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AUDITIONS SEPTEMBER 22-23
7:00 pm at the Tyler Civic Theatre - 400 Rose Park Drive
WHAT'S THE PLAY ABOUT?
Here is Shakespeare's classic comedy condensed without losing the passion, humor, and magic that has made the play a theater favorite. This adaptation, while remaining true to the original, is cut to about an hour and a half performance time, making it ideal for junior and high school productions. This timeless story remains the same: two young couples are all in love, but with the wrong people. They chase each other in a fantasy world, a forest filled with fairies, love potions and even a donkey. Their journey makes for an outrageous romp that advances perfectly to climactic disaster, then masterfully completes in happy marriage. With Shakespeare's beautiful blend of reality and fantasy, you'll never want to wake from "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
WHO IS DIRECTING?
Our production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream will be directed by Walker Delk.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
TCTC seeks male and female actors of all ethnicities, ages 18-99 for this production.
WHAT ROLES ARE AVAILABLE?
Note: All roles are open to any age or gender
-THE FAIRY COURT-
OBERON- King of the Fairies
TITANIA – Queen of the Fairies
PUCK, OR ROBIN GOODFELLOW – serves Oberon
FAIRIES (SENTINEL FAIRY, PEASEBLOSSOM, MOTH, MUSTARDSEED, COBWEB, DEWDROP, THISTLETWIG, and EMBER) – members of the courts of Titania and Oberon
-THE LOVERS -
HELENA – in love with Demetrius
HERMIA – in love with Lysander
LYSANDER – in love with Hermia
DEMETRIUS – in love with Hermia
-THE ATHENEANS -
THESEUS – Duke of Athens
HIPPOLYTA – Queen of the Amazons, betrothed to Theseus
EGEUS – Hermia’s father
PHILOSTRATE – master of the Revels to Theseus
-THE RUSTICS-
NICK BOTTOM – a weaver, presenting Pyramus
PETER QUINCE – a carpenter, presenting The Prologue
FRANCIS FLUTE – a bellows-mender, presenting Thisbe
ROBIN STARVELING – a tailor, presenting Moonshine
TOM SNOUT – a tinker, presenting Wall
SNUG – a joiner, presenting Lion
WHAT SHOULD I PREPARE FOR THE AUDITION?
Auditions for A Midsummer Night’s Dream will be held by a combination of improvisation exercise and prepared monologue. Those wishing to be considered for a role will be provided time in which to perform either a prepared classical monologue of their choice (1 minute max) or the piece linked here and the opportunity to showcase a special skill. Vocalists are asked to have something prepared, in any style, and those wishing to showcase a special skill are asked to bring any item needed to do so (i.e. musical instrument, baton, etc.) Please wear clothing you are comfortable moving in.
WHEN WILL REHEARSALS BE HELD?
Rehearsals will begin Wednesday, September 24th and will generally run Monday-Friday 6:30-9:30 PM. Adjustments may be made according to the needs of the cast.
WHAT DATES WILL THE SHOW RUN?
Production dates are November 14-16 and November 20-23, 2025 with daytime performances for school groups on November 18th and 19th.
**Please bring any known scheduling conflicts to your audition. **
If you have any questions, please contact the theatre at 903-592-0561 or via email at info@tylercivictheatre.com.
AUDITIONS October 6-7
7:00 pm at the Tyler Civic Theatre - 400 Rose Park Drive
WHAT'S THE PLAY ABOUT?
Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil's former army commander. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages.
WHO IS DIRECTING?
Our production of White Christmas will be Directed/Music Directed by Nicholas Sheffield, with Assistant Music Direction provided by Kimberly Earnhardt Lee and choreography by Michaela Ellis.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
TCTC seeks male and female actors, singers, and dancers of all ethnicities, ages 9 to 60+ for this production.
WHAT ROLES ARE AVAILABLE?
Bob Wallace (Male, 35-40): A former army captain and half of the song-and-dance duo Wallace and Davis, Bob is a world-wise, cynical yet charming individual with a strong sense of loyalty and duty. He falls for Betty, the elder of the Haynes sisters. His key songs include "Happy Holidays," "White Christmas," "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep," and "How Deep is the Ocean."
Phil Davis (Male, 30-35): Phil, the other half of the duo, is Bob's complete opposite - a fun-loving, adventurous, and somewhat mischievous individual who's always on the lookout for a good time and romance. He's instantly smitten with Judy Haynes. His main songs include "The Best Things Happen While You're Dancing," "Sisters (Reprise)," "I Love a Piano," and "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep."
Betty Haynes (Female, 30-35): Betty is the older Haynes sister. She's independent, pragmatic, and protective of her younger sister Judy. Despite her skepticism, she finds herself falling for Bob. Her featured songs include "Sisters," "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep," "Love, You Didn't Do Right By Me," and "How Deep is the Ocean."
Judy Haynes (Female, 25-30): Judy is the more vivacious and adventurous of the Haynes sisters. She's a romantic at heart and often the driving force behind many of their decisions, including the one to follow Bob and Phil to Vermont. Her key songs include "Sisters," "The Best Things Happen While You're Dancing," "I Love a Piano," and "Snow."
General Henry Waverly (Male, 50-60): The General is a stern, authoritative figure with a gruff exterior but a kind and caring heart. He's the owner of the failing Vermont Inn and was the commanding officer of Bob and Phil during World War II. He doesn't have any solo songs, but his character plays a significant role in the plot.
Martha Watson (Female, 45-50): Martha is the General's lovable and nosy housekeeper. She's a Broadway performer in retirement and still has a flair for the dramatic. She has a heart of gold and only wants what's best for the General. Her main songs include "Let Me Sing and I'm Happy" and "Falling Out of Love Can Be Fun."
Susan Waverly (Female, 9-12): Susan is the General's curious and intelligent granddaughter with dreams of becoming a performer. She's wise beyond her years but still has a childlike innocence about her. She sings "Let Me Sing and I'm Happy."
Ed Sullivan Show Announcer/ Mike Nulty/ Regency Room Announcer (Male, Off-Stage Voice-taped)
Snoring Man/Ezekiel Foster/Quintet* (Male, 30-50)
Also seeking Chorus Parts and/or Specialties to play the following: Rita, Rhoda, Tessie, Jimmy, Quintet*, Mrs. Snoring Man, Train Conductor, “Let me Sing and I’m Happy” Specialty (4), Sheldrake’s Secretary (Offstage Voice–taped), and the Regency Room Dancers (3)
WHERE WILL AUDITIONS BE HELD?
All auditions and rehearsals will be in person at the Tyler Civic Theatre.
WHAT SHOULD I PREPARE FOR THE AUDITION?
Those auditioning are asked to prepare 32 measures of a Broadway/Jazz style song to be sung with recorded accompaniment. A sound system will be available for the playing of background tracks, but there will not be an accompanist available. A Capella Auditions will not be allowed.
Please be prepared for “cold-readings” from the script and dress for movement (no jeans, sandals, flip flops, etc.) as there will be a short dance combination taught as part of the audition.
WHEN WILL REHEARSALS BE HELD?
Rehearsals will begin Monday, October 6th and will generally run Monday-Friday 6:00-9 PM. Adjustments may be made according to the needs of the cast.
WHAT DATES WILL THE SHOW RUN?
Production dates are December 12-14 and December 18-21, 2025 (with matinee performances on Saturdays.)
**Please bring any known scheduling conflicts to your audition. **
If you have any questions, please contact the theatre at 903-592-0561 or via email at info@tylercivictheatre.com.
All auditions at Tyler Civic Theatre are open
Open auditions are available to anyone who wants to try out, regardless of their age, experience, or background.
Preparing for the Audition
- The days activities should be appropriately scheduled on the day of your audition. Be well rested and fed.
- Pre-read the play or songs for which the audition is being held if possible. Some publishers allow you to order a script. Find the publishers name listed with the play name above.
- Rehearse your song or monologue for the audition.
- Be aware of your needs for script, music and musical accompaniment in singing auditions.
- Dress appropriately for dance auditions: comfortable clothing and proper dance shoes.
- Call backs are sometimes held after auditions for the director to check voice, look, interaction or other factors that will help in casting. Callbacks do not mean that you are going to get a part and not getting called back does not mean you are not going to get the part. It is just an opportunity for the director to check something that might not have been apparent the first time around or to check dynamics of a group or pairing.
Two forms are required before you can audition, the Audition Information Sheet and the Media Release Form. Blank forms will be available at the Theatre, or, if you click HERE, you can print out blank forms, fill them in and bring them with you to the audition. NOTE: This is a 'fill-in' PDF form. Some browsers let you fill in the form fields on the form from the browser. Or, you can download the PDF and use a PDF reader (like Adobe Reader DC) to fill out the form on your computer and print out a nice, legible form to bring with you.
If you are cast, please fill out a medical release FORM CLICK HERE
(please print and Bring with you. it is mandatory)
Social Distancing and auditioning
The Tyler Civic Theatre Center is dedicated to the health and safety of all employees, volunteers, actors, auditioners, cast, crew, patrons and visitors.
We are practicing social distancing and the instructions from experts and our state government.
This makes auditioning complicated. Each production has its own challenges.
Some auditions might be in social-distanced in-person. Others might use streaming technologies like Zoom. In other cases, the director may only want audition tapes (or other media).
There will be more specific information appended to this page for each specific audition as it becomes available.
Theater Terms
Audition. A formally arranged session for an actor to display his or her talents when seeking a role in an upcoming production of a play, film or television project, usually to a casting director, director or producers.
Blocking. In rehearsals, actors practice the required movements, in a pattern or along a path, for a given scene that allows them to avoid any awkward positions, such as one actor walking in front of another actor or standing with his or her back to the audience.
Callback. A second audition where an actor is either presented to the producer and director or, in the case of commercials, is filmed on tape again for final consideration.
Call Time. The time you are supposed to report to the set.
Cold Reading. Delivering a speech or acting a scene at an audition without having read it beforehand.
Diaphragm. The lower part of the lungs, filling the abdominal space, that supports the voice when actors and singers breathe correctly on stage.
Downstage. The area of the stage closest to the audience.
Greenroom. Where actors wait to go onstage. Not necessarily green.
Hot Sheet. A notice that comes out once a week with up to date information for actors.
Monologue. A speech used by an actor to demonstrate his or her ability at an audition.
Notes. Instructions, usually regarding changes in an actor’s blocking or performance, given after a rehearsal by the director, musical director, choreographer or stage manager.
Off-book. When an actor knows his or her lines and no longer needs to carry the script.
Props. Any moveable object, from a letter to a sword, used by an actor during a performance.
Read-through. When the director and the actors sit around a table and read through the entire script to get familiar with the story, their roles, and their fellow actors.
Stage Left. The side of the stage that is to the actor’s left as he or she faces the audience.
Stage Right. The side of the stage that is to the actor’s right as he or she faces the audience.
Strike. To remove something from a set, or tear it down.
Understudy. An actor, often playing a small role, who learns another role, so as to be able to perform it if the regular actor is ill.
Upstage. The rear area of the stage farthest from the audience; also used to describe an actor’s attempt to distract audience attention from what another actor is doing.
Tyler Civic Theatre is a community theatre, which means that the actors who perform on our stage are everyday people who have a talent and interest in the theatre. Everyone from the novice to the most seasoned actor is welcome to audition for our productions. From musicals to comedies, dramas, and children's productions, there is something for everyone. We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming audition!
