If you are an adult (18+ years) and would like to join us to perform in our November 2022 production of Shrek, here is the information you need about auditions.
Access audition resources online: Members area
You must be a paid-up member to be able to access audition materials, audition form and book slots for pre-audition workshops. Access these resources by logging into your member account on the BATS website. If you are a new member, pay your membership online with a debit or credit card to gain instant access your account. Annual membership is £25 and runs from 1 July - 30 June.
If you want to know a little more before you decide to audition, read the character descriptions/requirements and the schedule of rehearsal dates.
Welcome talk (it is not mandatory to attend in order to audition)
Mon 30th May: 19:30 – 22:00 hrs
Venue: Christ Church, Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT
Pre-audition workshops
You'll need to attend at least one pre-audition workshop to practise singing with the musical director and be taught your chosen audition dance (there are different routines for 'ensemble', ‘tappers’ and 'dancers'). You do not need to register or book a slot to attend a rehearsal.
Pre-audition rehearsals will take place on:
Wed 1 Jun: 19:45 – 22:00 hrs - Music with Jules and Tap audition piece with Leigh
Mon 6 Jun: 19:30 – 22:00 hrs - Music with Jules, Movers and Dance audition pieces with Luannsa
Wed 8 Jun: 19:45 – 22:00 hrs - Music with Jules, Movers and Dance audition pieces with Luannsa
Venue: Christ Church, Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT
Auditions
The online audition form must be submitted by Wed 8 June.
Sat 11 Jun: 12:30 - 17:00 Venue: Market Chambers, Church Street, Basingstoke, RG21 7QE
Sun 12 Jun: Times TBC
Venue: Christ Church, Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT
Performance Fee
If you are successfully cast in the show, a performance fee of £100 is payable before the costume call (Thurs ). You can pay in instalments - just talk to us to request this.
Schedule of director setting and rehearsal dates
In addition to the director setting dates, cast will generally be called for rehearsal every Monday and Wednesday evening. View the schedule of rehearsal dates.