The description below will help you prepare for most FLOT auditions.  Individual directors may have additional requirements for the audition, depending on the show.  Please review the individual show announcement for more info and contact flotinfo@gmail.com with questions.

Before you arrive…

Begin your preparation by reading the Audition Announcement thoroughly. Please prepare two contrasting songs from memory that showcase your expressivity and skills, both vocally and dramatically. You will be asked to provide a copy of the vocal and piano sheet music for the audition pianist (you are welcome to bring your own pianist if you choose).  Unless requested to do so on the Audition Announcement, please refrain from bringing karaoke/backing tracks. You will likely need to demonstrate your ability to sing from memory with live accompaniment. Audition attire should be professional and comfortable! Finally, you may bring a Headshot and single page C.V. for the Audition Panel.

Once you arrive…

Please begin by introducing yourself, the name of your song(s), the title of the show the song is from, and the composer. When you are prompted, please perform the song selections as requested by the Audition Panel. Be prepared to run scales with a piano, read from a script, or answer questions the panel may have for you. In some cases, they may ask you to participate in movement exercises or dance! Don’t be afraid; our directors will make the audition as painless as possible, and will answer any questions you have. We always want you to have a positive experience, but we want you to be as prepared as possible.

Auditions are usually held at the FLOT Warehouse at 3710 Leasure St., but there are exceptions.  Follow the guidelines on the individual show announcement to confirm dates, times, and locations.  

Directions to the FLOT Warehouse:  From Airport Road, take South Cushman down to Van Horn Rd. Take a left onto Van Horn Rd. Just past TDS Tires, turn right onto Leasure St. Go down Leasure St. and look for the second set of warehouses on the right. The FLOT Warehouse is the second set of bay doors with the FLOT logo painted on it.  If it's the weekend, our parking lot will be the only one with lots of cars parked in it.

Be Extra Prepared

Follow these steps as you prepare for your audition:

1. Researched the show, i.e., plot, characters, songs, etc.

2. Read the Audition Announcement thoroughly. Please consider whether you will be able to attend all rehearsals and performances during the entire run of the show.

3. Consider the roles that you would like to audition for (ie. lead role, supporting role, or chorus/ensemble).

4. Write down your approximate vocal range and the traditional voice classification that you are most comfortable with (i.e., soprano, mezzo, alto, tenor, baritone, or bass).

5. Work with a voice teacher/coach to get feedback on your audition material.

6. Perform “Mock” (practice) Auditions for friends or family.

7. Consider if you are willing to participate in the production in other ways, i.e., production crew, building or painting sets, etc.