1. What are the SETC Fall Professional Auditions?
2. When are the SETC Fall Professional Auditions?
3. Where are the SETC Fall Professional Auditions?
4. Who can audition?
5. How do I sign up to audition?
6. Is there a fee to audition? How much does it cost?
7. What day and time will I audition?
8. When do I need to arrive and where do I go once I'm there?
9. How long is my audition?
10. What happens if I go over my 60 or 90 seconds?
11. Can I start my audition over if I mess up?
12. Will there be a place to warm up?
13. I'm doing a singing audition. Do I need an accompanist?
14. I'm doing a singing audition. Can I use a tape/CD/MP3 player or sing a cappella?
15. I also play an instrument. Can I accompany myself?
16. I'm doing a singing audition. Can I use photocopied sheet music?
17. What type of dress is expected at the auditions?
18. Can I change into dance clothes after my audition?
19. Do I have to attend the Dance Auditions?
20. Can I ONLY attend Dance Auditions?
21. Do I need special shoes for the Dance Auditions (tap/jazz/sneakers/heels)?
22. What happens after I audition? How do I know if I got any call backs?
23. Are the callbacks at set times?
24. Where are callbacks held?
25. Can I sign up to audition onsite?
26. Where can I park?
27. Will I be auditioning by myself?

1) What are the SETC Fall Professional Auditions?
SETC, the Southeastern Theatre Conference, hosts a set of regional combined auditions for theatres all over the United States (and some international). Hiring theatres come to watch multiple auditionees to select casts for their upcoming seasons. The types of theatres who hire through SETC include repertory, stock, regional, dinner, theatre for youth, touring and other theatres. Also included are theme park and entertainment venues, as well as cruise ships.
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2) When are the SETC Fall Professional Auditions?
Fall professional auditions are traditionally held the Sunday & Monday following Labor Day.
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3) Where are the SETC Fall Professional Auditions?
Spirit Square, Charlotte, NC (345 N College St; 28202; 704-372-9664). You will audition on-stage of the McGlohon Theatre inside Spirit Square. The theatre is a 700 seat house on two levels. And don’t be surprised at the beautiful stained glass windows!
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4) Who can audition?
Professional Actors & Singers who have a minimum of two paid acting jobs with professional theatres (approved by the SETC Auditions Committee) may apply. You must have had a paid contract – stipends, splitting the pot, or travel allowance are not considered a paid acting job. Those auditionees with the most significant experience and chance of being hired through the companies who come to SETC will be awarded audition slots.
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5) How do I sign up to audition?
Download instructions and guidelines when they become available – then go to the online registration site and complete the audition application and pay the necessary fees.
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6) Is there a fee to audition? How much does it cost?
The cost to apply, which covers the cost of printing your application and distributing it to all the hiring companies at the auditions, is $25.00. Note: Any applicant who does not get an audition slot will have their money refunded, less a $5.00 processing fee.
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7) What day and time will I audition?
You may select a PREFERENCE of auditioning on Sunday or Monday. Most requests are honored, but if slots run out on the day you request, you will be placed on the other day.
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8) When do I need to arrive and where do I go once I’m there?
You will need to check-in with the SETC Staff at Spirit Square no later than 8:30am on the day of your audition.
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9) How long is my audition?
Depending on the type of audition you select you will have 60 Seconds if you Act or Sing only. You will have 90 seconds if you select both Acting & Singing. Equity auditionees will have 90 seconds. Your audition time begins with the first sound you make (including your name and number).
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10) What happens if I go over my 60 or 90 seconds?
The timer will announce that you have ended your time with a polite, but firm, "THANK YOU" at which point you should stop your audition. Your time begins with the first sound out of your mouth (including your name and number).
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11) Can I start my audition over if I mess up?
You may start over, but you only have your original 60 or 90 seconds. If you start over, your time does not. It is best if you can take a beat, regain your composure and plunge ahead. If you cannot continue, smile, and say thank you, your name and number again.
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12) Will there be a place to warm up?
Yes, there will be a room with a piano where you will have a chance to warm up before you go into the holding room and then onto the stage.
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13) I’m doing a singing audition. Do I need an accompanist?
SETC provides a skilled accompanist – you need to provide the sheet music.
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14) I’m doing a singing audition. Can I use a tape/CD/MP3 player or sing a cappella?
You may not use tapes, cd players, etc. or sing a cappella.
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15) I also play an instrument. Can I accompany myself?
You may not self-accompany.
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16) I’m doing a singing audition. Can I use photocopied sheet music?
As long as the sheet music is clear and concise – i.e. can you read it, and it is mounted on a stiff cardboard or folder. Do not bring lead sheets, large books of music or pages that the accompanist must turn.
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17) What type of dress is expected at the auditions?
Look professional – as if you were going on a job interview. Black is not recommended because you will be auditioning against a black curtain. Revealing and eye-catching clothes that take away from your face are not in your best interest. Also, be aware that you will be auditioning on a raised stage and that the hiring companies will be in the audience looking up at you at an angle.
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18) Can I change into dance clothes after my audition?
Yes. At the morning MANDATORY briefing you will be told what time the warm up for the dance begins. There are several bathrooms available in which you can change clothing. You should wear attire that lets the auditionors see the line of your body – but not immodest.
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19) Do I have to attend the Dance Auditions?
All auditionees with dance skills are able to attend the Fall Dance-Call, however, it is NOT required. If you consider yourself a capable dancer – you will have 3 routines which you can choose from if you wish to exhibit your skills as a dancer. Make sure you mark your audition form if you consider yourself a dancer. (Please note the rules for dance are different at the Spring Professional Auditions.)
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20) Can I ONLY attend Dance Auditions?
Dancers who meet the criteria as outlined on the website may apply as dancer-only auditionees. If you select this option you may not perform a monologue or sing before the companies.
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21) Do I need special shoes for the Dance Auditions (tap/jazz/sneakers/heels)?
Wear shoes you can dance in, but no Tap shoes. Because of the flooring sneakers don’t work well, either. Jazz shoes and men's dance shoes are best.
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22) What happens after I audition? How do I know if I got any call backs?
Each company lists (by number) the persons they want to see for callbacks. These are posted in a large room by SETC. Once you are allowed in, you look at each company sheet and see if you can find your number. If they listed you, then you go to their callback location and sign up for an interview time. When you receive your audition number, you will get a packet of information that has a sample of the callback sheet so you’ll know what to look for.
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23) Are the callbacks at set times?
Each company holds their callbacks at different times. Most of the companies hold callbacks for a few hours after the dance auditions each day. But the callback times and locations will be posted on the company headers in the callback room.
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24) Where are callbacks held?
The companies can hold callbacks either in rooms at Spirit Square or in rooms/suites at the Omni Hotel. If you see someone who has listed a callback at another location, you should NOT go there, and you should inform SETC. This is for your safety and protection!
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25) Can I sign up to audition onsite?
It is best if you apply ahead of time to guarantee that you will get a slot. Walk-Ins are allowed, and should be considered a last resort in the event you are unable to register online by the posted deadline. Information concerning walk-in registration will be posted after the pre-registration deadline has passed.
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26) Where can I park?
Although there are a few spaces available in the Spirit Square lot (once inside you can buy a token to exit), it is best if you look at this website for downtown Charlotte parking: http://www.blumenthalcenter.org/. The closest recommendation is the 7th Street Station lot.
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27) Will I be auditioning by myself?
You will audition with a group of 24 other auditionees. You will be called onstage together and sit as a group. Each person will in turn give their audition, and you will stay with the group until everyone has auditioned.
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