FPTA is excited to announce the return of our annual statewide audition event at the Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota!
FPTA provides actors with the opportunity to audition for multiple Florida-based professional theatres with a single audition! Below is some basic information about our annual statewide audition event. For more in-depth details, please see our FAQ section at the bottom of this page.
Performers should come prepared with:
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Your resume and headshot
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A 3-minute audition with your choice of:
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Two contrasting monologues
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1 monologue and 16 bars
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1 monologue
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Two contrasting songs (16 bars each)
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Location:
Asolo Repertory Theatre Robert and Beverly Koski Production Center
1009 Tallevast Rd
NOTE: the Asolo Repertory Theatre and the Asolo Repertory Theatre Robert and Beverly Koski Production Center are in two different locations. Be sure to check that you are going to the right location, located at 1009 Tallevast Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243.
Schedule:
May 17th:
Workshops to be announced
May 18th-19th:
8:30am to 5:30pm: Auditions
6:00pm to 8:00pm: Callbacks, dance and singing callbacks will take place the same day of your audition.
Acting Callbacks are to be scheduled and held on Zoom or at participating Theatre companies' home locations.
Fees:
Audition Registration Fee: $50*
*Audition fee is waived for members of the Actors Equity Association. Must provide proof of membership.
Optional Add-Ons:
- Lunch and Learn with participating theatre companies: $15
- Workshops: $25 per workshop (more information about workshops coming soon!)
2025 Auditions
May 17-19 | Sarasota, FL
Location
This year's FPTA statewide audition event will be hosted at the new Asolo Repertory Theatre Robert and Beverly Koski Production Center.
Audition FAQs
You must:
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Be at least 18 years old to register
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Pay your audition registration fee (Fee is waived for members of the Actors Equity Association with proof of membership)
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Upon paying your fee or registering as a AEA actor, you will provided with your unique audition link to sign up for an appointment slot. You will need to upload a portrait letter-size headshot (File formats allowed: JPG, PNG, PDF, DOC, and DOCX only; max size: 3MB.)
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Upload a one-page portrait letter-size résumé. (File formats allowed: JPG, PNG, PDF, DOC, and DOCX only; max size: 3MB.)
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Select your audition time. Please, only select one audition time appointment.
Note: Please bring ample physical copies of headshots and résumés for callbacks.
Callbacks will be posted based on your audition time (See "When are callbacks?" below for more information). If a company or companies request a callback, place a physical copy of your résumé and headshot in the company's mailbox. Please make sure your contact information and audition number are on each copy of your headshot and résumé.
A company may request your headshot and résumé even if they have not requested a callback. If this is the case, you will be notified at the same time as callbacks are posted. If your headshot and résumé have been requested by a theatre without a callback, place a copy in the theatre company's mailbox.
Please do not put your headshot and résumé in the boxes of theatre companies that have not requested them.
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Yes, please bring ample physical copies of headshots and résumés for callbacks! Callbacks will be posted based on your audition time. If one or more companies request a callback, place a physical copy of your résumé and headshot in the company's mailbox. Please make sure your contact information and audition number are on each copy of your headshot and résumé.
A company may request your headshot and resume even if they have not requested a callback. If this is the case, you will be notified at the same time as callbacks are posted. If your headshot and resume has been requested by theatre and/or you have received a callback, place a copy in the boxes of the theatres that have requested them only.
Note: Please do not put your headshot and resume in the boxes of theatre companies that have not requested them.
All auditioning actors will have three minutes to perform. With your three minutes, you may choose to perform the
following:
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Two contrasting monologues
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1 monologue and 16 bars
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1 monologue
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Two contrasting songs (16 bars each)
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All auditioning actors will have a 3-minute audition time slot. Audition timing will begin immediately after you state your name and number. Time will be called with a “Thank you” at 3 minutes. Please time your audition to ensure you meet the time requirements.
If choosing to sing during your audition, please:
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Clearly mark your 16 bars sheet music, ensure it is written in the key you sing, and mark where to start, end, any tempos, articulations, etc.
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Have legible copies of your music in plastic sheets in a binder or secured on cardboard and marked together
NOTE: Those without sheet music will not be permitted to sing.
What if my music is longer than 16 bars?
As long as it fits within your 3 minute time slot, slightly longer samples can be performed. However, this does not mean that you can sing one 3-minute song.
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Please check in one hour before your appointment time in the lobby of the Asolo Repertory Theatre Robert and Beverly Koski Production Center.
Actors will be called by their audition numbers approximately 20 minutes prior to their audition appointment time slot. Please be in the lobby 20 minutes prior to ensure that you are present when your audition group is called and can be guided to the audition location.
To ensure a speedy check-in process, please have your audition number, time, and/or workshop schedule ready prior to check-in.
NOTE: The Asolo Repertory Theatre and the Asolo Repertory Theatre Robert and Beverly Koski Production Center are in two different locations. Be sure to check that you are going to the right location, located at 1009 Tallevast Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243
Dance callbacks & Singing callbacks will both happen on the same day as your audition, on-site later that evening.
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If asked to attend the dance callback, choreography will be taught at approximately 6pm.
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If asked to attend a singing callback, please prepare a different 16 bar selection than you performed in your first audition. Singing callbacks will begin at approximately 7pm.
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If asked to attend an acting callback, please stay tuned for more information, as acting callbacks will be scheduled and held via Zoom or at participating theatre companies' home locations at a later date.
Callbacks from the morning session of auditions (8:30 AM - 1:00 PM) will be posted at approximately 1:15pm.*
Callbacks from the afternoon session of auditions (2:00 PM - 5:30 PM) will be posted at approximately 5:45pm.*
*Subject to change.
Note: Please bring ample physical copies of headshots and résumés for callbacks. Callbacks will be posted based on your audition time. If a company or companies request a callback, place a physical copy of your résumé and headshot in the respective company's mailbox. Please make sure your contact information and audition number are on each copy of your headshot and résumé.
A company may request your headshot and resume even if they have not requested a callback. If this is the case, you will be notified at the same time as callbacks are posted. If your headshot and résumé has been requested by a theatre without a callback, place a copy in the boxes of the theatres that have requested them only.
Please do not put your headshot and resume in the boxes of theatre companies that have not requested them.
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Congratulations! Callbacks will be posted based on your audition time (see "When are callbacks?" above). If a company or companies request a callback, place a physical copy of your resume and headshot in the respective company's mailbox. Please make sure your contact information and audition number are on each copy of your headshot and resume.
Note: Please do not put your headshot and resume in the boxes of theatre companies that have not requested them.
Dance and voice callbacks to happen day of your audition, in the evening (see "When are callbacks?" above for more information).
Acting Callbacks are to be scheduled and held on Zoom or at participating theatre companies' home locations at a later date.
The Audition Registration Fee is $50 for non-Equity actors. Actors who are members of Actors' Equity Association will have their fee waived with proof of membership.
Optional Add-Ons:
- Lunch and Learn with participating theatre companies: $15
- Workshops: $25 per workshop (workshop schedule TBD; you may express your interest when you register for an audition)
FPTA does not pursue funding from sources that directly compete with those utilized by our member theatres. Audition fees help us cover administrative costs and allow us to host these in-person audition events.
WHO RECRUITS AT FPTA AUDITIONS?
Asterisk (*) denotes current members of FPTA.