Theatre Under the Stars

THEATRE UNDER THE STARS

2023/24 SEASON AUDITIONS

Seeking strong singers, dancers, and principals for the upcoming TUTS season 2023-2024. See Character Descriptions here.

TUTS is committed to diversity and encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities to attend this call.

TUTS seeks to be a leader in supporting the extensive community of local artists based in Houston and the surrounding areas. To achieve diverse and high-caliber productions, TUTS invites and encourages interested performers from all walks of the profession to audition.

All performers must be 18 years old by the first day of rehearsal. TUTS Education provides an opportunity for students under the age of 18 to be a part of the ensemble cast as an experiential learning opportunity. These students are auditioned and selected each Fall Semester through their enrollment in the Humphreys School of Musical Theatre and The River School for Performing and Visual Arts. For more information on student casting, please email education@tuts.com

HOUSTON IN PERSON EQUITY AUDITION INFO

date/Time:

  • ECC Dancer- March 24th with slots available from 1 – 5pm
  • EPA/ECC Singer- March 25th Audition slots available from 1 – 9pm

LOCATION:

THEATRE UNDER THE STARS (800 BAGBY STREET, HOUSTON TX 77002)

  • Enter through HSMT Lobby doors within the breezeway.

WHAT TO BRING:

You can bring your headshot/resume

wHAT TO PREPARE FOR ECC DANCER:

Please arrive in dance attire to learn a quick musical theatre dance combo. You will not need to come prepared with anything for this call.

wHAT TO PREPARE FOR ECC SINGER/epa:

Please prepare a 32-bar musical theatre vocal cut to perform. You may be asked to perform an additional 32 bar musical theater vocal cut in a contrasting style, so we suggest preparing more than one in case casting asks to see an additional option. There will be an accompanist on site.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS CAN BE FOUND HERE.
ECC Singer/EPA Houston Appointments can be made here.
ECC Dancer Houston Appointments can be made here.

LOS ANGELES IN PERSON EQUITY AUDITION INFO

date:

  • Monday, April 3rd (EPA/ECC SINGER)
  • Tuesday April 4th (ECC DANCER)

TIME:

  • EPA/ECC SINGER: Audition slots available from 9am-5pm on April 3rd
  • ECC DANCER: Audition slots in groups of 15 available from 9am-noon on April 4th

LOCATION:

Los Angeles Audition Center located in Equity’s Western Regional Headquarters at 5636 Tujunga Avenue in the North Hollywood Arts District.

WHAT TO BRING:

You can bring your headshot/resume.

WHAT TO PREPARE FOR THE ECC DANCER:

Please arrive in dance attire to learn a quick musical theatre dance combo. You will not need to come prepared with anything for this call.

WHAT TO PREPARE FOR THE ECC SINGER/epa:

Please prepare a 32-bar musical theatre vocal cut to perform. You may be asked to perform an additional 32 bar musical theater vocal cut in a contrasting style, so we suggest preparing more than one in case casting asks to see an additional option. There will be an accompanist on site.

to sign up for LA auditions, please secure a slot on the Equity Portal.

VIRTUAL AUDITION INFO

You can submit your VIRTUAL AUDITION MATERIALS HERE.

Materials to submit:

  • Headshot
  • Resume

What to prepare for the ECC DANCER:

Please prepare the musical theatre dance combo provided and paste a YouTube link into the submission form. Here is the dance combo video.

WHAT TO PREPARE FOR THE ECC SINGER/EPA:

Please film a 32-bar musical theatre vocal cut and paste a YouTube link into the submission form.

VIRTUAL MATERIALS ARE DUE APRIL 10.

season dates

  • SWEENEY TODD: First Rehearsal: 9/11/23; First Preview: 10/17/23/; Closing: 10/29/2023
  • CINDERELLA: First Rehearsal: 11/14/2023; First Preview: 12/05/2023; Closing: 12/24/2023
  • UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER: First Rehearsal 11/7/2023; First Preview 11/28/23; Closing 12/24/2023
  • NEWSIES: First Rehearsal: 04/23/24; First Preview: 05/21/24; Closing 06/02/24

NOTE: In compliance with The Hobby Center guidelines, all cast and crew, and musicians must be vaccinated to take part in mainstage productions.

TUTS seeks to be a leader in supporting the extensive community of local artists based in Houston and the surrounding areas. To achieve diverse and high-caliber productions, TUTS invites and encourages interested performers from all walks of the profession to audition.

All performers must be 18 years old by the first day of rehearsal. Performers under the age of 18 are cast from the Humphreys School of Musical Theatre and The River School for Performing and Visual Arts.

TUTS is committed to diversity and encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities to audition.

Please visit our Casting FAQpage for any questions you have about the casting process.
For questions about TUTS casting, email us at casting@tuts.com.

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