To be considered for a Parkland College Theatre Production, you must agree to abide by the Parkland College Theatre Letter of Agreement. Please read the agreement before coming to auditions. You will be asked to sign your audition form, stating that you have read and understand the agreement. If you have questions, please ask Theatre Director Brian D. Morgan (bdmorgan@parkland.edu).
All community members, as well as Parkland and U of I students, are invited to audition; Parkland Theatre encourages diversity. Those with additional questions should email Production Assistant Carolyn Morgan at cmorgan@parkland.edu.
Spring 2025 Auditions
When
Saturday, December 7 from 10 am – 3 pm
How to Audition
Visit our Sign-Up Genius page to sign up for an audition slot.
Fill out the Audition Form (via Google Forms). You do not need to print a copy to bring with you to the audition.
Read the audition listed in the next section.
Audition Requirements for The Wedding Singer
What to Expect and Prepare:
Vocal and prepared reading auditions will occur on Saturday, December 7. Auditionees will sign up for a 30-minute audition time slot. You will be called in one at a time into the audition room and will start with your prepared vocal audition. Following your vocal audition, you will be asked to read one of the prepared monologues from the list below. This can be memorized or not memorized. This whole process is expected to take around 5 minutes or less.
The open dance call will be on Monday, December 9 from 6–7 pm before callbacks. Everyone who auditioned should plan to attend the open dance call. There will be no individual time slots for the open dance call – please plan to arrive by 6 pm. You will be contacted by December 8 if you will be needed for a callback. If you are unable to attend the open dance call or callbacks, please indicate this on your audition form. You may be asked to submit a dance or callback video.
Music audition information:
Auditionees are asked to prepare a 1-minute vocal selection of an upbeat, 1980s-style pop score, emphasizing chest dominant vocal mix and belting style. The repertoire can be a pop/rock piece or pop-style musical theatre. Please provide your accompanist with a binder containing a 3-hole punched double-sided printed copy of the music, clearly marking your cuts. Auditionees may be asked to briefly vocalize for a range evaluation following their vocal selection. (Repertoire suggestions: Cyndi Lauper, Prince, Queen, Lionel Richie, Madonna, “Spring Awakening”, “Bare”, “School of Rock”, “Memphis”, “Hair”, “Jesus Christ Superstar”). Unless you are auditioning for the role of Robbie, (see “Robbie auditionee sheet”) please do not bring a selection from Wedding Singer.
Acting Sides:
Auditionees are asked to prepare one of the readings on the “prepared reading” sheet linked below. This can be memorized or you can use the sheet during auditions. We just want to get a sense of your acting and characterization ability. You may be asked to read other character sides as well. To view a complete overview including requirements for age, gender, and voice parts see the character breakdown sheet below.
Open Dance Call:
Please wear comfortable clothing that will not inhibit your movement (no jeans, please). Jewelry such as long earrings or necklaces should not be worn.
Video Submissions:
If you cannot attend auditions and/or callbacks and would still like to be considered for this show, please email our Production Assistant Carolyn Morgan at cmorgan@parkland.edu to request a video audition and instructions. Video auditions must be requested and submitted before noon on December 6.
Actors of all genders, abilities, and ethnicities will be considered for all roles unless otherwise stated in the character breakdown.