Season 53 Auditions
Auditions are open to all current students of the University of Detroit Mercy. Professional artists are welcome to send their headshot and resume for consideration to theatre@udmercy.edu.
Questions? Email theatre@udmercy.edu or call 313-993-3270.
A Year with Frog and Toad
Directed by Sarah Hawkins Rusk
Auditions: Tuesday, Sept. 5
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Location: Reno Hall, Room 164
Audition Requirements: Prepare 16-32 bars from a musical theatre song and come dressed for movement.
Callbacks: Wednesday, Sept. 6
Photograph 51
Directed by Kennikki Jones-Jones
Auditions: Monday, Nov. 13
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Location: Reno Hall, Room 164
Audition Requirements: Prepare a 60-90 second contemporary monologue, preferably in the style of Photograph 51.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [revised] [again]
Directed by Andrew Papa
Auditions: Tuesday, Feb. 13, 7-10 p.m.
Location: Reno Hall, Room 164
Auditions for TheatreLab's production of Kayak, directed by Kez Settle, will occur at the same time as mainstage auditions.
Audition Requirements:
Please prepare the following audition pieces:
- Two contemporary monologues (one comedic and one dramatic). Each piece should be 2 minutes or under. Honestly, the shorter the better. Even a 1-minute comedic piece and 1-minute dramatic piece is plenty.
- 12-lines of Shakespeare from any Shakespeare play. NO SONNETS. This can be on book (not memorized), but should be prepared and presented “as if” it is being performed. In other words, lift the words off the page and perform…just on book. Any questions about this requirement, reach out to Andrew Papa.
You may also be asked to read some audition sides, so make sure to review any materials from the plays that are posted on the DMTC Blackboard page. Email theatre@udmercy.edu to be added to the DMTC Blackboard page.
Character Breakdowns:
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)[revised][again]:
All gender identities will be considered for all roles.
Jess: The Scholar. Clearly wants to honor Shakespeare’s profound influence on literature and the theatre.
Adam: The Dunce. Adam wants to make Shakespeare fun and accessible, but oftentimes gets it WAY wrong.
Daniel: The Go-To. Daniel is reliable, wanting to keep the show flowing, and sometimes has to keep Jess/Adam on track.
Kayak
Further Questions?
If you have any questions about the processes listed above, please reach out to Andrew Papa at papaam@udmercy.edu directly.