"I attended my first SETC audition and thought it was well produced and I was really happy with the talent I found. I also attend [xx auditions] in New York and I found better talent so to speak at SETC."
     Ray Kennedy - Kennedy Entertainment Casting

SETC will conduct the nation's largest combined auditions as part of its 60th Annual Convention, March 4-8 2009 in Birmingham, Alabama. Approximately 800 actors and actresses (Professional and Screened Pre-Professionals) will audition for theatre companies from all over the country for both summer and year-round employment.

Audition slots for persons meeting requirements (non-students only) are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Therefore, it is very important to make sure that you meet the qualifications and follow the guidelines carefully when completing your application online. ~ and apply early to allow your references time to respond! Only complete on-line applications will be considered.

- Who Was Hiring in Chattanooga, TN (2008)?
   Click Here to see the list of companies who attended the 59th Annual Convention in March 2008.

- Hear it from the Pros!
   Here are some tips for SETC auditionees from our professional companies.

"SETC's are great for auditions. Not only does the performer learn to present their best in limited time, but more importantly to be absolutely prepared. Audition conduct and preparedness is a learned skill, a skill that can be developed at auditions like SETC."
     Ray Dechiara -- Walt Disney Talent Casting

"As I've told many others (even when I don't get so much work at once) - YOU GUYS KNOW HOW TO RUN A GROUP AUDITION. I'm serious. I've been to Atlanta Unifieds, Straw Hat, FPTA, NDTA, UPTA and others and you guys absolutely wrote the book. Please quote me."
     Tim Brosnan - Professional Actor