Simpson Productions Auditions

Participation with Simpson Productions is open to all Simpson College students.

AUDITIONS—FALL 2025

ANTHROPOLOGY by Lauren Gunderson. Performances Oct. 3-5; Director, Ann Woldt

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Books and Lyrics by Howard Ashman, Music by Alan Menken. Performances Nov. 14-17; Director, Jennifer Nostrala; Musical Director, Damon Stevens.

Audition Information and Advice Fall 2025

Aug. 26, 6:30-9:30 pm–Auditions
Aug. 27, time TBA—Callbacks

Here are the links for the Signup Genius and the Google form.

Everyone should prepare a 60-second contemporary dramatic piece. For those interested in being considered for a role in Little Shop, also prepare a 30-second cut in the style of the musical.

If you are singing bring your music in the correct key and cuts clearly marked. Please make sure the entire piano part is visible in the music. An accompanist will be provided.

Cold reads will be provided if you are new to auditioning and don’t have a monologue prepared. For questions about the monologue, contact Prof. Ann Woldt at ann.woldt@simpson.edu

For questions or to run through your musical audition material in advance, contact Dr. Damon Stevens at damon.stevens@simpson.edu.

Auditions are in Blank Performing Arts Center—Room 202.

Check in with the stage managers in the upper lobby outside of BPAC 202.
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.
When you come into 202 you will speak first with the accompanist and give them your sheet music. Come to the center of the space and introduce your pieces and then perform both the monologue and the song.

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

Please direct general questions about the auditions to Prof. Jennifer Nostrala at Jennifer.nostrala@simpson.edu.

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