Is there an age requirement?
This varies from show to show.
Fairytale Festival: ages 6 and older, including adults
When are rehearsals?
There will be a cast rehearsing Mondays and Wednesdays and a cast rehearsing Tuesdays and Thursdays. You have the option to sign up to be considered for one or both casts.
Important dates:
Auditions – April 29th
Callbacks – May 1
First Cast Meeting – May 5 (Monday/Wednesday cast) and May 6 (Tuesday/Thursday cast)
Mandatory Rehearsals
*If you are not able to attend these rehearsals, unfortunately you will not be eligible for a speaking role and may not be eligible for a role in the show, depending on the conflict dates.
Full Runs by Act – June 23-26 (by regular rehearsal day)
Full Runs – July 7-10 (All called, regardless of your regular rehearsal day)
Tech and Dress Rehearsals – July 14, 15, 16 and 17 (All called, regardless of your regular rehearsal days)
When are performances?
Performances are:
- Friday, July 18th at 7:00
- Saturday, July 19th at 7:00
- Sunday, July 20th at 3:00
- Friday, July 25th at 7:00
- Saturday, July 26th at 7:00
- Sunday, July 27th at 3:00
Do I need to prepare a monologue and/or song?
No! We provide “sides” prior to the audition. All of our productions are non-musical at this time.
What are “sides” and do I need to memorize them?
Sides are short scenes from the script that we distribute a few days in advance in order to give the participants an opportunity to become familiar with the words and characters. There is no need to memorize them – just be comfortable reading them before you come in to audition.
Do you hold callbacks?
Yes! We use callbacks to have actors read together on stage who didn’t have the chance during auditions. Not all will be called back, HOWEVER that doesn’t mean you didn’t make it in the show! The final Cast List is sent out via email within 24 hours of the callback date.
Do you cast everyone?
Unfortunately, we are limited on space and cannot cast everyone who comes out to audition. Fairytale Festival is able to accommodate approximately 30 actors.
Are conflicts with rehearsals ok?
Yes and no. We ask that you let us know as soon as possible if you have conflicts. This will help us know how to cast you in the production and how to create the rehearsal schedule. We do have some rehearsals that are mandatory, as listed in the audition information section.
Is there a fee to participate?
Yes. We charge $25 per participant to cover the cost of the scripts and licensing.
Do you provide the costume?
Yes! We provide the costumes, EXCEPT for shoes, socks, tights, etc. If we do not already have a costume for your character, you have the option of purchasing it on your own and keeping it after the production, or letting us purchase it and keeping it for future productions.
Are there any other requirements to participate?
We require each participant to donate two hours of volunteer time toward the production. This can be done at home, out in the community, during rehearsals, at our tech prep days, or during performances as a backstage helper or house helper. The actor, a family member, or a friend can contribute the hours. It takes a village!
How much are tickets?
Tickets are $10 each. Cast members receive early access to the ticketing system to ensure family and friends are able to attend.