AUDITION NOTICE: TEN FOR ALL 2024 FINALS
AUDITION NOTICE: Grand Rapids Civic Theatre is holding auditions for the 2024 Ten for All Playwriting Festival on Friday, April 12th from 7-9pm! Civic is seeking up to 8 actors ages 18+ for three of the finalist scripts. Roles are open to individuals of all races/ethnicities and gender identities.
AUDITION DATES: Friday, April 12th from 7-9pm. Callbacks (if necessary and by invitation only) are Saturday, April 13th from 3-6 pm. Auditions will take place at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre: 30 N. Division Ave, Grand Rapids MI. You will enter through the Main Lobby Doors on Library Street, across from the Ellis Lot.
CASTING FOR THE FOLLOWING 10 MINUTE PLAYS:
THE CHANGELING (Not that one. No, not the other one either) by Abby Burgess: Director: Brock Gabbert; Stage Manager: Carlie Sprik
EVOCATORE by Marc Stouffer III: Director: Danira Stanojevic; Stage Manager: Laurie Hamilton
ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS BANANA by Jesse Aukeman: Director: Erica Soto; Stage Manager: Breanne Blackwell
ABOUT THE SHOW: TEN FOR ALL
Back for its 4th year, the Ten For All festival will once again present original world premiere 10-minute plays written by West Michigan playwrights. Plays are anonymously read and scored and the top Semi-Finalist scripts in each category are read live on stage. Those Semi-Finalists are then adjudicated by local theatre experts and media and business leaders and then one finalist in each category is named. The finalist plays are then fully produced, staged, and performed during the premiere event, and audience members vote to give one playwright the coveted “Audience Choice” Award.
PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES: Friday, May 17th (7:00 pm), and Saturday, May 18th (7:00 pm), with an awards ceremony following the Saturday performance.
REHEARSAL START DATE: Monday, April 22nd, with a limited rehearsal schedule. See link below for details.
HOW TO AUDITION: CLICK HERE to learn more about the process, see character descriptions and a rehearsal schedule, and register for an appointment.
JOIN US FOR… ’24/’25 auditions!
Note that auditions dates below are tentative and may shift slightly; be sure to confirm audition dates and times in the official audition notices. Notices are posted here approximately 4-6 weeks prior to the audition dates.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Auditions:
Saturday, June 29, 12-4pm and Sunday, June 30, 6-9pm;
Callbacks Monday, July 1, 6-10pm
A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD TYA Auditions:
Friday, August 23, 6-9pm; Saturday, August 24, 12-3pm; Callbacks Monday August 26, 6-9pm
CATS Auditions:
Friday, September 6, 5-9pm and Saturday, September 7, 12-4 pm;
Callbacks Wednesday, September 11, 6-10pm
THE 39 STEPS Auditions:
Friday, October 25, 6-9pm and Saturday, October 26, 4-8 pm;
Callbacks Monday, October 28 6-10pm
CAMP ROCK Auditions:
Friday, January 3, 6-9pm and Saturday, January 4, 12-4 pm;
Callbacks Monday, January 6, 6-9pm
THE COLOR PURPLE Auditions:
Friday, February 7, 6-9pm and Saturday, February 8, 4-8pm;
Callbacks Monday, February 10, 6-10pm
TEN FOR ALL Auditions:
To be announced in 2025
WAITRESS Auditions:
Friday, February 21, 6-9pm and Saturday, February 22, 12-4pm;
Callbacks Monday, February 24, 6-10pm
Learn more about the ’24/’25 season at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre:
Auditioning for a Show…
Is there a place for me?
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre is a community theatre, which means that all the actors who perform on our stage are a collection of individuals from West Michigan who have a talent and interest in theatre arts. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned actor, you are welcome to audition at Civic! It’s not uncommon for newcomers to be the star of the show, or a part of the ensemble! On average, approximately 40% of Civic’s volunteer performers are new, either to our community or our theatre. GRCT welcomes all genders and non-conforming individuals, all races and ethnicities, and artists of all ages. With each season offering a variety of musicals and plays, we are excited to offer a little something for everyone.
Audition Notices
This page is your best resource for updated information regarding audition dates and times, casting needs, and rehearsal schedules. All sign-ups are done through SignUp Genius, which will be posted as they become available.
What to expect at an audition
Those planning to audition for a Play will be asked to read from the script. For Musical auditions, prepare 16 measures of a memorized song and bring sheet music that includes a piano accompaniment line. Musical auditions will also include a dance audition. For specific details on how to prepare and what to expect, the SignUp Genius page for each show will include an audition guide.
What to expect at a callback
Those that are asked to return for Play Callbacks will read from the script. Musical Callbacks consist of reading from the script, singing songs from the show, and learning additional dance choreography.
Audition Workshops AND CLASSES
Civic Theatre’s School of Theatre Arts offers workshops and classes designed to help you prepare specifically for an audition. Please check our current Education page f