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Posted: 3/11/08 at 8:29am

I will be directing Gore Vidal's The Best Man with auditions starting next week. I'm not exactly in love with our theatre's audition sheets and was wondering if any of you had examples of what your theatres use. After over 20 years of comedies and musicals this will be my directorial debut into the world of drama so wish me luck.

Patrick L. Davis
Fort Findlay Playhouse

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Posted: 3/11/08 at 10:51am

Good Luck!

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Posted: 3/11/08 at 11:26am

May "The Best Man" win!

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Posted: 3/11/08 at 8:13pm

This is not an audition form, but it may help!

It helped the production when I directed A Chourus Line.

OBLIGATION AGREEMENT

This is an obligation and agreement of conduct by the undersigned, in accord with Theatre Policy, as it is deemed from to time.

By the acceptance of particaption, that all those choosen, as defined by the date of signing hereto, in the production &/or event.

Shall become a recognised as a financial member of the theatre, in the prescibed manner.

I further agree to being punctual in attendance to all scheduled meeting, rehearsals, performances or other events that are as agreed &/or deemed normal course of practice for the type of production/event season.

I realise it is my responsibility, as the participant, to advise immediatly of any possible or unaviodable delay in attendance &/or by giving prior adaquate notice of any other occasion that may arise.

In the manner prescribed, at the commencement of the production/event process.

Except in emergency situations that are deemed an acceptable occurance.

That this & any other unsuitable conduct of the participant may result in suspention or exclution. Pursuant to conduct of that deemed unbecoming a member &/or participant.

I understand the reasons for this policy & the obligations applied by this agreemant.

In accord with the Incorporation Act Constitution & it's subsiquent policy, orginisational rules & regulations of the Theatre Inc.

Name;-.....................................................

Signed;- ................................................

Date;- ...................................................,

[This is purely a moral agreement, not a legal one]

[western] Gondawandaland
"Hear the light & see the sound!
TOI TOI CHOOKAS
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Nanette
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Posted: 3/12/08 at 9:25am

I ask those auditioning to bring a resume (and they're kids), but have some blank forms available for newbies to complete.

In a nutshell, I need their name, address, email, telephone/cel number, stats (hair/eye color, height, weight, vocal range), past experience (role, production, theatre), training (workshops, school), and special skills (sports, dialect, combat, voice, etc.).

I then make notes directly on their resumes during the audition RE: in what part they're interested, if they'd play a role of the opposite gender (we are very girl heavy), if they would be interested in working backstage if not cast, etc.

Having a camera on-hand (especially if they've forgotten a picture) is also important for me for when I get down to the actual casting ... I can lay the pix beside one another to group families, couples, etc.

Hope this helps.

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Posted: 3/12/08 at 10:26am

for me, it's important to know of rehearsal time conflicts

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John Luzaich
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Posted: 3/12/08 at 11:20am

Hey Patrick,

For Pippin, the director wanted poloroids of everyone that showed up to audition. He paperclipped them to the audition form that the actors filled out. We also use different directors for different shows. We start with a form and if the director doesn't like it, they will create their own. But, as the theatre organization, we act as the producer. (I know some theatres have one person that is the producer for the play). But, as the theatre organization, we want to capture information from people that show up for auditions. Mainly: name, address, phone number and e-mail so we can add those people to all of our lists. So, we always proof to make sure that information is on whatever form is used.

We have actors fill out an audition form at the auditions. The form includes small calendars with dates filled in, up to the last performance date. On the calendar, we already have filled in the tech week times and the performance times and dates. Then, we ask people to list any conflicts they have between now and the last performance.

The top half of our form has the basic info to fill out: name address, cell ph., work ph., home ph., e-mail address.

The middle is the three calendars side by side.

The bottom half of the form has: Part(s) interested in:_______________

___ I will accept any part offered

___ I only want to be considered for the part(s) lilsted

I prefer Sunday rehearsal at:__1-4 __4-7 __7-10 __makes no difference

Employer/school_______________ Occupation___________________

Job title/school grade or major__________________________

Schools attended/degrees earned_______________________

__________________________________________________

spouse/parents__________________ children_________________

List any theatre, dance, music, instrument or vocal training

List highlights of previous cast or crew experiences

SHOW TITLE CHARACTER PLAYED/CREW SCHOOL/THEATRE

Write any additional talents like juggling, gymnastics, play any instruments, or anything else that is theatre or arts related.

Then, the only other thing I would add is that many people abreviate or do not list a lot of information on the audition form. So, those people that are cast, we have them fill out a "bio sheet" at the first rehearsal and read through. We want the playbill to appear professional and reserve the right to edit the bios. We tell people to include education, degrees earned, current job and occupation (or school) and then list all of the plays, characters played, theatre name, etc. We tell them to be complete (we want the bios to be uniform) and not to write crap like "I'd like to thank my cat, Fluffy". That stuff won't end up in the bio in the playbill anyway.

Sorry, I digressed into playbill/program stuff from the topic of audition forms.

John
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Posted: 3/12/08 at 3:33pm

You could also add a question something like "If not cast, would you be interested in working on the play in any other capacity?" You can get new volunteers that way,

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Posted: 3/12/08 at 3:37pm

OH, yes, yes, yes. I forgot about that. At the bottom of our audition form there is a list of the different areas to volunteer from back stage to front of house. for the longest time, our problem is that we were not tracking that. People would check an area they were interested in (or multiple checks) and then we were not following up and tracking it beyond that particular play. We finally started to capture that and enter it into a volunteer data base. Yes, good catch Jayzehr, forgot about that.

Do you have your lines memorized yet for Father Flynn?

HA!

John
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Posted: 3/13/08 at 7:45am

I pretty much have it down. I only had to call "line" twice last night. Still working on those places where a word or two always seems to pop out wrong and a couple of spots where I always seem to forget what's next--you know the drill:)

Jay

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pdavis69 Celebrity Joined: 3/26/06 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 437	Topic: Audition forms Posted: 3/11/08 at 8:29am
	I will be directing Gore Vidal's The Best Man with auditions starting next week. I'm not exactly in love with our theatre's audition sheets and was wondering if any of you had examples of what your theatres use. After over 20 years of comedies and musicals this will be my directorial debut into the world of drama so wish me luck.
	Patrick L. Davis Fort Findlay Playhouse

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MartyW Celebrity Joined: 2/02/04 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 555	Posted: 3/11/08 at 10:51am
	Good Luck!
	Marty W "Till next we trod the boards.."
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Topper Celebrity Joined: 1/27/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 543	Posted: 3/11/08 at 11:26am
	May "The Best Man" win!
	"None of us really grow up. All we ever do is learn how to behave in public." -- Keith Johnstone
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JoeMc Celebrity Joined: 3/13/06 Location: Australia Online Status: Offline Posts: 832	Posted: 3/11/08 at 8:13pm
	This is not an audition form, but it may help! It helped the production when I directed A Chourus Line. OBLIGATION AGREEMENT This is an obligation and agreement of conduct by the undersigned, in accord with Theatre Policy, as it is deemed from to time. By the acceptance of particaption, that all those choosen, as defined by the date of signing hereto, in the production &/or event. *Shall become a recognised as a financial member of the theatre, in the prescibed manner.* I further agree to being punctual in attendance to all scheduled meeting, rehearsals, performances or other events that are as agreed &/or deemed normal course of practice for the type of production/event season. I realise it is my responsibility, as the participant, to advise immediatly of any possible or unaviodable delay in attendance &/or by giving prior adaquate notice of any other occasion that may arise. In the manner prescribed, at the commencement of the production/event process. Except in emergency situations that are deemed an acceptable occurance. *That this & any other unsuitable conduct of the participant may result in suspention or exclution.* Pursuant to conduct of that deemed unbecoming a member &/or participant. *I understand the reasons for this policy & the obligations applied by this agreemant.* *In accord with the Incorporation Act Constitution & it's subsiquent policy, orginisational rules & regulations of the Theatre Inc.* *Name;-.....................................................* *Signed;- ................................................* *Date;- ...................................................,* *[This is purely a moral agreement, not a legal one]*
	[western] Gondawandaland "Hear the light & see the sound! TOI TOI CHOOKAS {may you always play to a full house!}
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Nanette Celebrity Joined: 8/01/06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 399	Posted: 3/12/08 at 9:25am
	I ask those auditioning to bring a resume (and they're kids), but have some blank forms available for newbies to complete. In a nutshell, I need their name, address, email, telephone/cel number, stats (hair/eye color, height, weight, vocal range), past experience (role, production, theatre), training (workshops, school), and special skills (sports, dialect, combat, voice, etc.). I then make notes directly on their resumes during the audition RE: in what part they're interested, if they'd play a role of the opposite gender (we are very girl heavy), if they would be interested in working backstage if not cast, etc. Having a camera on-hand (especially if they've forgotten a picture) is also important for me for when I get down to the actual casting ... I can lay the pix beside one another to group families, couples, etc. Hope this helps.
	In a world of margarine, be butter!
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tristanrobin Celebrity Joined: 4/25/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 704	Posted: 3/12/08 at 10:26am
	for me, it's important to know of rehearsal time conflicts
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John Luzaich Celebrity Joined: 2/24/08 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 174	Posted: 3/12/08 at 11:20am
	Hey Patrick, For Pippin, the director wanted poloroids of everyone that showed up to audition. He paperclipped them to the audition form that the actors filled out. We also use different directors for different shows. We start with a form and if the director doesn't like it, they will create their own. But, as the theatre organization, we act as the producer. (I know some theatres have one person that is the producer for the play). But, as the theatre organization, we want to capture information from people that show up for auditions. Mainly: name, address, phone number and e-mail so we can add those people to all of our lists. So, we always proof to make sure that information is on whatever form is used. We have actors fill out an audition form at the auditions. The form includes small calendars with dates filled in, up to the last performance date. On the calendar, we already have filled in the tech week times and the performance times and dates. Then, we ask people to list any conflicts they have between now and the last performance. The top half of our form has the basic info to fill out: name address, cell ph., work ph., home ph., e-mail address. The middle is the three calendars side by side. The bottom half of the form has: Part(s) interested in:_______________ ___ I will accept any part offered ___ I only want to be considered for the part(s) lilsted I prefer Sunday rehearsal at:__1-4 __4-7 __7-10 __makes no difference Employer/school_______________ Occupation___________________ Job title/school grade or major__________________________ Schools attended/degrees earned_______________________ __________________________________________________ spouse/parents__________________ children_________________ List any theatre, dance, music, instrument or vocal training List highlights of previous cast or crew experiences SHOW TITLE CHARACTER PLAYED/CREW SCHOOL/THEATRE Write any additional talents like juggling, gymnastics, play any instruments, or anything else that is theatre or arts related. Then, the only other thing I would add is that many people abreviate or do not list a lot of information on the audition form. So, those people that are cast, we have them fill out a "bio sheet" at the first rehearsal and read through. We want the playbill to appear professional and reserve the right to edit the bios. We tell people to include education, degrees earned, current job and occupation (or school) and then list all of the plays, characters played, theatre name, etc. We tell them to be complete (we want the bios to be uniform) and not to write crap like "I'd like to thank my cat, Fluffy". That stuff won't end up in the bio in the playbill anyway. Sorry, I digressed into playbill/program stuff from the topic of audition forms.
	John cfct@cfu.net http://www.osterregent.org http://www.facebook.com/osterregent
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jayzehr Celebrity Joined: 8/11/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 537	Posted: 3/12/08 at 3:33pm
	You could also add a question something like "If not cast, would you be interested in working on the play in any other capacity?" You can get new volunteers that way,
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John Luzaich Celebrity Joined: 2/24/08 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 174	Posted: 3/12/08 at 3:37pm
	OH, yes, yes, yes. I forgot about that. At the bottom of our audition form there is a list of the different areas to volunteer from back stage to front of house. for the longest time, our problem is that we were not tracking that. People would check an area they were interested in (or multiple checks) and then we were not following up and tracking it beyond that particular play. We finally started to capture that and enter it into a volunteer data base. Yes, good catch Jayzehr, forgot about that. Do you have your lines memorized yet for Father Flynn? HA!
	John cfct@cfu.net http://www.osterregent.org http://www.facebook.com/osterregent
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jayzehr Celebrity Joined: 8/11/05 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 537	Posted: 3/13/08 at 7:45am
	I pretty much have it down. I only had to call "line" twice last night. Still working on those places where a word or two always seems to pop out wrong and a couple of spots where I always seem to forget what's next--you know the drill:) Jay
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