Audition Info & Casting Policy

Theatre Huntsville requires all staff, production and box office/front of house personnel to be fully vaccinated. You are not required to be vaccinated to audition or to participate in certain limited duration activities. Proof of vaccination can be provided to staff upon request. For more information, Contact Us.

Audition Information

Theatre Huntsville auditions are open to the public, and there is never a fee to participate. Typically auditions are held at the Studio Theatre at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment. However be sure to read the information for each audition as they occasionally will be held elsewhere.

All actors participate on a volunteer basis. Typically, rehearsals take place three times weekly, for 6-8 weeks. There will be anywhere from 5-10 performances over a 2-3 week period, depending on the show. At auditions, actors will fill out an availability questionnaire. We request that you be upfront with any potential conflicts as availability may be a factor in final casting decisions.

Theatre Huntsville does not pre-cast our shows, except in very rare occasions. If any role in a show is pre-cast for a specific reason or need, that information will be made available prior to auditions.

Theatre Huntsville does require all those cast in a production to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. It is not required to audition.

Plays:

Auditions for plays usually consist of cold reading a script; all you need to bring is yourself! No monologue is required.

It is a good idea to read the script and familiarize yourself with the show and characters. If you would like to read the script before auditions, or have any other questions, email us at info@theatrehsv.org.

Musicals:

Auditions usually consist of singing, a short dance combination, and reading from the script. You should bring sheet music (32 bars to show your range and ability) and clothes/shoes you can dance in. Accompanist provided. Please no recordings or a cappella. No monologue is required.

It is a good idea to read the script, listen to the music, watch some videos and familiarize yourself with the show and characters. If you would like to read the script before auditions, or have any other questions, email us at info@theatrehsv.org.

For the latest audition information, please follow us on social media and/or check our web site frequently for audition announcements.

Keep an eye on our Events Listings for information about upcoming auditions. You can also check our bulletin board outside our box office at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment for the latest audition posting.

Theatre Huntsville Casting Policy

Theatre Huntsville’s auditions are open to everyone. We welcome everyone to participate and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all. Auditionees’ availability and all known conflicts up to the closing day of the show should be provided to the director at auditions. Please abide by the conflicts scheduled at time of casting.  Additional conflicts must be approved by the director and stage manager and are subject to approval of the Production Manager at Theatre Huntsville. No person shall be cast in a part larger than a "bit" role if they have any conflict that will prevent attendance at more than two calendar weeks of rehearsals (sequential or non-sequential).

No absences or tardiness will be allowed during tech week or performance weeks.

If a person has been cast in a role or has accepted any other responsibility in a production that conflicts with the TH production, or has broken a previous commitment to another TH production or to another organization, they might be replaced.  Each show deserves the full commitment of the cast and crew.

Cast members are also responsible for attending load in, strike, and at least one build day for their production.

Once auditions and background checks are complete, the director will call those selected for the production to let them know they’ve been cast. All other auditionees will be notified of casting by email. The cast list will then be posted on the official Theatre Huntsville Facebook Page. Please do not post anything regarding casting on social media until Theatre Huntsville makes an official announcement of the full cast list.