At CYT, auditions are an open casting call; nothing is precast. Any student 8-18 enrolled in classes is eligible to audition. Students have “2 minutes to shine”. We ask that each student prepares a 1 minute song and a monologue from the monologue list provided. A karaoke/backing track is required for your song. iTunes sells many options. Please upload your music before your audition through the link provided. Our stage manager will be able to assist you with cueing your music. 

Students will start the process by performing their song and monologue one at time within their group (time slot). This is an open audition time where we all support each other and cheer one another on.  Then students will go to choreography in a closed session. All students will learn a selection of a dance and will have an opportunity to show off any specialty skills. 

If the directing team wishes to see your child for a specific role, they will be called back during the designated callback times.  You can see if your child is called back by checking your CYT Account (by logging into www.cytfred.org). Audition sign-ups are through your CYT Account also. If there is a changes, our production coordinator will inform you. 

Questions? Email our Production Coordinator, Jenny. shows@cytfred.org

Students have “2 minutes to shine”. We recommend preparing a 1-minute song highlighting your vocals and acting through song. Students will also memorize a monologue and perform it for the artistic team. The monologues can be found on the show specific page of the website. Younger students are encouraged to choose a high-energy song. We recommend that you complete as much paperwork as possible beforehand. You can find forms through a link on the show's webpage. Your photo should be attached to your audition form. Please make sure your rehearsal conflicts are included on your audition form. Please bring all auditions paper work that you and a parent have filled out.

Check your confirmation email for a link to upload the music for the vocal audition. No vocals on the track please, we want to hear you shine!

You should read the CYT Production Manual (Located under PDFS on the show page) to make sure you know all about the CYT show process before you jump in.

*Helpful note, for your vocal audition choose a song that is not in the show for which you are auditioning. Choose one with best vocal fit that shows what you can do!

 

All students act, sing and dance for CYT auditions.

The directing team needs to know what rehearsals you will be missing. It is imperative that they have this information on the audition form. Absences that come up after casting will not be excused. There is no “magic number” of excused absences that will make or break getting cast, however, the more absences you have the more difficult chances of getting cast become. 

The rehearsal schedule is a big game of Tetris to get all scenes covered in the 9 week process. CYT is a commitment. If you can not commit to being at rehearsals, it is best to wait until a session when you can. CYT is like a team sport, your cast mates, crew, and artistic team are counting on you. You matter!

Please read ALL audition dates carefully and CHECK YOUR CALENDAR before submitting your paperwork at auditions.

When you register for a class, the link to registering for auditions will become available to you in your CYT account. 
You can also sign up later by going into your family account and selecting your student. Then click on "Auditions" and "New Audition Appointment". 

You may certainly videotape your child's audition, though you may not record other children in your child's group.

If you are unable to attend auditions, we do accept video audition submissions. Please work this out in advance with our Production Coordinator, Jenny Adler. You can reach her via email: shows@cytfred.org
All video submissions must be submitted before the first night of auditions.

Audition forms are located under the PDFs tab on the CYT Shows Page.

On the back end, a child must be no older than 18 on their audition night in order to participate & audition for the show. but can turn 19 during the session. A student age 7, must turn 8 by the show's opening night to participate in the production.

1. Between the ages of 8-18
2. Registered for a class and made sure a headshot was uploaded for each family member auditioning
3. Signed up for an audition slot through your user account
4. Prepared a monologue from the attached monologue list
5. Prepared a one-minute song that has an accompaniment track without vocals.
6. Uploaded your audition song music
7. Printed and filled out the audition forms to bring to auditions, including a photo
8. Have a change of clothes to bring for a dance audition. (clothes easy to move in)
9. Took a deep breath and got real excited!