Auditions

Childsplay will be holding general season auditions for the 2016/2017 season on Thursday, May 19^th and Friday, May 20^th from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the Campus For Imagination and Wonder, 900 S. Mitchell Drive in Tempe. Callbacks will be held on Monday, May 23^rd from 4 – 8 PM.

Auditions are for non-Equity actors only.

Actors should prepare two contrasting monologues totaling no more than four minutes in length. A song may be substituted for one of the monologues. No accompanist will be provided. However, a CD player and iPod connection will be available. The total length of the audition must not exceed four minutes.

For our final production of the season, WONDERLAND, we will be casting actor/musicians. If you play an instrument you are highly encouraged to play in the audition! Even if you are not proficient, but feel you can become so by March 2017, we want to know that, too!

Childsplay values equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout our organization and programs. We acknowledge that differences in religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, gender, ability, and age help us to better tell our stories by reflecting the world on our stage.

Appointments are required for an audition. To schedule an appointment, please e-mail a headshot and resume to Anthony Runfola at arunfola@childsplayaz.org. No phone calls, please.

Please note that rehearsals for all shows are held 9 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Saturday.

The shows and contracts dates for Childsplay’s 40^th Anniversary season are:

• JUNIE B. JONES IS NOT A CROOK by Allison Gregory, adapted from the books by Barbara Park
  • Contract dates: August 15^th – October 16^th, 2016
  • Performances at Tempe Center for the Arts
  • Typical performance schedule is Tuesday – Friday 9:30 & 11:30 AM; Saturdays and Sundays 1 & 4PM

• ROCK THE PRESIDENTS by Dwayne Hartford and Sarah Roberts
  • School tour and at the Tempe Center for the Arts
  • Contract dates: August 29^th – November 13^th, 2016
  • Touring to schools throughout Arizona – there will be travel outside of the metro Phoenix area.
  • Typical performance schedule is Monday – Friday during school hours. There will be occasional evenings and weekend performances.
  • This show will also be produced at the Tempe Center for the Arts October 17 – November 13, 2016. Typical performance schedule is Tuesday – Friday 9:30 & 11:30 AM; Saturdays and Sundays 1 & 4PM

• ROCK THE PRESIDENTS NATIONAL TOUR
  • Contract Dates: August 29^th – November 20^th, 2016 & January 2^nd – February 19^th, 2017
  • Touring to venues throughout the United States. Per diem and lodging is included.

• THE GRUMPIEST BOY IN THE WORLD by Finegan Kruckmeyer
  • Contract Dates: October 3^rd – December 18^th, 2016 & January 9 – May 21, 2017
  • Touring to schools throughout Arizona – there will be travel outside of the metro Phoenix area.
  • Typical performance schedule is Monday – Friday during school hours. There will be occasional evening and weekend performances.
  • This show will also be produced at the Tempe Center for the Arts April 3^rd – 16^th, 2017. Typical performance schedule is Tuesday – Friday 9:30 & 11:30 AM; Saturdays and Sundays 1 & 4PM

• A VERY HAIRY JAVELINA HOLIDAY by Jenny Millinger and Todd Hulet
  • Contract Dates: October 17, 2016 – January 2^nd, 2017
  • Performances at Tempe Center for the Arts
  • Typical performance schedule is Tuesday – Friday 9:30 & 11:30 AM; Saturdays and Sundays 1 & 4PM

• THE CAT IN THE HAT by Dr. Seuss, adapted by Katie Mitchell
  • Contract Dates: December 26, 2017 – April 16^th, 2017
  • Performances at the Tempe Center for the Arts January 10 – February 12, 2017
  • Typical performance schedule is Tuesday – Friday 9:30 & 11:30 AM; Saturdays and Sundays 1 & 4PM
  • National Tour will begin on February 27^th and conclude on or about April 16^th, 2017
  • Touring to venues throughout the United States. Per diem and lodging is included.

• THE YELLOW BOAT by David Saar
  • Contract Dates: January 23^rd – March 16^th, 2017
  • Performances at Tempe Center for the Arts
  • Typical performance schedule is Tuesday – Friday 9:30 & 11:30 AM; Saturdays and Sundays 1 & 4PM

• INTERRUPTING VANESSA by Colleen Neuman
  • Contract Dates: January 2^nd – May 21^st, 2017
  • Touring to schools throughout Arizona – there will be occasional travel outside of the metro Phoenix area.
  • Typical performance schedule is Monday – Friday during school hours. There will be occasional evening and weekend performances.
  • This show will also be produced at the Tempe Center for the Arts April 3^rd – 16^th, 2017. Typical performance schedule is Tuesday – Friday 9:30 & 11:30 AM; Saturdays and Sundays 1 & 4PM

• WONDERLAND: ALICE’S ROCK & ROLL ADVENTURE by Rachel Rockwell and Michael Mahler 
  • Contract Dates:  March 27^th – May 22^nd, 2017
  • Performances at Tempe Center for the Arts
  • Typical performance schedule is Tuesday – Friday 9:30 & 11:30 AM; Saturdays and Sundays 1 & 4PM

Questions? Contact Anthony Runfola at arunfola@childsplayaz.org