Audition Information & Registration

We are always updating this page, so be sure to check back often. The next shows we will be auditioning for are Into The Woods and The Lighting Thief!

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Director: Joe Smithwick

Vocal Director: TBA

Into The Woods

Open to: Adults (you must be one year out of high school)

Audition Dates: Saturday May 3rd and Monday May 5th by appointment only.

Invited Callbacks: Tuesday May 6th

First Rehearsal: Monday, May 19th (Full Company)

Rehearsal: Rehearsals for Into The Woods will typically run Sunday - Thursday 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Performances: July 11-14 & July 18-20

Auditioning at Ashland:

Auditioners should prepare to sing a song/part of a song (approximately one minute in length). Auditioners can sing with the sheet music of their song (an accompanist will be provided), acapella, or with a track on their phone.

Auditioners will sign up for a time slot. This time slot will show as 30 minutes. This is your vocal audition slot.

*There is not a dance audition for this show.

Director: Christopher Teipner & Rob Sutherland

Vocal Director: Aaron VanDanacker

Choreographer: Jennifer Haider

The Lightning Thief

Open to: High School (open to those who would be entering 9th grade next year through those who have just graduated in 2025)

Audition Dates: Thursday May 29th and Saturday May 31st by appointment only.

Invited Callbacks: Sunday June 1st

First Rehearsal: Monday, June 9th (Full Company)

Rehearsal: Rehearsals for The Lightning Thief will typically run Monday - Friday 7:00-10:00 p.m.

Performances: August 1-3, August 8-11 & August 15-17

Auditioning for The Lightning Thief:

Auditioners should prepare to sing a song/part of a song (approximately one minute in length). Auditioners can sing with the sheet music of their song (an accompanist will be provided), acapella, or with a track on their phone.

Auditioners will sign up for a time slot. This time slot will show as 30 minutes. This is your vocal audition slot. The audition continues for another 30 minutes (once the vocal auditions are complete) for a dance/movement audition. There is nothing to prepare ahead of time for this. Please dress for movement. Your audition will last approximately 60 minutes in total.

Frequently Asked Question:
What should I prepare for my audition?

  • Auditioners should prepare approximately 1 minute of a song to sing. (we would love to hear ANY song other than a song from the show)

  • Auditioners should chose a song that best shows off their voice - the song itself isn’t as important as long as it is a song that the performer is comfortable with and shows off their vocal range!

  • Auditioners can chose to bring sheet music, an accompanist will be provided (BEST OPTION), or they could play a backing track with their phone or chose to sing a capella (without music of any kind).

  • Note: For dance portions of the audition (when applicable) - there is nothing to prepare. **Just please wear clothes/shoes that are easy to move in.

If you have questions about auditions, please contact auditions@ashlandproductions.org