Auditions and interviews can be exciting and stressful for actors, technicians and supporters alike. What follows is meant to help you and your student through the audition and interview process.

Our mission

We firmly believe there is a place for every interested student in the Peak Players. That does not mean you will always be placed in your first choice of role, but if you want to be part of the team we will find a place for you. Students may audition for roles in the cast, interview for positions on the crew, take theatre arts and technical theatre classes, and join Drama Club. And a show is not possible without a supportive audience. Each of these roles is equally important.

Audition tips to discuss with your student

• The success of your audition should be measured by whether you put in your best effort and did the best you could under the circumstances. It should not be measured by whether you are cast, or cast in your first choice of role.
• The best way to feel proud of your audition is to prepare early and practice often. That is what gets you through the nerves once you are on stage.
• Take your time filling out the audition form. List all of your conflicts across the rehearsal process, and be honest about whether you will accept any role.
• The best way to get involved is to audition and interview for a position on the crew. It shows you are committed to the ensemble and willing to help make the production great.
• Talk with your student about how subjective casting is. Every director has their own vision, and you could audition for the same show with three directors and be cast in three different roles. That is frustrating for young actors, but it teaches us that all we control is being professional and prepared. The same is true of job interviews and college applications. Practising resilience now helps later.

What we consider when casting

In no particular order.

• Ability to project and articulate clearly
• Commitment to the physicality and vocalisation of the role
• Ability to take direction well
• Respect for others and for the space
• Work ethic and focus
• Conflicts listed on the audition form
• The audition pool, and how you fit the vision of the play. Casting is a jigsaw puzzle with a great many pieces.

Crew interview tips

Our goal is to find a place on the crew for every student who interviews. Your specific position is based on the following, in no particular order.

• Conflicts with the rehearsal schedule
• Prior experience, particularly with running lights and sound
• Professionalism and respect for others during the interview process