Auditions

Actors: Males and females, all types, ages 6-70 to be considered for upcoming year of productions (June thru December) including; 6 professional Main Stage productions, 2 staged radio plays, 1 interactive murder-mysteries, 2 kids shows and a Holiday Musical Variety Show. Prepare 2 contrasting monologues with total length of both monologues combined being no more than 90 seconds.

Actors are also welcome (but not required) to sing 16 bars of music (no accompaniment will be provided). Bring Headshot with resume printed or attached to the back.

AEA Actors will receive Equity contract under a Special Appearance agreement.

Non-AEA actors could receive either a stipend or contract salary as determined by event or production. Housing and travel are provided for all our Summer Main Stage Productions.

Designers/Stage Managers: Technical Directors, Stage Managers, Lighting, Set, Sound, Costume and props Designers. Bring resume, references and portfolio.

Paid positions.

Housing provided for Summer Stage Managers and Technical Directors.

Interns: Males and females, ages 18+ for 2020 Summer Mainstage Season (June thru August). Will be responsible for assisting in all aspects of day-to-day operations including but not limited to; set construction, backstage crew, ticket sales, etc. Twitter and Facebook proficiency a plus. Designer and acting opportunities also possible. Must have reliable vehicle. Paid position. Housing NOT provided.

AUDITION INTEREST FOR OUR UPCOMING SEASON CAN BE SUBMITTED BY DOING THE FOLLOWING;

AT ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR YOU CAN E-MAIL YOUR HS/RESUME TO [email protected] (SUBJECT LINE: AUDITION SUBMISSION)

IF YOU ATTENDED THIS YEAR'S UPTA AUDITIONS THERE IS NO NEED TO SUBMIT. WE ALREADY HAVE YOUR HS/RESUME.

HS/RESUMES ARE REVIEWED BEFORE EVERY SEASON. IF YOU ARE SELECTED FOR A CALLBACK YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED VIA E-MAIL

AEA Actors will receive Equity contract under a Special Appearance agreement.

Non-AEA actors could receive either a stipend or contract salary as determined by event or production. Housing and travel are provided for all our Main Stage Productions.

Facilities:Ensemble Stage is a professional theatre located in Banner Elk, NC and occupies nearly8000 sq. feet of the Banner Elk Cultural Arts Center and includes box office/concession,green room/dressing room, rehearsal room,scene shop, and the 99-seat Hahn Auditorium with a 32'x32' proscenium/thrust stage.