2023 All City Auditions – Monday, August 7, 2023
Signups for the 2023 All City Auditions are now CLOSED. Audition slots will be sent out by June 30, 2023.
The All City Auditions are a yearly event hosted by the San Diego Performing Arts League where local talent has the opportunity to audition for a panel of numerous casting directors, talent agents, and other performing arts professionals from across the Southern California region.
All participants in the 2023 All Cities must be members of SDPAL Cast & Crew. To join, or re-join Cast & Crew, click here.
What Can I Do at the All City Auditions?
The All Cities are meant to help you showcase your best skills as a performer. This includes: monologues, singing, dancing, or performing a 2 person scene. You have a total audition time of 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Be sure to select your performance intentions when requesting a time slot, as this will inform your audition time slot.
Important Dates & Information
Friday, June 16, 2023: Deadline for All City Auditions Talent to request an audition slot
In order to facilitate an organized day and make the best use of auditor’s time, all talent audition requests must be received by Friday, June 16. Please note that the All City Auditions will be limited to 100 auditioners – so it is recommended that you sign up early to ensure getting a spot.
Friday, June 30, 2023: Audition Appointments Finalized & Sent to Talent
If selected for an audition at the 2023 All Cities, you will be notified of your time slot by Friday, June 30.
If you have not received your time slot by July 7, please email [email protected]
TBD on Zoom: Pre-All Cities Informational Session
Join D. Candis Paule and Jacole Kitchen for a 45-minute informational session on what the expect and how best to prepare for the 2023 All City Auditions. All participants are highly encouraged to attend. More information coming soon.
***NOTE*** You must be a member of Cast & Crew to audition and your membership must be current through the audition date. If you are not currently a member of Cast & Crew, you can sign to join here.
What to Do After Receiving Your Audition Information
- Immediately after receiving your audition time slot, be sure to login to the SDPAL portal and update your profile (headshots, resume, key information).
- If you are NOT able to make your assigned time slot, please email [email protected] ASAP and we will do our best to reschedule you.
Requesting a Scholarship
If you would like to join Cast & Crew and participate in the 2023 All City Auditions, but are experiencing financial obstacles that prevent you from participating, we have scholarship options available for membership. If you would like to request a scholarship, email [email protected] with a 2-3 sentence write-up of why you are requesting a scholarship.
Prepping for Your Audition
- Practice your materials!
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- If you are singing, please prepare your sheet music and make clear notes for the accompanist.
- Your audition time must not exceed 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Practice your materials to ensure you are well-within the time limit (including your slate!) Due to time constraints, we will be stopping auditions after 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
On the Day of the Audition
On the day of the All City Auditions – please arrive at Coronado Playhouse at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time.
You will be “checked in” by our volunteer audition monitor, and they will let you know when you are “on deck” for your audition.
When it is your turn to audition, you will enter the stage right doors and walk onto the stage from the stairs. Deliver your sheet music to the accompanist (if singing), and walk to the “X” in the center of the stage.
Wait a few seconds, and introduce yourself – a simple, “Hello, my name is ___” is great.
At the end of your audition program, you can simply nod your head to the auditors, or you may wish to say something like “Thank you” or “Have a wonderful day.” Your audition is over when you complete your performance pieces, or at the end of 2 minutes and 30 seconds, whichever comes first.
When you are done, exit out the same door you came in. And that’s it! Enjoy the rest of your day and feel proud of what you brought to the room.
