Auditions
Something Rotten Auditions
Auditions will be held in small groups at First Christian Church located at 415 N. Mill St. Festus, MO 63028 on
- September 19 from 10am-2pm
- September 20 from 2pm-6pm
- October 3 from 2-6pm
Casting 15+ – principal roles are 18+ (Tap dancing required for anyone under 18)
Rehearsals begin Oct 12 and will run Monday–Friday from 6-9 PM, held at First Christian Church.
Performances will take place December 11-13 at The Contrarian Concert Hall & Theater. (4 performances)
How old do you have to be to audition?
It depends on the show but in general, the minimum age to be involved in a Spotlight production is 5 years old. Each show will have age requirements posted with audition info.
What do I need to prepare?
*PLEASE CHECK AUDITION MATERIALS FOR EACH SHOW AS THERE WILL BE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS PER SHOW
What should I bring to the audition?
Make sure to bring a bottle of water, a pen, and an updated list of your conflicts for the rehearsal season.
What should I wear?
Wear something you can move around in and be comfortable.
What happens at the audition?
Auditions are fun! We always do a warm-up to start and then move into paired or group readings if it is a group audition. For individual auditions, we will ask you to sing, dance or act in accordance with the particular instructions for the show.
Where are auditions held?
Auditions are generally held in the basement of First Community Church at 415 N. Mill St. in Festus, MO. Most rehearsals also take place here. Please check each show’s information to make sure that is the case as this could change.
Do my parents need to come?
If you are a minor, your parents are welcome to sit in on the audition but they are not required to. Auditions can run anywhere from 1-2 hours for group auditions so if they do not stay, please have a way to let them know if we are done early. Individual auditions last 10-15 minutes.
When do we find out if we made it?
Cast lists will not be posted until all auditions have taken place. Typically cast emails are sent within 72 hours of final audition or callbacks. If you are cast, you must officially accept your role via a link in the cast email.
When can I tell everyone I got a part?
You may not post anything about your role publicly until Spotlight posts the cast list publicly on social media or the website. This is because certain roles may need to be reassigned based on role acceptances.