FAQ’s about EGMTC AUDITIONS

Who auditions? For the Spring Show, performers who want lines or solos must audition. 

When are auditions? Spring Show Auditions are on 3/10.

How do I signup?  Sign-ups will open for returning performers on March 1, 2025. If there is space, we’ll open sign-ups to new performers a few days later.

Which show should 12 or 13-year-olds audition for? Do you take performers under age 7? For the Spring Show, everyone is performing together. For the Fall Show, 12 or 13 year-olds may choose the show in which they participate. We may direct them to one cast or another based on the needs of the casts. If you need more info. about this, contact Angee Wangsgard. We may accept a limited number of children under the age of 7 IF there is room in the cast, depending on the child's readiness.

What should I bring? Performers must fill out the registration form online to secure a spot in the show. Come to auditions prepared to have your height measured, have your photo taken, read lines, and sing a song.

What happens at auditions? Come prepared with a song and ready to perform lines (see audition tip email). If a performer wishes to audition for a specific role, they should sing a song of the character they wish to be.

What should I sing?
If the performer hopes for a solo, they can sing with the instrumental music to one of the songs below (use music cuts at these links for the audition music) NOTE- There are more solo parts than these 8, but we’d like you to choose from these songs:

• Jane Banks or Michael Banks (junior or senior cast girl or boy): "The Perfect Nanny"

• Mary Poppins/Winifred Banks/Miss Andrews (senior cast girl): "Practically Perfect"

• Bird Woman (senior cast girl): "Feed the Birds"

• Bert (senior cast boy): "Jolly Holiday"

• George Banks (senior cast boy): "Cherry Tree Lane Part 1" & "A Man Has Dreams"

• All other roles: Prepare any of the above songs for auditions.

Which lines should I practice for auditions? Practice the lines you find here. These are the same audition lines we sent via email.

What happens after auditions? Callbacks will be scheduled individually if needed. We won’t be holding callbacks for all roles. Cast Lists will be posted via email.

*This project is supported  in part by federal award number SLFRP0166 awarded to EGMTC  by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

6 Tips for Auditions:

 1.  Learn about the musical you’re auditioning for.

2.  Pick a song that shows what part you are interested in.

3.  Practice, memorize and add actions appropriate for the song.

4.  Songs should be sung a cappella (no musical accompaniment) or with instrumental music (karaoke type). Performers may not sing to a track with background singers or words. Performers should be prepared to operate their own music. We recommend the music be downloaded so they aren’t relying on cell coverage or wi-fi.

5. Come prepared to read lines - use good diction, make your voice sound interesting, and speak louder than normal conversation.

6.  Be confident, takes lots of deep breaths, and do your best.