Elements Theatre Collective

Santa Barbara County General Auditions

May 26, 2012

Center Stage Theatre, Santa Barbara, CA

Registration for this event is now closed

• Performers of all ages and union status are invited to attend this exciting opportunity to access local theatre companies. (AEA Please email for registration instructions).
   
• All local theatre companies are invited to attend the auditions, offering you a chance to see quality local talent. Please contact us if you are a theatre that would like to participate.
   
• Over a dozen local theatre companies will be auditing. For more info about the companies, click here.
   
• Auditions will be held at Center Stage Theatre, in downtown Santa Barbara on May 26, 2012 from 10AM to 2PM.
   
• Each Actor will have 90 seconds to perform 1 or 2 monologues OR 16-32 bars of a song and a monologue.
   
• Discounted registration fee for children 12 and under,  Elements' Members and participants of previous Elements/Out of the the Box's Audition Workshop Series.
   
• As part of the theatre community's dedication to education, a short Question and Answer session will be held at the end of the audition day. Here, actors and theatre companies will have an opportunity to ask questions and hear feedback.
  
  
• For more information, or to register, click to go to the Santa Barbara General Auditions Page.
  

"Getting the Callback" Workshop

Saturday, April 14th

The fourth of our Audition Workshop Series will focus on familiarizing participants with the business of theatre and providing information to help you prepare yourselves as savvy, self-employed performers. This workshop will cover all of the behind-the-scenes work required for an actor, helping you to identify:

* Types of theatre auditions and appropriate material for those auditions
* Types and type casting in theatre auditions
* Headshots and resumes
* Important players you will encounter at auditions
* Benefits of signing with an agent or manager
*Production contracts
*Unions: rules and regulations. To be Equity or not to be.
*Business strategies to market yourselves before and after auditions
*Networking strategies

WHEN: Saturday, April 14th 2-4pm

WHERE: Anacapa School

FEE: $15
$10 for Elements Theatre Collective members.
To register, please email Samantha at outoftheboxtheatre@hotmail.com.

This April 14th workshop is designed to help prepare you for the world of performing arts that happens outside of the audition room... and also, for the finale of our workshop series, Santa Barbara's first ever General Auditions, which will be held in May. The workshop is a part of Elements Theatre Collective and Out of the Box Theatre Company’s joint effort to explore a variety of theatre audition situations in a workshop setting, pooling our knowledge and experience to offer practical insight as we focus with you on basic skills that will make auditioning a breeze.

Seeking Production Team

Positions Available:


*Set Designer*


*Costume Designer*


*Stage Make-up Designer*- Position may require knowledge of blood and
injury make-up and teaching actors to apply their own make-up


*Lighting Designer*- Stage may not be in a traditional theatre space so
flexibility of design and creativity will be required


*Sound Designer*


*Stage Manager*


*Please specify which position(s) you would like to apply to and send your
resume and any links or attachments to portfolio material to
elementstheatrecollective [at] gmail [dot] com (elementstheatrecollective [at] gmail [dot] com). *


*All Production Team Positions will be offered a stipend.*

 Audition appointments available for our July 2012 production:

Gruesome Playground Injuries

by Rajiv Joseph

First round of auditions will be held March 17,  2012 from 2:30-6 pm 

at 5390 Overpass Road, Santa Barbara, Ca 93111 and by special appointment.

Please call 805-232-4382 or email elementstheatrecollective [at] gmail [dot] com (elementstheatrecollective [at] gmail [dot] com) to schedule your audition.

Over the course of 30 years, the lives of Kayleen and Doug intersect at the most bizarre intervals, leading the two childhood friends to compare scars and the physical calamities that keep drawing them together. Jumping back and forth throughout their lives from ages 8 to 38, Kayleen and Doug share hurt, love, loneliness and hope.

*Kayleen:* appears mid 20s - early 30s (actress plays ages 8 - 38). Kayleen
is self-destructive and damaged, though never at a loss for a witty retort.
Forms an unbreakable bond with Doug that only strengthens throughout the
years.

*Doug: *appears mid 20s - early 30s (actor plays ages 8 - 38). Doug is a
troubled yet humorous accident-prone daredevil; always seeking the next
thrill. Kayleen is the love of his life, even if he never says it outright.

*Please prepare a 90 second monologue and be prepared to read scenes from the play. *Gruesome Playground Injuries *is available on Amazon.com and in Kindle version.

"Up-and-coming dramatist Rajiv Joseph is an artist of original talent." --NY Times

"Irresistibly odd and exciting. This darkly humorous drama is Rajiv Joseph's most satisfying work." --NY Daily News

"This wondrous strange two-hander finds as much humor as horror in the play's bizarre events." --Variety

"Mystical, arresting, and quirkily amusing." --Washington Post

*All Actors hired will be offered a stipend.*

Theatre Dance Audition Workshop

A collaboration with Our of the Box Theatre Company

March 17th, 2012

12PM - 2PM

The third of our Audition Workshop Series will focus on providing dance training related to musical theatre. Participants will learn part of the original choreography of the musical A CHORUS LINE with local choreographer and dance instructor Jessica Hambright and take part in an interactive lecture with a well-known figure of the Santa Barbara dance community with extensive experience both here and in New York.

FEE: $15
$10 for Elements Theatre Collective members.
To register, please email Samantha at outoftheboxtheatre@hotmail.com.

This March 17th workshop is suited for high school and adult dancers at all levels. During the workshop, participants will be given insight into the dance demands of musical theatre and learn techniques and tips that will help them through professional dance calls. The workshop is a part of Elements Theatre Collective and Out of the Box Theatre Company’s joint effort to explore a variety of theatre audition situations in a workshop setting, pooling our knowledge and experience to offer practical insight as we focus with you on basic skills that will make auditioning a breeze.

APRIL

Callback Workshop

April 14, 2012

MAY

Audition Showcase

May 26, 2012

"The Monologue" Audition Workshop

a collaboration with Out of the Box Theatre Company

Saturday, February 25th ~ 1PM-4PM

Led by Sara Rademacher with assistance from Artistic Directors Emily Jewell and Samantha Eve this workshop will include one-on-one monologue coaching, discussion of character types, and do's and don'ts of auditioning from the people behind the table. 

You will learn about choosing the right monologue, what to expect when you walk in the room, and what is expected from you. You'll also get the rare and beneficial experience of watching other actors work and be worked. 

Come prepared with two contrasting monologues of no more than 90 seconds.  Be ready to dig deep and leave confident.

 
Each participant will have the option to have their work videotaped. This valuable take-home tool will help you learn to objectively analyze what you do during your auditions.

WHAT: Monologue Audition Workshop
WHEN: Saturday February 25th. 1PM-4PM.
WHERE: The Anacapa School, 814 Santa Barbara St.
FEE: $20 (Elements Members $10)

To register, email Sara or Emily at elementstheatrecollective [at] gmail [dot] com.

MARCH

Theatre Dance Workshop

March 17, 2012

APRIL

Callback Workshop

April 14, 2012

MAY

Audition Showcase

May 26, 2012

Musical Theatre Audition Workshop

a collaboration with Out of the Box Theatre Company

Saturday, January 21st - Sunday, January 22nd ~ 1PM-4PM

Over the course of this workshop, we will explore a variety of audition situations and work on:

How to create a diverse book that covers all the bases.

Knowing your "type" and what is appropriate to sing at which auditions.

Taking direction and making strong choices on the spot.

Tips on 32 and 16 bar cuts.

What to expect at a musical theatre EPA/ECC.

Headshots and resumes.

How to best present yourself.

The session consists of two 3 hour classes that will be run as a series of "mock auditions". Each student will be up on their feet working on audition material at both sessions, and will have the option to have their work videotaped. This valuable take-home tool will help you learn to objectively analyze what you do during your auditions.

Saturday: DUST OFF YOUR "GO-TO AUDITION SONG".
Sing what you do best. The trusty old stand-by that you pull out at every musical audition. Expect to find new and exciting ways to make the song fresh and exciting, but still your own.

Sunday: MOCK AUDITION FOR A ROLE IN A SHOW RECENTLY ON BROADWAY.
At the end of Saturday's session, you will be assigned an audition packet for a role that you are right for. Each student will work on the character's song and sides from the show in class with a reader, discovering clues and specific insider tips on what the director might be looking for and how to put your own mark on the role.

WHAT: Musical Theatre Audition Workshop
WHEN: Saturday, January 21st - Sunday, January 22nd. 1PM-4PM.
WHERE: The Anacapa School, 814 Santa Barbara St.
FEE: $20
ALL SPOTS ARE CURRENTLY FILLED.

Members of Elements Theatre Collective and members of the SB Performing Arts League who attend the workshop will receive a complimentary audition book evaluation to be scheduled separately, where we'll give you loads of new songs and sound advice!

DON'T FORGET

Upcoming Workshops

FEBRUARY

Monologue Workshop

February 25, 2012

MARCH

Theatre Dance Workshop

March 17, 2012

APRIL

Callback Workshop

April 14, 2012

MAY

Audition Showcase

May 26, 2012

Elements Theatre Collective will be hosting it's first annual Holiday FUNdraiser at Arnoldi's Cafe in downtown Santa Barbara Wednesday Decenber 7th from 7pm to 10 pm. After a successful run of our first production, boom, and an amazing community workshop on the Alexander Technique, we are looking forward to producing the remainder of our 2011- 2012 Season! 

 BUY TICKETS HERE!

"With boom, this new company is off to an impressive start. For anyone who enjoys smart and well-produced theater and perhaps longs to experience it outside of the standard four walls, getting back to the basic elements is just the ticket."

-Justine Sutton, Noozhawk

Elements has many projects on the horizon including our upcoming staged reading of a new play by emerging playwright Ivan Wohner in January, an exciting collaboration with Out of the Box Theatre Company and our second mainstage production coming to a random neighborhood near you!  And guess what, performances are FREE!

In order to keep our dreams alive, and our plays afloat (who knows, next time we might do it in a full swimming pool!) we'd like to invite you to join us for an evening of food, fun and tunes. Come see some of your favorite Santa Barbara stage stars, or become the star yourself by buying a song at the Piano Bar! Win an awesome item, stocking stuffers, or Hanukah gifts at our silent auction, and sing along to carols while throwing some bocce ball.

Tickets are $30 (or $35 at the door.) All proceeds benefits the programs of Elements Theatre Collective and donations are tax-deductible.  Tickets are available online, at the door, or by calling us (that's right, we'll come to you)!

 Get your tickets online now at http://elementsholiday2011.eventbrite.com/

Questions?  Call us at (805) 232-4382 or email us at elementstheatrecollective [at] gmail [dot] com.

A five-workshop series designed to explore a variety of theatre audition situations. We will pool our knowledge and experience to offer practical insight as we focus with you on basic skills that will make auditioning a breeze. Expect honest, yet constructive criticism to help you better understand the art of auditioning and the casting perspective. We want to push you in new directions, break bad habits, and empower you to leave auditions feeling good about your work.

JANUARY

Musical Theatre Audition Workshop

January 21-22, 2012

FEBRUARY

Monologue Workshop

February 25, 2012

MARCH

Theatre Dance Workshop

March 17, 2012

APRIL

Callback Workshop

April 14, 2012

MAY

Audition Showcase

May 26, 2012