All SUNY Oneonta students are encouraged to audition for department productions. Roles are not reserved for theatre majors only. In fact, Theatre Department productions commonly include a cross-section of students pursuing a variety of majors.
Audition Dates
Auditions for Theatre Department and Mask & Hammer club productions are usually held at the same time. Auditions for fall semester productions are held immediately when classes start at the beginning of the year. Auditions for spring semester productions are held later in the fall semester.
Spring 2024 Auditions
Auditions for Novecento by Alessandro Baricco will be held April 29 and April 30 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Call backs are on Wednesday May 1 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Fall 2024 Show(s)
Novecento by Alessandro Baricco.
Sign-Up
To sign-up for an audition time for Novecento, please visit the callboard outside the theatre office in the Fine Arts Center room 106.
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Instructions
Please read all instructions carefully.
Novecento
Who can audition: Any currently enrolled SUNY Oneonta student. It is STRONGLY encouraged that all theatre majors interested in performance audition for BOTH productions.
When: Monday, April 29 and Tuesday, April 30 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Select students only may be called back for Wednesday May 1. Please do not attend callbacks without a directors' invitation.
Where: Fine Arts Center
Monday and Tuesday: Novecento will audition in the Hamblin Theatre.
Wednesday: Call backs will be held in Fine Arts room 103.
How:
- Schedule your audition in person by visiting the callboard.
- Come early and bring a list of your known conflicts to fill out the audition form. Conflicts include work schedules, classes, and any commitments you have made personally that cannot be rescheduled or altered. Be prepared to communicate ALL conflicts.
- Prepare for your audition referring to the materials provided by the Director in the below. Please contact the Director if you have any questions.
- Come to the Fine Arts Building for your audition. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early and check-in with the Stage Manager when you arrive.
- Call-back announcements will be made via email. Only students contacted for a callback should attend callbacks.
What: 1 minute memorized contemporary monologue preferred, but cold reads will be accepted (sides will be provided).
What to Expect
The specific requirements of each audition are posted above. For most auditions, expect to read from a provided script or present prepared material, such as a short monologue or a short song with sheet music. Calls for acting, movement, and singing may be included as appropriate. Theatre majors and advanced students are encouraged to develop a range of prepared material suitable for auditions.
Directors typically hold call-back auditions to help clarify decisions prior to the final selection of a cast. When casting, many factors are considered beyond talent and appropriateness for a role. Experience, availability, attitude, and a readiness to commit significant time and energy to rehearsal are all important. Students interested in participating in a theatre production should realistically consider their ability to commit to the production while still prioritizing other campus responsibilities.
Participation
To participate in auditions you must be a current SUNY Oneonta student. If you are not a student but you have accepted admission to SUNY Oneonta and will be a student at the time the rehearsal process begins, you are encouraged to participate in auditions. If you fit these criteria and would like to sign-up for an audition time please contact the department.
Only under very limited circumstances may non-students be cast in shows; non-students may be auditioned or invited to join the cast if the regular audition process does not sufficiently fill the roles available. Occasionally, a guest artist may be cast if there is a significant educational benefit from their participation in the show.