EIU Department of
Theatre Arts

Open Auditions

Roles are open to all. See our production eligibility policy here for details.

Our casting policy can also be found here.

See below for audition details/requirements for each production for which you may audition.

UPCOMING AUDITIONS

Fall 2018 auditions

 THE MOORS and 9 to 5 THE MUSICAL

August 21 general auditions; August 22 call backs, by invitation

Registration begins in The Globe at 5:30 p.m.  Be prepared to have a photo taken!

Please prepare a contemporary audition monologue – 1 minute or less.  For first-time auditioners, a reading from the script will be provided if no monologue is prepared.  THE MOORS has three roles singing roles so please present a song if auditioning for one of these roles. The song as described for the musical will work for both productions.

For students auditioning for the musical:  Prepare a (one-minute or less) contemporary monologue AND 32-bars from an up tempo musical theatre or pop song. You MUST have sheet music with a clearly marked cut for the audition.  Come dressed to move!

Bring a resume' and a headshot (if you have one available). Other paperwork will be picked up at the registration desk when you sign in. Bring a listing of any unavailable times or days in your Spring schedule (excluding day time class schedules).

Scripts may be read at http://thekeep.eiu.edu/theatre_auditions_materials/

Spring 2019 auditions

MR. MARMALADE and FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF

January 14 general auditions; January 15 call backs, by invitation

Registration begins in The Globe at 5:30 p.m.  Be prepared to have a photo taken!

Detailed audition information will be posted

Please see above for a link to reading copies of each.