TRAINING
Audition-only: Ages 15-19
The Company
Shape your future in musical theatre
AUDITIONS for our 2025/2026 Young Company: Spring 2025 stay tuned…
The COMPANY audition-only program is truly one-of-a-kind. It is designed for young artists ages 15 - 19 who are serious about musical theatre training and/or who have goals of pursuing further performing arts studies at the post-secondary level and beyond.
Supported by a faculty of experienced teaching artists working in the field, students are provided with unique opportunities to explore their true potential in a collaborative hands-on environment. In addition to training in voice, acting, and dance, our fast-paced curriculum includes vocal and acting audition preparation, movement retention techniques, resume building tools, character development studies, one-on-one coaching, improv exercises, and industry-led workshops.
Young artists meet with FAYC faculty from September to June. Classes are focused on technique, skills training, the creation and performance of a student-led cabaret performance, performing at FAYC’s annual fundraising event: Jinglefest, and rehearsing the end-of-year production. Students representing the Company will also participate in community events and performances with a detailed event calendar provided in September.
The year end musical will take place at The Beaverton Town Hall Theatre.
2024-2025
Production:
Please read through all details listed in the dropdowns below before submitting for an audition.
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Ages: 15 - 19
Fee: $600/term ($1,200 for the year)
Schedule: September - June
Wednesdays 6:30pm - 9:30pm
(Additional Sunday rehearsals will take place in the final 4 weeks leading up to the show).What’s included? Specialized workshops, class uniform, rehearsal materials, production costumes, sets, props, performance venue, and live band.
Important: Company members will be required to participate in a variety of community performances outside of the rehearsal studio representing FAYC. (including but not limited to: Cannington Haunted Attraction, Santa Claus Parade, Jinglefest, and more!)
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2024-2025 In-Person Auditions:
Coming Soon!Requirements:
Prepare a one-minute monologue from a published play, musical, or movie and two contrasting songs (one song MUST be from a musical). We ask that applicants have both songs prepared in their entirety, in addition to a 32-bar cut. (We may only ask to see one song).
An accompanist will be provided for all in-person auditions. Please ensure that sheet music is double-sided, properly marked (cuts/changes) and in a binder. A Capella auditions and backing tracks will not be permitted.
All applicants will be required to participate in a group dance call.
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The audition panel will use the following criteria to evaluate each audition:
Talent and experience
Preparedness
Performance skills
Willingness to take risks
Ability to apply redirection
Professionalism (attire, etiquette, maturity, etc.)
Reason for auditioning (you will be asked this question in your audition)
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After discussing and assessing your audition, the panel will make their final decision. You will receive an email with either an offer of admission OR a recommendation to participate in one of our musical theatre classes before completing another FAYCompany audition for the next season.
Detailed audition notes will be provided to each applicant. Notes may include information to better understand the reasoning behind the panel’s decision and/or suggestions on how to improve future auditions.
Questions?
We would be happy to answer any questions you might have along the way. Do you want to learn more before deciding whether this program is right for you? Book an in-person or phone consultation by emailing us at info@firstactyouth.ca or give us a call at (905) 431-7164.
READY TO SUBMIT FOR AN AUDITION?
Applicants will be asked to include a current headshot (or clear photo) and a performance resume.
Sample Performance Resume