Are you interested in auditioning for an °¼Í¹ÊÓƵ Theatre program's production? Our shows are open to all students, no matter your major or experience! We welcome performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, ages, and performers with disabilities. Don’t miss out, join us at our next audition opportunity.
What's Up Next?:
Fall 2025 Auditions!
Productions
The Great Filipino-American Aswang Pageant
By Kat Stevens • Concept by Philip Odango
String – A Musical Fable about the Greek Fates in the Modern City
Music & Lyrics: Adam Gwon • Book: Sarah Hammond
Directed by Kate Clemons
Audition Schedule
- String Only: Tuesday, August 26, 6–9 p.m.
- Joint Auditions (Both Shows): Wednesday, August 27, 6–9 p.m.
- Callbacks (By Invitation): Thursday, August 28, 6–9 p.m.
Location: University Theatre Rehearsal Hall 1121
How to Audition
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Step One: Complete the audition registration form
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Step Two: Review the schedule & show information
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Step Three: Prepare your materials and backing track (detailed instructions available on registration form)
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Step Four: Arrive 10–15 minutes early to check in
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Step Five: Share your talent and have fun!
What to Prepare:
- Headshot & Resume (or document listing recent theatre experience)
- One monologue (max 60 seconds) OR a 60-second personal story about a moment that changed your life
- Song – Bring a backing track (no a cappella). We’ll play it through our sound system.
Song Options:
- Your favorite karaoke/shower song
- OR one of these from String:
- Get Up and Go – O’Brien (male-presenting, affable security guard)
- So Over – Lachesis (female-presenting, belty middle sister with sass)
Practice tracks are available from Prof. Jackie Adonis. Email kclemons@odu.edu.
The Great Filipino-American Aswang Pageant
Important Dates and Schedule
- Rehearsals: Tuesday–Saturday (schedule adjusts during tech week)
- First Rehearsal: September 2
- Tech Begins: October 3
- Invited Dress: October 8 (tentative)
- Preview: October 9 – 7:30 p.m.
- Brush-Up: October 15
- Performances:
- October 16 – 7:30 p.m.
- October 17 – 7:30 p.m.
- October 18 – 2 & 7:30 p.m.
- October 19 – 2 p.m.
- October 23 – 3:30 p.m. (VTA)
String
Important Dates and Schedule
- Rehearsals: Tuesday–Saturday (schedule adjusts during tech week)
- First Rehearsal: September 2
- Tech Begins: October 27
- Invited Dress: November 5
- Brush-Up: November 12
- Performances:
- November 6 – 7:30 p.m.
- November 7 – 7:30 p.m.
- November 8 – 7:30 p.m.
- November 9 – 7:30 p.m. (tentative)
- November 14 – 10 a.m. (tentative)
- November 14 – 7:30 p.m.
- November 15 – 2 & 7:30 p.m.
- November 16 – 2 p.m.
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Strike: November 16 – immediately following the final performance
The Great Filipino-American Aswang Pageant
Important Dates and Schedule
- Rehearsals: Tuesday–Saturday (schedule adjusts during tech week)
- First Rehearsal: September 2
- Tech Begins: October 3
- Invited Dress: October 8 (tentative)
- Preview: October 9 – 7:30 p.m.
- Brush-Up: October 15
- Performances:
- October 16 – 7:30 p.m.
- October 17 – 7:30 p.m.
- October 18 – 2 & 7:30 p.m.
- October 19 – 2 p.m.
- October 23 – 3:30 p.m. (VTA)
String
Important Dates and Schedule
- Rehearsals: Tuesday–Saturday (schedule adjusts during tech week)
- First Rehearsal: September 2
- Tech Begins: October 27
- Invited Dress: November 5
- Brush-Up: November 12
- Performances:
- November 6 – 7:30 p.m.
- November 7 – 7:30 p.m.
- November 8 – 7:30 p.m.
- November 9 – 7:30 p.m. (tentative)
- November 14 – 10 a.m. (tentative)
- November 14 – 7:30 p.m.
- November 15 – 2 & 7:30 p.m.
- November 16 – 2 p.m.
-
Strike: November 16 – immediately following the final performance