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As you fill out the StrawHat applications, you may have some questions after reading the information sheets. While we admit we get a chuckle out of some of the questions we get, or how some of the applications are filled out, we strongly believe that there are no stupid questions - so if you don't see it here, ask away via email.
Application Deadline is Saturday, January 14, 2012. Your complete application must be in our mailbox that day. Refer to application instructions. If you are using a courier, be sure they can confirm delivery on that day. Better yet, just get your complete application in a few days before the deadline!
Don't delay for these reasons:
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Typically, it takes 2 to 4 weeks to activate your Member registration and make a determination on your application for an audition. However, with the volume of mail we receive, it can take longer. Every application is given consideration, and there are times when we are unwilling to make an immediate decision either for or against a candidate: in those cases, a second and even third assessment are made.
Once we activate your online profile, every time you log into the Members Area you will be greeted with a screen that states your name and your status: i.e. "Your registration was accepted on (date of activation)" and once selected to audition, your greeting screen will tell you that, too. You will also receive a confirmation letter in the mail via the first of the two self-addressed, stamped envelopes you provided with your application.
When you are scheduled for an appointment, we mail you a confirmation sheet with all the pertinent information using the second self-addressed stamped envelope you provided. We will also be posting an alphabetical list of scheduled actors in the Members Area of the web site and updating it regularly until the completed schedule is set on Januaryy 31st. You can use this list to confirm your appointment day and time.
Yes!... but there is a $25 appointment change fee. Email us immediately with your conflict, current audition day and time, and your preferred change. If we can accomodate you, we will confirm the change via email and provide you with instructions on where to send the $25 fee. Youcan also refer to your audition confirmation letter for details and instructions on how to make your request.
To cancel your audition, simply email us with your name, IDnumber and audition day and time. We will confirm reciept of your cancellation by email.
If you need to reach us the week of the auditions, please use our email address info@strawhat-auditions.com. Please do not contact Pace University for information about auditions or accommodations. For automated telephone directions only, you may call (212) 346-1133.
Go to the actor or staff tech application page and use the Reset Username/Password link.
Go to the change actor application link - you can print from there. Staff Tech Design applicants do not have to print out their application.
There are no walk-ins. No one attends the auditions without an appointment.
We have always run the auditions this way.
Stand-by slots are available, but are strictly limited. If you indicate that
you will accept a stand-by appointment, you will be scheduled for one of the
days you indicated on your application. Standbys receive confirmation of their
audition day, just like a regular audition. You must be available for the entire
audition day, as you will step in at short notice to take the place of a cancellation
or "no show". Stand-bys who check in for their appointed audition
are guaranteed an audition and their pictures and resumes will appear in
that day’s book.
Only selected actors who have received a confirmation come in on stand-by.
No. All actors that get an audition are pre-screened. Your audition
time is yours alone and cannot be transferred to another actor
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It's a technology age, so perhaps many of you don't know what this is. Once upon a time, there was an institution called the Post Office... okay, couldn't resist. When you send us a self addressed stamped #10 envelope, please do the following:
Every actor who registers for StrawHat gets their picture, profile and resume online. Those who are chosen to audition have 8X10 picture and full resumes printed in books that the producers use during the audition. The point is that your picture is seen alot, and it should be of good quality to "compete" with others of good quality.
We prefer black and white photos to color, but either will do. We scan and print our books in black and white. As for laser copies, they should only be used as a last resort. The quality is usually poor for scanning and print and if we don't think the are good enough, your application may not be considered.
What happens if I send you just a picture and resume?
Nothing. We only accept complete applications.
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Applicants must be 18 years or older at the time they start work.
Click Here for some theatre programs for younger actors.
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Sure, no problem. But if you bring your own accompanist, do yourself a favor
and make sure he/she arrives on time to meet you, and stays with you through
the audition. You have enough to think about without running around wondering
where your accompanist is. Our accompanists have been great, Broadway caliber;
and as long as it isn't something a Julliard student would take the morning
to read, you have adequate backup.
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