How VFR Auditions

Our casting process happens in two phases.

Phase One

A formal audition. It’s from these initial auditions that we build a database of talent. If your Phase One audition kicks ass but we can’t use you for the current show, we’ll keep your headshot and resume, and when a project around that we want to see you for, we’ll give you a call.

Here's what you'll need

• Headshot/Resume. We consider all experience levels, so if you don't have official headshots, we'll take your picture on the day.
• 12-16 line Shakespeare verse monologue. The only rules are that it speaks to you, and that it’s not Bottom from Midsummer or Mercutio from R&J. Everything else is fair game. When we say “speaks to you,” we mean disregard age, gender, “type,” etc. Find a monologue that, even if you’re not sure why, is yours. Shakespeare-monologues.org is an excellent resource for this.
• Contemporary monologue, no more than a minute and a half. Pick something you like, that shows your strengths or your interest in exploring. A word of advice: our whole thing is to tell stories truthfully. Honesty is far more interesting than “performance."

Phase Two

A day-long workshop with the selected cast. We’ll start in the morning, usually in a park or open outdoor area, with some warm ups and text exercises involving breath, voice, and potentially Frisbees. After a lunch break we’ll return to a formal-ish audition format, in which we’ll play around with some text and see what happens. Then we’ll get dinner and beverages and start reading the plays.

We’re excited about this approach because it lends itself to exploration and new discoveries – for both actors and directors. Voices Found is a team, and we believe it’s important to establish that on day one.

And if you’re alarmed by the aforementioned Frisbees, don’t worry. We’re not very good, either.

This bit’s important: you must be able to come to the workshop if you want to be cast. We’ll ask you about it during the Phase One auditions, and if we cast you we expect you to follow through. You’ll get plenty of notice beforehand to add it to your calendars and adjust your schedules if needed.

Ready to do the thing?

Check out our blog for information about upcoming auditions!

​Want to do something else?

If acting isn't your thing but you want to get involved in another capacity, send us an email and let us know what you're interested in doing.