NEXT STEP
Acting Auditions
DTM Portfolio Presentations
Goal
KCACTF Region VII offers Festival participants a wonderful opportunity to take the next step in their educational or professional growth with this chance to be seen and heard by professional theatre companies, casting directors, BA and BFA schools, as well as graduate and summer training programs.
Performers:
You will record and submit a 2-minute max audition video which will include a slate. What you do with these 2 minutes is up to you. You may perform a monologue, a song, 2 contrasting monologues, a monologue and a song, the choice is yours. Pick material that shows off your personality and talents.
Once you submit your video you will need to attend the informational meeting at festival. There they will confirm that all your documents are in order and you will select an audition time. Later that day you must arrive 15 minutes prior to your audition time to check in. You will then perform your audition pieces in front of the companies/schools (both in-person and on Zoom).
If you receive a callback, the process is up to the discretion of the individual school and/or company. Be sure to be checking your email on a regular basis so you know what will be required of you if you receive a callback.
Design/Tech/Management (DTM):
Students should prepare a video presentation of your portfolio and/or resume. Your video should be no longer than 5 minutes. Remember, you are showcasing yourself as well as your theatre interests and skills.
Once you submit your video you will need to attend the informational meeting at festival. There they will confirm that all your documents are in order and you will select an interview time. Later that day you must arrive 15 minutes prior to your interview time to check in. You will then share your portfolio in front of the companies/schools (both in-person and on Zoom).
Additional interviews are at the discretion of the participating Next Step School and/or Company. Be sure to be checking your email so you know what you will need to do if selected for an additional interview.