HOW CASTING WOrkS
We want Theatre Colorado to be a place where anyone who wants to be involved in theatre has a way to participate.
You don't need years of experience, and you don't have to audition just to be part of a show.
If you want to be here, we want there to be a place for you.
STEP 1: JOIN THE PRE-LAUNCH LIST
Before each production, we'll open a pre-launch list for anyone interested in participating.
We'll announce when the pre-launch list opens in our Facebook group, email list, and on Instagram, so make sure you're following along!
Everyone on the pre-launch list gets 48 hours of early access to ensemble registration before it opens to the general public. Please note, the Pre-launch list will be limited to a set number of spots, so register early!
STEP 2: DECIDE IF YOU WANT TO AUDITION
You only need to audition if you want to be considered for a lead role.
For every production, we'll publish a list ahead of time showing which roles require an audition.
Want a lead? Come audition!
Just want to be part of the show? No audition necessary. You can wait for ensemble registration to open.
STEP 3: LEAD ROLES ARE CAST
After auditions, we'll make casting decisions and offer our lead roles.
Once those roles are accepted, we'll know exactly how many additional spots are available in the ensemble.
STEP 4: ENSEMBLE REGISTRATION OPENS
Everyone on the pre-launch list gets 48 hours of early access to sign up for the ensemble before registration opens to the general public.
Ensemble spots are first-come, first-served. Once you sign up and pay your production contribution, you're in! No audition required.
If all available spots fill, we'll start a waitlist.
THE IMPORTANT PART
You never have to audition just to participate in Theatre Colorado.
Auditions are only for lead roles. If you'd rather skip the audition process entirely and simply enjoy being part of a show, that's exactly what ensemble registration is for.
HOW MUCH WILL THIS COST ME?
Each production has a production contribution that helps cover the real costs of putting on the show, including things like performance rights, rehearsal and performance space, costumes, sets, props, technical needs, and other production expenses*.
We use a three-tier contribution system so that cost doesn't have to be the reason someone can't participate. Everyone receives the same experience regardless of which tier they choose, and the amount you contribute has absolutely no impact on casting.
$125 Supported Contribution
For performers who need a lower-cost option in order to participate.
$200 Standard Contribution
This is the actual standard participation rate and what we expect most performers to choose.
$275 Sponsorship Contribution
For performers who have a little more room in their budget and would like to help make the supported rate possible for someone else.
Choose the level that works for you. There is no difference in roles, casting opportunities, or how you're treated based on what you pay.
*Each show, the budget will be publicly available for review. Because you are contributing your dollars, you should know exactly what those dollars are going toward!
A NOTE ABOUT CONTRIBUTIONS
If even the supported contribution isn't financially possible for you, please reach out. We have a limited number of fully sponsored spots available for each production. Email us at theatrecolorado1@gmail.com and we'll be happy to talk with you about your options.
On the other hand, if you can comfortably contribute more, please remember that your contribution directly helps shape what's possible for your production. The money we collect from production contributions goes back into the show you're participating in.
A little more room in the budget might mean more elaborate costumes, additional lighting or scenic elements, specialty props, or bringing in someone with a specific skill, like a fight choreographer or guest choreographer.
Please choose the contribution level that's right for you. We don't want anyone stretching their budget to participate, but every additional dollar gives the production team a little more to work with.