General casting auditions
for Unity Theatre Ensemble's production season are held on an
annual basis in the fall of the year. The dates are published
in St. Louis newspapers and various St. Louis arts websites.
Also, actors and dancers who are on our current mailing list
receive an email announcing the audition dates. After the general
audition, there is a casting call for the season. Any roles not
cast during these sessions are filled by special audition held
at the discretion of the director before rehearsal begins.
The general qualification
for auditioning performers is previous performance experience
documented by resume.
On occasion, an inexperienced
person is cast in a supporting role when by audition there is
demonstrated performance potential. Once cast, performers generally
keep that role as a repertoire cast member when the Unity Theatre
Ensemble goes on tour or does an encore production. There are
exceptions to this rule when deemed in the best interest of the
production. There are company rules by which all performers are
expected to abide and a percentage fine system when performers
do not abide. Each performer is issued a copy of these rules
for review and signature along with a performance contract when
casted. All casting is done by a per production contract only.
Performers are paid on a per performance basis. The pay scale
is based on the role and performance credentials. While Unity
Theatre Ensemble is a non equity company, equity performers and
directors are employed on a guest artist basis.
For the audition performers
present two three minute monologue (one/dramatic and one/comedic);
a song (accapella or with an accompaniment track). Dance auditions
are held separately under the direction of the company choreographer.
Performance resume and 8X10
glossy are also required.
To receive audition notices,
email us with your mailing address or join
our mailing list.