Looking for work in summer-stock productions, touring productions, Renaissance fairs, non-equity and equity theatres, Shakespeare festivals, theme parks, dinner theatre and outdoor dramas?

Planning to enroll in a graduate level college theatre program?

Want to audition for dozens of producers at one time? Want a rare opportunity to meet lots of producers and directors in the business? Make contacts? Get yourself known?

These regional, combined auditions are a low-cost way to do exactly that. Every year, in February or March, each of these combined auditions are attended by dozens of producers who are looking for talented actors and actresses to perform in live, summertime productions. Some offer year-round positions, school touring, apprentice and intern positions as well. Graduate school programs use many of these auditions to enroll students.

Many of the organizations offer, for a small fee, a variety of workshops in addition to auditions. These workshops can be attended by those who audition and those who do not audition.

Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the the organizations that interests you. Request information about their auditions and an application. Since the auditions generally occur in February and March, write for information and applications in early December.

The regional auditions listed below are not for beginners new to the stage . They are for experienced, talented, skilled performers. Most (not all) require that you be at least 18 years old to apply and be available to work all summer long. Almost all are open to non-Equity as-well-as Equity performers. There are always many more applicants then audition spots available. APPLY EARLY!!! These are extremely competitive auditions. Applicants are screened. Many don't get in!

Atlanta Coalition of Performing Arts Unified Auditions

Unified auditions c/o Atlanta Performs
173 14th St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
Ph: 404-873-1185
http://www.atlantaperforms.com

Registration Fee: Approx. $35
Application Deadline: Mid January
Audition Date: LateMarch

The Unified Auditions are annual professional auditions which allow Equity and qualifying non-Equity performers, 18 years & older, to audition before approximately 60 Atlanta area & regional theatre companies. The Unified Auditions is a program of the Atlanta Coalition of Performing Arts, in support of its membership and the greater Atlanta, Georgia performing arts industry.

The Unified Auditions are open to Equity and Non-Equity performers 18 years and older who meet minimum résumé criteria. See applications for full Eligibility Requirements for each category. Audition slots for eligible Non-Equity and Recent College/University Graduates will be assigned based on a lottery system. Once all Non-Equity audition slots are assigned, alternates will be selected from the pool of qualified candidates. Alternates are not assigned audition slots, but are chosen to fill slots as they become available by way of cancellation or no-show. In past years, all alternates who attended the auditions were seen.

All applicants are required to submit one copy of their current headshot and résumé along with the application. Recent College/Graduates are required to submit application with signature recommendation from their College/University Department Head. Equity performers applying for an Equity slot, are required to submit a copy of their current (valid) AEA card in addition to the headshot/résumé application. (note: Equity Membership Candidates- EMC do not qualify as card-carrying AEA members for these auditions).

Acceptance letters will be mailed in mid-February. Performers assigned an audition slot will need to have approximately 60 copies of their headshot with attached résumé ready for final submission by early March. Format requirements for résumés are outlined in the application. Final number of headshots required and deadlines are subject to change.

Baltimore Theatre Alliance

BTA's open area-wide auditions are held annually for the region's theater artists and organizations. Over 200 actors from numerous states audition for over 25 producing organizations.

Contact BTA for information:

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5982 Baltimore, MD 21282-5982
Physical Address: 100 E. 23rd Street
Baltimore, MD
Phone/Fax: 410-662-9945
Email: info@baltimoreperforms.org
www.baltimoreperforms.org

Boston Area Combined Stagesource Annual Auditions

The annual Boston-area StageSource auditions are held in June.

Stage Source, The Greater Boston Theatre Alliance, provides leadership and services to advance the art of theatre in the greater Boston region.

Over 50 theatre companies, casting directors, and film producers from Boston and the surrounding New England area are expected to attend this event to see over 400 auditioners in four days.

No participation or attendance fee required, but donations are requested and membership in Stage Source ($110) is required for non-Equity performers.

Union and nonunion actors who sing/dance.

Registration deadline is end of April.

Late applications will only be processed if audition slots are still available.

To learn more about the annual auditions call 617/720-6066; or email to dsimmons@stagesource.org or visit www.stagesource.org, where you can sign up for membership and download audition application forms.

The StageSource non-Equity auditions are open to StageSource members only. However, Equity auditions are open to all Equity actors regardless of StageSource status.

Auditioners are encouraged to bring 65 copies of their pix & r sum s. Participants wishing to sing are welcome to sign up with the StageSource provided accompanist or bring their own.

Florida Professional Theatres Association

http://www.fpta.net

When: Early spring

FPTA's Annual Professional Statewide Auditions and Workshops.Ê Updated information on FPTA Auditions will be available in March: http://www.fpta.net

You must be at least 18-years-old to register for the workshops and statewide auditions.Ê Exception:ÊÊ If you are under 18 and have professional acting credit (past or current work with professional theatre companies), you may audition and participate in the acting workshops.

These auditions and workshops are organized for professional Equity AND Non-Equity actors.Ê If you're Non-Equity, please make sure these auditions fit your professional career goals.

You must be available to work as a professional actor at one or more of the professional companies participating throughout the state.Ê So, if you are seriously pursuing a professional acting career, then we encourage you to register and audition.

If you are not actively pursuing a professional acting career, we encourage you to participate in the workshops we conduct throughout the weekend to add to your experience and training and to audition for the wonderful community theatres located throughout our state.Ê

And when you have more acting experience and decide to actively pursue a professional career in acting, then, please plan to register for these professional statewide auditions in the future.

Texas - Dallas/Fort Worth

http://dfwtheater.com

When: Early spring

Dozens of theaters gather to see nearly 200 actors over a single weekend. It is a great way to get into the files of many theaters at once. For producers, there is no better way to get a broad look at the current talent pool.

Generals are open to all area actors. Kids are welcome, but they must be accompnied by an adult. Parents, please use your judgment when deciding if your child is ready. They will go into the audition alone. They need to be able and available to rehearse and perform in a play.

Coming to Generals is a way to get in front of lots of theaters at once. Introduce yourself to the many new theaters that have opened, and remind the established theaters that you are here.

Especially if you are new in town, or moved and theaters have old contact info for you, or are known for playing a particular type of role, and want to show them other things you can do... come audition! Unless you already have more acting offers than you can handle, Generals can help.

The attending theaters are looking for Equity and Non-Equity actors. You will have two minutes maximum. You may use your time however you like. Common choices are to do two very short contrasting selections, or one longer piece. Singing actors will have four minutes to perform a monologue and sing.

Illinois Theatre Association

1225 W. Belmont Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657-3205
Ph: 773-929-7288, Ext. 18 & 19
Fx: 773-327-1404
http://www.iltheassoc.org

Registration Fee: Approx. $30
Application Deadline: Mid February
Audition Date: Early March

Open to: Students enrolled in Illinois college/university programs, college/university students who intend to move to Chicago, non-professional members of an Illinois community theatre and freelance, non-union actors.

Applicants will first audition at a Preliminary Screening Audition . Screening evaluations will be done by a committee of professional actors and directors and representatives from the League of Chicago Theatres and the Illinois Theatre Association.

Approx. 60 individuals will be selected for the final Callback Auditions (held a day after the preliminaries). Attending the Callbacks will be representatives of Chicago and national casting agents, resident theatres, summer stock companies and academic assistantship programs.

Indiana Theatre Association

Deadline: Mid February
Audition Date: Late February
Fee: Approx. $20

For actors seeking summer and year-round, paid acting positions.

For union and Non-union. Non-union applicants and applicants with little professional experience must be recommended by a professional director or a director working in academia.

Send: Your completed application with your photo and fee.

League of Washington DC Area Theatres

The List of Auditors, containing contact and season information for the auditors that registered for the auditions, is available from the League of Washington Theatres for $2.00 plus a self-addressed stamped envelope. Please send check, payable to "League of Washington Theatres" and envelope to:

League of Washington Theatres
P.O. Box 21645
Washington, DC 20009-1645

Audition Date: June

For more info:
Ph: 202-638-4270
Fx: 202-638-1220
E-mail: info@lowt.org
www.lowt.org/lowt.html

Midwest Theatre Auditions

Application Deadline: Mid December
Audition Date: Mid February
Fee: Approx. $30

Auditions are for Equity and non-equity performers looking for paid positions in Summer stock theatres, outdoor dramas, Shakespeare festivals, year-round theatres, college and professional training programs and internships.

Although there are over 450 audition slots available, audition slots are limited and are assigned on a first come basis. All applicants do not get a slot so apply ASAP!!!

National Dinner Theatre Association

Application Deadline: Early March
Audition Date: Mid March
Auditions held in Chicago area
Fee: $25

You must be at least 18 years old to apply.

New England Theatre Conference

New England Theatre Conference, Inc.
215 Knob Hill Drive
Hamden, CT 06518
(617) 851-8535
Fax: (203) 288-5938
mail@netconline.org
http://www.netconline.org

Application Deadline: Late January
Audition dates: Mid March
Fee: Approx. $25.00-$45.00

Open to non-equity performers and college students. NOT open to Equity members, high school students or anyone under 18 years old. All applicants become NETC members - fee is non-refundable . However, applicants who are not selected for an audition slot will have their application/résumé information forwarded to the casting people who do hire directly from the applications.

70 or so producers, talent agents and representatives from training institutes will audition pre-screened applicants in acting and/or musical talent. Both job-in and full-season openings are available in Equity and non-equity theatres, college-based theatres, repertory companies, Shakespeare festivals, Renaisance festivals, outdoor dramas, music theatre, touring companies, children's theatre, diner theatre and intern/apprentice programs.

Approximately 700 of over 1000 applicants are given appointments for a live audition.

Only highly experienced, well trained performers should apply for an audition slot.

The New England Theatre Conference is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing its members with professional services, career development, and recognition awards in the live theater arts.

Serving Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont, NETC proudly supports quality theatre and promotes excellence in all divisions of theatre.

A recognized voice for practitioners in youth, secondary, university, community and professional theatre, NETC continues to expand its support of New England theatre in addition to nurturing and promoting new theatre activity.

New Jersey Theatre Alliance

Application Deadline: Mid June
Audition date: August

The NJTA is an alliance of professional, Equity theatres. The audition slots are selected by lottery. Equity and non-equity actors may apply.

Ohio Theatre Alliance Auditions

Application Deadline: Mid January
Audition Date: Early February
Fee: Approx. $35

Open to Equity and non-equity performers and students, 18 years or older. Positions available include summer, year-round, paying and non-paying, graduate/training programs, apprenticeships, internships, touring groups, children's theatre, outdoor drama, summer stock.

National Outdoor Drama Auditions

You must be at least 18 years old to audition. You must have previous experience in theatre and be available for a nine- to 12-week commitment during the summer, including two weeks of rehearsal.

Outdoor dramas are epic plays performed in scenic, expansive amphitheatres across the country. Big, bold, and well defined are the operative terms for these shows. They tell the story of a dramatic historic event or represent the life of an historic figure through music, dance and theatrical spectical. The casts are large and need good acting, singing and dance skills. Performers with stunt, stage combat and horseback skills are needed as well.

Typically, 150-200 auditionees from 50 or more colleges and universities in 20 states vie for jobs offered by 15-20 theatres in attendance from around the country.

Positions pay in the range of $150/week - $500/week ($200 - $300/ week seems average) depending on the theatre company and position held. Worker comp insurance, housing and some meals are often times included in the compensation plan.

Portland Area Theatre Alliance

PATA's City-Wide Auditions are held twice a year, in February and August. They are a great opportunity for actors, with one audition, to be seen by theatres, theatre companies, and independent directors, both film and stage. PATA provides the City-Wide Auditions to support our individual and theatre company members, but is not involved in the actual casting of shows.
Fee: Free to PATA members. Membership is $25 per year.

For details contact:
1017 SW Morrison Street, Suite 315
Portland, OR 97205
Ph: 503-241-4902
auditions@PATAweb.net
www.pataweb.net

Theatre Puget Sound (TPS) Unified General Auditions
Seattle Washington - Northwest states

Open to union and non-union, adult and young actors.

Theatre Puget Sound hosts general auditions twice a year (January or February and June.) Actors may audition only once per year at either the winter or summer auditions.

30 or more companies and producers watch 200 or more actors audition over three days in both winter and summer. The auditions are attended by both union and non-union regional and local theatres, as well as film producers, casting directors and talent agents.

Complete details on the TPS General auditions. Please see the web site before contacting TPS.

Rocky Mountain Theatre Association

Application Deadline: Mid January
Audition Date: Early February
Fee: $70 - $85 (includes registration fee for convention and membership - which are required)

Sacramento Area Regional Theatre Alliance

Audition Date: March
Fee: Free to SART members. Annual memberships: $25-$40

Contact SART for details:
1901 P Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Ph: 916-443-8229
Fx: 9l6-443-5431
E-Mail: sarta@sarta.com
www.sarta.com

Southeastern Theatre Conference

Auditions are for Equity and non-equity actors and dancers seeking professional, summer, full-time, paid positions with professional companies. Some apprentice positions also available.
Audition dates: Spring and Fall

To attain an audition slot you must:

• be a SETC (Southeastern Theatre Conference) member
• attend the spring conference
• complete the registration form
• NOT be enrolled in school
• be available to work full-time
• have worked professionally twice in professional companies
• list credits on the professional audition form
• (if non-equity) have the form signed by a professional director who has directed applicant at a professional theatre

Fees: Approx. $55 (for student dancer) or $115 for professional adults
Fee covers SETC membership, conference registration and auditions
Conference meals and lodging fees are seperate
ONLY money orders or certified checks are accepted

Send ASAP for detailed audition information and application materials.

Southwest Theatre and Film Association

Professional auditions held in mid-February

StrawHat Auditions

When? Late March
Where? New York
Registration Fee: Approx. $50
Application Deadline: February

Open to: Non-equity actors, 18 or older, looking to start and continue their professional careers in the theatre. Dancers Singers Actors. All types, sizes, genders, nationality. All skills.

Most auditions are for summer stock theatres although some regional theatres also attend and can offer year-round opportunities. Around 500 performing positions are generally available.

Looking for actors to fill roles in plays and musicals, representatives from more than thirty theatres across the country attend the audition. Applicants are screened. This is a very competative process. All accepted applicants have their picture and résumé published in the StrawHat National Resource Book   which is distributed to all the attending theatres. Applicants who are not selected or are unable to audition can also be included in this publication for a small fee.

Theatre Alliance of Michigan

Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia

Each June, the Theatre Alliance coordinates an open-call audition with local actors for its full and associate members. This program serves two purposes: it may fulfill the Actors Equity requirement to hold open auditions each year, and gives local actors the opportunity to be seen by over 100 theater professionals at one time. These auditions are instrumental in helping member theaters cast their shows for the upcoming season and save our Equity theaters the expense and hassle of organizing their own annual open-call.

Proof of residency in the Greater Philadelphia region is required to audition. Your local address must be within a 50-mile radius of Center City Philadelphia, with a phone area code of 215, 267, 610, 484, 609, 856 or 302.

Audition Date: June
Application Deadline: February

Contact the Alliance for details:
Phone 215-413-7150
fax 215-413-7155
email info@theatrealliance.org

Theatre Auditions in Wisconsin

Registration Deadline: End of January
Audition Date: Early February
Fee: Approx. $16.00 - $35.00

Open to Equity, non-equity and student performers. Positions offered include full-time, part-time and summer work, paid and un-paid in professional theatre, children's/youth theatre, touring groups, graduate training, outdoor drama, musical and non-musical theatre and intern/apprentice programs.

Audition slots fill quickly. Apply ASAP.

Theatre Bay Area General Auditions

Application Deadline: Mid December
Audition Dates: Late February
Open to: All Equity AND non-equity actors.

Non-equity actors must be TBA (Theatre Bay Area) members.
Membership fee: Approx. $40/yr.
Deadline to join or renew membership is Mid December. Non-equity actors must also fulfill one of the following:

• Have accumulated the equivalant of one year of full-time acting training
• Be an Equity Membership Candidate (contact Equity to find out about the Membership Candidate program)
• Performed in at least 6, non-school, stage productions

Send application, membership/renewal application form and fee (unless you are a current, paid-up member), headshot, résumé and proof of equity membership (if applicable)
An incomplete application packet will automatically disqualify the applicant!

Applications will be evaluated by a screening panel composed of Bay Area casting and theatre directors. Qualified applicants will be entered in a lottery drawing for audition slots. All applicants will be notified by early February whether or not they received an audition slot.

Actors of color, physically challenged actors, actors under 18 years or over 50 years are actively encouraged to apply.

These auditions are extrememly competative. Hundreds of applicants do not get slots. Apply ASAP.

Twin Cities Unified Theatre Auditions

Application Deadline: Slots fill quickly, submit early
Audition Date: Early March
Fee: Approx. $15

Open to Equity and non-Equity performers, 18 years or older.
This is a professional audition. You should not audition if you have never auditioned for something before or if you are not confident in your selections.

See web site http://www.tctheatreandfilm.org/unifieds.html for all the details.
Email an electronic copy of your résumé and headshot to:
darcy@climb.org
or mail to:
TCUTA
6415 Carmen Avenue East
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS please call (651) 453-9275 Ext.24. Leave a message and a staff member will get back to you promptly.
For a quicker reply please e-mail Darcy at: darcy@climb.org

Unified Professional Theatre Auditions

Playhouse On The Square
51 S. Cooper St.
Memphis, TN 38104
Ph: 901-725-0776
Fx: 901-272-7530

For performers seeking paid year-round positions, paid internships, paid job-in employment

Deadline Date: End of December
Audition dates: Early February
Fee: approx. $20 - $30

To audition you MUST be available for employment throughout the year not just the summer and not planning on returning to school. You must also meet at least one of the following:

• have a post-graduate theatre degree
• have your registration signed by a registered UPTA (Unified Professional Theatre Auditions) theatre
• have your registration signed by a Theatre Communications Group (TCG) member theatre
• have attended previous UPTAs
• be a member of Equity or of the Equity Membership Candidate Program

Contact UPTA for detailed audition information and application.

University/Resident Theatre Association (U/RTA)

• Can get application on-line.
• Application Deadline: Late November
• Application fee of $70.00
• All acting applicants must attend a screening audition.

These auditions are designed for graduating, degree candidates who are seeking advanced study through Graduate school.
Several hundred positions are offered annually primarily through acceptance in MFA graduate programs. Casting opportunities are also available in Shakespeare Festivals, resident theatre companies both on and off campus and various seasonal activities.

The Master Audition Programs (MAPS) is for Master of Fine Arts candidates about to graduate, or who have graduated in the preceding two years. Graduation from an U/RTA member program is required. Select graduates will audition for casting directors, agents and other representatives from participating professional theater organizations.

Call or write ASAP to get detailed information and application.