Our largest and most exciting musical revue will feature songs, scenes, and dance numbers presented on the DACO stage over the past 20 years.

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Performers ages 7-25 and DACO alumni are eligible to audition.

Show dates: July 22-23, 2023

Auditions are ongoing throughout the month of May. 

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Our theatrical showcases are a unique opportunity for performers to explore, discover and highlight their creative skills.  DACO has produced over 100 musicals and various performance projects over the past twenty years. Our Broadway Revue will include producing scenes, songs, and dance numbers from many of DACO’s biggest and most significant productions and projects. This is your chance to spread your creative wings and FLY!! 

Surrounded by a creative and supportive atmosphere, you will have a magical, Broadway-inspired Dream Arts experience!

This program is perfectly designed for newcomers and seasoned performers.

 

NOTE FOR ACTORS

You agree to the Creative Team’s vision regarding selected characters, songs, dance numbers, and scenes by auditioning for this musical. There are no opt-out options for this production. Everyone will shine under the spotlight.

There are no LEAD-ONLY options for this production. You cannot only audition for a particular role(s) in the show. Once casting is complete, actors are expected to remain committed to the show and fully support the creative vision. 

Although the creative team has a clear vision regarding musical numbers, dance numbers, and scenes for the show, they may become inspired at the audition to take a few numbers/scenes in a different direction.

After the first cast meeting, the creative team reserves the right to take 10-14 days to finalize all solos, duets, group numbers, and scenes. This is a unique and fantastic opportunity for everyone to shine and participate in a genuinely creative project!

WE WANT YOU TO PLAY A SPECIAL ROLE!

If cast, you will have an opportunity to help us design a few numbers in the show. Let your creative voice be heard regarding costumes, scenery, or choreography. Interested performers are invited to attend a special production meeting to help us shape select numbers or behind-the-scenes elements in the show.  

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AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS

• Prepare one full Broadway or Disney song that best highlights your range and style.

• NOTE: Students 12 yrs and older (and adults) should prepare an additional contrasting song in case the director needs to see more. The team may or may not ask for the second piece during the audition. The contrasting piece must highlight qualities not seen in the first piece. (Example; upbeat vs ballad, comedic vs dramatic, legit vs non, etc.)

• Be prepared to learn a musical theatre dance combination. Please wear attire that allows you to move appropriately and shoes appropriate for dance.   You do not need to prepare a dance combo ahead of time. 

• An accompanist will be provided—NO A CAPELLA or SINGING WITH PRE-RECORDED MUSIC ALLOWED.

• Bring an 8x10 headshot/recent photo. You DO NOT have to have a professional headshot. A simple pic of yourself is fine!! Make sure you are the only one in the picture. Photos are not returned to you. Please write your full name on the back of your 8x10 photo.

• Parents can wait in our designated waiting room during the auditions.

• Please NO selections from, “HAMILTON”, “Part of Your World” from “The Little Mermaid” or “The Wizard of Oz”. Please, no selections from Stephen Sondheim. No POP songs! Please only performa a Broadway or Disney song. 

• VERY IMPORTANT: Please plan on performing your musical selection with the same amount of acting with which you rehearse and perform a monologue or scene.

• Bring your sheet music (w/full piano accompaniment) with you. PLEASE Three-hole punch your music and place your music in a 3-ring binder!

• Arrive NO MORE THAN 10 minutes before your audition appointment.

• PLEASE NOTE: The entire audition process may take approximately 1 -2.5 hours.

• ADVICE: Please do not wait until the last minute to order your music online and/or from a local store. It often takes a couple of weeks for shipping. Also, we strongly suggest practicing/reviewing your sheet music with a pianist before your audition. Do not assume your song's CD/Radio version is the same as your sheet music. Hearing the sheet music version of a song for the first time during an audition will not allow you to perform at your best!!

• Online Sheet Music Resources: JW Pepper Music online; www.sheetmusicplus.com; www.amazon.com

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AUDITION RESERVATIONS ARE OPEN!! EMAIL US TODAY!!

Auditions are via appointment only! Email: dacodetroit@hotmail.com (Subject: ON BROADWAY AUDITION)

 

AUDITIONS FOR STUDENTS 7-18: 

Please include the following details in your email:

• NAME:

• AGE:

• GRADE (22/23):

• SCHOOL:

• PHONE NUMBER:

• ADULT/GUARDIAN NAME & EMAIL:

• HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT OUR AUDITION CALL?: 

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We will contact you, via email, within 5-7 days with a confirmed time and additional audition details.

 

AUDITIONS FOR ADULTS 18+:  

Although there is no production fee for adults, we have mandatory requirements for adults interested in auditioning.

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Please send an email to DACODETROIT@HOTMAIL.COM (Subject: Adult Audition for ON BROADWAY) to receive a production outline designed for adults. 

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In your inquiry email, please include the following:

• FULL NAME:

• AGE:

• Current grade/School (if applicable):

• Mailing address: 

• How did you find out about our audition?: 

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PRODUCTION DETAILS

• Rehearsals typically occur weeknights (2-3 times a week) after 5p.m. and a few weekends.  All cast members are not scheduled for all rehearsals.

• There are tuition and additional production-related fees for youth and teens in elementary, middle, or high school (22/23 school year). See details below. Partial financial scholarships are available for teen actors currently in high school!  If assistance is needed, please indicate interest in your audition email request.

• Callbacks are usually a minimum of 4 hours.

• IMPORTANT: IF YOU RECEIVE A CALLBACK--YOU MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE ENTIRE CALL BACK SESSION. FLEXIBILITY & PATIENCE ARE A MUST DURING OUR CALLBACK SESSION. IF YOU RECEIVE A CALLBACK AND ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND--WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE A SEPARATE CALL BACK TIME FOR YOU.

 

 

TUITION & FEES

• Tuition Fee: Participants in elementary, middle or high school, who are cast, will pay a $335 production fee. Tuition is non-refundable/non-transferable. 100% of these fees are put towards the cost of the production. All shows, and final rehearsals are mandatory. Partial financial scholarships are available for teen actors currently in high school!  If assistance is needed, please indicate interest in your audition email request.

• Costume Fee.  Participants in elementary, middle, or high school--The production fee does not fully cover rented or custom-made costumes. Participants will pay a fee to help cover the rental, creation, and/or purchase of costume items. Prices will vary depending on the size and number of roles/costumes needed for each actor. 

• ADDITIONAL FEES (most are optional): 

  • Merchandise (cast t-shirts/sweatpants/bags, etc.)

  • Cast Retreat (not optional)

  • Show tickets

  • Field trips

  • Costume accessories/shoes/wigs/leotards/tights/stage makeup/hair accessories (not optional)

  • Cast Party.

  • These and other ancillary costs are not included in the tuition fee.

 

PARENT VOLUNTEER HOURS

• Parent Volunteer Hours are REQUIRED for all parents with children in elementary, middle, or high school.

• After casting, you may indicate your work assignment preference, but assignments are based on production needs.  The strike is scheduled immediately following the final production.

• Children of parents who fail to volunteer for both pre-production duty and show duty will be dismissed from the cast. Tuition and production-related fees, including tickets, are non-refundable.

 

REHEARSALS

• Audition & Rehearsal  Location: We primarily rehearse in Downtown Birmaham &  our Bloomfield Hills studio in the Woodward & Lone Pine Corridor. 

• Students are not penalized for summer vacation travel or sleep-away camp. 

• Rehearsal times will vary from one role to another as rehearsals are scheduled around scenes/numbers. Therefore, some participants will rehearse more often than others. Once you receive your audition form --you are asked to indicate if you have regular rehearsal conflicts during the week and on weekends.

• ALL PARTICIPANTS are required to attend dress rehearsal every night of performance week. These rehearsals are vital for everyone in the company.

• Technical rehearsals are scheduled for July 13-23, 2023

• If you have a conflict with one of our mandatory dates, please email us and explain. dacodetroit@hotmail.com 

 

ATTENDANCE/CONFLICT POLICY DETAILS

• We require you to submit all conflicts during the auditions.

• All conflicts must be handed in by the last night of callbacks.

• Additional or new conflicts are considered unexcused absences and may lead to being dropped from the show.

• If a performer is forced to withdraw because of too many conflicts, no tuition will be refunded.

• We reserve the right not to cast a participant if that person has excessive conflicts.

• Participants may have NO conflicts during technical weeks (the last week of rehearsals before the show opens.)

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CASTING POLICY

Click here to read and review DACO's casting policy. 

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