Auditions

Auditions for "Hope at the End of the World" and "Sparkle" will take place
Wednesday, August 12, 2020 from 6:30-9:30 PM

Auditions for "The Winter's Tale" will take place
Monday, September 21, 2020 from 6:30-9:30 PM

SUBMISSION PROCEDURES:
- Carefully read the show descriptions below.
- Click HERE to request an audition slot and to submit your headshot and information. A new window will open.
- Zoom Audition links will be sent out Monday, August 10, 2020
- Each audition will happen in a separate Zoom room.
- Auditions for the Fall show "The Winter's Tale" will take place on Monday September 21, 2020
- The Grossmont College Theatre Arts Department believes deeply in upholding the principles of Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Black, Indigenous, people of color and those who identify with the LGBTQIA community are strongly encouraged to audition. Our department welcomes everyone with an open heart and open arms. 

If you are cast in a production at Grossmont College you will be required to register in a 3-unit production class. Please email the Chair, Brian Rickel at brian.rickel@gcccd.edu if this presents any problems for you once cast.

Production: "Hope at the End of the World"
Created by: Director and Cast
Director: Megan DeBoard
Theatre: Via Zoom with The Stagehouse Theatre at Grossmont College
Performance Dates: October 1-10, Thursday & Friday at 7:30 PM, Saturday at 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Who: Open to all, Actors/Singers/Dancers
When: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 from 6:30-9:30 PM
Where: Auditions via Zoom.

FULL BREAKDOWN:
Non-Union casting for the original performance, "Hope at the End of the World"

Hope at the End of the World is a devised piece of theatre created by the Director and Cast specifically for a Zoom audience. A truly collaborative piece of storytelling, "Hope at the End of the World" focuses its themes on events that are surrounding our world right now, along with universal themes of love, growth as an individual and as a community, and finding joy through difficult times.

The director, Megan DeBoard, is not requesting prepared audition material. Her audition will be conversation based.

Production: "Sparkle"
Director: Skyler Sullivan
Theatre: Via Zoom with The Stagehouse Theatre at Grossmont College
Performance Dates: October 23-24, Friday & Saturday at 7:30 PM, Saturday at 2:00 PM
Who: Open to all, Actors/Singers/Dancers
When: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 from 6:30-9:30 PM
Where: Auditions via Zoom.

FULL BREAKDOWN:
Non-Union casting for the original performance, "Sparkle"

Casey loves to play sports, do puzzles, and play with his dump truck. He also loves toys and clothes that sparkle! When his older sister, Jessie, shows off her new shimmery skirt, Casey wants in on the joy of wearing sparkly things too. The grown-ups in Casey's life are supportive, but the other children aren’t so sure. After being teased for wearing “girls’ clothes” Casey’s big sister realizes that he has the right to be himself and wear whatever he wants. Why can’t people wear what they’d like to feel good about themselves? In this is sweet, heartwarming story about acceptance, tolerance, and the freedom to be yourself, outward expression is celebrated for everyone!

To prepare for creating our online zoom play for kids, Skyler is requesting that actors prepare a 1-2 minute memorized, snippet of their favorite children's story, book or fairytale. Use this as an opportunity to show off your physical skills, and creativity. If unable to prepare a memorized version he will accept a 1-2 minute description of the story in as animated a way possible.

The Grossmont College Theatre Arts Department believes deeply in upholding the principles of Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Black, Indigenous, people of color and those who identify with the LGBTQ +, Non-Binary and Gender Non Conforming communities are strongly encouraged to audition. Our department welcomes everyone with an open heart and open arms.

Production: "The Winter's Tale"
Written by: William Shakespeare
Director: Ben Cole
Theatre: Via Zoom with The Stagehouse Theatre at Grossmont College
Performance Dates: November 12-21, Thursday & Friday at 7:30 PM, Saturday at 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Who: Open to all, Actors/Singers/Dancers
When: Monday, September 21, 2020 from 6:30-9:30 PM
Where: Auditions via Zoom.

FULL BREAKDOWN:
Non-Union casting for the original performance, "The Winter's Tale"

When Leontes accuses his wife, Hermione, of infidelity with his best friend, the King of Bohemia the accusation leads to her death, the death of their son, and the exile of a baby daughter he may never know. Will he come to his senses? Will he find his daughter? Will she forgive him? Will he forgive himself?
One of Shakespeare's final plays, The Winter's Tale is considered a romantic comedy, but is filled with elements of tragedy and magic. Spanning 16 years and two countries, journey with us to Italy and Bohemia to experience heartbreak and death, betrayal and grief, young love blossoming in fields, and the most difficult stage direction Shakespeare ever wrote: Exit, pursued by a bear.

The director, Ben Cole, is requesting that actor's prepare a 1-2 minute Shakespeare monologue (comedic or dramatic). If an actor is unable to attend that evening, Ben will accept video submissions no later than Monday, September 21, 2020 at benjamin.cole@gcccd.edu