MAC Theatre Auditions

Fall Show: Where Words Once Were

Spring Musical: Little Women

Important Show & Audition Information

  • Performance Dates: December 4th, 5th, & 6th

  • Rehearsals Begin: October 13th, 2026

    • Due to our short production timeline and the sheer amount of material to learn for this show, our rehearsal schedule will require a strong time commitment. Please expect to rehearse Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday every week from 5:00pm-7:00pm and occasional Saturdays from 12pm-6pm. During tech week (the week leading into show) please expect later rehearsals.

  • Auditions: Wednesday, October 7th, from 4:50pm-Until Finished in the Fine Arts Building Theatre

  • Callbacks: Thursday, October 8th AND Friday, October 9th, from 4:50pm-Until Finished in the Fine Arts Building Theatre

  • Audition Form — DUE @5PM ON OCTOBER 6TH (CLICK TO VIEW)

  • Audition Tips from Ms. Gang (Click to View)

Audition Requirements

  • Actors that wish to be considered for a role in the show must attend both the auditions and callbacks. If you are unable to attend one or both, please email samantha.gang@austinisd.org by October 1st (at the latest) to set up a virtual audition.

  • All students who want to audition must fill out the Audition Google Form. You MUST fill out the form by 5pm, October 6th at the latest in order to audition. Nobody will be allowed to audition without having filled out the Audition Google Form prior to auditions.

  • WHAT YOU NEED FOR YOUR AUDITION: Please prepare a *30–60 second contemporary/modern monologue from a published play.*

    • If you are interested in the role of *Alli*, please also be prepared to sing her song (CLICK HERE). You will need to create your own version of the song and decide how you believe it should be sung (do not change any lyrics). No music or accompaniment will be provided/permitted.

where words once were: Auditions

Auditions will begin with a full-group improvisation game. After that, students will audition one at a time by performing their 30–60 second monologue privately for the directors. (If you are interested in the role of *Alli*, please also be prepared to sing her song (CLICK HERE). You will need to create your own version of the song and decide how you believe it should be sung (do not change any lyrics). No music or accompaniment will be provided/permitted.)

Students will audition by grade level in the following order: Freshmen → Sophomores → Juniors → Seniors. There will be no SignUpGenius or assigned audition slots. Students will audition back-to-back within their grade level.

Students are free to leave once they have completed their audition. If you have another commitment and need to leave early, please let Ms. Gang know at the beginning of auditions so we can accommodate you with an earlier audition time.

Where WOrds Once WEre : Callbacks

  • When- Thursday, October 8th AND Friday, October 9th

  • Time- 4:50pm-Until Finished

  • Location- Fine Arts Building Theatre

  • Callback Material (Click to View)

  • Callback material is not expected to be fully memorized; however, please come familiar with the material. We understand that callbacks are a quick turnaround, so printed scripts will be provided at callbacks. Callback materials will also be uploaded in advance before auditions in case you would like to review or practice beforehand.

  • At callbacks, we are primarily looking for strong characterization and technique.

Casting will be announced on or before October 10, 2026!

AUDITION PROCESS

  1. Familiarize yourself with the story, characters, music, and history of the show

  2. Complete Audition Form – carefully listing all conflicts and committing to all the updated contract expectations

  3. Show up to auditions prepared/dressed to move and act

  4. Attend callbacks (if applicable)

  5. Have fun!

MacTheatre's Audition Tips & Tricks
Audition Form

Important Show & Audition Information

  • Performance Dates:  Jan 28, 29, 30, 31 & Feb 4, 5, 6, 7, 2027

  • Rehearsals Begin: October 22nd, 2026

    • Due to our short production timeline that happens with a lot of school breaks interspersed and the sheer amount of material to learn for this show, our rehearsal schedule will require a strong time commitment. Please expect to rehearse Monday - Saturday with most Wednesdays being off. The schedule times will vary each week, so please look over the tentative rehearsal schedule below. Please pay special attention to the rehearsals that lead into or out of school breaks. During tech week (the week leading into the show) please expect later rehearsals.

  • Tentative Rehearsal Schedule (Click to View)

  • Auditions: All auditions will take place in the DAB, Dance Studio 1

    • Vocal Auditions (mandatory for all): Tuesday Oct 13th, by appointment starting at 5pm

    • Dance Call (mandatory for all): Thursday Oct 15th, 5:00-6:30pm

  • Callbacks: (Invitation Only) Friday Oct 16th, 5:15pm-finished

  • Audition Form — DUE @5PM ON OCTOBER 12TH

  • Audition Tips from Ms. Gang (Click to View)

Audition Requirements

Actors that wish to be considered for a role in the show must attend both the vocal auditions and the dance call. Some actors will be invited to callbacks. If you are unable to attend any of these dates, please email natalie.uehara@austinisd.org by October 1st (at the latest) to set up a virtual audition. (If you are not invited to callbacks, that does NOT mean you will not be cast in the show; We only need to see certain characters for callbacks.)

All students who want to audition must fill out the Audition Google Form. You MUST fill out the form by 5pm, October 12th at the latest in order to audition. Nobody will be allowed to audition without having filled out the Audition Google Form prior to auditions.

Vocal auditions

We are providing two vocal cuts for female characters and two cuts for male characters. PLease prepare the cut that you feel best suits you and the characters for which you are interested in. You will find the sheet music and backing tracks in this folder (click to view). The acting in your song is just as important as your vocal accuracy, so please keep that in mind as you prepare. No acapella auditions, please. Students are free to leave once they have completed their vocal audition. If you have any questions regarding the vocal auditions, please contact our Vocal Director, Mr. Nathan Thopmson at nathan.thompson@austinisd.org.

Please sign-up for a time slot using this link (click to view).

There will be groups of 10 people every 30 minutes. Sign up for open slots in previous time slots before starting a new slot. (If you sign up for a later time slot and there are earlier open slots, you will be contacted to change your time.) If all of the slots are full when you try to sign up, please email natalie.uehara@austinisd.org. It is recommended that you arrive at least 10 minutes before your time.

The acting in your song is just as important as your vocal accuracy, so please keep that in mind as you prepare. No acapella auditions, please. Students are free to leave once they have completed their vocal audition.

dance auditions

For the dance audition, please be prepared to learn a traditional musical theatre dance combination. Male performers should wear character shoes or jazz shoes. Female performers should wear character shoes or jazz shoes. If you do not own the recommended shoes, socks are fine, however if you are cast in the show you will be required to provide your own footwear as assigned by the costume crew. Long hair should be pulled back and you should wear appropriate dance attire. No jeans, please.

Ms. Nat will link a video of the dance combination here by Sunday October 11th. To speed up the audition process, please do your best to come to the audition with the dance learned. 

Dance Audition Video (Click to View)

CALLBACKs

The callbacks will consist of readings from the script and/or vocal cuts that will be provided. Please plan to stay late for callbacks.

Callback Material (Click to View)

Callback material is not expected to be fully memorized; however, please come familiar with the material. We understand that callbacks are a quick turnaround, so printed scripts will be provided at callbacks. Callback materials will also be uploaded in advance before auditions in case you would like to review or practice beforehand.

At callbacks, we are primarily looking for strong characterization and technique.

Cast List will be posted on Saturday October 17, 2026!

AUDITION PROCESS

  • Familiarize yourself with the story, characters, music, and history of the show.

  • Complete Audition Form – carefully listing all conflicts and committing to all the updated contract expectations.

  • Show up to auditions prepared/dressed to move and act.

  • Attend callbacks (if applicable).

  • Have fun!

Audition Form