ARTS COLLECTIVE: MYSTERY READING SERIES
2018-2019 AUDITION FORM
RECOMMENDED: EMAIL YOUR COMPLETED FORM BY 10/30/18
ARTSCOLLECTIVE@HOWARDCC.EDU
See below for Audition Form Submission Options!
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OPEN AUDITIONS: MYSTERY READING SERIES
Three separate and distinctly directed “whodunit” mystery plays are given passionate voice by a
talented collection of students, staff, faculty, and community actors, followed by revealing post-
reading discussions.
All plays will be presented in a traditional Play Reading fo
rmat: actors will be seated with scripts
placed on music stands in from of each actor. No experience or memorization is required.
However, minor blocking (i.e. movement) may be assigned.
IMPORTANT: View the Complete Audition Details on AC’s website!
This info includes EVERYTHING you need to know (play & character descriptions, etc.)!
Mystery Reading Series Line-Up
Friday, 1/25, 7:30 p.m.: Classic, an original play, written/directed by Daniel Johnston
Saturday, 1/26, 7:30 p.m.: Clue, based on the movie & board game, directed by Susan G.
Kramer
Sunda
y, 1/27, 2:00 p.m.: The Real Inspector Hound, by Tom Stoppard, directed
by Tara Hart
Audition Dates, Times, Location
Audition Dates: Monday, November 5 & Wednesday, November 7
Audition Times:
6:00pm for
Actors who need to co
mplete Audition Forms
6:30pm for
Actors who have submitted Auditions Forms or bringing a hard copy to the au
dition.
Audition Start/End Tim
e: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.
m.
Location: Monteabaro Recital Hall, Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts (HVPA) 130 at HCC
Commitment / Number of Rehearsals
Casting and rehearsals are based on the availability you provide via the calendar grid on Page 2.
Rehearsal Expectations:
- Approximately 4 rehearsals per
play reading may be scheduled.
- If
needed, one or two additional rehearsals with individuals/ small groups may be sched
uled.
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3 OPTIONS RE: AC’S AUDITION FORM
Option #1: Complete & Email your Audition Form by Tues., 10/30
* Step 1: Download, Complete, and Email this PDF fillable form.
* Step 2: Save and Re-Name your updated file (Ex. AC MYSTERY READING Audition Form_YOUR_NAME)
* Step 3: Email your Audition Form to: artscollective@howardcc.edu by Tues., Oct. 30.
* Step 4: Email Subject Line: AC MYSTERY READING Audition Form for [insert Your Name]
Option #2: Complete, print out and bring AC’s Audition Form with you to the audition.
Option #3: Arrive 30 minutes prior to fill out a blank form. [Bring your datebook!]
*** IMPORTANT: HOW TO FILL OUT/ SUBMIT AC’S AUDITION FORM ***
* Enter “Yes” or “No” per EACH DATE provided below. (Consult your calendar!)
* Be specific. Ex. If the time listed below is 6pm-10pm, but you cannot arrive until 7pm, note that.
* Conflicts: Enter all conflicts in the space provided below.
AVAILABILITY: NOVEMBER 14 & THE MONTH OF JANUARY, 2019
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2018: 7:00-10:00PM MANDATORY 1
ST
COMPANY MEETING
I am available for 11/14’s 1
st
Company Mtg: YES NO Details: ____________________
REHEARSAL OPTIONS: NOTE YOUR WINDOWS OF AVAILABLE TIME, PER INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE!
SUN 1-7PM MON 6-10PM TUE 6-10PM WED 6-10PM THR 6-10PM FRI 6-10PM SAT 1-7PM
JAN. 2
1/03
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1/11
1/12
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1/21
No Rehearsal
1/22
1/23
1/24
1/25
Reading #1:
“Classic”
7:30pm
Call-Time:
5:30pm
1/26
Reading#2:
“Clue”
7:30pm
Call-Time:
5:30pm
1/27
Reading #3:
“… Hound”
2:00pm
Call-Time
12:00pm
AUDITIONEE COMMENTS HERE:
PLEASE INITIAL/ COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
____ I have read and understand the Rehearsal & Performance Information included on this form.
YES NO Details: ____________________________________________________________
____ Commitment to the Process:
1) If I am offered a role/s in AC’s Mystery Reading Series, I will honor the availability I listed on this form when
I schedule future activities such as work, other projects, shows, rehearsals, classes, life, etc.
2) I understand that the Rehearsal Calendar will be distributed during the mandatory 1st Co. Mtg. on Nov. 14.
YES NO Details: ____________________________________________________________
____ Participation: If cast, I would like to participate in: 1 Reading 2 Readings All Readings
Details: ________________________________________________________________________
____ Material & Content: I understand the plays chosen for AC’s Mystery Reading Series may be driven by
stereotypical characters, specific to this particular genre. I also understand that AC is committed to providing a
safe, intellectual, creative, and respectful environment in all processes and works it presents.
YES NO Details: ____________________________________________________________
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