Opportunities
KIDS stage - Summer, Fall and Winter
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Six week commitment for students ages 6-14. Students ages 10-14 likely to earn leading roles.
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No-cut program: the first 40 registered student is guaranteed a role and the opportunity to participate in the production
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Limited enrollment for ages 6–8 to ensure a positive and supportive experience for our youngest performers
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Performed at University Theater at UWGB Manitowoc Campus
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Scholarships available
Main Stage - Fall and Spring
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12 week commitment for students ages 8-18. Students ages 14-18 likely to earn leading roles.
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Faster paced rehearsal environment with a large cast
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Auditions required
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Scholarships available
One Act
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Offered intermittently for high school students interested in dramatic acting
Junior Theater Festival Competition Team - Fall/Winter
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Open to actors ages 10-18 who have stage experience
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Auditions required
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20-30 students cast
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Travel to Atlanta for the JTF competition required
Directors look for:
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Focus - attentive and follow directions
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Diction - clear and audible speaking/singing
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Teamwork - listen and be supportive of others
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Willingness - we don't expect perfection
Please audition because you are excited to be part of a cast and the overall production experience — not solely because you are hoping for a specific role.
Casting is a creative and subjective process, and we take great care while making these decisions. We ask that students and families respect the decisions of the production team, embrace the role they receive, and have fun bringing their character to life!
HOW TO PREPARE
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
KIDS Stage
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Six week commitment and a great place to start
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Offered Summer, Fall and Winter, open to ages 6-14, ages 10-14 often get lead roles
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No cut program, first 40 students are guaranteed a role
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A limited number of 6-8 year olds will be cast
Main Stage
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Twelve week commitment, faster-paced rehearsal environment
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Offered Fall and Spring - open to actors, ages 8-18; ages 14-18 often get lead roles
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Auditions required
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Large cast of 60+ students
One Act
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Offered intermittently
Junior Theater Festival Competition Team
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Open to actors ages 10-18 who have stage experience
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Auditions required
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20-30 students cast
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Travel to Atlanta for the JTF competition required
Directors look for:
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Focus - attentive and follow directions
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Diction - clear and audible speaking/singing
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Teamwork - listen and be supportive of others
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Poise and Personality - confidence but relaxed
Come to Audition only if you wish to be part of this Cast Family ~ not because you want only a specific role(s)
Recognize that Casting is subjective and very difficult; respect the Staff's decisions and then have fun with your role(s)!
KIDS stage
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Learn and practice pre-selected scenes and songs from the show
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Audition on the first day of rehearsal
Main Stage - audition requirements vary by production
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Prepare and memorize a musical theater song about one minute in length. Be sure to find a karaoke track to sing with (we want to hear YOU!) and bring your device to your audition.
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Prepare and memorize a monologue.
WHAT TO bring
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Dress comfortably in clothes you can move in
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Pull hair back so we can see your face, even if you bend over
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Wear soft-soled shoes (jazz or tennis shoes)
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Labeled water bottle