Open Guide Auditions
It has been agreed by the Management Committee, on the recommendation of the Artistic Directors, that the Loft Theatre Company will continue its policy of holding open auditions for all active members plus non-members (provided they agree to join as members before commencement of rehearsal, if cast).
Directors are free to contact whomsoever they wish in advance of an open audition to invite them to read alongside others for a specific role, but any pre-casting must be done openly and must be approved by the Artistic Directors in advance. There are three main things to keep in mind when performing in the open auditions. They want you to do well. The casting process is as exhausting and difficult for them as it is for you. They're just waiting for the right person to walk in the room so they can all go home. Seeing them as the enemy doesn't serve you. Don't let the intimidating and often unfriendly situation keep you from doing your best work. Before the Casting
You should warm up for a talent casting just as an athlete warms up for competition. Do a few stretches and vocal exercises, and take one more chance to rehearse your lines. Then relax yourself. It's very easy to get overly nervous before a talent casting, and that nervousness will show. After you arrive at the talent casting and sign in, you'll probably have time to wait for a few minutes until it is your turn to perform. There will be other actors waiting with you, but it's best to avoid the temptation to talk and gossip with them. Stay focused... you can always socialize later. The Talent Casting Director is the person who you will most likely be auditioning for. Depending on how busy he or she is, the CD may take a few minutes to talk with you or may just say "hello" and ask you to begin.