Callbacks: January 30th, 2025

Please review the full Audition Packet linked below for important information

Location: Selma Senior Center

2301 Selma St, Selma, CA 93662

Auditions:

Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Callbacks:  Thursday, January 30th, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Synopsis:

Dysfunction: A Song Cycle presents a theatrical illustration of the inner world of the dysfunctional; & the quest for community, self-acceptance & healing. Dysfunction: A Song Cycle reminds us that we are not alone, have never been alone, and that the things that make us feel weak are actually what make us strong. It’s heavy, challenging, funny, ridiculous, and relatable.

This show calls for a multicultural and multigenerational cast of artists including singers, dancers, rappers, speakers, and actors.

Auditions: Please submit an online Audition Form before signing up for an audition appointment.  Performers are welcome to make an appointment via Sign Up Genius. Those without an appointment will be seen as time permits. 

Age Restrictions:

Due to the use of language and adult themes, Dysfunction: A Song Cycle is rated 18+. Participants must be 18 by the start of the auditions. (January 28th, 2025)

Audition Requirements: 

We encourage and celebrate the use of original material for auditions! So please don’t hesitate to show us YOUR art! Please come prepared with one or more of the following:

If interested in SINGING: 

16-32 bars of a song that showcases emotional intensity (desperation, love, jealousy, anger, etc.)  Please note: Audition songs DO NOT need to be of the musical theater genre. We want to see what you excel at!

If interested in SPEAKING/ACTING: 

No more than 90 seconds of a monologue that shows the audition panel your personality

If interested in RAPPING:

16-32 bars of rap or spoken word

If interested in DANCING:

90 seconds of pre-choreographed or improvised dancing/movement in the style that best showcases your movement ability

If interested in more than one art form, please come prepared with the required materials in each category of your interest 

Callbacks:

Callbacks will include separate singing, reading, and choreography sections. All will participate in a movement audition. Please dress in whatever you’re most comfortable in!

Those called back for dancing will be asked to improvise to a song from the show.

You may be called back for multiple sections.

Casting notifications will occur no later than January 31, 2025.

Please be aware: We are casting an ensemble of performers. Song and scene placement will be decided after the show is cast. There are no named characters.

Rehearsals: 

Rehearsals for this production run from February 7, 2025 to April 9.

Opening night is April 10. 

There will be a mandatory 2-session, company retreat on Friday, February 7 from 5 PM - 10:00 PM and Friday, February 8 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

Starting Sunday, February 9 -  rehearsals will be held Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 6:30 - 9:30 PM, unless otherwise specified. (off on Mondays)

All rehearsals will be held at the Selma Senior Center or Selma Arts Center unless otherwise specified.

Performances April 10th - April 19th, 2025

CDC Guidelines: There is no current mask mandate, but you are welcome to be masked for your own safety. Masks may be enforced throughout the rehearsal process. Guidelines are subject to change.

Video Auditions: If you are unable to make the general auditions (we strongly recommend an in-person audition), a video-recorded audition that should not exceed 2 minutes may be submitted by 8:30pm on Jan. 28th, 2025  to selmaartscenterauditions@gmail.com.  Please send via an unlisted YouTube link.

SignUp Genius.

The audition Information Packet, with character roles and tentative schedules, can be downloaded below.