TWISTED & HERO Auditions

IMPORTANT NOTE: 

  • Each person will have ONE opportunity in front of our casting team to audition VOCALS and DANCE. You will be considered for both shows in this SINGLE audition unless you have specified interest in only one.

  • Your audition may be video recorded for internal use only and will not be shared or distributed.

  • Some lead and supporting roles are open to audition as an understudy role only. (more information provided below)

 

  • Awaken Theater Studio
    7528 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego CA 92111

  • JULY 13th
    Children (7-11 years)
    + 9:30am - Check-in Begins
    + 10:00am - 11:30am - Auditions

    Adult / Teen (13+ years)
    + 10:30am - Check-in Begins
    + 11:30am - 5:00pm - Auditions

    A more detailed schedule will be sent via email to all audition registrants in July.
    JULY 20th - Callback Schedule TBD

  • Performers of all ages, abilities and ethnic backgrounds are welcome to audition for all roles
    Minimum age for Twisted Child Ensemble: 7 years old
    Hero Child Ensemble: Invite Only
    PLEASE NOTE the following roles are only available for understudy:
    + Twisted - Scrooge, Ebenezer, Mary
    + Hero - Jesus, Devil, Judas

CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW TO READ THE AUDITION PACKET, IN ITS ENTIRETY, FOR ALL AUDITION INFORMATION!

—PROCESS—

Though you may be interested in more than two roles, pick the two roles you want the most!
Please note you may also be considered for a role you did not audition for.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Anyone who would like to be cast in any role in either Twisted or Hero must complete both the vocals AND dance audition process in order to be considered for ANY ROLE at callbacks. Every cast member will sing AND dance at some point in the show.

CHARACTER:

  • Though we are NOT doing any acting sides (dialogue readings) during auditions, we look forward to seeing you express your acting abilities through the vocal and dance auditions.

  • Callbacks are specific to each show and will include sides/scenes, songs, and dances. (They are invite only and will be held the following week.) See CALLBACK info page

AUDITIONING FOR A SPECIFIC ROLE / F.A.Q.

Question: “I am interested in the Trainee Angel role, and at auditions, they won't be doing any of the Trainee Angel sides. How can I show up to auditions and still have the casting team see me in this role?”

  • Response:  Consider the given circumstances of that character, and portray that character through your audition, whether you chose one of the listed song selections or provide your own. Using a particular song selection can help bring a comedic factor. Also, using physical comedy in your performance can establish you as a contender for the Trainee Angel role.

  • Example: You could sing Holding Out for a Hero and put the Trainee Angel character into it to add some comedy. It’s all about how you approach the song and tell a story, so get creative and have fun!

Question: “What if I want to be a Twisted Angel and a Hero Demon?”

  • Response: Prepare two songs that contrast each other. “Love is a Battlefield” is a song that both Angels and Demons sing, so YOU can choose which side of the story you want to tell while singing it. It should be clear which character you are portraying.

  • Example: You could sing “Love is a Battlefield” as an Angel, and then sing Smells Like Teen Spirit as a Demon. Use movement to further define which character you are portraying.

—Preparation—

 

—VOCALS—

Vocal auditions are not just to hear you sing.
Come prepared to tell a story with the character you are auditioning for in mind!

  • ADULTS/TEENS: Prepare two (2) 60 second selections, either from the list below or a song of your choice that showcases your vocal abilities. 80’s or rock music pieces are preferred.

  • REQUIREMENTS FOR CHOOSING YOUR OWN SONGS:

    • Select the songs you would like to perform

    • Find a YouTube link that is karaoke or instrumental version only for that song

    • Submit the YouTube link and timestamp at check in on audition day

    • You are allowed 60 seconds of the song, so be sure to provide the timestamp that showcases you best

    • Please make sure the link you provide is accurate. If you fail to provide the correct link, you will be asked to sing a song (or songs) from the list below.

  • KIDS: Prepare one (1) song from the list below.

SONGS & TIME STAMPS

+ Sweet Dreams (male or female, both octaves): 0:08-1:11
+ Smells Like Teen Spirit (male or female): 0:25-1:30
+ The Promise (male only): 0:12-1:11
+ Everybody Wants to Rule the World (male only): 1:00-2:00
+ My Immortal (female only): 0:06-1:24
+ Holding Out for a Hero (female only): 0:24-1:13

 

You will be evaluated on:

  1. Emotion (My ability to connect with the song and the audience)

  2. Pitch (My ability to start and stay on key for the song)

  3. Tonality (My ability to resonate my voice and adapt to a song style if necessary)

  4. Tempo (My ability to keep the beat and flow of the song)

  5. Vocal Range (How high or low I am able to sing)

—DANCE—

Use the attached teaching videos to learn the dance phrases PRIOR to auditions.

  • ADULTS/TEENS: ALL adult and teen auditionees must learn and perform this dance phrase.

  • KIDS: ALL child auditionees must learn and perform this dance phrase

  • FEATURED DANCE ENSEMBLE: This dance phrase is specific to auditionees looking to be featured in scenes with more advanced dance numbers. Learn this in addition to, not in place of, the ADULT/TEENS dance phrase.

  • In addition, please prepare 60 seconds of your OWN choreography to perform.

You will be evaluated on:

  1. Technique (My ability to execute the choreography well and with finesse)

  2. Accuracy (My ability to stay on tempo and perform the choreography correctly, as given)

  3. Expression (My ability to emote through movement)

  4. Connection (My ability to relate to and interact with fellow auditionees)

  5. Innovation (My ability to add surprise or excitement during improvisation)

 

—Character Profiles—