Auditions
Summer Shows (youth auditions)
Auditions for the youth roles in Anastasia and Annie wil take place on:
- Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Monday, April 14 from 6-8 p.m.
Both dates will be at the Croswell. You only need to attend one day, and you can arrive at any point during the advertised times, but please plan on being at the Croswell for a few hours.
Kids must currently be in at least 1st grade, and not older than 12, to audition.
The adult roles were cast earlier in the year.
What to wear:
Come dressed comfortably, in clothes and shoes that you can dance in (closed-toed and not slippery). There is no need for makeup, jewelry, heels, or other dressy attire — the characters are all kids, and dressing youthfully will help put you in the right frame of mind!
What to prepare:
It is preferred that you prepare one of the following song selections. We have provided sheet music and backing tracks for you to practice with if desired.
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“Maybe” from Annie (Sheet music | Backing track)
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“I Know It’s Today” from Shrek (Sheet music | Backing track)
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“Consider Yourself” from Oliver (Sheet music | Backing track)
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“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” from The Wizard of Oz (Sheet music | Backing track)
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“Once Upon a December” from Anastasia (Sheet music | Backing track)
If you choose to audition with a different song, please bring sheet music for the accompanist and keep your selection to less than a minute long.
In addition, please prepare a short, family-friendly joke or story to tell out loud.
What else to expect:
After you sing, there will be a short dance audition. You do not have to prepare anything for this! We will teach you the choreography and you will do it as a group.
If you are interested in the role of Annie, we may ask you to sing a portion of “Tomorrow.” However, you do not need to prepare anything — we will teach the music during the audition. If you are auditioning for one of the other roles and are not interested in the role of Annie, you will not need do this part of the audition.
General info
All Croswell productions are cast locally with open auditions.
To make sure you always hear about upcoming auditions, please join our audition notice email list.
Although we are a community theater and our actors are volunteers, we do offer mileage reimbursements to help with the cost of transportation.
As part of our commitment to providing a safe, comfortable and supportive environment, we employ professional intimacy directors, fight choreographers, and other experts as needed to assist with our shows.
About the shows
Show dates
- Anastasia: May 9-18
- Annie: August 8-17
Creative teams
- Anastasia: Stephen Kiersey, director; Sarah Nowak, choreographer; Gabriel Hagedorn, vocal director; Ray Novak, conductor.
- Annie: Kirsten Hinshaw, director; Domonique Glover, choreographer; Adam Miller, music director; Wynne Marsh, youth vocals.
Need help preparing?
For anyone who would like some help preparing for auditions, the Croswell will offer workshops on March 31 and April 5 where kids can workshop their songs and learn what to expect. These are optional, not required. So that everyone who attends can receive individual attention from our instructors, advance registration is required. Please click here to sign up for a time.
General information
Most shows require 6-8 weeks of rehearsals, which take place on evenings and weekends.
The Croswell is a community theater and actors in our productions are volunteers; however, we do offer mileage reimbursement to help with costs for those who have a commute.
For more information about auditions, please email Jen Letherer at [email protected].