Audition Info
Theatre Under the Stars is pleased to announce auditions for our 2025 summer season, which will feature Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY and LEGALLY BLONDE.
*Please see individual show information pages (links below) for detailed information
Submission details are below, with audition dates summarized as follows:
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Singing Auditions (all ages): Nov. 4th, 5th, 8th & 9th, 2024
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Dance Calls (artists under 5′ tall): Nov. 8th, 2024
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Auditions for CAEA Members: Nov. 8th, 2024
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Callbacks: Nov. 15th – 17th, 2024
- Legally Blonde General Auditions (ages 16+): Nov. 10th, 11th, 12th,13th & 14th, 2024
- Legally Blonde Auditions for CAEA Members: Nov. 10th, 2024
- Legally Blonde Call-Backs: Nov. 18th – 20th, 2024
Theatre Under the Stars encourages submissions from artists of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. When making casting decisions, the Creative Teams consider many different criteria; one is that we envision a cast that reflects the rich diversity of our performing arts community and of the communities across the Metro Vancouver area.
For general information about auditioning with TUTS, please see our Audition FAQ page.
It is important to note that TUTS is a registered non-profit society, and primarily a volunteer organization. While our summer season is (weather permitting) enthusiastically attended by thousands of patrons, the organization receives no significant grants or funding. We depend almost entirely on revenue from ticket sales to cover the substantial costs of mounting two major musicals each year. We could not do this without the contributions of 200+ volunteers, who donate their time and talent onstage, backstage and in the front-of-house.
We seek to provide a showcase, a training ground and/or a great summer experience for performers and backstage crew. We welcome both emerging or amateur performers, who may have jobs and careers outside the theatre, and students of theatre who are looking to gain experience and showcase their talent in a working theatre environment. Each summer we also hire a very limited number of Canadian Actors’ Equity artists, who are paid union rates, alongside our professional technicians (members of IATSE Local 118), our Creative Team (who are often CAEA members), and design team. Members of the orchestra also receive small honoraria. Since 2018, we have been able to offer non-CAEA performers and backstage crew an “Expense Offset Payment” to help with some of the costs of participating in our shows (e.g., parking and/or transportation)
Our assumption is that each person who auditions and accepts a role (and/or joins our backstage or FOH teams) does so because they feel that the benefits of being part of TUTS – e.g. the opportunity to work on a big musical with a professional directing team, high production values, large audiences, and a long run in a beautiful, unique venue, etc. – outweigh any potential drawbacks (time commitment, lack of financial compensation).
To book your audition, please read all audition information carefully, including requirements. Audition requirements for individual shows will vary.
2025 Audition Information
AUDITION LOCATION
Malkin Bowl, Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC
*Please be aware that there are no food or beverage services available on site. There is hourly parking available, and the closest parking lot is directly south of Malkin Bowl (near the Vancouver Rowing Club). The Bowl is also accessible via public transit: take the #19 “Stanley Park” bus to the bus loop in Stanley Park and walk back past the Pavilion to the Bowl (about a 5-minute walk).
THE PROCESS
General Auditions: TUTS General Auditions are open to all who book a time slot online. You can pick your desired date and time slot based on availability. Once you have completed your booking, you will receive a confirmation of your appointment to auditions.
CAEA Auditions: TUTS CAEA Auditions are by submission and invitation. If you are a CAEA/ACTRA/UBCP Member interested in auditioning, please submit your updated headshot and resume to Kevin Woo, General Manager, at auditions@tuts.ca by October 25th, 2024. Only actors selected for an audition will be contacted with an appointment. (Note: this option is only available to full CAEA members; not apprentices.) **Please note that we are only accepting submissions from actors local to the Metro Vancouver area at this time.**
What to bring:
- Sheet music in your key for two contrasting musical theatre pieces: we require excerpts to be at least 16 bars each, and up to 32 bars each. Please mark your cuts in music clearly for our accompanist.
- The Creative Teams may only ask to hear one piece, however please have both prepared and start with the one that you feel will highlight you the best.
- For any slots that are ‘dance call only’, please bring appropriate footwear and comfortable clothing for movement.
Video Auditions: At this time, we will only be accepting video auditions under extraordinary circumstances, and by request.
THE OFFERS
If you audition for both shows and both of our Creative Teams are interested in casting you, you will receive two offers simultaneously and have the opportunity to choose which role and production you would like to accept. Due to extensive and potentially overlapping rehearsal and production schedules, it is not possible to accept offers to both productions.
If you have not heard from us by the end of January 2025, we thank you for auditioning, but unfortunately you have not been selected.
ACCESSIBILITY
TUTS is committed to helping to remove any barriers preventing an individual from attending auditions. We will do our best to accommodate anyone who wishes to be seen. Please email auditions@tuts.ca for any questions or requirements you may need (ie. child minding, mobility needs, sensory processing differences)
HEALTH & SAFETY
To address concerns for health and safety, we will be following a Communicable Disease Prevention Plan during auditions. These protocols include:
- Touchless hand sanitizing stations will be provided at key entry and exit points to the building and to the stage and are highly encouraged to be used frequently.
- Any individual who would like to take extra precautions for themselves during their visit and audition will be more than welcome to do so, without judgement.