Auditions for COCA THEATRE COMPANY - H.S. TEENS ONLY

COCA proudly announces auditions for their incredibly popular CTC
Company on Friday, August 24th from 4:00-8:00 PM and Saturday, August
25th from 11:00 AM-4:00 PM in the Black Box Theatre at COCA. CTC is
a pre-professional training company that is focused and committed to
giving the participants direct access to professional theatres and
guest directors. These directors and visiting guest artists will
instruct and share their real world experiences and expertise with
the students that have been selected for this incredibly reputable
company.

Approximately 20-25 students will be selected to be a part of this
company upon completion of a successful audition for a panel of
industry professionals. This audition, as well as the CTC company is
open to students in 9th-12th grades only. Please read all of the
requirements below before arranging an audition appointment.

REQUIREMENTS

• All students that are selected to be a member of the CTC
company, will have to pay a one time fee of $450.00 (scholarships
and assistance may be available).
• All students will be REQUIRED to register and participate in two
pre-approved classes each semester. These classes will introduce
the student to more techniques while increasing their
knowledge and skill set.
• All students will be required to arrive on time and participate
in all "Lab" rehearsals. These rehearsals happen every Monday from
5:00 PM-7:00 PM and Friday from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM.
These Lab rehearsals offer the opportunity for all participants
to experiment with classic and modern day techniques and explorations
in theatre. From movement to voice/articulation and of
course acting. All aspects of the performance end of theatre
will be explored.

*Please note that those students that have interests in writing,
directing, stage management, and tech theatre will have opportunities
to learn and thrive as well.

OPPORTUNITIES

• Opportunity to audition and work on a FULL, yet to be announced,
Shakespearean comedy directed by Robin Weatherall with performances
on November 8th, 9th, and 11th. *Please note
that rehearsals for this production will be separate from the
above-mentioned rehearsal "Lab" days.
• All students will perform in two showcases, one in the Fall and
Spring. These showcases will have different themes and everyone will
offered opportunities to be featured.
• Opportunity to audition and work on a yet to be announced Spring
show, which will more than likely be a musical.
• Opportunity to secure an internship with a selected local
professional theatre company.
• Ability to attend master classes and workshops featuring guest
artists from thriving theatre scenes like; Chicago, St. Louis, New
York, and others.

VERY IMPORTANT- This company has been designed to be an intensive pre-
professional training program. Students that audition for CTC should
have a strong passion and love for theatre and eager to be in a safe
environment where they can explore and thrive. Students will be
exposed to every aspect of theatre in an effort to develop a true
appreciation and understanding of the "real" world and business of
theatre on any level.

TO AUDITION

Please call Landon Shaw at (314) 725-1834 x 214 to schedule an
appointment. You MUST have an appointment to audition. No walk-ins
will be seen. Audition appointments are 10 minutes long.
Auditionees must prepare a 1 minute monologue of any style that shows
them at their best, especially their range. They must also prepare a
brief essay explaining why they want to be a part of CTC and what
they hope to gain from being a member. Students should also be
prepared to do cold readings and a mini-interview. Auditions are
Friday, August 24th from 4:00-8:00 PM and Saturday, August 25th from
11:00 AM-4:00 PM. Students must arrive at least 10 minutes before
their assigned times. Please bring a resume, headshot, and essay.
There will be an audition form at the audition to fill out.