Actors will have three minutes to audition and are asked to prepare a monologue or a song, or both, or two contrasting monologues (for those not interested in being cast in a musical). A pianist will be provided as will a way for you to plug in your mp3 player if you prefer. You may also accompany yourself on piano or guitar, or sing with no accompaniment if you prefer. It’s your audition, and we want it to be as best for you as possible! One the day of your scheduled auditions, please arrive at NCRT at least 15 minutes early. You will be called at the scheduled time. Then you’ll want to go to the stage, introduce yourself, then do your thing! After that, you’re done!

You will be informed of casting choices and/or callbacks within a week. You will hear back from us even in the event you were not cast.

Sure! If you have an unavoidable conflict that prevents you from attending the season audition dates, we can arrange for recorded auditions, etc. Directors will have the opportunity to schedule additional auditions for their individual shows if they are needed and there will be a new round of auditions in May of 2020 for our next season!

Yes, we will have an accompanist for auditions. So please be sure to bring clearly legible sheet music along with you if you have a song prepared. If you have accompaniment already prepared (CD, mp3, etc), we ask that you also bring the equipment to play them as well, as that will not be provided. A capella songs are allowed, but not suggested.

No problem! First off, it’s perfectly fine to bring a ‘cheat sheet’ along with you – memorization isn’t a requirement. Also, we will have some monologues printed and available, in case you’re really desperate for something! What’s most important is to relax and have fun. If you don’t have a song, that’s a bit more difficult. But pretty much everybody knows the words/tune to ‘Happy Birthday’!