Audition Policy

The audition process is coordinated by the Director/s appointed by the Artistic Director to direct the production.  Only financial YPT members may present for audition.  Under circumstances allowed under YPT Rules of Incorporation, the Director may invite a non YPT member to participate in a production.  Should the invitation be accepted, the person must become a financial YPT member by paying the Adult Membership fee prior to attending rehearsals.

Director’s rights and responsibilities:

  1. develop audition guidelines including audition, rehearsal and performance times/dates.
  2. determine audition requirements, including eligibility, and notify students at least two (2) weeks before the nominated date.
  3. provide audition material, scripts and/or songs, as appropriate.
  4. choose whether the auditions will be open or closed.  In the case of open auditions, only people auditioning for the production may observe the auditions.
  5. grant an extension of 72 hours to any student who does not bring a parent/carer signed Commitment Form to the audition.  If a Commitment Form is not provided by the end of the extension period, the student will not be cast.
  6. determine the number of casts for the production.  This decision is made on the basis of the experience of the Directors; the size of the cast required; the complexity of the show; the number of performances; costuming; and time available for rehearsals.
  7. inform auditioned students of the outcome of the auditions within two weeks.  The Director/s will provide written confirmation to students in Theatre School classes.  Feedback will be provided on request.
  8. If insufficient students present for auditions, the director may choose to invite other members and students to fill available roles.
  9. provide their contact details to the cast/crew involved in the production.

Student’s rights and responsibilities:

  1. eligibility to audition is determined by the student’s age, experience, appropriate theatre class participation and participation in recent productions.
  2. students who successfully audition for a production must continue to attend classes during the rehearsal and performance period.
  3. commit to the rehearsal and production times.
  4. return a Commitment Form, signed by a parent/carer, at the time of audition.
  5. prepare for the audition following the Directors’ guidelines and to the best of their ability.
  6. if unable to attend the nominated audition date, notify the Directors within 24 hours of receiving the audition information sheet and, within 72 hours, follow up with a written application for an alternate audition time.

All casting decisions are at the discretion of the Director/s and are final.