Auditions
University Theatre Auditions are open to all students of every major.
The 39 Steps - 2012
Fall 2018
Theatre & Dance Rally
Sunday, August 19, 2018, 4:00 p.m.
Crafton-Preyer Theatre, Murphy Hall
The annual kickoff to the University Theatre/University Dance Company Season. Audition workshop follows for those interested.
University Theatre Open Call Auditions:
Monday, August 27 & Tuesday, August 28, 2018, 6:00 pm – 9:00 p.m.
Crafton-Preyer, Murphy Hall
Auditioners must attend open call and are strongly encouraged to prepare memorized audition material. (Contact Jim Dick at jldick@ku.edu if you cannot make it to open call to discuss possible alternate arrangements). Audition sign-ups are being organized through acceptd. Click the sign-up button to take you to our acceptd page. You will need to create a free profile on acceptd if you do not already have one. Choose "Fall Productions: Audition Registration" from the drop-down menu and follow all the prompts to register and choose an audition time. You will have up to 3 minutes to audition and should present one or two short monologues. Scripts of the productions to be cast will be available in 317 Murphy. Invited callbacks will be held August 29 and 30, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm and will be posted online and in the green room.
Productions to be cast:
- Electra
- By Sophocles
Directed by Nathan Bowman
October 26, 27, 28*, 30, 31, 2018
(Casting 9F/3M) - The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
- Based on the novel by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon Stephens
Directed by Harry Parker
November 9, 10, 11*, 15, 17, 18*, 2018
(Casting 5F/5M)
Please note: we will only be considering actors who self-identify on the autism spectrum for the role of Christopher.
Auditions for the University Dance Company Fall Concert will be held Thursday, August 23, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Room 242 Robinson.
Open call auditions for the spring semester productions of One Man, Two Guvnors, and Sycorax will be held November 26 - 29, 2018. Times & locations TBD.
Auditions & Casting Policy (PDF)
Understudy Policy (PDF)
