What to expect:

Before the audition:

• Choose a character or characters based on the information given below. You can audition for more than one role.
• Fill in the sign-up form on the Hats Off Productions website. You'll be able to tell us about your prior experience and training, and let us know of any potential schedule conflicts during the production period, including for the audition date itself (22 March). Tell us if you're going to attend the workshop on 8 March.
• We'll send you a link to audition materials, which will include a score, section of lib and demo tracks you can use to practise for the audition.
• With plenty of notice, we'll let you know your audition slot (and if it's not on the main audition day, the date!). Tell us asap if you need to change it. We'll do our best to accommodate reasonable requests.

At the audition:

• Make sure you know where the venue is and how to get there. Arrive about 10 minutes before your slot.
• The panel will consist of the Director, Musical Director and a member of the Leeds G&S Society committee. There will, of course, also be an accompanist.
• You may sing a section of your song or the whole thing — whichever allows you to deliver your best performance and give us the best impression of your ability.
• A member of the panel will read in any other characters in the dialogue section.
• We'll ask you about the character, how you interpret the role and what you think you can bring to it. You can also ask us any questions you have about the show and the production.
• We may ask you to sing some basic range exercises to hear your voice in more scenarios.
• That's it. Your audition shouldn't last longer than 10 minutes.

After the audition:

•  If you're successful, we'll advise you of the next steps, including rehearsal schedule and important dates for your diary.
• The auditions are open to anyone, so cast members do not need to be members of Leeds G&S Society.
• All cast members pay a show fee. Details will be provided when appropriate.

Let us know early if you think you will struggle to pay any membership or show fees. We try hard to make sure nobody is prevented from auditioning or participating in our productions simply due to the expense of fees. For further advice, email contactus@hatsoffproductions.org.uk.