Auditions

Audition Instructions

1. Download the Audition Guide at the link below if you have not already done so, and follow the directions in the guide. 

2. Required forms Due By Wednesday, September 16.

• Conflict Sheet

• Audition Form

PLEASE READ - A Note About Bears Cast Auditions

Grades 6–10 | Alternative audition instructions are provided for students in grades 6–10 who are ready to prepare and present more advanced audition material. This option is designed for experienced performers who would like the opportunity to challenge themselves and demonstrate an intermediate-advanced level of preparation and performance.

Intermediate-Advanced Option | In addition to the "required song", prepare 30-45 seconds of a musical theatre song that showcases both your voice and your ability to tell a story through music. Know who you are singing to, what you want from them, and why your character needs to sing these words at this moment.

Audition Information

Auditions help our directorial team get to know each actor and determine the best placement of roles. All performers registered for the production are Cast Members and will be assigned a role. Auditions are held privately with the directorial team.

What to Prepare

Actors should be prepared to:

• Slate: Clearly state your full name, monologue title/source, and song selection.

• Perform a short memorized monologue — approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute.

• Sing the audition song with the provided instrumental track.

• Perform a short dance combination using choreography provided in advance.

• Read scenes (sides) from the script. Younger actors may read or repeat lines with help from the director.

• Try a dialect if requested for a particular character.

• Optional: Share a joke or special skill such as gymnastics, dance, martial arts, instruments, or another performance skill.

A Few Things to Know

Please come into auditions open to the possibilities of the production rather than expecting a particular role. Every role contributes to telling the story, and we encourage actors to embrace the part they are given.

Some roles may be shared or split between actors. In these cases, an actor may perform the role in certain performances and appear in a featured ensemble or supporting role in others.

Actors may be asked to portray a character of any gender. Unless otherwise noted on the audition form, all participants may be considered for any role.

About Casting

Please do not expect to play a lead. Our goal is to provide participants the tools they need to participate in an ensemble, and have a fantastic time learning and growing in this group process.  We aim to provide as much stage time as possible to every participant, and encourage our cast members to be part of an ensemble group no matter what role they are cast to play.  We’re here to enjoy the experience! ​

The casting process takes into consideration various factors including presentations at audition, experience, training, passion, growth, commitment to rehearsals and practice, roles previously played, and last but definitely not least, the chemistry of the cast over all.  

The production team maintains the privilege of casting the show as they see fit, and intend to create a well-balanced cast.

Please encourage your child to embrace their casting, and remember, there are no small parts!