Auditions

Performance Auditions

Near West Theatre holds group auditions in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. No preparation or pregistration is required. Actors of all experience levels are led through multiple improvisational exercises providing every participant equal opportunity to create through word, movement and song. Auditions focus on the creative process, not the product; on working as an ensemble, not solo. After this first level audition, callbacks will focus on individual roles/songs and working from the script.

All individuals should arrive 15 minutes early to register. Auditions begin promptly at the designated time. Anyone arriving after the starting time will be asked to audition at the next scheduled time. Participants should wear comfortable clothing that permits movement and appropriate shoes for dancing. For information, call the NWT business office, 216-961-9750.


Ages 16 and up
Tue., Feb. 28; Wed., Feb. 29; Thu., March 1, 2012 (choose one)
7:30 to 10:30 pm

Audition location: St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 1349 W. 78th St., Cleveland (on Lake Ave. near Detroit Ave.)

Rehearsals begin Sunday, March 11, 2012
(Scheduled Sun. 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm; Mon., Tue. & Wed. 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm)
Show runs May 4 through 20, 2012

Ages 13 (entering high school) to 21
May 22, 23 & 24, 2012  (Tu., We. & Th.)*
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Rehearsals begin Sunday, June 10, 2012
(Scheduled Su. 2:00 pm-11:00 pm, Mo., Tu. & We. 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm)
Show runs July 20 through August 5, 2012

Ages 9 to 13 (in grade school)
June 5, 6 & 7, 2012  (Tu., We. & Th.)*
Time: TBD

Rehearsals begin Sunday, June 24, 2012
(Scheduled Su. 2:00 pm-11:00 pm, Mo., Tu. & We. 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm)
Show runs July 26 through 29, 2012

*= Location: Near West Theatre, St. Patrick's Club Bldg.**
3606 Bridge Avenue, 3rd Floor, (W. 38 Street & Bridge Avenue)

**= Near West Theatre is housed in St. Patrick's Club Building on the 3rd floor which is not accessible to persons with disabilities (there is no elevator or chair lift). However, NWT is engaged in a process to build an accessible theatre in the Gordon Square Arts District at West 67th & Detroit. The conceptual design for the new building is completed, and the capital campaign will be announced in the near future.