BE A PART OF THE ACTION!​
of Redlands Theatre Festival
OPEN CALL AUDITIONS!!
Redlands Theatre Festival for the 53rd Season
Come be a part of 53rd Redlands Theatre Festival Company
APPOINTMENTS ARE ENCOURAGED
WHAT:
Creating a diverse repertory company of performers, musicians, technicians, designers, and front-of-house staff that will collaborate to produce three musicals, two plays, one concert, and a New Works Collection to be performed during the summer of 2025 at the Redlands Theatre Festival in Prospect Park. Casting over 50 speaking roles, plus ensemble roles for the following productions:
WHO IS RTF:
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We are a public charitable repertory theatrical organization that makes available to the general public the luxury of great drama, as well as new works, well produced, and modestly priced.
The Redlands Theatre Festival was founded in 1972 by Cliff Cabanilla, a native of Hawaii, as an extension of the Crafton Hills College theatre program and summer school. RTF continues to be a non-profit, resident, rotating-repertory theatre company. RTF has performed for over three-quarters of a million people
A typical season includes a large-scale Broadway musical, a smaller-scale Off-Broadway musical, a period piece or American classic (Shakespeare, Molière, et al.), a contemporary play (usually a comedy), and a wild card (experimental, avant-garde, or new works). Occasionally, special events may be included in the season: concerts, invited guests and groups, etc.
RTF runs every night, Tuesday-Sunday, during its summer season. A different show plays each evening as the shows randomly rotate. See something different every night of the week!
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AUDITION INFORMATION:
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WHEN:
General audition for a place in the Company - February 23rd, 2025, with appointments starting at 5pm till 10pm. Callbacks will be February 26th & 27th, 2025, by invitation starting at 6:00pm until 10:00pm. Sign up for an appointment slot by contacting us at AuditionsRTF@gmail.com. Walk-ins are welcome and will be seen between appointments. Please be prepared to wait.
WHERE:
Auditions will be held at San Bernardino Valley College Theater/Auditorium.
701 South Mt. Vernon Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92410.
All performances will be held at the theater space located in Prospect Park, Redlands.
CALLBACKS BY INVITATION:
Not receiving a callback does not mean you will not be invited to be a part of the Company. Callbacks and special arrangements will be by invitation on February 26 and 27 at 6:00pm. for all who are cast will be in March Please make yourself available now in the event you are cast.​
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WHO WE ARE:
The Redlands Theatre Festival (RTF) is a non-profit, semi-professional, resident theatre company featuring traditional rotating repertory at the Prospect Park Amphitheater. The 2025 season of performances runs most evenings, including weeknights, June - July. There is some pay.
HOW IT WORKS: AUDITIONS ARE FOR A PLACE IN THE RTF COMPANY
All five shows and the New Works Festival will be cast from those accepting a position in the Company. Company members will be expected to participate in up to three of the five productions as actors, musicians, front-of-house staff, and/or technicians. All Company members should be available for the entire production period (April 1 A3 and April 21-August 3, 2025).
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Company Meeting - April 13 at 2pm (Required)​
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Rehearsals - Each show will rehearse in rotation about twice per week beginning the week of April 21. ​
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Rehearsal slots are: Mon-Fri 6:30pm | Sat 10am | Sat 6pm | Sun Noon | Sun 5:30pm​
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Company Picnic - Monday July 14 6:30pm​
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Shows - Shows rotate nightly for performances, including weeknights, beginning June and running through August​
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Final Strike - Immediately following the production of RADIO GALS on August 2 (Required)​
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Awards Banquet - A celebration!Sunday evening, August 3
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Even after being cast in the Company, you may be pulled into an additional role at a later date. Flexibility and a willingness to jump in is crucial.
WHAT TO PREPARE:
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Current headshot and resume.​
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16-32 bars from a song from YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN THE MUSICAL. Please bring a track on your own device; bring your own speaker. No a capella or CDs, please. Please remove ads if using Youtube.​
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Wear appropriate shoes and clothing to dance. There will be a short dance combination.​
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A list of any hard-conflicts that may prevent you from attending any rehearsal, performance, or mandatory event. This includes weddings, graduations, travel, classes, work, etc. Each show only rehearses about 12-14 times. Excessive conflicts could prevent you from being cast in a show. Adding dates after the audition could cause you to be removed from a show.​
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You may perform a memorized 1-2 minute comedic monologue in the style of your choice that best shows your range. There will also be cold readings from the selected plays. Sides will be provided by request.
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OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:
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We are still looking to fill a number of technical and support positions like set design/building, costume design/building, props design/building, ushers, house managers, musicians, rehearsal/performance pianist.​
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We will also be taking applications at the auditions for our internship, apprentice, and volunteer programs. RTF is a 501(c)3 non-profit and qualifies for community service hours. ​
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Video submissions will be accepted until 11:00am on February 23, 2025. Email us at AuditionsRTF@gmail.com for self-tape instructions.​
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Questions? Email us at AuditionsRTF@gmail.com
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MAP TO AUDITIONS:​
