Auditions: What You Need to Know

Who: Actors in grades 7-12 (24-25 school year)

When: Auditions will be held on Sunday, August 25th from 2-4pm & Monday, August 26th from 6-8pm. 

Where: CCT’s space inside The Brookland Lakeview Empowerment Center in West Columbia. 1218 Batchelor St, West Columbia, SC 29169 (entrance faces Batchelor St. & The Palmetto Grand Lodge) 

***Please arrive prior to the start time listed above, as we will audition as a group. The audition process should take approximately two hours. Parents will drop their actors off after check-in and come back at the end time listed above. 

Steps to Take

• Fill out the Online Audition Form and Conflict Calendar (Google Form)
• Review the Production Information Sheet (pdf file) **By signing the audition form, you agree to adhere to all listed requirements on this sheet. 
• Auditionees will be asked to perform one song at auditions from the following selections: 
• “War is Science” (pdf file) 
• “I Guess I’ll Miss the Man” (pdf file) 
• “Spread a Little Sunshine” (pdf file) 
• “Simple Joys” (pdf file) 
• “Morning Glow” (pdf file) 
• “Theo’s Corner” (pdf file) 
• Actors will also learn a short dance routine and may be asked to read lines from the script at each audition session 
• You only need to attend one audition session unless you are asked to return for a callback audition. *Please wear comfortable clothing and close-toed shoes to auditions (no Crocs, please!) 

After the Audition

• The cast list will be sent out via email by Friday, August 30th @5pm. Here you will accept or decline your role. 
• There is a one time participation fee of $125 ($250 max per family) due by the first rehearsal. There are a limited number of scholarships available. 
• Participation fees and retail items will be available for purchase on our retail page on August 30th. 
• Rehearsals begin Tuesday, September 3rd with our read-thru from 6-8pm. Rehearsals will generally be held Monday through Friday evenings, Saturday times vary, and Sunday afternoons. The rehearsal schedule will be released after the first rehearsal. 
• Rehearsal conflicts will not be accepted beginning October 7th. 
• Performances will be held October 18th-20th at the new Lexington 2 Performing Arts Center. 
• October 18th @7pm
• October 19th @2pm
• October 19th @7pm
• October 20th @3pm

Pricing

There is no cast to audition, but participating young performers are required to pay a $125 participation fee by the first rehearsal in order to join us for Pippin.

Questions? Email CCT Director of Operations Sadie Carr at sadie@columbiachildrenstheatre.com

Production Staff

Director/Music Director: Paul Lindley II

Choreographer: Lisa Sendler 

Stage Manager: Sadie Carr