For your audition, please prepare a 32-bar cut (about 1-2 minutes) of a musical theater song and bring printed or digital sheet music for our accompanist to play as you sing. The score of Violet ranges from folk to gospel to blues to more traditional musical theater style. Don’t stress too much about finding a song – just pick something you’re excited to share with us! If you’re looking for a place to start, songs from shows like Bright Star, The Color Purple, or Bonnie and Clyde or anything by Jeanine Tesori, the composer of Violet, are some great options. You’re also welcome to sing an excerpt from Violet, if you’re most comfortable with that. Here is the sheet music, vocal practice track, and accompaniment track.
In addition to your song, please select one of the following sides to read during your audition. The lines do not have to be memorized, but you should familiarize yourself with the text. You can choose to read for Monty, Preacher, Young Violet, Old Lady, or Father. If your chosen side includes another character, you will read with someone on our team. Pick whichever sides you think best highlight your strengths as an actor. You do not have to choose a character who has your gender identity or who has a gender identity that you feel comfortable portraying during the show (we will ask you about that on the audition form).
violet_audition_packet_1.pdf (.pdf - 184.95KB)