Auditions

FALL 2024 AUDITIONS FOR SPRING  2025 THEATRE PRODUCTIONS

NOVEMBER 18-19, 2024!

The  Department of Theater will host general auditions for upcoming productions (Spring 2025)  Nov. 18-19, 2024. In alignment with the Department’s Inclusive Casting Resolution, we strongly encourage BIPOC and LGBTQIA students to audition, including majors and non-majors.

  • When:   Mon., Nov. 18: 5:30-9:30; Tues., Nov. 19: 6-9:30; Callbacks: through Nov. 20-28 (5 minute slots)*
  • Where: TBA 
  • What:    Sign up & Prepare

STEP ONE: SIGN-UP                                                   

  • Sign up for your audition time slot and other information on our ONLINE AUDITION FORM OPENS NOV. 1. 

STEP TWO: PREPARE

  • Prepare your audition package including headshot and current resume
  • Prepare 2 contrasting monologues - totaling up to 3 minutes in length
  • Scripts for each play will be available  in the Theatre Office (619 Kimpel) or in a Department Box Folder (UARK sign-in required for access)
  • Callbacks TBD (evening time, exact schedule TBD)

*If you cannot attend the initial call, please email or visit Libbie (libbiew@uark.edu) in the main office to arrange a video submission or other audition time,

SPRING 2025 PRODUCTIONS**
Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson 
  • Directed by Sarah Behrend-Wilcox
  • Performance Dates: Feb 14-Feb 23**
  • Venue: University Theatre
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: music and lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin
  • Directed by Morgan Hicks, Music direction by Jason Burrow
  • Performance Dates: April 11-April 20**
  • Venue: Global Campus Black Box Theatre
ArkType New Works Festival
  • Works in progress by MFA Playwrights Basil Parnell and Connor Johnson

**Final production calendar for Spring 2025 pending approval of rights and other factors.