Matilda jr Auditions!

Auditions will be on August 16th, from 5pm - 8pm at ​First Congregational Church.  1000 S. Cooper St. 
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​There is a $40 production fee due upon being cast in the fall production. ​There is a $50 deposit due upon being cast in the JTF production. 

Audition Options:
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If you are auditioning for Matilda Jr only, use this link! Submit the form when prompted.
If you are auditioning for both the fall production of Matilda Jr AND the Junior Theater Festival, use this link!
If you are auditioning for just the Junior Theater Festival, use this link!

Rehearsal schedule & conflict policy

  • Please reference the rehearsal schedule here when completing your audition form.
  • Not all cast members will be called to every rehearsal.
  • Cast is allowed 5 scheduled conflicts during rehearsal. Leads may only have 3 scheduled conflicts. 
  • Mandatory rehearsals are mandatory for the ENTIRE cast. Only extreme circumstances will be taken into consideration.
  • For seniors, any graduation or graduation-related conflicts are automatically excused.
  • Missing rehearsals that aren't pre-established conflicts (or emergencies) may result in removal or recasting. 
  • Conflicts must be submitted either on the audition form or via the additional conflicts form before rehearsals begin.
  • Please note that when listing conflicts, the answers of "none at the moment" or "none at this time" are not acceptable. If you plan on signing up for any sport or auditioning for any other show whose schedule you are unclear of, please do not audition.
  • All rehearsals will be at First Congregational Church.
  • Performances will take place at The Evergreen Theater!

​ Audition FAQs:
What time should I get there? Will I have to stay the whole time? You should arrive 10-15 minutes early. Auditionees will be asked to check in, and then wait outside or in the lobby until the audition starts. You will need to stay for the entire audition slot you sign up for.

I am a parent, can I stay during auditions? Parents should feel free to stay in the building during auditions, but are not allowed in the audition room with students. All of our auditions and rehearsals are closed to the public. We understand that your student may get nervous during the audition, there is typically a 5 minute break between the vocal and dance calls where they can step out of the room and speak to you if need be. 

Are there online auditions? Online auditions (when offered) are only recommended for either college students who will not be in town for auditions, or those who have serious conflicts on our audition date(s). Though all auditions will be considered, if you are available to audition in-person, is it preferred by the casting director to come audition in-person. If you need to request an online audition please email our Artistic Director at least one week prior to auditions.

What should I bring? Should I prepare anything? We will learn all audition material AT the audition. It is good to research the show so that you know the plot and descriptions of the characters you're auditioning for, but you won't have to learn anything in advance. You should wear comfortable clothing, closed-toed shoes, and bring water. Please do not bring headshots or resumes.

Will I have to sing / dance in front of others? Yes. Our auditions are cattle-call style, meaning the entire group will learn the dances and songs together, then do their group and solo auditions in front of one another. We encourage a supportive audition environment. 

Will there be callbacks? How will I know if I got in or not?  We typically do not have callbacks unless they are 100% necessary. Everyone will receive an email whether they got in or not, letting them know. The email will come within one week of the audition. If callbacks are required, we will email all those called back! Not receiving a callback does not mean that you are not being cast, it just means that a decision was already made for you.
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