AUDITION & CASTING POLICIES

Your child will audition with many children and will be chosen for his or her talent ONLY. Parts are given to those who fit the role at the discretion of the director/audition committee. No child will ever receive a part for parent participation or because it is his or her “turn”. Every child comes with very different strengths. Casting decisions are always difficult. Unfortunately that is the nature of theatre.

Please read the following carefully:

1. You will be notified by email if callbacks are needed for an additional look. You must be available for callbacks. Just because you do not receive a callback does not necessarily mean you were not cast in the show.
2. You will receive an email if your child has been cast. We do not email or call if you are not cast. Unfortunately every child can not make every production. If your child does not make this production, we truly hope that they will try again next time.
3. If cast, you will have 24 hours to respond with your decision to accept or decline the offer. 
4. For auditioners ninth grade & up: Please think carefully about which role(s) you are willing to accept. You will need to indicate if you will only accept certain roles or if you are willing to be cast in the show in ANY capacity (Chorus/Ensemble). It is important for the BCCT casting committee to know what you are willing to accept when making their decision. For ALL auditioners: Auditioning for a show is a commitment. If you receive a casting email and do not accept the part offered, you will be considered "not in good standing" with BCCT for one year and unable to audition during that time. This status also affects other opportunities BCCT offers to our children. This policy is in place to uphold the fairness of the casting process. It is not always possible to fill, or move another child into, your position. 
5. There is a production fee of $250 for each child. There is no fee to audition.
6. Parent participation is required. The quality of our production depends on you. If you are unable to fulfill this requirement, your child is not eligible for the show. Parents will have the opportunity to choose three committees that interest them and then be assigned to one of those committees. In addition to   participation on a committee, each family must spend 2-3 nights on set construction and be at load in and/or set strike, specified by committee requirements. Please review our background check policy at the end of this below.
7. All auditioners will be required to fill out a conflict form. Conflicts not indicated on the form will not be honored. Conflicts will be taken into consideration when casting. 
8. Please understand that your commitment to our production is essential. If other commitments will prevent you from attending our rehearsals, please reconsider auditioning at this time. Your attendance at all rehearsals is necessary. It is up to the discretion of the production team to dismiss a child due to too many rehearsal absences. Attendance, or lack there of, at past rehearsals will also be taken into consideration when casting. If a rehearsal missed, it is the cast member’s responsibility to learn what was taught.
9. Acceptance in this show does not guarantee a part in any future BCCT production. Auditions are a must for everyone for every show and no show is pre-cast. 
10. Unsuitable behavior will not be tolerated. Any rude behavior directed at other cast members or adult including physical aggression, foul or inappropriate language, bullying, smoking, drinking or substance abuse will be grounds for immediate dismissal.