Everyone is WELCOME to Audition for any of our productions. It is not necessary to have any prior experience, however it is helpful to come to the audition prepared. Audition packets are available about a month prior to the auditions. These packets will help you understand the director’s expectations, and know how to prepare for the auditions. Audition packets are available by clicking on the AUDITION INFORMATION link under the audition poster. You may call (970)249-7838 or e-mail mcp@montrose.net to request an audition packet. Auditions are held at Magic Circle Theatre at 420 South 12th Street, Montrose CO. Auditions are held at Magic Circle Theatre at 420 South 12th Street, Montrose CO.
Following the original audition dates, a director may hold CALL BACKS to get a second look at an actor, hear another song selection, or see how one would match-up with other actors. A Call Back does not necessarily mean that an actor will be cast, and not receiving a call back, does not necessarily mean that an actor is not cast.
come AUDITION for a MURDER MYSTERY
The Root of All Evil
(tentative title)
Auditions:
July 31 6-8PM | August 3 6-8PM
Event:
October 9
June 29 & 30, 2024
A vibrant, eccentric botanical garden hosted by Celeste. The party has a taste of weird, unveiling one of Celeste’s “newest botanical creations.”
From Gavel to Grave: an 1885 Murder Mystery
Auditions:
September 6 10-Noon | September 9 6-8PM
Event:
October 25
June 29 & 30, 2024
It’s now 1885 in a small town in western Colorado now called Montrose. The mayor has just been murdered late this afternoon. Although there was a fair share of gun play, quarrelling and saloon disturbances, most citizens lived a peaceful life serving the needs of the mining camps, as well as the cattle & sheep ranches in the valley. The townspeople are now attending an Emergency Town Hall Meeting where everyone has gathered to get the scoop. It’s a courtroom setting where the attorney is interviewing the suspects before the crowd must determine the murderer.
Call Backs
Following original audition dates, it is often necessary for directors to hold Call Backs to get a second look at an actor, hear another song selection, see how one would match-up with other actors, etc. A Call-Back does not mean that a specific actor is cast, but, it does indicate interest. Not being called back, does not necessarily mean that an actor is not cast.
Casting
Directors have a vision in mind when casting their play, however, so much depends on who comes to the auditions, and what each individual actor brings to the audition in terms of preparation, skill, talent and passion. Of significant consideration is how the cast fits together – this can sometimes be determined by age, familial similarity, height, and how actors interact with one another. Once the show is cast, actors will be notified. The director will inform actors at the auditions whether this will be by a phone call, text message, e-mail or a posted list outside the theatre. Magic Circle Players strives to cast new faces and talent, and we encourage anyone who is even a little bit intrigued about live theatre to join the fun and COME AUDITION WITH US!
