Theatre Arts Training Auditions
Institute: Young Ensemble
students entering grades 6-8
This three-year program is for actors who are looking to push their training to the next level. Students will receive specialized training in Acting, Voice, Movement, and Dance. Highlights include intensive acting and musical theatre training with industry professionals, an annual spring showcase, mainstage audition opportunities, mentorship from Artistic Director Peter C. Brosius and other CTC artists.
Each fall and winter, student cohorts take a weekly class on Mondays focusing on advancing skills each year. Saturdays in the spring, students prepare a showcase highlighting their progress. Each year students also choose one elective course tailored to their personal performance goals.
In addition to their course work, Institute members can receive one-on-one mentorship with members of CTC acting company, participate in exclusive masterclasses, and receive individual coaching to prepare for auditions.
As this is a very rigorous program, we have a high expectation for attendance. We permit up to 2 missed classes per session (fall, winter, and spring) and no absences are permitted during tech week.
Primary Schedule:
Pre-Professional Institute will meet Mondays from 5-8pm following the TAT session schedule below:
- Fall Session: September 26-December 12, 2022
- Winter Session: January 2-March 13, 2023
- Spring Session: March 20-May 15, 2023
- Final Showcase: TBD
Audition Information
Auditions for both Young Company and Young Ensemble will be held on September 7, 2022, from 5:30-7:30pm. This an opportunity for students to explore the training process and meet the Education team. Each student will need to prepare and memorize a one-minute monologue from a play. Additionally, please bring an updated resume and/or headshot if you have these available. Fill out the registration form linked below to secure your spot.
Unsure where to start? Check out our audition resources linked below for helpful tips and monologue resources.
Institute: Young Company
students entering grades 9-12
This four-year program prepares young actors for college and professional theatre careers. Students will receive college and graduate-level training in Acting, Voice, Movement, and Dance. Highlights include intensive acting and musical theatre training with industry professionals, an annual spring showcase, mainstage audition opportunities, mentorship from Artistic Director Peter C. Brosius and other CTC artists, college audition preparation, and casting opportunities in the Annual summer intensive.
Each fall and winter, student cohorts take a weekly class on Monday evenings, focusing on advancing skills each year. Mondays in the spring, students prepare a showcase highlighting their progress. Each year, students also choose one elective course tailored to their personal performance goals. During the final year, 4th year students spend the fall preparing for college auditions.
In addition to their course work, Institute members can receive one-on-one mentorship with members of CTC Acting Company, participate in exclusive master classes, and receive individual coaching to prepare for college auditions.
Primary Schedule:
Pre-Professional Institute will meet Mondays from 5-8pm following the TAT session schedule below:
- Fall Session: September 26-December 12, 2022
- Winter Session: January 2-March 13, 2023
- Spring Session: March 20-May 15, 2023
- Final Showcase: TBD
Audition Information
Auditions for both Young Company and Young Ensemble will be held on September 7, 2022, from 5:30-7:30pm. This is an opportunity for students to explore the training process and meet the Education team. Each student will need to prepare and memorize a one-minute monologue from a play. Additionally, please bring an updated resume and/or headshot if you have these available. Fill out the registration form linked below to secure your spot.
Unsure where to start? Check out our audition resources linked below for helpful tips and monologue resources.