upcoming season
by SummerStock Austin
Nov. 21 - Jan. 10 (2022)
PLANS FOR SummerStock Austin 2023 (Subject to Change)
1. One Original Movie Musical
2. Two Live Productions running in rep
Submissions from this round of auditions determine the titles of the two live shows and inspire the story of the original movie musical.
Online applications for SummerStock 2023 performers, crew, and interns are now open at the Impact Arts Summerstock 2023 web page (click HERE).
Go to the webpage for the online application form and to view a 7-minute video about auditioning.
Submissions are invited between now (November 21, 2022) and January 10, 2023.
Following info is taken from the website:
We are so excited for our 2023 season!
- Who can audition and apply?
High School and College Age Students - What are we looking for?
Performers: Musical Theatre & Film
Tech Crew: Film and Stage - Costumes, Props, Lighting, Audio, Scenic & Stage Management
College Interns: Production, Arts Administration, & Management - What will you get?
• Professional-level productions
• A fast-paced, high-energy process
• An expanded community of support
• A profound educational experience
• A fun and rewarding summer - Why should you submit an audition now?
Because these auditions will determine what shows we produce this season! - When are submissions due?
January 10, 2023 - What about Internships?
College-aged students may apply for internships in production, arts administration, and management positions. Click here for detailed descriptions.
Performer
In the audition form, you will be asked to submit the following:
• A Headshot (or recent photo)
• Your Resume
• Two references (contacts)
• Some video uploads
PERFORMER OPTIONS
You can audition as one of the following:
#1 Full Auditioner
#2 Dancer/Ensemble Audition
#3 Mover Audition
*Songs must use live accompaniment or tracks. No a cappella please.
A breakdown of submission requirements is below:
#1 FULL AUDITION:
SONGS
-SONG 1 (Required): 16-32 bars of a pop/rock musical theatre-style song
-SONG 2 (Required): 16-32 bars of a contrasting musical theatre song written between 1950 and 1990.
-SONG 3 (Optional): 16-32 bars of a song that best shows your unique vocal style and personality. What do you love to sing? A song you love from Spotify? or church? a song you've written? country? pop? classical musical theatre? Rap? Just sing something that reflects your enthusiasm/passion!
MONOLOGUE
-MONOLOGUE 1 (Required): A contemporary monologue (under 60 seconds) from a published play. No Shakespeare. Choose something that shows a role you could actually play.
-MONOLOGUE 2 (Optional): A contrasting monologue (under 60 seconds) from a published play. Only add this one if you need an additional monologue to show the versatility of style, emotions, character, etc.
Link to monologue examples and helpful materials
STORY & STATEMENT (We wanna get to know you.)
TELL US A STORY (Required): It can be about anything… a funny story about your family, a touching story about a teacher, a silly story about your friends, just tell us a story. (Under 90 seconds)
-STATEMENT OF PURPOSE (Required): Why do you want to participate this summer? What would you bring to the program? What do you hope to gain/learn this summer? Do you have any specific interests? (Under 90 seconds)
DANCE
-DANCE 1 (Required): Dance from Gaston - learn from the teach-through video and film yourself performing the combo. Pay attention to style and storytelling.
Link to Gaston Dance Combo from Beauty & The Beast
-DANCE 2 (Required): Dance from That Girl - learn from the teach-through video and film yourself performing the combo. Pay attention to style and storytelling.
-DANCE 3 (Optional): Do your own thing (strongly suggest this if you enjoy dancing) Choreograph something for yourself or freestyle to your favorite song. Show your style and personality in this dance. Have fun. (Under 60 seconds)
#2 DANCER/ENSEMBLE AUDITION:
SONGS (REQUIRED): Choose ONE of the following Song Options
-SONG 1: 16-32 bars of a pop/rock musical theatre-style song
-SONG 2: 16-32 bars of a contrasting musical theatre song written between 1950 and 1990.
-SONG 3: 16-32 bars of a song that best shows your unique vocal style and personality. What do you love to sing? A song you love from Spotify? or church? a song you've written? country? pop? classical musical theatre? Rap? Just sing something that reflects your enthusiasm/passion!
MONOLOGUE (OPTIONAL): Choose ONE of the following
-MONOLOGUE 1: A contemporary monologue (under 60 seconds) from a published play. No Shakespeare. Choose something that shows a role you could actually play.
-MONOLOGUE 2: A contrasting monologue (under 60 seconds) from a published play. Only add this one if you need an additional monologue to show the versatility of style, emotions, character, etc.
Link to monologue examples and helpful materials.
STORY & STATEMENT (REQUIRED) We just wanna get to know you.
TELL US A STORY (Required): It can be about anything… a funny story about your family, a touching story about a teacher, a silly story about your friends, just tell us a story. (Under 90 seconds)
-STATEMENT OF PURPOSE (Required): Why do you want to participate this summer? What would you bring to the program? What do you hope to gain/learn this summer? Do you have any specific interests? (Under 90 seconds)
DANCE (REQUIRED)
-DANCE 1 (Required): Dance from Gaston - learn from the teach-through video and film yourself performing the combo. Pay attention to style and storytelling.
Link to Gaston Dance Combo from Beauty & The Beast
-DANCE 2 (Required): Dance from That Girl - learn from the teach-through video and film yourself performing the combo. Pay attention to style and storytelling.
-DANCE 3 (Required): Do your own thing (strongly suggest this if you enjoy dancing) Choreograph something for yourself or freestyle to your favorite song. Show your style and personality in this dance. Have fun. (Under 60 seconds)
#3 MOVER AUDITION:
SONGS (We recommend doing the optional 3rd song for the mover audition)
-SONG 1 (Required): 16-32 bars of a pop/rock musical theatre-style song
-SONG 2 (Required): 16-32 bars of a contrasting musical theatre song written between 1950 and 1990.
-SONG 3 (Optional): 16-32 bars of a song that best shows your unique vocal style and personality. What do you love to sing? A song you love from Spotify? or church? a song you've written? country? pop? classical musical theatre? Rap? Just sing something that reflects your enthusiasm/passion!
MONOLOGUE
-MONOLOGUE 1 (Required): A contemporary monologue (under 60 seconds) from a published play. No Shakespeare. Choose something that shows a role you could actually play.
-MONOLOGUE 2 (Optional): A contrasting monologue (under 60 seconds) from a published play. Only add this one if you need an additional monologue to show the versatility of style, emotions, character, etc.
Link to monologue examples and helpful materials.
STORY & STATEMENT (We just wanna get to know you.)
TELL US A STORY (Required): It can be about anything… a funny story about your family, a touching story about a teacher, a silly story about your friends, just tell us a story. (Under 90 seconds)
-STATEMENT OF PURPOSE (Required): Why do you want to participate this summer? What would you bring to the program? What do you hope to gain/learn this summer? Do you have any specific interests? (Under 90 seconds)
DANCE (Submit ONE of the following)
-DANCE 1: Dance from Gaston - learn from the teach-through video and film yourself performing the combo. Pay attention to style and storytelling.
Link to Gaston Dance Combo from Beauty & The Beast
-DANCE 2: Dance from That Girl - learn from the teach-through video and film yourself performing the combo. Pay attention to style and storytelling.
-DANCE 3: Do your own thing (strongly suggest this if you enjoy dancing) Choreograph something for yourself or freestyle to your favorite song. Show your style and personality in this dance. Have fun. (Under 60 seconds)
Crew
In the audition form, you will be asked to submit the following:
• A Resume
• Current photo
• Two references (contacts)
• A digital portfolio (if you have one)
• Video uploads.
In the form, be sure to add a link to your digital portfolio (include any photos, videos, documentation, etc.) to show your experience in the area(s) for which you'd like to be considered. Link to a dropbox or google folder. Be sure you change the settings to include everyone with a link.
Internship
In the audition form, you will be asked to submit the following:
• Headshot (or recent photo),
• Resume
• Two references (contacts)
• A digital portfolio
• A cover letter
• Video upload
All
If you are vaccinated against Covid19, it will ask for an upload of your card
