FAQ- Auditions

No. You only need to come on either Saturday or Sunday, not both days.

Magical Starlight Theatre will be doing schedule auditions for 2025.  Walk-ups are still allowed and will be placed in the next available time slot.

Auditions are held on the upper level of the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center located at 305 Jackson Ave, Naperville, IL 60540. Upon arriving, proceed to registration located in the “Community Hall” room (also on the upper level) – signs will be posted to help guide you.

Magical Starlight Theatre casts youth and adults of all ages; however, youth auditionees are required to be enrolled in 4th grade or above at the time of the audition.

Auditions will take about 80 minutes – we strive to allow each and every auditionee an equal opportunity to audition their best. For walk-ups, there could be a wait of about 30 minutes or more (depending on when the next slot is available) before being called from the waiting room into the audition room.

Auditionees will be taken in small groups.  After music and dialog (~40 min), the group will immediately move to the choreography audition room (~40min).

Breakdown:

• • Each auditionee will sing part of a song from the show (see the audition materials).
    • For the vocal audition, pick from the song keys provided in the audition materials that you feel most comfortable with.
    • A music recording is provided.
    • Other recordings and personal accompanists are not permitted.
    • Auditionees may be stopped before finishing if the staff has heard what they need.
  • The Music Director will ask auditionees to sing a scale to determine their range.
  • Auditionees will participate in a monologue from the script.
    • Monologue cuttings will be available beforehand on the website (see the audition materials).
    • You may peruse the monologues in the registration room as needed.
    • Auditionees may be asked to read additional cuttings of the director’s choice.
  • Auditionees will then learn and perform a brief piece of choreography as a group.
  • The choreographer may ask you to stay, if they would like to see more.

No, a recording or accompaniment will be provided for you. NO recorded music or outside accompanist is permitted.

If the role you are auditioning for has an accent, it’s suggested, but not necessary.

No but if called back for tap please bring tap shoes to demonstrate mastery level.

No

There is no registration or production fee. You will have to register with a NPD course, and there is no fee.  You will be expected to provide the designated footwear, undergarments, and personal make-up that your character requires.  Cast members may be responsible for providing a basic costume or costume components for the production.  Options will be discussed if needed.

Depending on your character, there may be basic components to your costume that you would need to provide. For example: black pants and character shoes.

Yes

We strive for no later than 11 pm on Sunday.  Some calls might happen Monday if we are unable to reach you on Sunday.

No. Many roles are cast based on the first audition. Not all roles are called back.

If you are cast, you will be called by the end of the day Thursday; no later than 10 pm.

The cast list will be posted on www.magicalstarlight.org website by noon on Friday after callbacks.

Sundays: 1 – 6 pm, Tuesdays 6:30 – 9 pm, Thursdays 6:30 – 9 pm
Tech week is Sunday through opening.  Those times are will be provided on the first rehearsal date; these nights do go slightly later.

Your attendance is required at all rehearsals that your character is called for and that you have NOT communicated an existing conflict.  Typically Sundays are used for large group numbers, where Tuesday and Thursday are smaller groups with specific characters.  When filling out conflicts, please relay all Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday conflicts during rehearsal time and all tech week and performance conflicts.