Audition

If participating in live theater is new to you, we offer an open, supportive, and unintimidating environment for your personal adventure. If you’re a stage veteran, we offer open auditions for all roles and the opportunity to hone and celebrate your skills with other capable amateurs and appreciative audiences. All roles are volunteer and non-AEA.

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Auditions are scheduled for two upcoming productions!

Theatre People

Open auditions  are scheduled for Theatre People, opening October 30 at SVCT’s Limelight Theater. Auditions will be July 25

Directed by Tressa Bender

This rollicking comedy by Paul Slade Smith (Unnecessary Farce, The Outsider) finds young Oliver Adams on the brink of success: His forthcoming novel, “The Angel Next Door”, is being adapted for the stage by famed Broadway playwrights. They have a leading lady in mind, the very woman Oliver is in love with and about whom he has written his novel. When they all meet for a weekend at a mansion the thin walls reveal the angel’s true nature. Only the power of theatre can save the play, Oliver’s novel, and—perhaps most importantly—his heart.

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Disney’s The Lion King Jr.

Open auditions  for ages 7-13 are scheduled for Disney’s The Lion King, Jr., opening October 2, 2026, at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse. Auditions will be July 31 & August 1.

Directed by Christine Carrillo

Based on the hit 1994 Disney movie and Broadway musical and adapted for young performers, Disney’s The Lion King, Jr. is the timeless tale of Simba, a young lion born to be king, who is forced to flee the Pride Lands after his uncle Scar kills his father Mufasa. Guided by Rafiki and new friends Timon and Pumbaa, Simba learns about identity, family, responsibility, and what he has to do in order to make things right for the Pride Lands.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

South Valley Civic Theatre expects that all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual identity, culture, age, gender expression, background, ability, economic status, education, credentials and experience have the opportunity to be engaged in our programming. .We encourage all actors to audition.

Audition Tips

  1.  Read the audition notice carefully. If you are on SVCT’s mailing list, you will have received an audition notice. It will specify what you are expected to prepare in advance–a song, a monologue, etc.–and how/whether to sign up for an audition in advance.
  2. Consider bringing a resume and head shot to the audition. If you do not, a photo will be taken of you there and you will have the opportunity to write resume details on your audition form. However, having them prepared in advance means you will have that much less to deal with at the audition.
  3. When in doubt… audition! The best way to master auditioning is to do it over and over; you’ll conquer those nerves and you’ll get to practice your acting and singing. As you become more comfortable with auditioning, you will find it easier to get into character and your acting will become more natural.
  4. Do advance homework. Whenever possible, please do a little research on the play and characters. We will typically provide you with a character breakdown in your audition packet to give you an idea of the roles you’d like to audition for. Practice how you might characterize the part you would like to play. If auditioning for a major singing role, prepare an audition  song that reflects the style and range of a song that character sings, but do not choose a song from the play for which you are auditioning. If auditioning for a non-musical drama or comedy, prepare a monologue that reflects the nature of the part for which you are auditioning or the play. (If you are auditioning for a chorus part, the previous guidelines are not as important.)
  5. Come prepared. Be on time–15 minutes early is even better. If auditioning for a musical, bring shoes you can dance in and wear comfortable (but not sloppy) clothing. Bring your music accompaniment tracks on your phone or other device.  If you have them, bring a resume (preferably on a single sheet of paper) and/or a head shot. If you will be delivering a monologue, bring a copy.
  6. Relax and enjoy the experience!

The Audition Process at  SVCT

Auditions are usually held 9-12 weeks prior to a show’s opening. People on our mailing list will receive a postcard in advance, notifying them of the upcoming audition details. (If you are not yet on our mailing list, click here to join the list.) Each audition usually includes 3 sessions on a Friday and Saturday or Saturday and Sunday. Unless otherwise specified, auditions are held at SVCT’s warehouse, Building G2, 16840 Joleen Way in  Morgan Hill.

If you are interested in being in the show, but are unavailable for the scheduled auditions, please notify the producer. An alternate audition time, although not guaranteed, may be arranged at the producers’ and director’s discretion.

If the audition panel is undecided about some part casting after the auditions, callbacks may be scheduled. Callback times and dates will be listed on the information provided to the actors at the auditions.

After the cast list is finalized, it will be posted on the warehouse office window, on SVCT’s website, and through SVCT’s social media (Facebook and Instagram).