconds in length and then a short 20 – 30 second snippet of a song. You can sing acapella, even if it is something like HAPPY BIRTHDAY or a favorite hymn or Christmas Carol or self-accompany with a karaoke track from your phone of your favorite Taylor Swift bop or contemporary song.
Complete the audition form. Tell us a bit about yourself – past performance experiences (not a requirement), your schedule and contact info. Then please sign up for a 5-minute audition slot in the Department of Theatre and Film Office (posted on the outside of the office window).
For questions please contact Christopher Montpetit at 419.530.4776 or email him at christopher.montpetit@utoledo.edu.
AUDITION FORMS
Audition forms are available printed or online. Printed copies of the audition form are available on the Production Call Board (near dressing rooms)
in the UToledo Center for Performing Arts. If you use the printed form, it must be brought with you to your audition date/time.
Printed audition forms will also be available at the table the evening of auditions.
But we urge you to complete the form in advance of your audition time. Online forms are collected and supplied to the audition facilitators. You don't need to print
out the online form, but you can if you like.
CALL THE DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND FILM OFFICE IF YOU HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS 419-530-2202.
PLEASE NOTE:
UToledo students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or above to be cast in a department production. Productions are open to non-students as well.