Applying as an Actor

The Unified General Auditions showcase the best talent Seattle has to offer. While actors of varying degrees of experience are welcome to apply, TPS screens all actors in advance to ensure they are prepared, professional, and ready for the "Big Audition." We feel strongly that inexperienced and unprepared actors will not benefit (and may even be discouraged) by attending these auditions.

Eligibility Requirements

Consult the table below to see if you are eligible to apply for the Unified General Auditions.

The Actor Application Process

	AEA/EMC	Non-Union Veteran	Non-Union new/over-time
Definition	Actor in good standing as AEA member, or Equity Member Candidate (EMC)	Actor who participated in 2011 UGA and did not go over time	Actor who did not audition in 2011 UGA or went over scheduled time in 2011
Costs	2012 TPS Individual Membership $10 printing fee	2012 TPS Individual Membership $10 printing fee	2012 TPS Individual Membership $10 printing fee
Eligibility			Pre-Audition screening
Audition Dates	Monday, Feb 20 (Other dates available on request) 10am-5pm	Tues-Thurs Feb 21-23 10am-5pm	Tues-Thurs Feb 21-23 10am-5pm
Audition Dates (Musical)	Monday, Feb 20 2-5pm (Other dates available on request)	Tues-Thurs Feb 21-23, 2-5pm	Tues-Thurs Feb 21-23, 2-5pm
Audition Dates (Youth)	Monday, Feb 20 (Other dates available on request)	Thurs Feb 23, 2-5pm	Thurs Feb 23, 2-5pm
Audition Time Limit	3 minutes	2 minutes	2 minutes

Pre-Screening

If you did not attend the General Auditions in the last 2 years or went over your alotted time, you are required to present your audition in a "pre-audition" prior to scheduling. The screening is not a determination if an actor is "castable" but rather if they are properly prepared for their audition.

• You will audition in front of a panel of 3 judges comprised of previous auditors
• Based on a majority vote, the panel will determine if you are ready for the General Auditions
• Whether approved or denied, panel will give you suggestions on how to better present yourself for The General Auditions
• If denied, you will be allowed to try again at the next pre-screening in the month (if available.) Each session will have a different judging panel.

Scheduling

Actors will be scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Those marked for pre-audition will not lose their place in the order and will be scheduled on approval by panel.

• There are limited spaces available for youth and student actors (see table above.) Appointments outside of that time frame will only be made if spots are still available after all eligible adults have been scheduled.
• Our schedule is packed tight and any unavailable dates or times can impact your chances of getting a spot.
• WAITING LIST
Those on the waiting list will have the option to remain on the waiting list until the day of the auditions. If so, you must pay the $10 fee to have your headshot/resume printed into the auditor packets. Cancelations often happen up to the last minute so keep your schedule open!

In order to accomodate as many schedules as possible, we do not begin the scheduling process until after the application due date. (Feb 1, 2012)

Headshots and Resumes

A headshot and resume must be uploaded to your online profile by Feb 1, 2012. You will not need to bring any with you to the audition as each auditor will receive a packet containing every actor's headshot and resume.