Prepare a one minute song. Bring sheet music, an accompanist will be provided. Wear comfortable clothes, you may be asked to learn a short section of a dance.
Young Performers
Occasionally PCPA produces shows that require young performers, and we look to our community to cast these young performers. Auditions for young performers are announced on our website and in local media; however, if you would like to be on our young performer mailing list, please fill out and submit the form below.
PCPA Pacific Conservatory Theatre is seeking young performers for their holiday production of
Beauty and the Beast
Auditions are Saturday, August 24 at 10am
910 E. Stowell Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454
The auditions will be held at PCPA’s rehearsal studios, which are located on the back side of the Shepard Eye Center.
Requirements
- The young actors will sing in the order that they arrive. Some will be asked to stay and read from the script.
- Please prepare approximately 60 seconds of a song from a musical. The song must be memorized.
- Please bring sheet music in the correct key. We will provide an accompanist.
- Rehearsals start September 24th. We open in the Marian Theatre on the Allan Hancock College campus on November 9th and close on December 22nd.
- Seeking: Two young actors to play the role of Chip. We are very interested in all ethnicities and all genders.
- Seeking young actors who are no taller than 5’3’’.
About the Role
Chip
A boy who looks to be 9 to 11 years old (no taller than 5’3”). We are open to casting any gender, yet those cast must be comfortable cutting their hair and playing a boy. We are very interested in all ethnicities.
Chip is a supporting role.
A strong singer who is comfortable singing by their self in front of hundreds of people.
Chip is a sweet, curious, innocent young boy. He askes a lot of questions, and he’s comfortable around adults.
Chip is a large role and will be called to most rehearsals. Chip will be asked to miss some school during the week before we open and for Wednesday and Thursday matinees. This is a big time commitment. We plan to double cast this role.
900 E. Stowell, Santa Maria, CA
PCPA rehearsal studios and business offices are located on the south side
of the Columbia Business Center building, behind (just west of) Costco.
Young Performers FAQ
What do I need to bring to the audition?
How can I best prepare for the audition?
Become familiar with the play, you may be asked to read from the script.
How long is a typical rehearsal period?
Rehearsals typically begin four weeks before the production opens.
What hours do I have to be available for rehearsal?
Winter/Spring productions rehearse evenings from 6:30 to 10:30 pm and weekends from 1 – 5pm and 7 – 11pm. Summer productions rehearse afternoons from 1-5pm and evenings from 7-11pm. Special consideration is given to young performers and they are often given shorter calls. However, as the open date approaches, all actors will be required to be available for the entire rehearsal period.
Do I have to be available for all rehearsals?
You must clear your personal schedule to be available for all rehearsal times. However, there are times you will not be called.
Do I have to be available for all performances?
Yes. Unless the show is double cast or the director agrees to a pre-arranged absence.
Do I get complimentary tickets for my friends and family?
One ticket per performance is allotted to an immediate family member or guardian. In addition, all company members are given two complimentary tickets per production.
Is there any pay or compensation for my work?
No. You will receive credit in the program.
