Anyone is free to audition. Each show has ages that are specific to the characters in that show, so please, look at a show to make sure it is appropriate for you to audition for.

Auditions are held at The Griffin Theatre. This is currently located at 701 Carson Drive, Bear DE 19701. Please, check the audition information for where you will need to report for auditions. Audition dates are posted on Facebook and our website and are updated frequently.

If you are auditioning for a musical it is required that you bring 16-32 bars of music in a similar style to the show you are auditioning for. You must bring your own sheet music, marked with a start and stop point, in the appropriate key. If an accompanist is not available, you will be asked to sing acapella. You may also bring an accompaniment track on a phone or CD provided you have the right connection for your phone.

If you are auditioning for a play, you will need a 2 minute memorized monologue in the style of the play you are auditioning for.

You will also need to bring a calendar with all of your conflicts to be listed on the audition sheet. Conflicts are not accepted after a role has been offered, so please, bring them all at the time of the audition.

Headshots and resume’s are accepted but not required.

Please, check the audition notice for specific audition requirements.

Auditions are done by signing up for an audition slot or submitting a video audition.

The best way to bring your music is in a binder. Books tend to close while the accompanist plays, and taped or loose sheets can fall off the music stand. Also, please make sure you clearly mark where you want to begin and end your selection on the sheet music.

Headshots and resume’s are accepted but not required.

Please, check the audition notice for specific audition requirements.

You only need to attend one night of auditions.

Yes, you may email Mary Everett at artistic.director@griffintheatre.org , to arrange another time, prior to the scheduled auditions. Keep in mind that if you cannot come to callbacks it may put you at a disadvantage. It is best to come to scheduled auditions if you can, but we will work to accommodate actors who call for an alternate date.

Absolutely!

Learn with the others and then present with confidence what you’ve picked up. Remember that it is part of the rehearsal process to teach you what you need to know. We’re looking for people who are interested in learning as well as those who already have experience.

Sometimes there are non-singing roles in a musical. Those roles are usually identified in the audition notices.

The sign in location will be in the lobby of the Griffin Theatre.  You need to arrive and be signed in in time to audition during your assigned time slot.

Dress in a professional manner for the part you are auditioning for. Do not dress in costume, flip flops, torn jeans, or sweat pants.

Casting is done by committee generally including the producer, director, music director (if applicable) and choreographer (if applicable).  Director’s are looking to cast the best possible show.  Please, just bring your best-we want you to have fun and do your best.

A call back is an invitation for a second audition. This may be for specific parts or for dancing. A callback means the director wants to see how you do in a specific role as well as how you may fit in the cast overall. If you do not receive a callback, it does not mean that you will not be cast. It just means the director does not need to see you in a second audition.

If you are, it will be stated in the audition notice on the website and Facebook.

Audition length depends on how many people are signed up and what the casting committee asks you to perform. Generally you are called back in small groups and the actual audition time lasts between 10-15 minutes. Waiting times may be longer based on the amount of people who are auditioning.

Auditions are closed to people who are not auditioning. However, parents are required to fill out the paperwork for anyone under the age of 16. Parents may wait for their child in the holding room.

No. If a role is ever precast if will be listed on the audition notice. If it states that all roles are open that is indeed what it means.

Cast lists are posted on the Griffin Facebook page typically 4 weeks following auditions.

Due to time constraints, directors are unable to provide feedback. We always recommend that you come back for the next audition. On occasion a director may let you know in the email that they are willing to offer feedback – in this cases you are welcome to ask.

Dates will be posted on a board at the audition call as to when you will be notified. All auditioners will be contacted as to whether they have been cast or not. All notifications are done by email only.

Just as with classes, part of our process is to teach independence and to foster that skill. Rehearsals are closed to anyone not in the cast or on the crew.

Yes. All cast members, regardless of role, are required to be at all performances. If an actor is unable to be at all scheduled performances and dress rehearsals, we ask that they not audition.

It is always difficult to see your child disappointed. The best tact is to listen and to encourage him or her to try again

Rehearsals are typically 3 hours, 4-7 days a week, for 6-8 weeks prior to the show opening. Saturday rehearsals can run 4-6 hours with a break in the middle. Shows run 2-4 weeks

It depends on the show, the director, and the cast availability. Cabarets tend to rehearse 1 or 2 times a week. MainStage and Fantasy series shows may rehearse anywhere from 2-6 days a week depending on the week and the proximity of opening night.

We avoid major holidays, but there may be a rehearsal on certain holidays.

It varies. We try to accommodate a reasonable number of conflicts, but excessive conflicts can be a factor in the casting process. Conflicts are not allowed for tech/dress rehearsals, brush up rehearsals, and performances