Mega Auditions

Auditions Home 2023-2024 Season Information Mega Audition Schedule Preparation

 

Welcome to the Drama Department’s Open Call Website!

AUDITIONS HAVE ENDED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION. 24-25 AUDITION INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED IN AUGUST OF 2024.

 

New Students: Auditions for the full academic year take place in the fall at what we refer to as "Mega Auditions," or "Megas." During Megas, students have the opportunity to audition for all the directors of the main stage season as well as the graduate student directors who will be directing several Drama Classroom Projects (DCPs) throughout the school year.  This is your opportunity to show the entire drama department your skill set and talent.  Everyone is highly encouraged to audition--regardless of any perceived chance of success--because:

  1. It gets you in front of several directors who will be auditioning for future roles down the line
  2. An audition is your chance to show the directors your unique skill set
  3. Auditioning is a very important skill to practice

Megas are often the first place faculty, graduate directors, and other members of the Drama Department meet you and have a chance to see your work as an actor.  Thus, Megas can have a positive impact on your casting opportunities throughout the academic year.

Below is information about our season and how to sign-up for an audition time. Before you audition, please make sure to read all of the following information about the 2023-24 Season. To be considered for a role for any of the shows you must attend the Mega Auditions.

All Season Information is Subject to change

Production Schedules for each production can be found on the UCI DRAMA DIGITAL CALLBOARD [https://sites.uci.edu/callboard/].

 

 

Fall 2023

 

Cabaret

Directed by: Angela Cruz

Claire Trevor Theatre

Rehearsals Begin: October 4th

Show Opens: November 11th

Show Closes: November 18th

 

 

 

Student Org Production(s)

More information will be separately released at a later date.

 

Winter 2024

 

King Lear

Directed by: Lucas James Nelson 

Claire Trevor Theatre

Rehearsals Begin: November 20th
Rehearses over Winter Break

Show Opens: January 27th

Show Closes: February 3rd

 

 

The Bald Soprano

Directed by: Mihai Maniutiu 

Robert Cohen Theatre 

Rehearsals Begin: January 22nd

Show Opens: March 9th

Show Closes: March 16th

 

Spring 2024

 

The Brothers Paranormal

Directed by: Jon Lawrence Rivera

xMPL

Rehearsals Begin: March 18th
Rehearses over Spring Break

Show Opens: April 27th

Show Closes: May 4th

 

The Prom

Directed by: Don Hill & Daniel Keeling

Claire Trevor Theatre

Rehearsals Begin: April 13th

Show Opens: June 1st

Show Closes: June 8th

 
 
Sign-up for an Audition Time:
Audition sign-ups occur on a first come, first serve basis. You must complete the Digital Audition Paperwork Submission, linked below, within 2 weeks of signing up for a time slot, if you do not you will be removed from your time slot. You are able to re-sign-up if you are removed from your slot.
 
You are expected to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled audition time in order to sign in and turn in your required audition materials. 
 
To sign-up please use the links below to sign up, you must complete both:
An Audition Slot Sign Up CLICK HERE
A google form Audition Paperwork submission CLICK HERE (This includes a Headshot, a Resume, and a completed UCI MEGA AUDITION FORM)
 
Links to Visit:
For more information about the Audition and Callback Schedule, see Mega Audition Schedule page. 
For information about what to prepare, see Audition Preparation page. 
For more information on each show, see the 2023-2024 Season Information page.
For information on the Welcome Week Schedule see CTSA Welcome Week page. (Note that this page is not run by Stage Management and may not be updated at the same time.)
For information on Music Theatre Workshop Auditions see the Music Theatre Workshop Series Auditions page on the UCI Digital Callboard. (Note that this page is not run by Stage Management and may not be updated at the same time.)
 
Direct all questions to Audition Coordinator Logan Brubaker at production@uci.edu.