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   SETC will conduct the nation's largest combined auditions as part of its 61st Annual Convention, March 3-7, 2010, in Lexington, Kentucky. Approximately 800 actors and actresses (Professional and Screened Pre-Professionals) will audition for theatre companies from all over the country for both summer and year-round employment.   Please Note: The Professional Auditions are for those who are seeking employment. If you are looking to apply to a training program, please visit SETC's Undergraduate or Graduate Auditions/Interviews pages.High School Students
High School students are not eligible to participate in Professional Auditions. Please contact April Marshall for any questions regarding this policy. Undergraduate Students
Attend State Screenings
Actors/Singers currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, whether or not they have earned a salary acting, must have graduated from High School, must be at least 18 years old, and must attend a state screening audition. Each state in SETC's 10 State Region holds preliminary auditions in the Fall in order to send the most qualified actors to participate in the regional auditions at the annual convention in the spring. For more information on State Screenings, including guidelines and applications, click here.
Graduate Students
Attend State Screenings*
Actors/Singers currently enrolled in a graduate program, whether or not they have earned a salary acting, must attend a state screening audition. Each state in SETC's 10 State Region holds preliminary auditions in the Fall in order to send the most qualified actors to participate in the regional auditions at the annual convention in the spring. *Graduate students in their final semester of an MFA Theatre Performance program may be eligible to apply directly to SETC, provided they meet professional requirements, and should contact April Marshall well in advance of State Application deadlines. For more information on State Screenings, including guidelines and applications, click here.
Professionals (Non-Student / Equity and Non-Equity)
Step 1: Meet Qualifications In order for a professional actor to qualify and be approved for these auditions, the candidate must: • Not be enrolled in school, college, or university* *Some MFA candidates who are granted an exemption may apply as professionals – see Graduate Students above for details • Be 19 years of age or older and have graduated from high school • Have a minimum of two paid acting contracts in PROFESSIONAL theatres (Professional Companies must be approved by SETC Auditions Committee) • Include two recommendations from professional directors via online/email contact. (Recommendations must be from credits listed on the application, and one must be from a company that has participated in hiring via SETC within the past 5 years) Members of Actors Equity Association are exempt from this requirement but must provide Equity member number on application, and present Equity card ONSITE at the auditions. Step 2: Apply Online Non Equity
 
Equity
Dancer-Only Applicants
Individuals may apply as Dancer-Only applicants for the Spring Professional Auditions. Dancers are required to send in a DVD of themselves performing.
Professional Hiring Company Registration Information
Professional Companies who wish to hire at SETC in March 2010, must complete and submit the Professional Company Packet
 *Audition slots for persons meeting requirements (non-students only) are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Therefore, it is very important to make sure that you meet the qualifications and follow the guidelines carefully when completing your application online. ~ and apply early to allow your references time to respond! Only completely SUBMITTED online applications will be considered.  Companies that attend SETC's Professional Auditions range
from Stock & Repertory to Dinner Theatres, Cruise Lines, Outdoor Summer Theatres, to
Children's, Touring and Theme Park venues.
- Who's Hiring in Lexington, KY (2010)? Click Here to see the list of companies who are scheduled to attended the 61st Annual Convention to be held in March 2010. - Who Was Hiring in Birmingham, AL (2009)? Click Here to see the list of companies who were scheduled to attended the 60th Annual Convention held in March 2009. 
- FAQs
Got questions? Check out the answers to some frequently asked questions pertaining to the Spring Professional Auditions - Hear it from the Pros! Here are some tips for SETC auditionees from our professional companies. For more information, please contact: April J'Callahan Marshall, Central Office  "I booked a job from one of the companies at SETC in Alabama this past Spring (2009). I will be working for Peter Grey Terhune Entertainment on board the m/v Sun Princess out of Sydney, Australia! I am very excited, and very thankful to SETC for the opportunity. I start rehearsals in Florida in August, and join the ship the first week of September. I will be performing as a guest entertainer, and I am thrilled to be able to travel and get paid for it! Thanks to all at SETC for making this opportunity available." "My first auditions at SETC were a great success for me. The opportunity to see 60 plus companies at once, was wonderful, and the audition team answered all my questions leading up to, during and after the auditions. I received interest from 5 companies and as a result of these auditions, I've booked my first professional theatre job [and still discussing more possibilities]. SETC's will be on my schedule for years to come as a great way to book work, network and grow through the numerous workshops they provide. THANKS SETC!!!" "I
attended my first SETC audition and thought it was
well produced and I was really happy with the talent
I found. I also attend [xx auditions] in New York
and I found better talent so to speak at SETC." "SETC's
are great for auditions. Not only does the performer
learn to present their best in limited time, but more
importantly to be absolutely prepared. Audition conduct
and preparedness is a learned skill, a skill that can
be developed at auditions like SETC." |
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