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CURRENT Call For Auditions |
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There are no current audition calls at this time. |
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Typically, auditions for Fall
productions will be held in August, and auditions for Winter and Spring
productions will be held in December or January. Visit this website
often to watch
for details. |
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But
don't forget -- while auditions are held only a few times each year, you
can always volunteer to help out at anytime. See our
Helping Out page to find out about volunteer opportunities. |
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Casting Decisions |
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All of those who are offered roles will be contacted by phone soon after
auditions are completed. |
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General Audition Info |
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Auditions for Niagara Regional
Theatre Guild (NRTG) productions are held several times throughout the year, on
weekday evenings. These are open calls—no appointment is necessary.
Usually, auditions for two shows are held at the same time, with everyone
invited to audition for both productions if they wish. Performers of
all levels, beginner to professional, are welcome. |
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| Call-backs are
most often held later the same week, usually within 3 days of the initial
audition. Many roles are often cast without callbacks, so not being
asked to return for the second round of auditions does not mean that you
will not get a part. |
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Those
trying-out for musical productions should bring sheet music for a single
audition song. It is not necessary that it be a song from the show.
An accompanist will be provided. Candidates for all shows will be
asked to do cold readings from the script. NRTG does not require you
to prepare a monolog. |
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Unless
otherwise specified, auditions are held at: |
The Cardinal O'Hara Performing Arts Center
39 O'Hara Rd, Tonawanda, NY |
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Need Directions?
Consult our online
map.
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Watch
this page for updated information. Specific dates and times are posted
here as soon as they are available, well in advance of audition dates.
The week before auditions, announcements will also be posted in the
Buffalo News ("Behind the Scenes" in Friday's Gusto magazine), the
Niagara Gazette, and in ArtVoice. |
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Rehearsals |
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Rehearsals for the each show will
usually begin immediately after the show is cast. This generally means
within a week or two after auditions. When two shows hold auditions at
the same time, rehearsals for the later show will not begin until after the
first has opened. |
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Our standard rehearsal schedule
begins 5—6 weeks before opening, working Monday through Thursday evenings, 7
pm—10 pm (though in the early weeks not everyone is called for every
rehearsal). We pride ourselves on our family-friendly rehearsal
schedule, with no Friday or weekend rehearsals until the week before
opening. |
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The week before the show opens will
always include a Friday evening rehearsal. Be prepared, as well, to
work all day (approx. 11 am—6 pm) on the Sunday before opening, for load-in
and either a run-through or technical rehearsal. |
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Rehearsals are held in the
auditorium of the Cardinal O'Hara Performing Arts Center, attached to
Cardinal O'Hara High School in Tonawanda. |
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Membership |
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All cast and crew are expected to be
members of NRTG in good standing. This represents a minimal annual
committment, and shows a committment on your part to the organization.
Consult the Membership page for
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Crew Hours |
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All cast members are required to put
in some crew hours, helping with sets, props, costumes, and publicity.
Work parties are scheduled once rehearsals have begun and take place on the
weekends leading up to the show. Crew time is enthusiastically served
in our warehouse space, known as
Area 52. |
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