Professional Auditions
Qualifications for Main Stage and Touring actors:
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Professional experience following 4 years of college and /or professional training (Usually two to three years)
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Imagination, Creativity and Versatility
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Appreciation and Respect for children and young people
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Must be able to "play well with others"
Qualifications for Performance and Touring Interns:
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4 years of college and /or professional training
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Imagination, Creativity and Versatility
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Appreciation and Respect for children and young people
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Must be able to "play well with others"
Performance interns must follow the audition guidelines listed below, applying though the Resident Professional Intern Program.
Main Stage Contracts
Main Stage productions perform in our 307 seat, three-quarter thrust facility.
They also travel to similarly sized regional performing arts centers.
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All titles and dates are subject to change pending confirmation of performance rights.
I Dedicate this Ride: The Making of Isaac Murphy
August 30, 2010 through October 3, 2010* (5 weeks)
All contracts offered and accepted - casting is complete
Junie B. Jones: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!
October 24, 2010 through December 18, 2010* (8 weeks)
All contracts offered and accepted - casting is complete
Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type
March 20, 2011 through May 21, 2011* (8 weeks)
Actors are off contract (no rehearsa)l April 3 – 9, 2011 due to FCPS Spring Break
All contracts offered and accepted - casting is complete
Touring Contracts
These 3 and 4 member companies travel throughout the state in a fifteen-passenger van
with sets and costumes for two shows. They also have a limited Main Stage run.
One show is geared to K - 3 audiences while the other appeals to grades 4 - 6.
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All titles and dates are subject to change pending confirmation of performance rights.
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and River Rat and Cat
August 15, 2010 through December 18, 2010* (18 weeks)
All contracts offered and accepted - casting is complete
Cows Don’t Fly: and other known facts and The Princess who Lost Her Hair
January 2, 2011 through May 21, 2011* (20 weeks)
All contracts offered and accepted - casting is complete
Particulars
Salary for all main stage and touring contracts is $300 - $350 per week, during rehearsal and performance periods. Actors may also have additional technical, promotional or teaching responsibilities depending on rehearsal and performance schedules and assignments. Some Main Stage productions have limited regional performance schedules during which actors are responsible for technical duties as assigned by the Production Stage Manager. When traveling outside Lexington LCT provides transportation, per diem and lodging.
Interns, actors and guest artists reside in LCT's 3 Bedroom 3.5 bath townhouses at no additional fee. Take a look at the housing by clicking here!
Regional and Local Auditions
We attend UPTA (Unified Professional Theatre Auditions) Memphis TN / February
Spring and Fall SETC (South Eastern Theatre Conference) March and September.
Local auditions are arranged by appointment only.
Send resumes, headshots and 3 references electronically or via USPS.
We recommend submitting materials prior to arranging an audition. That way we are familiar with you and what opportunities we may present for each other.
Most positions are offered between February 10 and April 30 although casting goes on year round.
To arrange an audition contact: Vivian Snipes, Artistic Director
Audition Guidelines
All performance applicants need to prepare a two to three minute audition package and be prepared with a headshot and resume. Be sure to include current contact info and three recent professional references w/phone numbers or active e-mail addresses.
As you prepare your audition piece we prefer that you include two contrasting monologues designed to give us insight into your skills as a performer, and showcase your versatility. Many of our actors must perform more than one character in a production and certainly more than one if cast in multiple contracts. Also prepare at least 20 seconds of a song which will be sung acapella (unless you provide the accompaniment). Vocal range will be checked against a piano. If you play a musical instrument you are welcome to demonstrate that ability as well. Please provide all instruments other than piano.
Your audition at either UPTA or SETC qualifies as fitting these guidelines.
Auditioning Electronically?
Can't come to Lexington? Application via electronic media must include:
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Headshot and Resume
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Cover letter clearly stating the position for which you are applying
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References and their contact information
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A Video or DVD (two contrasting monologues and a brief song preferred)
Mail DVD packets attention to Vivian Snipes, Artistic Director. Your materials will not be returned, it remains on file for future casting.
NOTE: If you have ever attended the UPTA professional auditions we may already have your audition on file. Please submit the year you attended and your number, we'll try to look you up. You tube and personal websites with digital audition submissions are also accepted.
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