Virtual Audition Workshop &
Parent Lab
PARENT LAB
How can you help your child prepare for an audition in a post-pandemic world? Not to mention - Sides? Cuts? Callbacks? Dance call? What does it all mean? In our Parent Lab, learn the terminology of the trade, what’s expected of you as a parent of a young auditioning actor, as well as other important topics to give confidence in how to be a beacon of support in the process. We've got you covered with with must-know info, as well as no-frills facts about the future of theatre.
Parent Lab will be led by moms who have been on both sides of the casting experience - parent and audition panel member:
Julie Montgomery, Past-President, Actor Parent, and Audition Committee
Stephanie Wisdom, Past-President, Actor Parent, and Audition Committee
The Parent Lab will prepare you to support your young actor through the process and will help ensure that the audition process is a positive experience for your family.
We'll cover topics such as:
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Audition vocabulary
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Audition etiquette
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Audition mechanics (what happens in the room?)
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Audition preparation (songs and monologues)
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What to wear
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Headshots and resumes
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Callbacks
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Handling rejection
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Virtual Training
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Self-tape submissions
Date: Saturday, August 1
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $25
Space is limited.
Location: The comfort of your home. You'll be sent the links upon registration.
Questions? Email info@stageworkstx.org
AUDITION WORKSHOP
Stageworks is hosting an Audition Workshop to help our young actors prepare for auditioning on the main stage. With a little bit of "virtual" time on our hands, now is the best time to sharpen your skills.
Sam Brown, Director
Michael Montgomery, Stageworks Theatre Artistic Director
Dru Wiser, Choreographer
During the workshop, individuals will
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Shake off some nerves!
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Practice the basics of audition etiquette.
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Take part in a 'mock audition' to perfect the tools of your craft.
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Participants will work one-on-one with our creative team on their song, and receive suggested adjustments.
Ages: 8 -17
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2020
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $75 per participant
Space is limited
Registration:
Click here to register. Space is limited. Following registration, participants will receive instructions to submit an acting resume and headshot (home-done is fine).
Important: Please note, although this this is not an audition. Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical is targeted to perform summer of 2021, pending health climate.
MATILDA NOT REQUIRED
This workshop is inspired by our potential upcoming production of Matilda, but student, nor parent need to be auditioning for that upcoming show to participate. These sessions will be a great opportunity to hone audition skills, whether for Matilda or any show!
PLEASE NOTE
Participation in this Audition Workshop does NOT guarantee a role in Stageworks Theatre’s Main Stage production of Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical, but it does teach invaluable auditioning skills that can be used in future productions.