Simpson Productions Auditions

• Auditions for The Children’s Hour: Monday, Nov. 24, 6:00pm-9:00pm
• Auditions for The Old Maid and the Thief: Monday, Dec. 1, 6:00pm-8:30pm, with callback on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 6:00pm

Here are the links for the

Sign up Genius for Old Maid & the Thief
Google form
Sign up Genius for Children’s Hours

For The Old Maid and the Thief:
Prepare a one to two-minute excerpt of an aria, art song, or musical theatre song from the Golden Age that you feel best demonstrates your vocal quality, breath support, phrasing, range, and musicality. We prefer something in English as long as it is not a pop song or contemporary musical theatre.
An accompanist will be provided. Be sure to bring a copy of the music for the pianist in the correct key, with the cuts clearly marked. Make sure the entire piano part is visible and please have your music in a three-ring binder.

For The Children’s Hour:
Please prepare a 60-90 second contemporary dramatic monologue.
If you are new to this process, we will have monologues available for cold readings. (This option is not recommended for theatre majors, minors, or scholarship recipients.)

• Auditions for The Old Maid and the Thief will be in Duncan Hall in the Amy Robertson Music Center
• Auditions for The Children’s Hour will be in the Blank Performing Arts Center – Room 202

Check in with the stage managers outside of Duncan Hall (for The Old Maid and the Thief) and/or in the upper lobby outside of BPAC 202 (for The Children’s Hour)
Arrive at least 10-minutes before your audition. The stage managers will take your photo.
Make sure you are warmed up prior to your audition.

For The Old Maid and the Thief:
When you come into Duncan, you will speak first with the accompanist and give them your sheet music. Introduce your piece and then perform your song.

For The Children’s Hour:
When you come into 202, come to the center of the space, introduce your piece, then perform your monologue.

Dress as though you are going to an interview and wear something that makes you feel confident.

For Old Maid & the Thief contact Ann Woldt 
For The Children’s Hours, contact Kara Raphaeli

Those interested in working backstage should also fill out the Simpson Productions Company Form.