Theatre - Audition Form

This is the College of the Canyons' Theatre Department Audition Form. Please use this form to be considered for our FALL 2025 production of The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui directed by David Stears.

We are currently planning for In-Person instruction and live performances for the production; however, we continue to monitor the evolving landscape and implications of the COVID-19 pandemic in order to ensure the health and safety of our students, faculty, staff, and community. Should conditions require, we will adjust accordingly as per the LACDPH and District protocols. We recommend visiting our website for regularly updated information: https://www.canyons.edu/administration/pio/notices/index.php.

Performers of all ethnicities and identities are invited and encouraged to audition for this production.

Please take your time to complete the document. Once submitted, please be sure to upload your audition to the link on the last page.

Name

Phone Number

Preferred Pronoun Use

She/Her/Hers

He/Him/His

They/Them/Theirs

Other

Please indicate your preference for gender identification/casting. I wish to be considered for these types of roles. (Check all that apply.)

Male

Female

Non-binary

The production includes casting that speaks, may include singing, and clowning, and may move props and set pieces. If cast, would you be comfortable performing these duties?

Yes

Perhaps

Will you register for other COC classes in the semester the show is performed?

Yes

Are you a Theatre major?

Yes

Have you auditioned for COC before?

Yes

Please list a brief description of your experience. Please include all COC productions.

Experience Survey

Questions	Yes	No
MUSICIAN: Can you play an instrument or can you accompany yourself while singing?	Yes	No
LANGUAGE: Do you have any experience with extended language?	Yes	No
SPECIAL SKILL: Do you have a special skill or talent you would like us to know about?	Yes	No

Please describe you Special Skill or Talent

RESTRICTIONS: Do you have any restrictions related to casting or content of material (things that you will not do/say/portray if cast). For example:using explicit/adult language, participating in intimate contact, etc. If so please elaborate:

POLICIES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Please read the following sections. You will be asked to acknowledge that you have read them and whether you agree or disagree with the statements.

COC AUDITION AND CASTING

Please read the following policy before moving on.

Please refer to the COC CASTING POLICY for full details concerning casting practices at College of the Canyons.

Once casting is announced, cast members will need to register for the required course within 72 hours of the first rehearsal or they may be dropped from the cast. Please see the “REGISTRATION FAQs” on the COC THEATRE WEBSITE: https://www.canyons.edu/academics/theatre/auditions/index.php

Our auditions are open to everyone and from time to time, people auditioning might have a professional affiliation (SAG, AEA, etc.) College of the Canyons CAN NOT and will not contract with any professional union for our student productions. It is the responsibility of those with professional affiliations to determine if they are eligible to participate as part of a community college production. Restrictions placed on people by their respective professional affiliations might affect casting eligibility.

Anyone who is cast and is not already a student, will need to enroll at COC prior to registering for the class. Please be aware that there may be additional fees (registration, activities fees, etc.) required if you are not currently a COC student. Please check with admissions and records for a complete breakdown of the cost of enrollment. Please refer to ADMISSIONS (661) 362-3280 for more details.

CONTENT WARNING

This is play may require signing, dancing, clowning, moving props or set pieces. The play contains references to violence and killing, adult situations, and some foul language

SCHEDULING & CONFLICTS

Please read the following outline of the production schedule.

Scheduled Rehearsal Times:
Tuesday 6:30PM-9:20 PM (lab)
Wednesday, Thursday: 6:30 PM – 9:20 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Students who have COC class conflicts with the above times may be prevented from registering for the associated class. All students participating in the production must be registered for an appropriate class at College of the Canyons.

Technical Rehearsal Times:

Saturday November 15 9:00pm - 1:00pm & 2pm - 5:00 PM (Tech)
Monday November 17 5:30 -10:00 (2nd Tech)
Tuesday November 18 5:30 -10:00 PM (Add Makeup)
Wednesday November 19 5:30 -10:00 PM (Final Dress)

Performances:

Thursday November 20 at 7:00 PM
Friday November 21 at 7:00 PM
Saturday November 22 at 2:00 PM
Saturday November 22 at 7:00 PM
Sunday November 23:00am - 12:30 Photo Call
Sunday November 23 at 2:00 PM
Strike: November 24 6:00 – 10:00 PM
Student Debrief November 25 at 6:30 PM

*Student performers and technical crew may be called up to 2 hours before the actual performance time.

If you have any conflicts, please briefly list them below

Acknowledgements

Questions	I agree	I disagree
The information above accurately reflects my experience.	I agree	I disagree
I have examined the potential rehearsal and performance schedule, and listed all potential conflicts.	I agree	I disagree
I am informed of the warning of content about the productions.	I agree	I disagree
I have read the COC casting policy page.	I agree	I disagree
If not cast, would you want to participate as part of the production team? (stage management team backstage running crew, etc.)	I agree	I disagree

AUDITION (Self tape)

To audition for this production, you must record and submit a self-tape. The prepared audition will need to be self-recorded and uploaded after filling out this form. Please include:

If auditioning for the Spring Musical, Please prepare 32 bars of a song (about 60 seconds). If possible, use an accompaniment or karaoke track. If you play an instrument, please use that for accompaniment.
If auditioning for the Fall production, please prepare a 1 minute monologue.
Label your file with your name (Last-First) as entered from the form above.
Upload your audition to this link: Fall Production Auditions
To complete your audition, you MUST complete and submit BOTH this form and your audition recording.
You will receive a confirmation after completing your audition. If you do not receive a confirmation within 24 hours, please email theatre@canyons.edu.

If you have any problems, please email us at theatre@canyons.edu.