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CCTeens Auditions: Fame

About the Show 

An unmistakable title from the unforgettable film and television franchise, Fame The Musical inspired generations to fight for fame and light up the sky like a flame! Conceived and developed by David De Silva – now known affectionately to the planet as "Father Fame" – this high-octane musical features the Academy Award-winning title song and a host of other catchy pop numbers.


The show follows the final class of New York City's celebrated High School for the Performing Arts from their admission in 1980 to their graduation in 1984. All of the struggles, fears and triumphs – from prejudice to substance abuse – are depicted with razor-sharp focus as the young artists navigate the worlds of music, drama and dance. Fame is an international sensation that continues to reach new generations of performers and audience members.

Auditions: What You Need to Know

Who: actors in grades 9-12 (22-23 school year). 

When: Sunday, August 28 at 3:00PM and Monday, August 29 at 6:00PM

Where: Columbia Children’s Theatre at Richland Mall (3400 Forest Drive) Enter through the stage door. 

Please arrive prior to the start time listed above, as we will audition as a group. The audition process should take approximately 2 hours. 

Steps to take: 

  • Fill out the Online Audition Form and Conflict Calendar (Google Form)
  • Review the Production Information Sheet (pdf file) 
  • Auditionees will be asked to perform the following selection at auditions: 
  • Hard Work (pdf file) 
  • Actors will also learn a short dance routine and may be asked to read lines from the script at each audition session 
  • Actors only need to attend one audition session unless asked to return for a callback audition. 
  • Rehearsals begin September 6th. Rehearsals will generally be held Monday through Friday evenings, Saturday times vary, and Sunday afternoons. Performances will be October 14&15 at Harbison Theatre (link opens in Google Maps). 
  • Rehearsal conflicts will not be accepted beginning October 1st.
  • There is no cost to attend rehearsals. Participation fees for the show are $100 per child, capped at $200 per family.
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Production Staff

Director: Julian Deleon

Music Director: Paul Lindley II 

Choreographer: Lisa Sendler

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Safety Procedures

In accordance with the latest masking guidelines from the CDC, we are lifting our mask requirement for summer camps, rehearsals, and performances. 


If you or your child are more comfortable with mask usage or you are at higher risk of severe consequences from a Covid-19 infection, please continue to mask. Additionally, if your child is exposed to COVID-19, please have them wear a mask for a total of 10 days following the first day of exposure; anyone who is NOT fully vaccinated and who has been directly exposed should be kept home from camp/rehearsal for five days.


If your child is exhibiting symptoms or tests positive for the virus, please keep them home from camp/rehearsal. 


If you have any questions/concerns about these policies please contact CCT Artistic Director Jerry Stevenson at jerry@columbiachildrenstheatre.org or at 803-354-3883.

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