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Monday, October 23, 2023
Getting into Settings
Oct 23 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Hughes Main Library
Training Lab

Settings are everywhere in computers, smartphones, apps, and websites. Discover some common features and important settings that personalize the digital world to your own needs

Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Auditions Spartanburg Youth Theatre
Oct 31 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Chapman Cultural Center
A CHRISTMAS CAROL (play)
Director: Connor Vetter
Assistant Director: TBD

Audition Workshop: Sat, Aug 26, 9am-12pm

Auditions: Tues, Sept 5 & Wed, Sept 6, 5:30-7:30pm

Callbacks: Sat, Sept 9, 10am-2pm


DISNEY’S THE LION KING JR. (musical)
Director: Adam Sanders
Assistant Director: TBD

Choreographer: Lustra Miller
Music Director: Ben Chumley

Audition Workshop: Sat, Oct 21, 9am-1pm

Auditions: Tues, Oct 31 & Wed, Nov 1, 5:30-7:30pm

Callbacks: Sat, Nov 4, 10am-4pm


THE RAINBOW FISH (play)
Director: TBD
Assistant Director: TBD

Audition Workshop: Sat, Jan 6, 2024, 9am-12pm

Auditions: Tues, Jan 9 or Wed, Jan 10, 2024, 5:30-7:30pm

Callbacks: Sat, Jan 13, 2024, 10am-2pm

 

GENERAL AUDITION INFO

CASTING POLICIES:  Auditions are open to youth in the 3rd-12th grades, however the director for each show may look for a more specific age range that may not always include the younger ages. Specific age requirements and casting information for each show are posted in the Audition Notice for each production above.  No roles have been pre-cast unless otherwise specifically stated in the audition notice.  Youth of all ethnicities and backgrounds are encouraged to audition.


ETIQUETTE:

  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to fill out any necessary information sheets. Actors will audition in the order that they arrive. They do not need to stay the entire 2 hours of auditions. They will be able to leave once they audition.

  • Make sure to wear clothes and shoes that are comfortable to move around in. SYT discourages actors from “dressing up” for the part they desire. Actors should wear clothes that they feel comfortable in and that show their own personality and style.


PREPARATION:

Plays:

  • Actors are required to prepare a 1 minute monologue for the audition. 

  • Actors should choose a monologue that shows off strong acting choices, clear diction and volume, and that is age-appropriate.

  • Memorization of your monologue is highly encouraged.

  • If you do not have a monologue, one will be provided for you at the audition. Monologues are available ahead of time, one month prior to auditions, at the Spartanburg Youth Theatre offices in the kiosk at the end of the hallway when you walk down the stairs to our area. You may use one of these monologues, or you may use one of your own choosing.

  • Bring your schedule to fill-in all of your potential rehearsal conflicts on the audition form – conflicts may NOT be added after casting!

Musicals:

  • Actors are required to prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song for the audition. A song from a musical is recommended, however actors may sing any type of song.

  • Actors should choose a song that shows off vocal range, allows for strong acting choices, and that is age-appropriate.

  • Actors should bring their own sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Singing from a music track or singing acapella is highly discouraged.

  • Memorization of your song is highly encouraged.

  • Singing a song from the specific show you’re auditioning for is discouraged. We prefer to hear your own style and range in a song you’re comfortable with from any show other than the one you’re auditioning for. Callbacks are when we’ll be able to hear you sing songs from the show.

  • If you do not have a song, one will be provided for you at the audition. Songs are available ahead of time, one month prior to auditions, at the Spartanburg Youth Theatre offices in the kiosk at the end of the hallway when you walk down the stairs to our area. You may use one of these songs, or you may use one of your own choosing.

  • A great resource for purchasing sheet music is www.musicnotes.com.

  • For musicals, you will not dance at auditions. You will only dance at callbacks (if called back).

  • Bring your schedule to fill-in all of your potential rehearsal conflicts on the audition form – conflicts may NOT be added after casting!

REGISTRATION: Save time and fill out your audition form ahead of time. An online audition form will be available the Friday before auditions on the Auditions page of our website (above). If you fill out your form ahead of time, head straight to the check-in table when you arrive and tell them you filled out your form online. It is not mandatory to fill out your form in advance. You may still fill out the form when you arrive.


WHERE:  All auditions are held at the Chapman Cultural Center at 200 E. St. John Street, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29306. Look for signs directing you where to go for registration.


WHEN:  Please note the above audition dates and times for the current Spartanburg Youth Theatre season. Auditions are typically Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30pm. Actors may arrive at any time during the 2 hour slot. Actors will audition in the order that they arrive. They do not need to stay the entire 2 hours of auditions. They will be able to leave once they audition.

Actors should only audition one of the two nights offered. If an actor cannot audition on the two offered dates, we MAY be able to accommodate a separate audition date, but we cannot guarantee it. Please contact us directly.

CALLBACKS: If necessary, the director may hold callbacks to see certain actors again before casting the show. If callbacks are necessary, they are typically held the Saturday following auditions, however callbacks are subject to change depending on actor and director availability. If an actor is unable to attend callbacks, we MAY be able to accommodate a separate callback date, but we cannot guarantee it. If called back, contact us and we will see what we can do.

If an actor must arrive late or leave early, we will do our best to accommodate the conflict, but cannot guarantee that we will be able to make sure the actor is seen before they have to leave early or after they’ve arrived late.

A callback list will be posted on the Auditions page of our website (above), usually the Thursday after auditions. At callbacks, actors will read scenes from the script. For musicals, in addition to reading scenes, actors will learn songs from the show and learn a short dance combination.

Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Auditions Spartanburg Youth Theatre
Nov 1 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Chapman Cultural Center
A CHRISTMAS CAROL (play)
Director: Connor Vetter
Assistant Director: TBD

Audition Workshop: Sat, Aug 26, 9am-12pm

Auditions: Tues, Sept 5 & Wed, Sept 6, 5:30-7:30pm

Callbacks: Sat, Sept 9, 10am-2pm


DISNEY’S THE LION KING JR. (musical)
Director: Adam Sanders
Assistant Director: TBD

Choreographer: Lustra Miller
Music Director: Ben Chumley

Audition Workshop: Sat, Oct 21, 9am-1pm

Auditions: Tues, Oct 31 & Wed, Nov 1, 5:30-7:30pm

Callbacks: Sat, Nov 4, 10am-4pm


THE RAINBOW FISH (play)
Director: TBD
Assistant Director: TBD

Audition Workshop: Sat, Jan 6, 2024, 9am-12pm

Auditions: Tues, Jan 9 or Wed, Jan 10, 2024, 5:30-7:30pm

Callbacks: Sat, Jan 13, 2024, 10am-2pm

 

GENERAL AUDITION INFO

CASTING POLICIES:  Auditions are open to youth in the 3rd-12th grades, however the director for each show may look for a more specific age range that may not always include the younger ages. Specific age requirements and casting information for each show are posted in the Audition Notice for each production above.  No roles have been pre-cast unless otherwise specifically stated in the audition notice.  Youth of all ethnicities and backgrounds are encouraged to audition.


ETIQUETTE:

  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to fill out any necessary information sheets. Actors will audition in the order that they arrive. They do not need to stay the entire 2 hours of auditions. They will be able to leave once they audition.

  • Make sure to wear clothes and shoes that are comfortable to move around in. SYT discourages actors from “dressing up” for the part they desire. Actors should wear clothes that they feel comfortable in and that show their own personality and style.


PREPARATION:

Plays:

  • Actors are required to prepare a 1 minute monologue for the audition. 

  • Actors should choose a monologue that shows off strong acting choices, clear diction and volume, and that is age-appropriate.

  • Memorization of your monologue is highly encouraged.

  • If you do not have a monologue, one will be provided for you at the audition. Monologues are available ahead of time, one month prior to auditions, at the Spartanburg Youth Theatre offices in the kiosk at the end of the hallway when you walk down the stairs to our area. You may use one of these monologues, or you may use one of your own choosing.

  • Bring your schedule to fill-in all of your potential rehearsal conflicts on the audition form – conflicts may NOT be added after casting!

Musicals:

  • Actors are required to prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song for the audition. A song from a musical is recommended, however actors may sing any type of song.

  • Actors should choose a song that shows off vocal range, allows for strong acting choices, and that is age-appropriate.

  • Actors should bring their own sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Singing from a music track or singing acapella is highly discouraged.

  • Memorization of your song is highly encouraged.

  • Singing a song from the specific show you’re auditioning for is discouraged. We prefer to hear your own style and range in a song you’re comfortable with from any show other than the one you’re auditioning for. Callbacks are when we’ll be able to hear you sing songs from the show.

  • If you do not have a song, one will be provided for you at the audition. Songs are available ahead of time, one month prior to auditions, at the Spartanburg Youth Theatre offices in the kiosk at the end of the hallway when you walk down the stairs to our area. You may use one of these songs, or you may use one of your own choosing.

  • A great resource for purchasing sheet music is www.musicnotes.com.

  • For musicals, you will not dance at auditions. You will only dance at callbacks (if called back).

  • Bring your schedule to fill-in all of your potential rehearsal conflicts on the audition form – conflicts may NOT be added after casting!

REGISTRATION: Save time and fill out your audition form ahead of time. An online audition form will be available the Friday before auditions on the Auditions page of our website (above). If you fill out your form ahead of time, head straight to the check-in table when you arrive and tell them you filled out your form online. It is not mandatory to fill out your form in advance. You may still fill out the form when you arrive.


WHERE:  All auditions are held at the Chapman Cultural Center at 200 E. St. John Street, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29306. Look for signs directing you where to go for registration.


WHEN:  Please note the above audition dates and times for the current Spartanburg Youth Theatre season. Auditions are typically Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30pm. Actors may arrive at any time during the 2 hour slot. Actors will audition in the order that they arrive. They do not need to stay the entire 2 hours of auditions. They will be able to leave once they audition.

Actors should only audition one of the two nights offered. If an actor cannot audition on the two offered dates, we MAY be able to accommodate a separate audition date, but we cannot guarantee it. Please contact us directly.

CALLBACKS: If necessary, the director may hold callbacks to see certain actors again before casting the show. If callbacks are necessary, they are typically held the Saturday following auditions, however callbacks are subject to change depending on actor and director availability. If an actor is unable to attend callbacks, we MAY be able to accommodate a separate callback date, but we cannot guarantee it. If called back, contact us and we will see what we can do.

If an actor must arrive late or leave early, we will do our best to accommodate the conflict, but cannot guarantee that we will be able to make sure the actor is seen before they have to leave early or after they’ve arrived late.

A callback list will be posted on the Auditions page of our website (above), usually the Thursday after auditions. At callbacks, actors will read scenes from the script. For musicals, in addition to reading scenes, actors will learn songs from the show and learn a short dance combination.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Tech After Five
Nov 15 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Think Tank Brew Lab

Tech After Five connects the tech community. We invite IT Professionals, Startups, Entrepreneurs and their community of support to come together and make meaningful professional connections.

You may be looking for work or looking to hire. You might be looking for customers or prospects. You may need co-founders, partners or mentors. We’ve got you covered.

Tech After Five is not like other networking events. We work particularly hard to make sure we get the right people in the room and then make sure it’s easy for you to find each other. Sign up using the right ticket type for you. We will then follow up with custom emails that let you know who you can expect to meet. We will print custom badges for the event that make it easy for you to find the people you are looking for.

We know that networking can be hard. We try to make it as easy as possible for you to meet the right people. We know that when smart people come together we can make things happen. We hope you will join us and become part of our community.

Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Microsoft PowerPoint
Dec 13 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Hughes Main Library
Training Lab

Learn how to create an electronic slideshow

Thursday, December 14, 2023
Word Processing I
Dec 14 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Hughes Main Library
 Training Lab

Learn how to create and edit documents

Monday, December 18, 2023
Make Your Own 2024 Calendar
Dec 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Simpsonville Library

Discover how to paste and size pictures to make and print a wall calendar using Microsoft Word.

Registration required. Click the register button or call 864-963-9031.

Audience: Adults
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Pricing Strategies
Dec 19 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Hughes Main Library
Meeting Room C

Entrepreneurs are usually at a loss when it comes to pricing their products and services. This course covers the three most common pricing methods and why each one individually makes for a poor pricing strategy. Led by South Carolina Small Business Development Centers

Part of the event series: Small Business Development Center Training

Getting into Settings
Dec 19 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Hughes Main Library
 Training Lab

Settings are everywhere in computers, smartphones, apps, and websites. Discover some common features and important settings that personalize the digital world to your own needs

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Tech After Five
Dec 20 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Think Tank Brew Lab

Tech After Five connects the tech community. We invite IT Professionals, Startups, Entrepreneurs and their community of support to come together and make meaningful professional connections.

You may be looking for work or looking to hire. You might be looking for customers or prospects. You may need co-founders, partners or mentors. We’ve got you covered.

Tech After Five is not like other networking events. We work particularly hard to make sure we get the right people in the room and then make sure it’s easy for you to find each other. Sign up using the right ticket type for you. We will then follow up with custom emails that let you know who you can expect to meet. We will print custom badges for the event that make it easy for you to find the people you are looking for.

We know that networking can be hard. We try to make it as easy as possible for you to meet the right people. We know that when smart people come together we can make things happen. We hope you will join us and become part of our community.

Thursday, December 21, 2023
Word Processing II
Dec 21 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Hughes Main Library
Training Lab

Incorporate images, tables, headers & footers, and more to add flare to your documents

Audience: Adults
Category: Computer Classes, Digital Literacy
Monday, January 1, 2024
Hobo Stew – Paris Mtn. Fast Pace HIKE #3
Jan 1 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Paris Mountain State Park

Start the New Year off with a First Day Hike at Paris Mountain State Park. This hike is one of three being offered on the day and will proceed our Hobo Stew Lunch at Noon.

We will form carpools this year at the intersection of State Park and East Mountain Creek Roads:

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/34.7519272,-82.2981903/34.9145049,-82.3702707/@34.9145475,-82.3685746,18z/data=!4m5!4m4!1m1!4e1!1m0!3e0

The parking attendant will collect everyone’s can vegetables prior to hike departure and get your food to the chef. The start times from the carpooling site are shown below. Please arrive 15 minutes early to get into a carpool. State Park admission fee required; therefore, consider carpooling with drivers who have an annual State Park pass. We are carpooling into the park because of capacity limitations with other state park events. This is a condition of our club’s use of Shelters 5 and 6 on this date.

Hikes will start from different trailheads along State Park Road and will NOT start from Sulphur Springs Shelter as we have done in the past.

Start Time: 8:30 AM
Going counter-clockwise from the Archer Range parking lot we’ll head up Sulphur Springs and then take the Brissy Ridge and Pipsissewa Trails to North Lake. At North Lake, we’ll take a user trail over Piney Spur for decent winter views before descending to Firetower. We’ll then take Firetower to Sulphur Springs to descend to the shelters for the Hobo Stew.
M: 6 EG: 1200. R: S
Leader: Mark Parsons

New Year’ Day Hike: Crowders Mt State Park NC
Jan 1 @ 8:50 am – 3:50 pm
REI

Leave at 9:00 a.m. sharp.

Mandatory: Whistle, water, lunch

Moderate to strenuous.

Information: 7-8 miles

Crowders trail to the Tower trail with a view of Charlotte if it’s clear. This is a North Carolina State Park off I 85.

Other: If this is your first hike with me, please contact me via the Meetup site to discuss your capabilities before you come on your first hike with me. You are also responsible for the capabilities of any guest you bring so please make sure they can do the event.

Emergency contact information: Please have an emergency information sheet in your pack in case of an emergency. Information on it should include your full name, address, and phone number, medical conditions, allergies, blood type (if known), and emergency contact name and telephone number. This information is for emergency medical personnel. We will not ask you for this information. No dogs please. Children under 14: Please check with me before you bring a child under 14. Fee: no fee.

Carpool Gas $5-8

Paris Mountain-Lake Placid to Sassafras
Jan 1 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Paris Mountain State Park

We will meet at the visitor center. Hike around Lake Placid which is 1.3 miles with 82 feet of elevation.

We will continue the hike over to the Sassafras trail which is 2.2 miles with 489 gradual feet of elevation.

Total hike is around 6.1 miles less than 500 feet of elevation and we will go to lunch after.

This is a pet friendly hike please bring plenty of water and hiking poles aren’t really necessary

This will be rain or shine hike.

Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Computer Basics
Jan 3 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Middle Tyger Library

This workshop covers basic Microsoft Office applications, using web browsers, and internet safety tips.

Thursday, January 4, 2024
DEF CON 864 Meeting
Jan 4 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Hughes Main Library
DEF CON 864 Meeting

Join us for the monthly DEF CON 864 group meeting online and in-person.

  • In-person at Hughes Main Library meeting room A
  • Online details are posted in our Discord.
  • Discord invite is on our website at dc864.org.

All meetings are free and open to the public.

We have a very open format, so join in and let us know what your interests are that you’d like to see from this group.

We leave an hour to going over member projects and interests. Have a Raspberry Pi project or build a custom drone? Bring it in and show us how you did it. Creating your own set of scripts for system reconnaissance? We’d love to see it.

The Greenville Day Traders Meetup Group Monthly Meetup
Jan 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
online

We will discuss markets, software, strategies, and any topics of interest to traders.

Philosophy Round Table Speed Debates
Jan 4 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
SIP Whiskey And Wine

Hi everyone! Here’s the lo down. We’ll meet inside and group up at separate tables, where there will be a debate topic to discuss. We’ll rotate every ten minutes for one hour.

Sample question (just so you know what to expect):
Can literature be separated from its historical or cultural context?

To what extent can AI-generated art be considered original or creative? Who owns the rights to AI-generated art?

Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Auditions Spartanburg Youth Theatre
Jan 9 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Chapman Cultural Center
A CHRISTMAS CAROL (play)
Director: Connor Vetter
Assistant Director: TBD

Audition Workshop: Sat, Aug 26, 9am-12pm

Auditions: Tues, Sept 5 & Wed, Sept 6, 5:30-7:30pm

Callbacks: Sat, Sept 9, 10am-2pm


DISNEY’S THE LION KING JR. (musical)
Director: Adam Sanders
Assistant Director: TBD

Choreographer: Lustra Miller
Music Director: Ben Chumley

Audition Workshop: Sat, Oct 21, 9am-1pm

Auditions: Tues, Oct 31 & Wed, Nov 1, 5:30-7:30pm

Callbacks: Sat, Nov 4, 10am-4pm


THE RAINBOW FISH (play)
Director: TBD
Assistant Director: TBD

Audition Workshop: Sat, Jan 6, 2024, 9am-12pm

Auditions: Tues, Jan 9 or Wed, Jan 10, 2024, 5:30-7:30pm

Callbacks: Sat, Jan 13, 2024, 10am-2pm

 

GENERAL AUDITION INFO

CASTING POLICIES:  Auditions are open to youth in the 3rd-12th grades, however the director for each show may look for a more specific age range that may not always include the younger ages. Specific age requirements and casting information for each show are posted in the Audition Notice for each production above.  No roles have been pre-cast unless otherwise specifically stated in the audition notice.  Youth of all ethnicities and backgrounds are encouraged to audition.


ETIQUETTE:

  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to fill out any necessary information sheets. Actors will audition in the order that they arrive. They do not need to stay the entire 2 hours of auditions. They will be able to leave once they audition.

  • Make sure to wear clothes and shoes that are comfortable to move around in. SYT discourages actors from “dressing up” for the part they desire. Actors should wear clothes that they feel comfortable in and that show their own personality and style.


PREPARATION:

Plays:

  • Actors are required to prepare a 1 minute monologue for the audition. 

  • Actors should choose a monologue that shows off strong acting choices, clear diction and volume, and that is age-appropriate.

  • Memorization of your monologue is highly encouraged.

  • If you do not have a monologue, one will be provided for you at the audition. Monologues are available ahead of time, one month prior to auditions, at the Spartanburg Youth Theatre offices in the kiosk at the end of the hallway when you walk down the stairs to our area. You may use one of these monologues, or you may use one of your own choosing.

  • Bring your schedule to fill-in all of your potential rehearsal conflicts on the audition form – conflicts may NOT be added after casting!

Musicals:

  • Actors are required to prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song for the audition. A song from a musical is recommended, however actors may sing any type of song.

  • Actors should choose a song that shows off vocal range, allows for strong acting choices, and that is age-appropriate.

  • Actors should bring their own sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Singing from a music track or singing acapella is highly discouraged.

  • Memorization of your song is highly encouraged.

  • Singing a song from the specific show you’re auditioning for is discouraged. We prefer to hear your own style and range in a song you’re comfortable with from any show other than the one you’re auditioning for. Callbacks are when we’ll be able to hear you sing songs from the show.

  • If you do not have a song, one will be provided for you at the audition. Songs are available ahead of time, one month prior to auditions, at the Spartanburg Youth Theatre offices in the kiosk at the end of the hallway when you walk down the stairs to our area. You may use one of these songs, or you may use one of your own choosing.

  • A great resource for purchasing sheet music is www.musicnotes.com.

  • For musicals, you will not dance at auditions. You will only dance at callbacks (if called back).

  • Bring your schedule to fill-in all of your potential rehearsal conflicts on the audition form – conflicts may NOT be added after casting!

REGISTRATION: Save time and fill out your audition form ahead of time. An online audition form will be available the Friday before auditions on the Auditions page of our website (above). If you fill out your form ahead of time, head straight to the check-in table when you arrive and tell them you filled out your form online. It is not mandatory to fill out your form in advance. You may still fill out the form when you arrive.


WHERE:  All auditions are held at the Chapman Cultural Center at 200 E. St. John Street, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29306. Look for signs directing you where to go for registration.


WHEN:  Please note the above audition dates and times for the current Spartanburg Youth Theatre season. Auditions are typically Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30pm. Actors may arrive at any time during the 2 hour slot. Actors will audition in the order that they arrive. They do not need to stay the entire 2 hours of auditions. They will be able to leave once they audition.

Actors should only audition one of the two nights offered. If an actor cannot audition on the two offered dates, we MAY be able to accommodate a separate audition date, but we cannot guarantee it. Please contact us directly.

CALLBACKS: If necessary, the director may hold callbacks to see certain actors again before casting the show. If callbacks are necessary, they are typically held the Saturday following auditions, however callbacks are subject to change depending on actor and director availability. If an actor is unable to attend callbacks, we MAY be able to accommodate a separate callback date, but we cannot guarantee it. If called back, contact us and we will see what we can do.

If an actor must arrive late or leave early, we will do our best to accommodate the conflict, but cannot guarantee that we will be able to make sure the actor is seen before they have to leave early or after they’ve arrived late.

A callback list will be posted on the Auditions page of our website (above), usually the Thursday after auditions. At callbacks, actors will read scenes from the script. For musicals, in addition to reading scenes, actors will learn songs from the show and learn a short dance combination.

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Auditions Spartanburg Youth Theatre
Jan 10 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Chapman Cultural Center
A CHRISTMAS CAROL (play)
Director: Connor Vetter
Assistant Director: TBD

Audition Workshop: Sat, Aug 26, 9am-12pm

Auditions: Tues, Sept 5 & Wed, Sept 6, 5:30-7:30pm

Callbacks: Sat, Sept 9, 10am-2pm


DISNEY’S THE LION KING JR. (musical)
Director: Adam Sanders
Assistant Director: TBD

Choreographer: Lustra Miller
Music Director: Ben Chumley

Audition Workshop: Sat, Oct 21, 9am-1pm

Auditions: Tues, Oct 31 & Wed, Nov 1, 5:30-7:30pm

Callbacks: Sat, Nov 4, 10am-4pm


THE RAINBOW FISH (play)
Director: TBD
Assistant Director: TBD

Audition Workshop: Sat, Jan 6, 2024, 9am-12pm

Auditions: Tues, Jan 9 or Wed, Jan 10, 2024, 5:30-7:30pm

Callbacks: Sat, Jan 13, 2024, 10am-2pm

 

GENERAL AUDITION INFO

CASTING POLICIES:  Auditions are open to youth in the 3rd-12th grades, however the director for each show may look for a more specific age range that may not always include the younger ages. Specific age requirements and casting information for each show are posted in the Audition Notice for each production above.  No roles have been pre-cast unless otherwise specifically stated in the audition notice.  Youth of all ethnicities and backgrounds are encouraged to audition.


ETIQUETTE:

  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to fill out any necessary information sheets. Actors will audition in the order that they arrive. They do not need to stay the entire 2 hours of auditions. They will be able to leave once they audition.

  • Make sure to wear clothes and shoes that are comfortable to move around in. SYT discourages actors from “dressing up” for the part they desire. Actors should wear clothes that they feel comfortable in and that show their own personality and style.


PREPARATION:

Plays:

  • Actors are required to prepare a 1 minute monologue for the audition. 

  • Actors should choose a monologue that shows off strong acting choices, clear diction and volume, and that is age-appropriate.

  • Memorization of your monologue is highly encouraged.

  • If you do not have a monologue, one will be provided for you at the audition. Monologues are available ahead of time, one month prior to auditions, at the Spartanburg Youth Theatre offices in the kiosk at the end of the hallway when you walk down the stairs to our area. You may use one of these monologues, or you may use one of your own choosing.

  • Bring your schedule to fill-in all of your potential rehearsal conflicts on the audition form – conflicts may NOT be added after casting!

Musicals:

  • Actors are required to prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song for the audition. A song from a musical is recommended, however actors may sing any type of song.

  • Actors should choose a song that shows off vocal range, allows for strong acting choices, and that is age-appropriate.

  • Actors should bring their own sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Singing from a music track or singing acapella is highly discouraged.

  • Memorization of your song is highly encouraged.

  • Singing a song from the specific show you’re auditioning for is discouraged. We prefer to hear your own style and range in a song you’re comfortable with from any show other than the one you’re auditioning for. Callbacks are when we’ll be able to hear you sing songs from the show.

  • If you do not have a song, one will be provided for you at the audition. Songs are available ahead of time, one month prior to auditions, at the Spartanburg Youth Theatre offices in the kiosk at the end of the hallway when you walk down the stairs to our area. You may use one of these songs, or you may use one of your own choosing.

  • A great resource for purchasing sheet music is www.musicnotes.com.

  • For musicals, you will not dance at auditions. You will only dance at callbacks (if called back).

  • Bring your schedule to fill-in all of your potential rehearsal conflicts on the audition form – conflicts may NOT be added after casting!

REGISTRATION: Save time and fill out your audition form ahead of time. An online audition form will be available the Friday before auditions on the Auditions page of our website (above). If you fill out your form ahead of time, head straight to the check-in table when you arrive and tell them you filled out your form online. It is not mandatory to fill out your form in advance. You may still fill out the form when you arrive.


WHERE:  All auditions are held at the Chapman Cultural Center at 200 E. St. John Street, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29306. Look for signs directing you where to go for registration.


WHEN:  Please note the above audition dates and times for the current Spartanburg Youth Theatre season. Auditions are typically Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30pm. Actors may arrive at any time during the 2 hour slot. Actors will audition in the order that they arrive. They do not need to stay the entire 2 hours of auditions. They will be able to leave once they audition.

Actors should only audition one of the two nights offered. If an actor cannot audition on the two offered dates, we MAY be able to accommodate a separate audition date, but we cannot guarantee it. Please contact us directly.

CALLBACKS: If necessary, the director may hold callbacks to see certain actors again before casting the show. If callbacks are necessary, they are typically held the Saturday following auditions, however callbacks are subject to change depending on actor and director availability. If an actor is unable to attend callbacks, we MAY be able to accommodate a separate callback date, but we cannot guarantee it. If called back, contact us and we will see what we can do.

If an actor must arrive late or leave early, we will do our best to accommodate the conflict, but cannot guarantee that we will be able to make sure the actor is seen before they have to leave early or after they’ve arrived late.

A callback list will be posted on the Auditions page of our website (above), usually the Thursday after auditions. At callbacks, actors will read scenes from the script. For musicals, in addition to reading scenes, actors will learn songs from the show and learn a short dance combination.