​Company members are expected to:
  • Be kind and respectful to everyone involved.
  • Respect the rehearsal and performance space.
  • Take special note of the cell phone policy—No phones at rehearsal.
  • Take the show SERIOUSLY!
  • Attend all rehearsals that their part requires, though not all actors will be called at every rehearsal.
  • Meet all deadlines including lines, songs, choreography, costumes and paperwork.
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​STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO AUDITION UNTIL THE 2 FORMS BELOW HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED ONLINE.
​(At minimum 2 hours prior to the audition session).
  • The Audition Form must be submitted by the student auditioning.
  • The Contract & Release Form must be submitted by a parent or guardian.  This is in place of the Parent Meeting.
CHICAGO Teen Edition
Broadway’s longest-running American musical, Chicago is a dazzling and satirical look at fame, justice, and the media machine. Set in 1920s Chicago and based on real-life murders and trials, Chicago follows Roxie Hart, a wannabe vaudevillian star who murders her lover and is arrested, despite her attempts to convince her pushover husband, Amos, to lie for her. In the Cook County Jail, Roxie meets her hero, the famed double-murderess and nightclub performer Velma Kelly. When both acquire the same lawyer, the greedy and lustful superstar, Billy Flynn, tensions come to a head as they vie for the spotlight-- though instead of onstage, they’re mugging for the flashbulb of the newspaper reporters. With catchy, sexy music and timeless lyrics by John Kander and Fred Ebb, and a funny, intelligent, and utterly engaging book by Kander and Bob Fosse, Chicago is a musical spectacular that is as addictive as gossip rags and as unforgettable as any trial of the century.
AUDITIONS
Location
  • Princeton Community High School Auditorium.
  • Enter around the backside of the building through door #10.
  • Food & Drinks are PROHIBITED in the auditorium.
Dates & Times
  • Session 1 - Wednesday, April 6th   4:00-6:00 pm
  • Session 2 - Thursday, April 7th   5:30-7:30 pm​

 Audition Format
  • Auditions are open to those in grades 8-12 at the time of auditions.
  • Those auditioning don’t have to reside in Gibson County, they just need to be able to attend all required rehearsals and performances.
  • You only need to attend 1 audition session.  If you attend both audition sessions, you probably won't have the opportunity to re-audition in the interest of time.
  • We has a casting committee, however they will not all be present at the auditions, so each audition will be videotaped and shared for deliberation.
  • Auditions are open to family & friends.  If you are not auditioning, you must sit quietly in the back section and observe.  No small children.
  • Acting:  You will be asked to do cold reads from the script. The characters have a variety of voices and accents, you are encouraged to experiment and have fun at auditions.
  • Dancing:  You will be asked about your dancing experience.  Those interested in assisting with choreography can sign up at the April 14th meeting to do so.
  • Singing
    • ​You may sing acapella or use karaoke tracks off YouTube.
      • ​If you would like to be considered for vocal ensemble only:  You may sing a 30-60 second piece of a song of your choosing.
      • If you would like to be considered for a role with a vocal solo:  You will need to sing a 30-60 second piece of a song from CHICAGO, of your choosing.
Casting Information
· All those auditioning will get a fair, unbiased chance as per our non-discrimination policy.
· The cast list will be posted by noon on Saturday, April 9th.
· Auditions and casting are a very exciting and stressful time for those auditioning, as well as the production staff.  Please remember that casting is not a personal refection on you as as an individual.  There are a variety of factors that go into casting, including—vocal range, dancing & acting ability; chemistry with other actors and scene partners; schedule availability; attitude; and to some degree—reliability and behavior issues from past productions.  Inevitably, there will be some hurt feelings, however I expect everyone to keep negative comments to themselves.  ​​We will build each other up as a cast instead of tearing one another down.  A positive, team-centered attitude is essential!