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That’s a wrap on the third annual ATX Theatre Citywide Auditions! We bring producers/directors together with local talent in the spirit of Awareness, Belonging, and Collaboration — with no cost barrier to entry. 

In 2023, more than 150 actors auditioned for 45 producers/directors. About 200 actors were seen by 50 directors in 2024. This year,  more than 300 actors participated and more than 60 directors watched! 

The next round of Citywides will likely take place in late May or early June 2026. Please join ATX Theatre if you have not yet to be kept in the loop! 

The following info will stay here to guide you as you prepare for next year:

PLEASE REPLY TO CONFIRM YOUR AUDITION TIME. If you do not confirm your appointment, your time may be given to another applicant. 

Actors DO NOT need to bring physical headshots/resumes to the audition — what you upload will be shared with the auditors digitally.*
 

2025 CITYWIDE MATERIAL/TIMING GUIDELINES​​

Each actor will have 90 seconds to audition.
You have 90 seconds to leave whatever impression you’d like these directors to have of you. You have freedom of material choice as long as it is 90 seconds or less. ​Please rehearse early and often with a timer so the 90-second structure feels secure, not stress​y!​ When choosing your material, consider your casting goals. Most importantly, choose material that suits your skill best. Here are some ideas for how to structure your time:

• TWO contrasting monologues that both fit into the 90-second (or less) timeframe; or
• ONE 90-second (or less) monologue, or
• ONE song segment (16 bars is great) and ONE monologue that both fit in 90 seconds; or
• ONE 90-second song, but only choose this if your acting chops are clear in the song; or
• MORE than one song? Whatever floats your boat in 90 seconds or less; or
• A song & dance?! You will be remembered if you dance for sure! 90 seconds only.
• NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO ACCOMPANIST THIS YEAR. If you want to sing (or dance?), bring a track and your own device that is loud enough to serve as your accompaniment. Music should be cued up and ready to go. No plug is provided. The setup of your device should take no time. If a track is not an option, you may sing a capella. You may use the small table downstage right for devices if you wish. Set them up while you introduce yourself. A one-hour time block one week before the audition will be provided when auditioners can check out the space, practice setting up devices on the table, and test the device volume level for the room.

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SUGGESTIONS FOR MATERIAL:
• Monologues from published plays are preferred.
• Avoid material choices that include an endless string of profanity or potentially offensive/upsetting subject matter (no animal cruelty or dead babies).
• Avoid getting uncomfortably close to the auditors. 
• If you exceed your 90-second time limit, you will be cut off politely at the stage manager’s discretion, so it’s smart to choose LESS than 90 seconds' worth of material just in case.

HERE’S THE PLAN:

1.  Enter the room from downstage left when invited to do so.

2. Slate: Briefly, please state your name and introduce your material. 

3. Rock your 90 seconds. The timer begins with the first word of your first monologue (or first note of a song).

4. Close with the usual thank you and exit downstage right — gathering your gear as you go if you used a device for a song.​​​