Current auditions
Do you want to spend your summer doing something fun and memorable? Then why not join YESPA and sign up for our 2024 summer production of School of Rock!
There is no audition process to join YESPA as a member or enjoy our workshops; however, you must Audition for our summer production after first becoming a member.
School of Rock auditions 2024
Click here for audition material - Available NOW ! (Password should be requested from yespateam@gmail.com)
AUDITION REGISTRATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED FOR ALL ROLES EXCEPT DEWEY AND THEO - if you'd like to AUDITION for one of these roles please email us ASAP!
IMPORTANT Additional Audition information relevant to Musicians (Dewey and 4 Band Member roles) only - Click Here
Available NOW!
Preliminary Audition Video (for band member roles only) - Deadline: Available on request.
All those auditioning for Dewey or a Band member role will be required to send in a Preliminary video of themselves playing Teacher's Pet, which is available to download on the audition materials page. We will send you 2 backing tracks, a Click track to practise with, and a Soundtrack to perform with.
Potential Deweys and Band members will be selected from this preliminary video audition and will need to attend another audition focussing on Acting and Singing. Text and sheet music for this can be found on the Audition Materials page.
Based on these 2 steps, the role will be cast, or some will be invited to play their instrument again on Audition Recalls day.
Character breakdowns - click here.
Audition Expectations - An Important Message from your Director - please read!
Link to Audition Registration Form - Click Here Available NOW!
What to expect at auditions
We understand that auditioning for the first time, or any time for that matter can be daunting! Don't worry, YESPA is an open and welcoming company and we strive to support our members throughout the audition process in the best possible ways.
Our auditions always start with 'welcomes' and 'warm-ups' to make everyone feel comfortable, prepared, and in the right frame of mind to perform. During your audition, we are always looking for the best in each performer, and we're not looking to catch people out!
So prepare your material beforehand to the best of your ability and enjoy performing to us!
Casting decisions and theatre as a collaboration
Not all of your principal auditions will be successful and we've all experienced the let down of rejection. You may not have the part you wanted but we remind you that everyone's contribution to a show's performance is important and valued. Theatre is a collaborative effort and performances are always better when everyone works together.
The creative team are looking to create an entire ensemble, and not just focus on individuals with parts that are more important than others. So trust their decisions, see the production as a whole, and perform to your best in whatever acting role you're in..