Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is the registration fee for Actors?
- How much is the registration fee for Production Personnel?
- I would like to attend both as an Actor and as a Production person. Do I have to pay twice?
- What are the requirements to attend as an Actor?
- What is the difference between Pre-Professional Auditions and Regular Auditions?
- I need an UPTA or TCG company signature in order to attend the Regular Auditions. Who is permitted to sign off for the UPTA and TCG member theatres?
- Can I send registration and $$ now and send headshots when they're ready?
- What other information is important for the headshots and resumes?
- Once I'm registered, am I assigned an audition number and/or time slot?
- How long will the audition process take?
- What are the Dance Callbacks all about?
- What happens if I miss my audition slot?
- How do I get to Memphis and around Memphis?
- What are the requirements to attend Production Personnel interviews?
- I would like to attend both as an Actor and as a Production person. Do I have to pay twice?
- What is the interview process for Production Personnel?
- How long will this interview process take?
- I’m only interviewing. Is there any reason I need to go to Playhouse on the Square?
- How do I get to Memphis and around Memphis?
- When should I arrive for my interview, and when should I leave?
- How much is the registration fee for my company?
- I'm interested in having my company attend. Is the registration fee per person, or per company?
- What are the requirements to attend as a company?
- What is the difference between Pre-Professional and Regular Auditions?
- How do callbacks work?
- What are the Dance Callbacks all about?
- How do Production Personnel interviews work?
- How do I get to Memphis and around Memphis?
Is your question not here? Email it to us, and we'll answer you directly.
Q. How much is the registration fee for Actors?
A. $30 before 11/30/07, $45 thereafter. BACK TO TOP
Q. How much is the registration fee for Production Personnel?
A. $30 before 11/30/07, $45 thereafter. BACK TO TOP
Q. I would like to attend both as an Actor and as a Production person. Do I have to pay twice?
A. No. Your registration fee ($30 before 11/30/07, $45 thereafter) allows you to do both assuming you meet the requirements of both. However, you must fill out both an actor registration form and the Production Personnel registration form. BACK TO TOP
Q. What are the requirements to attend as an Actor?
A. Click here for criteria. BACK TO TOP
Q. What is the difference between Pre-Professional Auditions and Regular Auditions?
A. Pre-Professional auditions are for those folks who will have their undergrad degrees in Theatre by 9/1/08. Pre-Professional actors are looking to build their resumes and are willing to accept chorus, ensemble, and intern positions. There are generally a few less companies in attendance for Pre-Professional auditions. Check our current list of registered companies here to see who will be attending Pre-Professional auditions.
Regular auditions are for those folks who have more experience and/or training under their belt. In either case, you must be available for work year-round - in other words - not returning to school in the Fall or Spring.
Make sure you are aware of the criteria involved for attending either audition. Click here for the criteria. BACK TO TOP
Q. I need an UPTA or TCG company signature in order to attend the Regular Auditions. Who is permitted to sign off for the UPTA and TCG member theatres?
A. You need to have somebody from the resident artistic leadership sign off. That includes Artistic Director, Executive Director, Executive Producer, Producer, Owner, Associate Producer, Casting Director, and the like. Every company is a little different in terms of their leadership titles. Signatures from Guest Directors or folks a few levels down the leadership food chain are not acceptable. BACK TO TOP
Q. Can I send registration and $$ now and send headshots when they're ready?
A. Yes, as long as the headshots arrive in our office no later than 1/18/08. If you send your headshots separate from your registration payment, we will ask you to put your audition number, lightly in pencil, in the upper right hand corner of all your resumes. This will save us time in collating your headshots once they arrive. BACK TO TOP
Q. What other information is important for the headshots and resumes?
A. Make sure your headshot is UP-TO-DATE ! Actors must send 125 photos/resumes. Your photos and resumes must be 8”x10” or 71⁄2”x91⁄2”. The resumes must be the same size as the photo and attached to the back. Companies have asked that resumes contain the following information: Contact information - Availability dates - Name - Equity status if any - Height - Weight - Hair Color - Instrumental skills. These resumes will be handed out to the producers, and any extras will be returned to you on the day of your audition. BACK TO TOP
Q. Once I'm registered, am I assigned an audition number and/or time slot?
A. You will be assigned an audition number. You will NOT be assigned a time slot. The reason is simple. If we had time slots assigned, and people don't show up, assigned times go out the window. You can guesstimate your audition time in very general terms however. Actors are seen in groups of 25. Each group takes 40 - 55 minutes to complete. There are 100 auditions before the lunch break. Here is an example: Your audition number is 336 on Saturday. Auditions begin with number 251 at 9am. You are in the 4th group of 25 in the morning. Most likely, your group will be going in to audition around 11:30am - 12 noon. Always err on the side of being early! Now, keep in mind, if the bus from Timbuktu carrying 21 actors (number 280 - 301) doesn't show up, everyone in attendance slides up 21 slots. So number 302 will audition immediately after number 279 - and you, as number 336 are now in the 3rd group before lunch. Bottom line, err on the side of being early! If you haven't already, make sure you check out the itinerary here. BACK TO TOP
Q. How long will the audition process take?
A. The audition process for you will all happen in one day. Your 90-second audition will be during the day. Your dance callbacks and acting callbacks for the companies will occur that afternoon and evening. Hopefully, you'll have so many callbacks that you'll be busy till late into the evening. The next day, it starts all over again for folks auditioning on that day. BACK TO TOP
Q. What are the Dance Callbacks all about?
A. Upon seeing your initial 90 second audition, companies will decide whether or not they'd like to see you at the dance callback after the main auditions have ended. To check the tentative itinerary, CLICK HERE. If they would like to see you at the dance callback, they will indicate so on the callback boards in the main callback room at the Holiday Inn Select - Airport. If you are called to dance callbacks and you decide to go (you should, of course!), there will be three routines: a mover's routine, a tap routine, and a ballet/jazz routine. You may pick a MAXIMUM of two routines in which to participate. Once the dance callbacks have finished, you should check the main callback room again at the Holiday Inn Select - Airport to see if any additional companies have called you back. Bring appropriate clothing and shoes for dance callbacks - even if you're not a dancer.
CLICK HERE for some great advice from our choreographer, Kiersten Mays. BACK TO TOP
Q. What happens if I miss my audition slot?
A. You won't miss your audition slot. OK, but let's say an act of some supreme being keeps you from your audition slot - Don't freak out! You'll still be able to audition. We'll move you either to the end of the morning group or to the end of the day - whichever seems easiest to accomplish. But you won't miss your audition slot, WILL YOU??
Q. How do I get to Memphis and around Memphis?
A. You'll receive a travel sheet in your confirmation packet. Also, Northwest Airlines is our official airline. If you call Northwest World and Meetings and Incentives reservations at 1-800-328-1111 between 7:30 am and 7:30 pm, CST, Monday through Friday and use Worldfile: NMCVX, you'll receive special discounts flying to and from Memphis. UPTA has also partnered with Enterprise Car Rentals. Call 1-800-RENT-A-CAR or visit www.enterprise.com and refer to Corporate Class Number 56WS414, PIN: PLA. Unlimited miles. No "Under 25" Fee. You may also check out the travel sheet HERE. BACK TO TOP
Production Personnel FAQ
Is your question not here? Email it to us, and we'll answer you directly.
Q. What are the requirements to attend Production Personnel interviews?
A. CLICK HERE for criteria. BACK TO TOP
Q. I would like to attend both as an Actor and as a Production person. Do I have to pay twice?
A. No. Your registration fee ($30 before 11/30/07, $45 thereafter) allows you to do both assuming you meet the requirements of both. However, you must fill out both an actor registration form and the Production Personnel registration form. BACK TO TOP
Q. What is the interview process for Production Personnel?
A. Companies will post their available production positions at the Holiday Inn Select - Airport. You will note which companies have your position available. That same day, you will go and sign up for interview times on each of your noted companies' doors at the Holiday Inn Select - Airport. You will finish your interviews that same afternoon/night. BACK TO TOP
Q. How long will this interview process take?
A. The interview process for you will all occur in one day - Saturday, February 9th. All production positions will be posted at the Holiday Inn Select - Airport by 12 noon on Saturday, February 9th, and your interviews will begin after 3pm that same day. BACK TO TOP
Q. I’m only interviewing. Is there any reason I need to go to Playhouse on the Square?
A. All of your production interviews will occur at the Holiday Inn Select - Airport. If you are not also auditioning, then no, you would not need to go to Playhouse on the Square. Of course, we’d love for you to go see Pirates of Penzance at Playhouse on the Square and A Lesson Before Dying at our sister theatre, The Circuit Playhouse. BACK TO TOP
Q. How do I get to Memphis and around Memphis?
A. You'll receive a travel sheet in your confirmation packet. Also, Northwest Airlines is our official airline. If you call Northwest World and Meetings and Incentives reservations at 1-800-328-1111 between 7:30 am and 7:30 pm, CST, Monday through Friday and use Worldfile: NMCVX, you'll receive special discounts flying to and from Memphis. UPTA has also partnered with Enterprise Car Rentals. Call 1-800-RENT-A-CAR or visit www.enterprise.com and refer to Corporate Class Number 56WS414, PIN: PLA. Unlimited miles. No "Under 25" Fee. You may also check out the travel sheet HERE. BACK TO TOP
Q. When should I arrive for my interview, and when should I leave?
A. We strongly suggest you arrive the day before your interview, and leave the day after. That allows you to become familiar with your surroundings, and you won't have to rush your interview by leaving the same day. Hopefully, you'll be so busy, you'll be interviewing late into the evening! BACK TO TOP
Company Frequently Asked Questions
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Q. How much is the registration fee for my company?
A. $90 before 10/31/07, $125 thereafter. BACK TO TOP
Q. I'm interested in having my company attend. Is the registration fee per person, or per company?
A. The registration fee ($90 before 10/31/07, $125 thereafter) is for your company. There is not a per person fee. BACK TO TOP
Q. What are the requirements to attend as a company?
A. Click here for criteria. BACK TO TOP
Q. What is the difference between Pre-Professional and Regular Auditions?
A. Pre-Professional Auditions are for those folks who will have their undergrad degrees in Theatre by 9/1/08. Pre-Professional actors are looking to build their resumes and are willing to accept chorus, ensemble, and intern positions. There are generally a few less companies in attendance for Pre-Professional Auditions. Check our current list of registered companies here to see who will be attending Pre-Professional Auditions.
Regular Auditions are for those folks who have more experience and/or training under their belt. In either case, the actor must be available for work year-round - in other words - not returning to school in the Fall or Spring.
Make sure you are aware of the criteria involved for attending either audition. Click here for the criteria. BACK TO TOP
A. You will see actors in groups of 25 at Playhouse on the Square. After each group, we will collect the sheets you give us indicating those folks you’d like to see at callbacks. We will post those sheets at the Holiday Inn Select - Airport. In addition, you will give us sheets to post on your callback room door indicating the times for which you want the actors to sign up.
ALL CALLBACKS WILL BE HELD AT THE HOLIDAY INN SELECT - AIRPORT. Most companies hold callbacks in their hotel rooms. Some companies reserve more than one room at the hotel in order to have a sleeping room and a callback/interview room. Also, there are additional “break out” rooms that you may reserve at the Holiday Inn Select - Airport.
If you have more than one company rep in attendance, you might start your callbacks while initial auditions at Playhouse are still going on. Make sure to schedule additional callbacks outside the Dance callback time. BACK TO TOP
Q. What are the Dance Callbacks all about?
A. Upon seeing the actors’ initial 90 second audition, you will also decide whether or not you’d like to see them at the dance callback after the main auditions have ended. To check the tentative itinerary, CLICK HERE. If you would like to see them at the dance callback, you will indicate that on the callback sheets that we collect and post at the Holiday Inn Select - Airport. There will be three routines: a mover's routine, a tap routine, and a ballet/jazz routine. Actors may pick a MAXIMUM of two routines in which to participate. Once the dance callbacks have finished, we will collect more callback sheets from you if you’d like to see them for an acting/singing callback in your callback room. BACK TO TOP
Q. How do Production Personnel interviews work?
A. All Production Personnel interviews occur on Saturday, February 9th. ALL INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD AT THE HOLIDAY INN SELECT - AIRPORT. Prior to that Saturday, you will have supplied us with all your technical, administrative, and artistic production openings. We will post them at the Holiday Inn Select - Airport. We will provide you with a sheet to put on your interview room door upon which you will have listed those times you’d like to interview folks. Some companies reserve more than one room at the hotel in order to have a sleeping room and a callback/interview room. Also, there are additional “break out” rooms that you may reserve at the Holiday Inn Select - Airport. If you are also having actor callbacks, you will need to schedule your time accordingly to accommodate both. BACK TO TOP
Q. How do I get to Memphis and around Memphis?
A. You'll receive a travel sheet in your confirmation packet. Also, Northwest Airlines is our official airline. If you call Northwest World and Meetings and Incentives reservations at 1-800-328-1111 between 7:30 am and 7:30 pm, CST, Monday through Friday and use Worldfile: NMCVX, you'll receive special discounts flying to and from Memphis. UPTA has also partnered with Enterprise Car Rentals. Call 1-800-RENT-A-CAR or visit www.enterprise.com and refer to Corporate Class Number 56WS414, PIN: PLA. Unlimited miles. No "Under 25" Fee. You may also check out the travel sheet HERE. BACK TO TOP
