• Are auditions open to everyone?

 

Yes, auditions are open to anyone within the age range given for each production.

 

• Do you have to have previous stage experience to audition?

 

Absolutely not!  It makes no difference if you've been in 15 shows or none, all are welcome!

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• Are scripts available before the audition?

 

To give everyone an equal opportunity, we do not offer scripts before the audition. However, information about productions and scripts may be found online, at bookstores and libraries. Scenes from the script may also be posted on this website for you to become familiar with the play.  See the specific show audition information to the left for available scenes to preview. 

 

• What is the actual audition process?

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It's very easy!  Audition days are announced a few weeks prior with scenes provided through our website. For musical auditions actors will be asked to sing. All auditions at this time are video only. Information on how to submit may be found on our website on the audition page.​​

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• When does the cast list go up and what happens if I don't get cast?

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The cast list will be published a few days following the final audition. Cast list is listed by the actor's name alphabetically. 

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• What is the participation fee?

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In order to be able to bring exceptional productions to Northwest Arkansas, Arts Live Theatre charges a $50 per actor participation fee for a a non-musical and $75 per actor for musicals. A limited number of scholarships are available.

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• May I be in two shows at once?

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Absolutely!

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