Each year, the Salina Community Theatre (SCT) produces multiple full-scale productions. Performers are used in all plays and musicals produced at SCT. Performers are responsible for memorizing lines, musical numbers, and dance routines. Performers are expected to provide their own stage make up and properly store costumes during performances. Performers must attend all required rehearsals and be on time for said rehearsals. Rehearsals generally run 4-6 weeks, with 5-6 rehearsals per week, each 2-3 hours long. Performers are expected to participate in every aspect of Production Week (Sunday-Thursday of the week the show opens) which includes a costume parade, technical rehearsals (microphones, set, props, etc.), and running through the show in its entirety. Performances run for 3 weeks (but may be extended) with 4 shows each week. Understudies are not used and all performers are expected to attend every performance. Clean-up duties will be assigned to performers during the run of the show. At the end of a run performers are required to help strike the set.
At SCT, part of our core mission is to provide people of ALL ages and backgrounds the opportunity to participate in play production and other theatre activities. Because of this, SCT encourages all applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identification, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.
What to Expect
GENERAL INFORMATION: Doors open 30 minutes ahead of the scheduled audition time to fill out audition forms. For MainStage productions: scripts for upcoming productions can be checked out at our Box Office for perusal ($10 deposit). The script is due back by the Wednesday before the audition dates. Scripts will be provided at auditions for readings.
MAINSTAGE MUSICALS: Please prepare a song choice of around one minute in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided as well as an auxiliary line for electronic devices. No acapella singing please. Auditions must be memorized. Performers will also be asked to learn choreography from the show. Please pack a change of clothes/shoes if your audition attire restricts free range of movement. Additionally, you may also be asked to read scenes from the show with scripts provided at the audition.
MAINSTAGE PLAYS: Be prepared to read from the script provided at auditions.
CTA FALL SHOW and SUMMERSTAGE: Please prepare a 30-second monologue and a 30-second song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided as well as an auxiliary line for electronic devices. No acapella singing please. Auditions must be memorized. Additionally, students will learn a small piece of choreography to perform in small groups. There is a tuition fee for these productions.
CTA STAGE II:Please prepare a 30-second monologue and a 30-second song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided as well as an auxiliary line for electronic devices. No acapella singing please. Auditions must be memorized. Additionally, students will learn a small piece of choreography to perform in small groups.
CTA SPRING SHOW: Please prepare a 30-second memorized monologue and we will have everyone read from a script provided during the audition. There is a tuition fee for this production.
CONTEMPORARY DANCE SHOW: Please wear comfortable clothes that allow full range of movement. The audition experience for this show is a more relaxed environment where performers will learn two combinations and perform in various groups using different prompts for motivation.
These dates are tentative and subject to change. Please view our Facebook page for recent updates regarding auditions.
2020-2021 MainStage Auditions
2020-2021 CTA Auditions
Freaky Friday
Auditions: June 22 & 23, 2020 @ 7:00 PM
Rehearsals: July – September, 2020
Performances: September 4 – 20, 2020
The Thanksgiving Play
Auditions: August 10 – 11, 2020 @ 7:00 PM
Rehearsals: September – October, 2020
Performances: October 16 – November 1, 2020
Little Women
Auditions: September 13 & 14, 2020 @ 7:00 PM
Rehearsals: October – November, 2020
Performances: November 27 – December 20, 2020
The Game’s Afoot
Auditions: December 7 – 8, 2020 7:00 PM
Rehearsals: November 2020 – January 2021
Performances: January 29 – February 13, 2021
Steel Magnolias
Auditions: February 7 – 8, 2021 @ 7:00 PM
Rehearsals: February 2021 – April 2021
Performances: April 2 – 18, 2021
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Auditions: April 11 – 12, 2021 @ 7:00 PM
Rehearsals: April 2021 – June 2021
Performances: June 4 – 27, 2021
CTA Fall Show
(4th – 8th Grade)
Auditions: TBA
Rehearsals: TBA
Performances: TBA
CTA Spring Show
LYLE THE CROCODILE
(4th – 8th Grade)
Auditions: January 8, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
Tuition: $210.00
Rehearsals: TBA
Performances: March 5th and 6th at 7:30 p.m.
and March 7th at 2:00 p.m.
Summer Stage
(4th – 8th Grade)
Tuition: $425.00
Auditions: February 20, 2021 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Rehearsals: TBA
Performances: July 9 – 11, 2021
Summer Stage is a 4-week day camp that takes place Monday-Friday from 10:00AM to 4:00PM, and students must attend every day.
For auditions, please prepare a 30-second monologue and a 30-second song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided as well as an auxiliary line for electronic devices. No a capella singing please. Auditions must be memorized. Additionally, students will learn a small piece of choreography to perform in small groups.
Stage II
“Illuminate”
(High School – College)
Auditions: Wednesday, June 24th, 2020
Rehearsals: TBA
Performances: August 7 – 8, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.
Contemporary Dance Show
“Illuminate”
(High School – Adult)
Auditions: June 2020
Rehearsals: TBA
Performances: August 7 – 8, 2020 at 7:30 p.m.