Production Auditions
Spring 2024 Auditions: Dec. 4-7 and Dec. 11
Hello and Welcome to the UB Theatre and Dance Performance Auditions Page!
We are glad that you are here and are considering auditioning for one or more of the many productions that will be happening as a part of UB’s Theatre and Dance Spring ’24 Season! Auditions are open to ALL Current UB Students – (not just those in the Theatre and Dance Department!). These auditions may also be used for those who wish to apply for the BFA in Music Theatre or BFA in Theatre: Performance.
Please see below for information regarding the shows in the Spring ’24 Season.
Mr. Burns: a post-electric play
Book by Anne Washburn, Score by Michael Friedman
Lyrics by Anne Washburn
Directed by Scout Davis
Music Direction by Matt Marco
Performances: March 7 - 10, 2024
Mr. Burns: a post-electric play Info Sheet – HERE
Mr. Burns Preliminary Rehearsal Schedule - HERE
READ-ONLY Version of the Mr. Burns Script - HERE
King Henry VI, Part 2
By William Shakespeare
Adapted by Dr. Danielle Rosvally
Directed by Dr. Danielle Rosvally
Performances: April 5 - 6, 2024
King Henry VI, Part 2 Info Sheet – HERE
King Henry VI Character Breakdown - HERE
READ-ONLY Version of the King Henry VI, Part 2 Script - HERE
9 to 5: The Musical
Book by Patricia Resnick (based on the 20th Century Fox film)
Music and Lyrics by Dolly Parton
Directed and Choreographed by Eric Deeb Weaver
Music Direction by Matt Marco
Performances: April 26 - 28, 2024 and May 3 - 5, 2024
9 to 5: The Musical Info Sheet – HERE
9 to 5: The Musical Preliminary Rehearsal Schedule - HERE
READ-ONLY Version of the 9 to 5: The Musical Libretto - HERE
Spring ‘24 Auditions will be held on the following dates, for the following shows:
Monday, December 4, 2023
Center for the Arts, Room B83 - Rehearsal Workshop
6pm to 7pm: 1 Hour Dance Call for ALL Auditioning for 9 to 5: The Musical
(If you’d like to be considered for a role in 9 to 5: The Musical you must attend this session)
7:15pm – 10pm: Individual Prelim Auditions for 9 to 5: The Musical
**Please prioritize these slots if you’d like to audition for 9 to 5: The Musical
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Center for the Arts, Room B83 - Rehearsal Workshop
6pm – 10pm: Individual Prelim Auditions for Mr. Burns: a post-electric play; King Henry VI, Pt 2; and 9 to 5: The Musical
**This is overflow Prelim Audition time for 9 to 5: The Musical. This time should be dedicated to Mr. Burns and Henry VI Prelim Auditions as much as possible.
Monday, December 11, 2023
Alumni Arena, Room AA190
6pm – 10pm: Auditions for the Student Directed Series Shows: The 39 Steps & The Odd Couple
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Center for the Arts, Room B83 - Rehearsal Workshop
6pm - 8pm: Callbacks for King Henry VI, Pt 2
8pm - 10pm: Callbacks for Mr. Burns: a post-electric play
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Center for the Arts, Room B83 - Rehearsal Workshop
6pm - 10pm: Callbacks for 9 to 5: The Musical
*These Callbacks will include a Dance Portion
All Callback Information will be distributed to the appropriate individuals following the preliminary auditions. This includes: who is called back, for which roles, when they are called, and any sides (a series of lines or parts of a scene from the play/musical, chosen by the Director) they should familiarize themselves with prior to the Callback.
Cast Lists for Mr. Burns: a post-electric play, Henry VI, Pt 2, and 9 to 5: The Musical will be posted on: Friday, December 8, 2023.
Proposed Cast Lists will be emailed to ALL of those who auditioned by the end of the night on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. Those who have been cast will need to email me back to either accept or decline their roles. You will have 24 hours to do this, with finalized cast lists being determined by 11:59pm on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. These finalized cast lists will be emailed back out to the group, if they differ from the proposed cast lists, and also posted on the Department of Theatre and Dance’s bulletin boards in the basement of the Center For the Arts.
Casting for SDS Productions The 39 Steps and The Odd Couple will be communicated by the Directors, individually.
1. Read the Audition Notice linked HERE carefully. This document includes all of the information you will need regarding:
- What monologue/song specifics to prepare for your auditions
- A link to the Audition Form you will need to fill out
- Also available as a fillable PFD Form here: AUDITION FORM
- How to label your Audition Materials
- How and where to upload your Audition Materials
- Information about the Season’s Directors and Choreographers
2. Please see the Production Info Sheets below for more information on each production. Read them carefully and consider the schedules and content of the shows while deciding which ones you wish to audition for. Also please note that these Information Sheets include specifics regarding Understudy Requirements and Expectations, where applicable.
3. Sign-up for an Audition Appointment. All auditions will be in person, and take place on the dates and times listed above. Please reach out with any questions or conflicts regarding these audition dates. Please sign up for individual slots for all preliminary auditions below:
- Mr. Burns: a post-electric play, Henry VI, and 9 to 5 The Musical Preliminary Auditions: Sign up HERE
PLEASE NOTE: There is a Group Dance Call for ANYONE wishing to audition for 9 to 5 from 6pm to 7pm on Monday, December 4, 2023. This is part of your prelim audition: you need to plan to attend this dance call if you are auditioning for 9 to 5.
- SDS: The 39 Steps, The Odd Couple Auditions: Sign up HERE
4. Submit all Audition Materials, including: your AAR (for THD Department Productions), your Audition Form, an updated Photo/Headshot, and any Supplemental Materials (Resume), to links below:
- Mr. Burns: a post-electric play Box Link: HERE
- Henry VI, Pt 2 Box Link: HERE
- 9 to 5: The Musical Box Link: HERE
- SDS Box Link: HERE
The deadline to submit these materials is Friday, December 1, 2023 at 11:59pm EST.
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**As part of the College of Arts and Sciences, UB’s Department of Theatre and Dance is committed to creating and sustaining a research and learning environment that truly honors the contributions that diversity makes to our strength. We understand that supporting diversity and inclusion through all of our department-sponsored activities not only benefits our university, but benefits all of the peoples and communities our institution was created to serve. For more information please visit CAS’ Diversity, Equity, and Belonging webpage at the link HERE.
