Auditioning Questions
Theatre Under the Stars is a non-profit society whose mandate is to entertain families through popular musical theatre and to provide vibrant opportunities for developing theatre artists. TUTS values an atmosphere of inclusion and mentorship in order to build strong character and to promote positive values.
Theatre Under the Stars is a time-honoured tradition for thousands of Lower Mainland families as well as attracting visitors from around the world for the past 83 years. Average attendance each season is 35,000 patrons.
Yes. CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY is accepting submissions for youth artists and, particularly non-singing roles for Oompa Loompas for artists of all ages who are under 5′ tall.
LEGALLY BLONDE will have roles available for adults only (age 16+).
Please check under Casting Requirements for each show for specific details.
100% yes! Often artists do come to audition for both shows. You would need to come on two separate dates, one for each show.
Should both Creative Teams be interested in casting you, you would receive both offers at the same time and have the agency to choose which show you would like to participate in.
YES, through our online booking system (link for 2025 Auditions is available via the main Audition Info page).
Absolutely. A professional headshot is an excellent option but certainly not required. You can upload a clear selfie of yourself, if you wish.
Your name, contact information, theatrical experience and any training you have (including where you trained/with whom). Special skills and/or interesting facts about yourself are good to have on there too as they can make you ‘memorable’ to the Creative Team.
Yes, in your key and clearly marked with a cut so that the excerpt is 16 – 32 bars in length.
No. Everyone must audition using our exceptionally experienced audition pianists.
For our 2025 show auditions, you will not need to prepare a monologue of your choosing at the initial auditions. This is a requirement that has been done in past years, at the request of specific Creative Team members.
For the General auditions, there will not be any scene work, however if you receive a callback, you will be provided with specific scenes to prepare.
Generally, yes, however for CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, singing ability will not be a requirement for (some) Oompa Loompa roles. You just need to be under 5′ tall!
Callbacks are opportunities for the creative team to assess your suitability for a specific role. If you cannot attend on the scheduled date, we will try to see you on an alternate day; however, it may ultimately mean that you may not be considered for a role in the show. If you have a conflict with the callback dates, please indicate that on your audition form.
Only under exceptional circumstances. The reality is that it can be difficult for the directors to properly assess a performer’s ability or suitability based on a video audition. In addition, often the Creative Team may give you direction in the room to see the extent of your skills.
It is infinitely preferable to audition in person. You must get permission to submit by video. Please email your request with details explaining your request to auditions@tuts.ca. Please keep in mind that the creative teams may choose to not accept video auditions.
If you cannot come on any of the open call audition days listed on the main Audition Info page, and you are not a member of Canadian Actors Equity Association (or UBCP or ACTRA), please email auditions@tuts.ca to be put on a waitlist for alternate dates that may open, if our current time slots fill up. In any circumstance, the Creative Team will be notified of your interest in auditioning and conflict and we will to everything we can to have you be seen/considered.
Absolutely, but bring or wear shoes to any dance cal that you can dance in. If your dance call is on the same day of your singing audition, you will have time to change, if you need to.
Wear something you feel you look good in for your singing audition, and bring something that you can move easily in for the dance call. You will have time to change. Please have your hair tied back so we can see your face. No oversized dancewear please. Also, bring all your dance footwear i.e. jazz shoes, tap shoes and character shoes, if you have such items.
Some people like to come dressed in the fashion of the role they really desire, and that is perfectly acceptable!
Theatre Under the Stars may hire members of Canadian Actors Equity Association under the Multidisciplinary Policy for Dance Opera Theatre (DOT).
No. Unfortunately due to rehearsal and tech schedules being almost completely opposite, each show has its own cast.
Depending on the show you are auditioning for, up to 2 hours. For Charlie and the Chocolate Factory singing auditions, you will only be needed 10-20 minutes.