Thursday, October 14, 2010

Bored?

Ever watch a commercial where a spokesperson starts by asking you questions?
 
Ever found yourself nodding "yes," even though the spokesperson cannot see you?
 
Ever consider graduate school?
 
If you answered "yes," to any of these questions (ESPECIALLY THE THIRD ONE!) then U/RTA (University/Resident Theatre Association) may be what you are looking for. U/RTA holds annual auditions in NYC, Chicago, and San Francisco.  These are not just for those looking to further their acting training, but anyone looking to increase their skill and knowledge in the admin, directing, stage management, or design fields as well. 

 
The application can be downloaded from their website, or you can click here! Deadlines are approaching, so if you are interested, please get your gears grinding. They are as follows:

  • Directors, Stage and Theatre Managers: 11/1/2010
  • Actors and Design/Techs: 11/22/2010
  • Late Deadline (requires additional late fee): 12/06/2010

 
The auditions/interviews are coming up in January and February:
 
New York
  • Design - Saturday January 29 - Sunday January 30
  • Acting (Screenings and Finals) - Sunday January 30 - Wednesday February 2
  • Directing, Stage Management - Saturday January 29
Chicago
  • Design - Friday February 4 - Sunday February 6
  • Acting (Screenings and Finals) - Sunday February 6 - Wedneday February 9
  • Directing, Stage Management and Theatre Management - Saturday February 5
San Francisco
  • Acting (Finals) - Friday February 11 - Saturday February 12
Please review the website for many more rules and details, and as always I wish you the best in your pursuit of greatness!
 
*A special thanks to Thembi Duncan for recommending this topic.