Audition FAQs
Q. Who can audition for Pauper Players shows?
A. Even though UNC Pauper Players is an officially recognized UNC Chapel Hill student organization, we invite anyone interested in auditioning to come out. We strive to cast our productions with the best talent that comes to us from the entire Chapel Hill Community. Therefore, you do not have to be a student of the University of North Carolina to participate in our productions!
Q. What can I expect at the audition?
A. Although the specific format of our auditions changes from production to production, you can expect to have to prepare about 32 bars of a song of your choosing which we typically have auditionees sing acapella. We will also ask you to sing scales with an accompanist or music director.
Monologues or cold readings are sometimes part of our audition process and in this case, specific information and resources will always be available under the main audition page for the production. Our productions will often require a dance portion as part of the audition and that information will also be included on the main audition page. If you need any additional help or resources, there is an entire community of Paups here to help you!
Q. How long will the audition take?
A. You will be asked to sign up for a 5 to 10 minute time slot. We do our best to adhere to this schedule. There may also be an additional “dance call” portion of the audition depending on the production, which will take place on the same night as your audition. We ask that you arrive 10-15 minutes before your scheduled audition time in order to fill out an audition form. Pauper realizes that your time is valuable and we will do our best to streamline the process as much as possible.
Q. How do I sign-up for an audition time slot?
A. Auditions are scheduled via GoogleDoc. Those auditioning should sign up for a time slot on this form. Links to sign up and more information will be listed on the main Audition page and on our Facebook page.
Q. Who will be present at the auditions?
A. Auditions are private and will be observec by various members of the production staff. This will typically include the director, music director, and choreographer, but sometimes includes stage managers, producers, and assistants to all the above positions.
Q. What will I need to bring to the audition?
A. Depending on the specific production, this will change. You will be given an audition form when you arrive at the audition. We ask that you know all rehearsal conflicts to write on the audition form at the time of the audition and come dressed to move if a dance audition is required. You do not need to include a head shot or a resume, but you may if you wish. All the information we need from you will be asked on the audition form.
Q. What about call-backs?
A. We hold call-backs for mainstage shows. Call-backs are usually scheduled the day after auditions are completed. The format and requirements of call-backs will change depending on a specific director’s taste. This information will be distributed as needed.
Q. What is the rehearsal schedule for a Pauper Players show?
A. UNC Pauper Players’ productions rehearse Sunday through Thursday from 6pm to 10pm. The time commitment involved depends on the size of the role you receive in the production and it obviously increases as the performance dates of the show grow closer! Most, if not all, rehearsals will fall within the times stated above.