SETC will conduct the nation's largest combined auditions as part of its 62nd Annual Convention, March 2-6, 2011, in Atlanta, Georgia. 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.

Professionals (Non-Student / Equity and Non-Equity)

Step 1: Meet Qualifications

In order for a professional actor to qualify and be approved for these auditions, the candidate must:

• Not be enrolled in school, college, or university*
*Some MFA candidates who are granted an exemption may apply as professionals – see Graduate Students above for details

• Be 19 years of age or older and have graduated from high school

• Have a minimum of two paid acting contracts in PROFESSIONAL theatres
(Professional Companies must be approved by SETC Auditions Committee)

• Include two recommendations from professional directors via online/email contact.
(Recommendations must be from credits listed on the application, and one must be from a company that has participated in hiring via SETC within the past 5 years)
Members of Actors Equity Association are exempt from this requirement but must provide
Equity member number on application, and present Equity card ONSITE at the auditions.

Step 2: Apply Online

Non Equity

Equity

The deadline to apply for Professional Auditions is January 15, 2011.
 

Dancer-Only Applicants

Individuals may apply as Dancer-Only applicants for the Spring Professional Auditions. Dancers are required to send in a DVD of themselves performing.

Professional Hiring Company Registration Information

Professional Companies who wish to hire at SETC in March 2011, must complete and submit the Professional Company Packet which will be available in the Fall of 2010.

*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 completely SUBMITTED online applications will be considered.

For more information, please contact: April J'Callahan Marshall, Central Office

"SETC is by far the most efficient mass audition!! The staff is always helpful and pleasant...and the talent far exceeds anything we [see elsewhere]"
     Lee Buckholz - Derby Dinner

"I booked a job from one of the companies at SETC in Alabama this past Spring (2009). I will be working for Peter Grey Terhune Entertainment on board the m/v Sun Princess out of Sydney, Australia! I am very excited, and very thankful to SETC for the opportunity. I start rehearsals in Florida in August, and join the ship the first week of September. I will be performing as a guest entertainer, and I am thrilled to be able to travel and get paid for it! Thanks to all at SETC for making this opportunity available."
     J. Michael Beech - Auditionee

"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

"The most impressive thing to me about SETC is the sheer amount of talent gathered in one place. It's an exhilarating thing to witness and be a part of."
     Mickey Fisher, Jenny Wiley Theatre – Prestonsburg, KY

"Best run auditions in the business!!"
     Allan Kollar, Venice Theatre – Venice, FL

"The most impressive thing to me about SETC is the sheer amount of talent gathered in one place. It's an exhilarating thing to witness and be a part of."
     Mickey Fisher, Jenny Wiley Theatre – Prestonsburg, KY

"Best ways for a producer to be exposed to so much talent so efficiently."
     Brian Phillips, Cincinnati Shakespeare – Cincinnati, OH