University at Buffalo (UB)
Production Auditions
Fall 2024 AUDITIONS: April 29 – May 1, and May 6
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 Fall ’24 Season! Auditions are open to ALL Current UB Students – (not just those in the Theatre and Dance Department!).
Please see below for information regarding the shows in the Fall ’24 Season.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: A Radio Play
By Washington Irving
Adapted for live audio performance by Aaron Mays
Directed by James Beaudry
Opens August 24, 2024
2 Performances/Recordings: both on August 24, 2024
Will be Aired on WBFO’s Radio Station on and around Halloween, October 31, 2024
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Info Sheet - HERE
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Optional Audition Material - HERE
- NOTE: Auditionees for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow should choose TWO contrasting characters to read. This can mean that the auditionee chooses to read both characters in one side, if appropriate, OR the auditionee can choose to read one character each from two different sides, and they will be read opposite by an auditioner or helper in the room. Auditionees for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow should also note that they will be asked to read into a microphone during their audition.
Ride the Cyclone
Music, Book, and Lyrics by Brooke Maxwell and Jacob Richmond
Directed and Choreographed by Doug Weyand
Music Direction by Matt Marco
Opens October 31, 2024
Performances: October 31 – November 3, 2024
Ride the Cyclone Info Sheet - HERE
Ride the Cyclone Rehearsal Schedule - HERE
Ride the Cyclone Script - HERE
Ride the Cyclone Optional Audition Material - HERE
Three Sisters
By Anton Chekhov
English Version by Sarah Ruhl
Based on a literal translation by: Elise Thoron with Natasha Paramonova and Kristin Johnsen- Neshati
Directed by Lana Sugarman
Opens November 8, 2024
Performances: November 8 – 9, 2024
Three Sisters Info Sheet - HERE
Three Sisters Script - HERE -
Three Sisters Optional Audition Material - HERE
Fabulation or, The Re-Education of Undine
By Lynn Nottage
Directed by Aaron Cabell
Opens November 21, 2024
Performances: November 21 – 24, 2024
Fabulation Info Sheet - HERE
Fabulation Rehearsal Schedule - HERE
Fabulation Script - HERE
Fabulation Optional Audition Material - HERE
No Exit
By Jean-Paul Sartre
Adapted from the French by Paul Bowles
Directed by Tobias Pfluke
Performances: Sept. 20 – 21, 2024
No Exit Info Sheet - HERE
No Exit Script - HERE
Almost, Maine
By John Cariani
Directed by Scott Borish
Performances: Sept. 27 – 28, 2024
Almost, Maine Info Sheet - HERE
Almost, Maine Script - HERE
Fall ‘24 Auditions will be held on the following dates, for the following shows:
Curricular Productions
Monday, April 29, 2024
Center for the Arts, Room B83 - Rehearsal Workshop
6pm - 10pm: Individual Prelim Auditions for ALL FALL PRODUCTIONS
*This includes:
· Ride the Cyclone (Musical)
· Fabulation or, The Re-Education of Undine (Play)
· Three Sisters (Theatre Studio Ensemble)
· *Special Collaboration: WBFO Radio Play: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Student Directed Series Productions
Monday, May 6, 2024
Alumni Arena, Rm AA 190
6pm - 10pm: Auditions for the Student Directed Series Shows:
· No Exit (Play)
· Almost, Maine (Play)
Callbacks for the THD Department Productions will be held on the following dates, for the following shows:
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Center for the Arts, Room B83 - Rehearsal Workshop
6pm - 8pm: Callbacks for Fabulation or, The Re-Education of Undine
8pm - 10pm: Callbacks for Three Sisters
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Center for the Arts, Room B83 - Rehearsal Workshop
6pm – 10pm: Callbacks for Ride the Cyclone
**Including a brief dance portion with EVERYONE at the END of the night
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(s) and/or Choreographer) they should familiarize themselves with prior to the Callback.
Cast Lists for ALL Curricular Productions will be emailed out to the productions and SDS Directors on: Friday, May 3, 2024
Proposed Cast Lists will be emailed to ALL of those who auditioned by the end of the night on Thursday, May 2, 2024. 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, May 3, 2024. 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.
Once ALL casting has been finalized, full cast lists will be shared with the UBTHD Department at large.
Casting for SDS Productions No Exit and Almost, Maine 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 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 (linked above) 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:
- ALL Curricular Productions Prelim Auditions: Sign up HERE
* PLEASE NOTE: You are signing up for an audition slot with 3 other people. You will all audition within this 15-Minute span of time. This is a different process than how we've done audition sign ups in the past. You will not be in the room auditioning at the same TIME as these other people, but you are all scheduled during each 15-Minute time section.
* Please arrive ONE ENTIRE TIME SECTION BEFORE YOUR OWN. For instance, if you are scheduled for an 8:15pm Audition Slot, please arrive no later than 8pm.
- SDS: No Exit & Almost, Maine Auditions: Sign up HERE
4. Submit all Audition Materials, including: your AAR (for UBTHD Curricular Productions ONLY – NOT SDS’s!!), your Audition Form, an updated Photo/Headshot, and any Supplemental Materials (Resume), to links below:
- The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Box Link: HERE
- Ride The Cyclone Box Link: HERE
- Three Sisters Box Link: HERE
- Fabulation or, The Re-Education of Undine Box Link: HERE
- SDS Box Link: HERE
The deadline to submit these materials is Friday, April 26th at 11:59pm. If you do NOT upload the necessary documentation by the specified date and time, your audition slot will be vacated for you by the administrator.
Break Legs!
**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.
