FALL 2023
Nov. 9, 10, 11

Musical Theatre Info
Timeline: August 2023 – November 2023
Show Days
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Night at 7pm and Saturday Matinee at 2pm
Actor and Vocal Auditions
August 21st – 25th from 4-6pm in the WHS Auditorium
Acting and Vocal Audition Application found here PLEASE read through the specifics below and read through the rehearsal calendar
Vocal Auditions – August 21st and 22nd from 4-6pm
Timeslot is given to students for arrival time and audition:
- Students wait in the Bistro or Choir Room
- 30-second song cut with audio
- One on One with directors in the Auditorium
- Vocal Audition Preparation available with directors pre-audition upon request
Acting Auditions: August 24th in the Auditorium
2-3 hours after school – 1 to 2 days:
- Group scenes read a loud with directors and students in the Auditorium
- Individual Monologues – Given to students in advance at Call Out meeting
- Acting critiques and games led by senior members of the Theatre
Choreography (Dancing) Auditions: August 23rd from 4-6pm in the Auditorium
2-3 hours after school:
- Dress appropriately – Dance shoes (if necessary) or tennis shoes
- Loose fit workout style clothing
- Bring Water and a change of clothes
Call Backs: August 25th from 4pm – 6pm
Last day of Auditions:
- Some students are called back for a final audition including but not limited to: another group audition reading lines, singing a particular song for range verification, and character analysis
Technical Theatre Auditions/Applications
Types of Technical Theatre
Costume and Props:
- Finding, creating, and manufacturing Costumes and Props for Actors to use on Stage
Set Building and Stage Design:
- Creating, designing, and building stage pieces and sets
Lighting and Sound:
- Learning, designing, and running the lights and sound boards for the shows.
Stage and Shop Manager
Interviewed Position:
- Stage Manager – Extension of the directors who provide, communication, and logistics, and are in charge of all backstage aspects
- Shop Manager – Works with the Stage manager, organizes set shop, delegates tasks, and opens and closes the shop.
Student Director
Interviewed Position:
- Extension of the directors who provide, insight, marketing, and advertisement expertise via social media, logistics, and organization tasks at the directors’ discretion.
Tech Applications
- Link to Google Form to the application found here.
- Provide a rendering of theatrical design depending on the technical theatre position interested.
- Ex. Interested in Costumes, provide a costume design for a few characters in the show to showcase your skills and eye for design.
Cast List is sent out to Actors and Tech Crew for acceptance August 25th & 26th. Cast List is sent out via REMIND @whsthtr
Fees – All students cast in the show (actors and technical crew) pay an $80 participation fee including a show t-shirt. Fees go toward the following:
- Rights and Royalties to produce the show
- Building Sets and Showpieces
- Script rentals or purchases
- Costume/Prop creation or rental
- Advertisements and Marketing
- All fees go directly back into the theatrical experiences for the students
* Note – Audition Workshops are available during our WHS Theatre Boot Camp