Missouri State University’s Tent Theatre will hold open call auditions for its 2018 summer productions Jan. 27-28 at Craig Hall. Productions for the 56th season of Tent Theatre include “Cry-Baby,” “Peter and the Starcatcher” and “The Drowsy Chaperone.”

Reserve an audition time

How to audition

Audition times can be reserved online. Audition applications, requirements and character breakdowns are also available at TentTheatre.com.

Auditions will also be held at United Professional Theatre Auditions in Memphis Feb. 2-5 and at Ripley-Grier Studios in New York City March 8.

A number of technical positions are also available, including carpenters, electricians, sound technicians, wardrobe crew, marketing assistants, front-of-house personnel, assistant stage managers, props crew, paint crew and assistant technical director.

Those applying for a technical position should download the online application and submit it by Feb. 2. Work runs May 21-July 27.

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Discover Tent Theatre benefits

Company members will be awarded full- or part-time contracts and may need to qualify for enrollment at Missouri State. The Tent Theatre rehearsal period begins May 28 with the final performance on July 21.

All company members will receive a stipend based on their individual experience, time commitment and ability. Housing may also be provided for some members based on need.

Tent Theatre operates as a professional theatre company under the U/RTA Agreement with Actors’ Equity. Actors and stage managers are eligible to earn Equity Membership Candidacy Program points.

For more information, contact Mark Templeton, managing director, at 417-836-4644.

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