Auditions ...

Thinking about auditioning for a show? You've come to the right place for information! The first thing to remember about the Coach House Theatre is: NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

SHOW: DRIVING MISS DAISY by Alfred Uhry

DIRECTOR: Nancy Cates

AUDITION DATES & TIMES: TBD

PERFORMANCE DATES: March 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 & 30 - 2008

Please note: There will be no performance of Driving Miss Daisy on Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008. However, there will be an additional matinee added Sunday, March 30, 2008.

NEEDED: 2 Males, 1 Females

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN: TBD

SHOW DESCRIPTION: Driving Miss Daisy is a 1987 play by Alfred Uhry about the relationship of an elderly Southern Jewish lady and her African-American chauffeur, Hoke Colburn.

REHEARSALS BEGIN: TBD

REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: production_manager@coachhousetheatre.org.

Audition Form:  An audition form will be provided at auditions.  However, you may download the form and bring the completed form with you to auditions.  Audition form requires Adobe Reader.  You may download Adobe Reader here.

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BASIC INFORMATION - Auditions are held at our theatre, located at: 732 W. Exchange Street, Akron, OH 44302. Auditions last approximately two hours in the evening. At a "straight show" audition (that is, a nonmusical show), you will be asked to read portions of the script. At a musical audition, you may be asked to sing a song and read from the script. The thing to keep in mind is that everyone is in the same boat. Our shows are not pre-cast; you have as much chance of getting a part as anyone else. And believe me, you won't be the only nervous person in the room!

IMPORTANT: The above information is only a "guideline." These indicate how auditions tend to run. However, the final requirements of each show's audition is ultimately up to that show's director and may vary from show to show. To find out what is expected of you at any given audition, it is best to check this page for details prior to auditions. Or you may contact us at auditions@coachhousetheatre.org.

BEING PREPARED - You should come prepared to stay the entire time; some directors will see you once and tell you when they're done with you, others will have you read periodically throughout the night. If you are unable to stay the entire time, inform the director or their assistant when you need to leave so they can be sure you have a chance to be seen before you leave. If you leave before the director announces the end of auditions, make sure they know you're leaving so they don't call your name out later in the evening, expecting you to read again.

TIME COMMITMENT - Each director will determine the rehearsal schedule, but in general, be prepared to rehearse Monday through Thursday for a few hours each night starting at approximately 7:00 PM; and on Sunday at approximately 6:30 PM.  Generally speaking, you will be required to rehearse for six to eight weeks prior to the opening of the show.  Please know that the week before a show opens is very busy and requires your attendance; know what days you will be unavailable to attend rehearsals when you come to auditions.