AUDITIONS
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MPA Cabaret - Miscast
A performance fundraising event for MPA
Directed by: Dylan Sladky
Music Directed by: Melissa Sondergeld-Hood
Stage Management: Conner Esteb
Email Auditions Due: (Must be 16 to Audition)
Sunday, June 15th
In Person Auditions:
Wednesday, July 16th, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Performances:
August 30th 7:00pm-9:00pm
ABOUT THE SHOW
Our 2nd year of, Previously Performed Privately raised an amazing $9,212 in donations from both live and digital audiences who joined our performing pioneers. The first year we raised 5000. This year we are bringing PPP back as the MPA Cabaret - Miscast edition. We are also raising our goal to 12,000. Come help MPA reach this goal by volunteering your various talents that have maybe remained private - until now! Miscast asks you; What roles would you kill at if you were a different gender, or age? What have you belted out in the shower and thought, Man, if only I was…(insert here). What have you been itching to show off to others but have not had an appropriate opportunity? Well here it is! We want to see what acts you have under your belt that make you SHINE! Dance numbers you’ve practiced in your bedroom mirror, a juggling talent that has maybe been dormant in your adult years, or even a tight-five of stand-up comedy! How would you be Miscast? Performances will take place before both a live audience and live-streamed digital audience, and both audiences will have the chance to donate to each performance. At the end of the night, the performance with the highest number of donations will win the coveted Golden Loofa award! Not sure what to do? Want more information? Feel free to reach out to director Dylan Sladky directly - dylansladky@metropolitanperformingarts.org.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
MPA operates based on the curtain CDC guidelines. Changes to our masking policy will be based on the current CDC guidelines in Clark County.
Actors in MPA Cabaret are volunteers as this is a fundraising event. They may get to take home the coveted Golden Loofa Award if they win. As such they will need to bring it back to MPA for Next year's event. They will also get their photo hung in the lobby to show all of our season 16 students and patrons that they were the best. Must be 16 to Audition. If you have questions please email the stage manager.
Audition and Callbacks Panel
You will be auditioning for the Director Dylan Sladky and Musical Director Melissa Sondergeld-Hood. You will need to provide your track for auditions. Please make sure it is in a format that is accessible and is cut correctly for the part you are singing. It is also highly recommended that you bring an aux cable that can connect to speakers quickly and easily. The Stage Manager, Conner, will be at the venue to run auditions and assist with any questions.
AUDITION FORMAT
All auditionees must provide a completed audition form* (see below).
1. In person Auditions: 7/16/2025 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Performers: You will be asked to bring in specific acts based on your initial email, one of which would be your top choice to perform as your audition piece, the other as a possible alternative if the creative team wants to see more. All decisions on final act choices will be a collaborative process with the team, but please note that we are only looking for something you already know, and know very well. Please come to the audition with a prepared track if you need music (in the appropriate key if you are singing) for each performance piece if possible, but certainly your main audition piece, at least. We may ask you about the other options you have prepared or what else is in your “book” but may not have the time to see everything.
Please Note: We understand not all facets of your performance idea might not be feasible in an audition state, but please make sure you only bring us acts that you are confident can be performed fully by the August wandelprobe rehearsal (date TBD).
Audition Submission and Contact Details
To submit your audition, or to request your audition time slot, email Kris and the Stage Manager, Conner at Conner@metropolitanperformingarts.org using the subject line “MisCast - Auditions [Your Name]”
Please send audition interest to Conner@metropolitanperformingarts.org by June 15th.
Email us up to 5 act choices that you are interested in performing for the Miscast auditions. Reminder, that Miscast is a part you would not normally be cast as like age or gender. Please avoid any casting outside of race.
Audition Date, Time and Venue
In person Auditions will be July 16th, 6:00 - 9:00 PM time slots are available through the website. Auditions will be at MPA, 6403 E. Mill Plain blvd, Vancouver WA.
Video Audition Submissions
Video auditions must be submitted via email no later than 9pm on July 16th, 2025. Any video submissions received after July 16th will not be considered. Email your submission to Conner at Conner@MetropolitanPerformingArts.org
The audition, rehearsal and performance venue is
Metropolitan Performing Arts located at 6403 E Mill Plain Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98686.
Audition Panel
You will be auditioning for the Director Dylan Sladky, Music Director Melissa Sondergeld-Hood. An MPA representative may also be present. The Stage Manager, Conner Esteb, will be at the venue to run the callbacks and assist with any questions. Please make sure you bring any precut track or prop you need to help your audition.
When and how will you find out if you are cast?
We will notify you as soon as possible of the outcome of your audition whether you are cast or not. Please ensure that the contact details you provide on your audition form are correct. Auditionees who are cast will be contacted by telephone. Auditionees who are not cast will be notified by email.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
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A variety in look with all ethnicities, body shapes and sizes.
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Versatility in Performance types.
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Friendly people who work hard.
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Commitment to the show and rehearsal process.
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A great attitude.
AUDITION FORMAT
Please send an email with your audition interest to Conner@metropolitanperformingarts.org by June 15th.
Email us up to 5 act choices that you are interested in performing for the Miscast auditions. Reminder, that Miscast is a part you would not normally be cast as like age or gender. Please avoid any casting outside of race.
Auditions
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Auditions are on July 16th from 6PM to 9PM - you will sign up in time slots online.
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Please try to bring in a headshot, acting resume and completed audition form. If you do not have these things that is okay but if you do we would like to see them.
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You will be asked in a response to your email to bring in two of the 5 acts that you have suggested. Please have them prepared to perform to your best ability. They do not have to be perfect. But please bring with you any props or tracks that you might need to showcase your best.
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There will not be callbacks
REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES
Rehearsals
All individual rehearsals will be held in 20-minute increments per-act/ performance, and will be with both Dylan (director) and Melissa (music director). These will be scheduled in advance and will work as best with your schedule and conflicts as possible. Note that as individual rehearsals throughout the process will be scheduled in-advance, if you accept a time slot you are offered by Stage Management, you must attend.
Rehearsals will only be scheduled if deemed necessary by the creative team. If you have to change time slots please let the stage manager know at least 48 hours in advance. If there is an emergency we will understand within reason. Please notify your stage manager ASAP. Too many missed or canceled rehearsals may result in exclusion from the final show.
There will be two mandatory full-cast rehearsals, one in late-July to check in with all acts and see what everyone is bringing to the table, and another in mid August serving as our pre-tech wanderprobe to rehearse with tracks and/or the band. Tech dates are TBD but will likely take place during the week of August 25th- Dress on August 29th. This and Final Dress (see below) will be longer rehearsals, but we plan on making them as fun and relaxed as possible and encourage people to bring snacks and things to work on/entertain themselves.
Dress Rehearsal will be on August 29th call is 6pm and we will run at 7PM.
Performance
Performance is one night only on August 30th at 7PM. Your call time will be at 6PM unless you have special needs with your performance.
*Please find the audition form on MPA’s website. www.MetropolitanPerformingArts.org
Questions please email info@metropolitanperformingarts.org or call MPA at 370-975-1585
Please note all conflicts and possible conflicts at the time of your audition. Please do this on the Audition form provided in the link above. Bring this with you to the audition.
Thank you and Break a Leg!