Students perform in a scene from "One Man, Two  Guvnors."

Auditions

Fall 2024

University Theatre Open Call Auditions

Tuesday, April 9, 2022, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Crafton-Preyer Theatre, Murphy Hall

Production to be cast:

Indecent
by Paula Vogel
Directed by Henry Bial
September 27, 28*, 29*, 29, 2024
Casting Information/Character Breakdown (pdf)

How to register:

Audition sign-ups are being organized through acceptd. You will need to create a free profile on acceptd if you do not already have one. Choose "Indecent Audition Registration" from the drop-down menu and follow all the prompts to register and choose an audition time. Registrations are scheduled to open on Friday, March 1, 2024.

Students must attend open call and are strongly encouraged to prepare memorized audition material. (Contact Jim Dick at jldick@ku.edu if you cannot make it to open call to discuss possible alternate arrangements). 

What to prepare:

  • Two contrasting monologues, each about one minute in length
  • One short song of your choice,approx. 30-60 seconds in length. You may sing acapella, use a recorded track, or bring sheet music and sing with a provided accompanist.
  • You are strongly encouraged to read the script before auditions. Please visit Audition Files for a link and more information. 

Callbacks:

Invited callbacks will be held April 10 & 11, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Room TBA. Callback lists will be posted each morning on this page and in the Murphy Green Room.

Upcoming

Theatre & Dance Rally

Sunday, August 25, 4:00 p.m.
Crafton-Preyer Theatre, Murphy Hall

The annual kickoff to the University Theatre/University Dance Company Season. Audition workshop immediately follows for those interested.

Remaining 2024-25 Productions

Audition Dates:

  • Open Call: Sunday, September 8, 2 - 5 p.m. & Monday, September 9, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. in Studio 354, Murphy Hall.
  • Invited Callbacks: September 10 & 11.

University Dance Company Auditions:

Thursday, August 29, 5:30 pm
Room 242, Robinson Center

For information on dance auditions visit UDC Auditions.


If you have any questions about auditions or about using the Acceptd platform, please contact Jim Dick at jldick@ku.edu.

Join Us!

University Theatre auditions are open to all students of every major. We welcome and encourage students of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, and abilities to audition.