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Audition Information
Everything you need to prepare for an NVAA mainstage audition. All auditions are open to enrolled students — no experience required.
Now Casting · Fall Musical
Come From Away
Performances November 5, 6 & 7 at 7 PM in the Shadow Mountain High School Auditorium. Watch this page and the calendar for audition dates and materials.
View the rehearsal calendarAfter You're Cast
Rehearsal schedule
Once casting is announced, rehearsals begin according to the general schedule below. Exact call times vary by scene and are posted on the callboard and rehearsal calendar.
Monday – Friday
2:30 – 5:30 PM, general rehearsal in the auditorium.
Select Saturdays
9 AM – 1 PM, dance rehearsals for selected cast members.
General Audition Procedures
What to expect
The following steps are taken for each respective mainstage musical and play, subject to change at the director's discretion.
Musical Auditions
- 1
Monologue
Perform a 1–2 minute monologue from a play or musical of your choice. Optional but highly recommended for a musical audition.
- 2
Singing
Sing one of several selections provided by the music director — you choose which one, and background music is provided. Optionally, bring your own 1–2 minute solo song with an instrumental-only track on a phone with Bluetooth.
- 3
Dancing
Perform a choreographed dance selection taught by the choreographer.
- 4
Callbacks
Invited students participate in cold-reading callbacks. Not all students are invited, and a callback does not guarantee casting.
Play Auditions
- 1
Monologue
Perform a 1–2 minute monologue from a play or musical of your choice.
- 2
Callbacks
Invited students participate in cold-reading callbacks. Not all students are invited, and a callback does not guarantee casting.
Come From Away
Audition dates, times & locations
Sign-up sheets for auditions are posted on the callboard outside Room 495.
Singing audition materials
Use these rehearsal and instrumental tracks to prepare your Come From Away audition. The audition cut is provided as a PDF.
Dance audition materials
Use these reference videos to learn and practice the audition choreography before your dance call.
Monday, Aug 24
Monologues
After school in Mr. Flowers' drama room 495.
Tuesday, Aug 25
Singing
After school in Mr. Weck's choir room 450.
Wednesday, Aug 26
Dancing
After school at 2:30 PM in the auditorium. Please enter through the stage door that faces the football stadium.
Thursday & Friday, Aug 27–28
Invited Callbacks
Invited students only, in Mr. Flowers' room 495.
All auditions take place after school. Dates are subject to change at the director's discretion — check the callboard and calendar for updates.