Arriving at the Audition

When you arrive, you will be greeted by an ESPA Representative. They will check your membership status - if you’ve not had the chance to sign up yet you can do so on the day.

The ESPA Representative will give you your audition form and headshot so make sure you hand these to the audition panel when you go in for your audition.

The ESPA Representative will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. 

Auditioning

The ESPA Representative will lead you to the audition room where you will be introduced to the panel. The panel consists of: Director, Choreographer, Musical Director, Moderator, Trustee. 

The Director, Choreographer and Musical Director form the creative team for the show. They are looking for people who will fit in with their vision of the show. The Moderator and Trustee are there to oversee the audition process, to ensure that all auditionees are treated the same. The Trustee and Moderator will also be present when the casting decisions are made to ensure all decisions are made in line with ESPA’s policies.

You will go into the room in groups which are usually made up of: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass 

During your singing and/ or dancing audition, our Musical Director will accompany you on the piano. 

If you have a dancing audition, this will be done in groups so the panel has a chance to see you all. This will be accompanied either by the Musical Director or track. 

You may be asked to go through your audition more than once. 

Post Audition

The ESPA Representative will tell you whether or not you may go home depending on whether the panel would like to see you again.

Please do not leave before you are dismissed. 

The cast list will be posted on to the ESPA Productions website at 12pm the next day. 

If you are needed for a recall, an ESPA Representative will contact you within 24hrs. 

Remember

Bring water with you. Nerves can make your throat very dry so keep hydrated. 

Keep calm. Don’t worry if you make a mistake - our panel are not looking for polished performances. Making mistakes will not mean you won’t be cast.

To perform to your best standard and have the best chance of being cast it is important to thoroughly prepare your audition. We encourage those auditioning to learn their audition piece/s if they can. However, knowing your piece/s off by heart is preferable, rather than essential.

There are many factors that go into the decision making process. Talent is not the only factor. Try not to be disheartened if you are not cast in your preferred role. 

Tips

• Keep your hair off your face

• Leave chewing gum at home

• Aim for the centre of the room. You are the focus of your audition, not the person reading in for you

• Expect the unexpected! Be prepared for the Director to throw acting tips/ requests at you at a moment’s notice

• Wear comfortable clothes and appropriate footwear

Arriving at the Audition

When you arrive, you will be greeted by an ESPA Representative. They will check your membership status - if you’ve not had the chance to sign up yet you can do so on the day.

The ESPA Representative will give you your audition form and headshot so make sure you hand these to the audition panel when you go in for your audition.

The ESPA Representative will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. 

Auditioning

The ESPA Representative will lead you to the audition room where you will be introduced to the panel. The panel consists of: Director, Choreographer, Musical Director, Moderator, Trustee. 

The Director, Choreographer and Musical Director form the creative team for the show. They are looking for people who will fit in with their vision of the show. The Moderator and Trustee are there to oversee the audition process, to ensure that all auditionees are treated the same. The Trustee and Moderator will also be present when the casting decisions are made to ensure all decisions are made in line with ESPA’s policies.

If your audition consists of more than one section, you will be asked whether you would like to sing, dance or act first. Tell the panel how you would like your audition to flow. 

During your acting audition, you may need someone to read in for the other character/s in your scene. For this, there will be two experienced actors available in the audition room for you to act against. Tell them where to stand, what you need them to do and they will work with you. 

During your singing and/ or dancing audition, our Musical Director will accompany you on the piano.

Please note: your dance audition will usually be performed in a group at the beginning of the day. The audition is accompanied by the Musical Director or a backing track. The panel may wish to see your dance audition again during your solo audition. 

Post Audition

The ESPA Representative will tell you whether or not you may go home depending on whether the panel would like to see you again.

Please do not leave before you are dismissed. 

The full cast list will be posted on our closed Facebook group and on our website on at 12pm the next day. It is likely that there are roles which have not been cast due to recalls so don’t expect to see a full cast list on this day. 

If you are needed for a recall, an ESPA Representative will contact you within 24hrs. 

If you have not been cast in your preferred role, you will not need to audition for the ensemble unless you have been told otherwise. Your casting into the ensemble will be based on your principal audition unless you prefer us to consider your ensemble audition as well. 

We do need as many people at the ensemble audition as possible, so please still attend the ensemble audition if you can. 

Remember

Bring water with you. Nerves can make your throat very dry so keep hydrated. 

Keep calm. Don’t worry if you make a mistake - our panel are not looking for polished performances. Making mistakes will not mean you won’t be cast.

To perform to your best standard and have the best chance of being cast it is important to thoroughly prepare your audition. We encourage those auditioning to learn their audition piece/s if they can. However, knowing your piece/s off by heart is preferable, rather than essential.

There are many factors that go into the decision making process. Talent is not the only factor. Try not to be disheartened if you are not cast in your preferred role. 

Tips

• Keep your hair off your face

• Leave chewing gum at home

• Expect the unexpected! Be prepared for the Director to throw acting tips/ requests at you at a moment’s notice

• Wear comfortable clothes and appropriate footwear