Audition Information Season 73

Auditions have concluded for season 73. Check back in august.

To be added to our email list, email ashley@davenportjuniortheatre.org

Come ready to have fun!  Our auditions are part formal audition and part fun theatre workshop.  We try to make sure every student is comfortable, confident and ready to succeed!

  • Students must be 10 years or older at the time of the auditions.

  • Students must have participated and completed (or near completion) a DJT class or camp to audition.  Class and Camp info here. 

  • Students must pre-register for their audition day and time, completing comprehensive online form. Learn more on this page.

  • Students auditioning as actors should perform their audition memorized. Please note, you will likely be asked to make changes in the room.

  • Students auditioning for a role in the show should expect to stay the entire time of the audition scheduled.

  • Students who are ONLY interested in Crew or Front of House are welcome to stay the full time, but only need to attend the first 30 minutes.

  • Auditions are open to residents of any city, not just Davenport.

  • Students only attend one audition day.  

What You Need to Prepare

  • Please prepare a short monologue, not to exceed 1 minute. Please choose material that is DJT appropriate.

What will happen at the audition?

  • When you arrive, you’ll sign in, and someone will give you your number and take your picture. This is just to help us remember who you are.

  • We will start with some group warm-ups.

  • We’ll practice introducing ourselves. Introductions are so important! Your introduction will be your name, age, school you attend, and the name of your monologue, or the show it is from.

    • Anyone only wanting to be considered for Front of House or Crew will introduce themselves and tell us which position they would most like to be. They are not required to stay beyond this point, but are welcome to, if they’d like.

  • After a quick break, you’ll audition in the same order we practiced our introductions. Anticipate the director giving you a new direction and starting the monologue again. (Ex. Try it again, but this time like you’re a big scary troll.)

  • If time, students may read short scenes from the script.

  • Please note that our auditions are closed, meaning parents are not able to stay and watch.

What do I wear?

Students should wear comfortable clothes for theatrical warm-ups & games at auditions. If you choose to wear a skirt or dress, please wear shorts underneath. Please wear appropriate shoes for movement.

When and where will the cast and crew be announced?

The Cast, Crew, and other positions for all shows will be emailed to all who auditioned. Date will be shared at auditions for announcing cast, crew, FOH, and more.

Are there any expenses?

There is no charge to audition. All students cast in the production will need to pay a $90.00 Mainstage Actor Registration Fee. All student crew will need to pay a $60.00 Crew Registration Fee. Thanks to United Way, full and partial scholarships are available to those who may need assistance.

What to submit for my schedule in advance?

  • Schedules for each show will be posted when shows are announced. With more details on pre-registration form online.
  • We now do all auditions by pre-registration online. This let's us collect all your schedule information. For the form, please be prepared to list all scheduled conflicts you will have during the rehearsal period (vacations, school commitments, other classes, DJT classes, etc). It is helpful to make this list in advance before beginning the online form.
  • Please register 24 hours prior to your preferred audition date.
  • We build our rehearsal schedules from your schedules. Every effort will be made to accommodate for students' schedules and conflicts. However, during our last 10 days of rehearsal, “Tech Week,” we ask that students be fully available.
  • Please include any Davenport Junior Theatre classses (Theatre or Dance). We may not catch you are already scheduled in one of our classes with so many kids auditioning.

How much time will my child commit?

Rehearsals typically happen over a period of 5-7 weeks. Typically students will rehearse 2 to 5 days a week, around 2 – 3 hours at a time. Typically more rehearsal is needed for musicals.

During the final 10 days of the production, students will likely have 8 out of 10 days where we are rehearsing in the theatre.

Leading roles can rehearse as much as 4-5 days a week, approximately 3 hours at a time. An option to play a “supporting role only" is available, if your child is too busy or needs to meet other oblivations.

During the final 10 days of rehearsal we really insist the students commit to all rehearsals. Unlike a sport where you can change out the position, theatre is complicated and everyone’s role is unique.

Specific show details are released when auditions for each show are announced.

SHOW TBD

Synopsis

TBD

Directed by TBD

Auditions: TBD

Students only need to attend one of audition dates.

ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION

All students must pre-register.

Please note you will need your schedule handy to complete this form. Schedule details are found on this page too.

Typically takes 5-10 minutes to complete. Please complete with your child or your parent. It should be done together. 

Please register 24 hours prior to your preferred audition date.

Opening Rehearsal/Meeting : TBD

Rehearsals: TBD

Below are windows where rehearsal may fall. We build the schedule around student availability, and we will not use these full times every week. However, please provide your conflicts for these times so we can plan rehearsals effectively.
Mon-Fri : 4:00pm-8:30pm
Sat: 9:00am-8:30pm
Sun: 1:00pm-8:30pm

Tech Rehearsals: TBD

(Please no conflicts during these days. It is vital that students are there throughout tech process and for final rehearsals. Unlike a sport, we cannot have just anyone fill in at a position.)
(Master schedule will be created after auditions. We try to take into consideration student schedules.) Minimal conflicts MAY be permitted with prior permission, dependent upon role.

Performances Currently Scheduled: *No conflicts allowed for cast/crew

Saturday @ 1pm

Saturday @ 4pm

Sunday @ 3:00pm ASL interpreted

Saturday @ 1pm

Saturday @ 4pm

Sunday @ 3:00pm

If you’d like to be involved but have conflicts within the tech or performance window, consider auditioning for ShowTime Pal or Front of House. These roles require less commitment and have more flexible scheduling.

Casting (in order of appearance)

TBD