CLUE (High School Edition) – Audition Only for Grades 6-12
This is a play (no singing) which will rehearse Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m.,
December 01-17 & January 05-February 11 with performances February 12 & 13.
Video auditions due Monday, October 12.
13 cast members.
For any questions, email education@hitstheatre.org.
Audition Process:
Students must submit two (2) videos from a selection of Monologues found here and a resume or information sheet with a current email address (for call back notification) by Monday, October 12 by 9:00 p.m.
Files must be labeled with the student’s name and the monologue performed, for example:
DennisArrowsmithMrGreen.mov
LuisaMenzenMrsWhite.mp4
Upload files to:
https://hitstheatre.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/programs/IgA0-48lNyR2TLrBY2OA_UGsARhfhhXXDHSMp00C7a0Rl28
Callbacks: Saturday, November 7, 2:00-4:30 p.m. (in-person at HITS)
Casting offers: Monday, November 9
CLUE contains mature themes in an appropriate High School Edition.
If you have questions about content, a perusal script is available.
Tips for self-taping:
Be your authentic self as a performer! Here are some tips for your Audition Videos:
1. Shoot Horizontally
While vertical photos might be great for Instagram, your audition tape should always be shot horizontally.
2. Stay in Frame
Unless otherwise directed, frame yourself chest up, being sure not to cut off the top of your head or leave too much empty space above you. This framing is called a medium close-up. Be careful not to move around too much during your scene and accidentally step out of focus or out of frame.
Your camera should be placed at eye level.
3. Keep Your Background Clear
You should always film in front of a blank, neutral background. A plain wall in white, grey, blue, or another neutral color works perfectly. There should be no furniture or objects – and certainly no clutter – visible behind you. The aim is to keep your audition looking clean and professional and to avoid drawing focus away from the subject: you!
4. Pay Attention to Your Environment
If you’re recording in natural light, try to position yourself with the window in front of you to avoid back lighting or casting strong shadows across your face. If you’re using lamps or other light sources, record some test shots to make sure the lights aren’t too hot or creating harsh shadows on your face or the wall behind you. When it comes to audio quality, try to avoid distracting background noises such as loud traffic or a barking dog.
5. Know Your Material
For this audition, you must be fully memorized for your self-tape. Remember, the beauty of a self-tape is that you can always record another take if you drop a line.
6. Dress for Success
Much like choosing attire for headshots, there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to dressing for your self-tape. Choose clothing that is flattering and will make your hair and skin stand out again your background. If you are particularly fair, for example, and taping against a white wall, a white top may not be the best choice. In general, shirts with logos, graphics, or bold patterns can be distracting and solid colors work best.
Avoid wearing distracting jewelry, hats, accessories, or overly heavy makeup. The focus of the tape should always be on you and your performance, not your outfit.
7. Practice, Practice, Practice
Like anything else, self-taping is a particular skill. Especially if you are filming by yourself or in a limiting environment, getting your frame set up can be a challenge by itself – and you still have to nail the acting! Take the time to practice your audition set up and make changes to the lighting, background, and equipment as necessary.