UCR Department of Theatre, Film, and Digital Production

AUDITIONS

OPEN TO ALL UCR STUDENTS, REGARDLESS OF MAJOR

*MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES TO EARN TFDP PRODUCTION UNITS*

PLAYWORKS and NEW PLAY FESTIVAL

by UCR Undergraduate and MFA Playwrights                                 

Accepting self-tape auditions only.
Needed: A company of actors for many roles

Upload deadline:
DEADLINE EXTENDED: March 18, 2022 at 9:00pm (PST).
Upload self-tapes here.

How to audition:

• Download and fill out the PDF Audition Form here. Once complete, upload the Audition Form here. You only need to submit ONE audition form to audition for ONE or BOTH productions.
• Choose one scene from the Audition Material here, you will be able to download and view the sides from there. You only need to submit ONE self-tape audition for ONE or BOTH productions.
• Upload your Headshot here (not required; recommended even if not professionally done). 
• Record your self-tape and upload it through Google Drive here. 
• Label your self-tape with your last name-first name.

Self-tape audition tips:

• The Setting: Use a quiet room with little to no background noise. The wall behind you should ideally be a plain color (ex. white or blue). Try to position yourself a few feet away from the wall to avoid shadows. The light should come from behind the camera.
• Framing: Film horizontally, zoom in to frame yourself from the top of your head to just below your shoulders. 
• Reader: Please have another person read the lines from the sides with you from off-camera.
• Remember to slate: Introduce yourself on camera with your name, height, where you’re based, and where you are currently located. Please include a full-body shot.

Please note:

• For the audition wear simple, businesslike clothing with hair back and away from the face.
• Cast members will be enrolled in 1 (New Play Festival) or 2 (Playworks) units of TFDP 170 in the spring quarter.
• Students can participate in both Playworks and New Play Festival (if cast) to earn more production units.
• Students who are involved with the Spring Film Shoot (TERMS OF SERVICE) will not be able to participate in Playworks due to schedule overlaps.

Playworks Schedule:

• Information meeting: April 18, Monday, 4:00-5:30pm in the Studio Theatre (ARTS 113). All cast members are required to attend.
• Rehearsals: If cast, you will be expected to attend 2-3 rehearsals (total per play), to be scheduled during Weeks 4 through 8 in the spring quarter.
• Technical rehearsal: May 24, Tuesday, 6:30-10:30pm in the Studio Theatre (ARTS 113).
• Performances: May 25-26, Wednesday and Thursday, 6:00pm call time for a 7:00pm performance in the Studio Theatre (ARTS 113). A different program will be performed each night.
   

New Play Festival Schedule:

• Rehearsals: If cast, you will be expected to attend 2-3 rehearsals (total per play), to be scheduled during Weeks 4 through 8 in the spring quarter.
• Technical rehearsal: May 31, Tuesday, 6:30-10:30pm in the Studio Theatre (ARTS 113).
• Performances: June 1-2, Wednesday and Thursday, 6:00pm call time for a 7:00pm performance in the Studio Theatre (ARTS 113). A different play(s) will be performed each night.
   

Please reach out to Adriana Moreno, Casting Director, if you have any questions or concerns: amore062@ucr.edu

INFORMATION: tfdp@ucr.edu