A.C.T Auditions
hadestown: teen edition
auditions:
Tuesday, october 15, 3:30pm-6:00pm
callbacks:
wednesday, october 16, 3:30pm-6:00pm
rehearsals:
mondays & wednesdays, 3:30pm-6:00pm
Tech week:
january 12-january 16
performances:
January 17-26
ages 12-19
We are looking for teens with dancing experience, singing experience or both.
what to prepare
Students should prepare 16 bars (no more than a minute) of a song from the show, or in a similar style, to sing for their audition. If singing a song from the show, be prepared to tell the pianist which song, and where you’ll be starting/stopping. If singing a song from another show, please bring a copy of the sheet music with a piano accompaniment, and starting/stopping points clearly marked.
There is a non-refundable audition fee of $25 due at the time of auditions. Payments can be made in the form of cash, credit card, or check (made payable to “The Company Theatre”).
The cost of tuition for students cast in the production is $450 and must be paid by no later than the third week of rehearsals.
We would like to extend a warm welcome to individuals of all races, all ethnicities, all gender identities, and abilities to audition. We believe that the arts should be a reflection of the diverse world we live in, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all performers. We encourage actors of all backgrounds and levels of experience to come and audition. So whether you’re a seasoned actor or new to the stage, we welcome you!
Show Description & Character breakdown
This intriguing and beautiful folk opera delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience. Following two intertwining love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of immortal King Hades and lady Persephone – Hadestown invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Inspired by traditions of classic American folk music and vintage New Orleans jazz, Mitchell’s beguiling sung-through musical pits industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love.
ORPHEUS
Lyre-playing poet, gifted and naïve (Tenor with strong falsetto, range: D3-C5 (opt. Eb5))
EURYDICE
A runaway, tough and vulnerable (Mezzo-Soprano, range: F#3-D5)
HADES
Compulsive industrialist, boss-king of Hadestown (Bass, range: F2-C#4)
PERSEPHONE
Queen of nature and the seasons, a lush (Mezzo-Soprano/Alto, range: F3-C5)
HERMES
Charismatic guide and storyteller, mentor to Orpheus (Tenor/Bass, range: C3-B4)
FATES
Three sisters, vicious and delicious, voices in the head (Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, range E3-D5 (Fate 1 up to Eb5))
WORKERS
Spirits of labor and community, a physical and choral presence (SATB)
frequently asked questions
does it cost money to participate in an a.c.t production?
Yes, we charge a non-refundable audition fee in the amount of $25 for all students who audition. Tuition for all students cast in the show is $450.
can i show up to auditions any time between 3:30pm and 6:00pm?
No, students should be present for the full audition process. Please arrive before 3:30 pm to check in and plan to stay until 6:00 pm.
can my parents stay to watch auditions?
No, we do not allow parents into the audition room. Parents are welcome to stay in the outer lobby to wait, or they can leave and come back at the end of auditions.
what should i wear?
Dress in clothes you can easily move around in! This will make the dance call easier for you. Close-toed shoes are recommended.
what should i bring with me to the audition?
Please bring a copy of your audition song for the pianist (if applicable), and your $25 audition fee. We recommend bringing a bottle of water with you as well!
will i audition alone?
Yes, each student will perform their audition individually for the director and music director.
can i submit a video audition instead?
We would prefer to have you here in person. If you absolutely cannot make it to auditions, please contact the Education Coordinator at academy@companytheatre.com to inquire about sending a video.
does everyone who auditions get cast in the show?
No, not every student who auditions will be cast in the production.