AUDITIONS
RLT is committed to building a theatre community that is diverse, inclusive, and equitable.
Actors from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to audition. Any performer may be considered for any role in which specific casting demands are not indicated by the playwright.
THE RLT PROCESS
Casting Committees: Each of our productions has its own team. Each team has its own casting committee, a group of people donating their time and talent to get the best cast possible for each show. According to the RLT by-laws, the Director and Producer for each show must sit on the casting committee. Beyond that, no single person can sit on two casting committees in the same season, so each time you audition you are seeing new people!
Family Members at Auditions: Since we are a family theatre, we often have family members auditioning and we love that. When someone on the casting committee has a family member auditioning, the casting committee member leaves the casting table to allow the rest of the casting committee to determine if the family member is a good fit for a role in the production.
Open Auditions versus Closed Auditions: Different directors make different choices for their audition processes. All RLT auditions are "open call," that means anyone can come and audition. You can register ahead or simply walk in the day of, and you are welcome! We love having new people and new talent walk across the stage! All of our auditions are "open" in that way. Sometimes a director wants to see one person at a time, without an audience. If that is the case, they will have "closed" auditions where the theatre is kept quiet and one person is allowed to enter at a time. Other times directors will choose to have "open" auditions where everyone can watch each other audition and family members are allowed to stay as well. Try to trust the director and be willing to give your best audition regardless of their style.
2024-2025 season
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Auditions: June 29, 2024
June 30, 2024 (if necessary)
Callbacks: July 1, 2024
Rehearsals: July 6- August 29
Show Dates: August 30, 31
September 1, 6,7, 8
School Show Matinees:
September 4 and 5
Directed by Hannah Camacho
Auditions: July 29 and 30
Callbacks: July 31
Rehearsals: Aug 5- Oct 3
Show Dates: October 4-6, 11-13
Directed by Chris Parker
Auditions: September 3-5
Callbacks: September 7
Rehearsals: Sept 9- Dec 5
Show Dates: Dec 6-8, 13-15
School Show Matinees:
December 10 and 11
Directed by Amanda Swendsen
Auditions: December 9 and 10
Callbacks: December 11
Rehearsals: Dec 16- Feb 13, 2025
Show Dates: Feb 14-16, 21-23
Directed by Mandy Maloney
Auditions: Feb 17 and 18, 2025
Callbacks: Feb 19
Rehearsals: Feb 24- May 1, 2025
Show Dates: May 2-4, 9-11
Directed by Jessica Stewart