Auditions for Tomes of Terror: Nevermore

[This show has already been cast; this page is retained for archival purposes only.]


Performances: October 24, 25, 29, 30, and 31 and November 1, 2014.
Auditions: Monday, August 18, and Tuesday, August 19, 2014
(Callbacks, if needed, will be Thursday, August 21.)

Here is a great opportunity to perform in an exciting new medium: radio! Well, okay, radio's not new, but it would be a new experience for many of you. The radio programs of the Golden Age are an historic part of our culture. They were an extension of stage and vaudeville that served as the stepping stone for many actors, singers and production people who went on to major TV and movie careers. This is a chance to experience what it was like — and do it in front of an audience!

There are several types of roles available in the show: from on-stage acting, to live sound effects to crucial behind-the-scenes positions. Read on to find out more and then click here to sign up for an audition slot!

PLEASE NOTE: The Post-Meridian Radio Players is a community theater group and is run by volunteers. Our performers are not paid.


How to Audition

  1. Check out the available roles and think a little bit about what you’re interested in. (That includes voice roles, of course, but also live sound-effects performance, tech crew, and various other things.
  2. Then go to our audition documents folder on Google Drive. There you will find a paper audition form and rehearsal availability grid which you should print out, fill out, and bring with you to your audition. You will also find audition sides (definition) which you may want to look at ahead of time.
  3. Then, click here to sign up for an audition appointment, fill out the form, and submit it.
  4. If you have submitted the form correctly and one of the time slots you requested is still available, you will get email confirming your audition appointment. (This is sent by a human being who has a day job, so don't worry if it doesn't come right away. But if it doesn’t come within a day or so, contact us at auditions@pmrp.org. You can also use that address to contact us if you have trouble submitting the form.)
  5. Then, show up for your audition at the scheduled time! Good luck and have fun!

Some Things to Know

  • The audition process involves one form that you fill out online (the appointment form) and two paper forms which you should print out, complete, and bring with you to the audition. They’re not interchangeable.
  • If you show up for an audition without the paper forms (or the sides), we’ll probably have a few extra copies printed out and you can fill out the forms there. However, it saves time and trouble and makes the process go more smoothly if you can bring completed forms with you. (It also helps demonstrate to the directors how responsible and resourceful you are!)
  • Walk-ins are welcome, but people with appointments will take priority. If there are no-shows during a given hour, we will fill those slots with walk-ins. Any remaining walk-ins will be auditioned at 10pm. It helps the directors tremendously if you sign up in advance, though.

Characters and Sides

Character descriptions and sides are up on the Roles page!


Dates

Cast Auditions & Foley/FX Interviews

Monday, August 18, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday, August 19, 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Callbacks

Thursday, August 21, 7:00pm - 10:00pm (if needed)

Performances

Friday, October 24, 8:00pm
Saturday, October 25, 2:00pm (matinée)

Wednesday, October 29, 8:00pm
Thursday, October 30, 8:00pm
Friday, October 31, 8:00pm
Saturday, November 1, 8:00pm

Auditions are by appointment, so please be sure to fill out the appointment form, linked above.


Locations

Responsible Grace
204 Elm Street
Somerville, MA

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