Night of the Stars Auditions

Auditions:
September 16-17, 2024, 4:30-8 pm
Performances: November 14-16, 2024

WHAT: Night of the Stars is an auditioned talent showcase featuring acts from performers all over Northwest Arkansas. The proceeds from this event go towards funding Lower Lights Theatre Company’s programs.

WHO: We invite performers of all ages to audition as individuals or groups, including:

Vocal performers (musical theatre selections, pop, Country, jazz, etc. Please no sacred music for this event)
Instrumentalists (strings, wind, brass, percussion, piano, guitar, ukulele, etc.)
Ensembles (bands, orchestras, choirs, dance troupes, etc.)
Theatre (perform a song or a scene from a show with your cast)
Entertainers (jugglers, magicians, comedians, sketch comedy, puppeteers, ventriloquists, jump ropers, etc.)
Dancers (ballet, hip hop, tap, Irish dance, jazz, etc.)

HOW: Each performer will prepare a family friendly act, from content to outfit to movement, for audition (see below). When choosing an act, please look for age appropriate material for the performer. Those selected will have the opportunity to perform that act on stage at the main event in November.

WHEN: Open auditions will be held September 16-17, 4:30-8 pm. Come when you're ready and we'll hold auditions in the order that performers arrive and check in.

If selected, there will be no scheduled rehearsals, but there will be two REQUIRED tech/dress rehearsals to practice staging, entrances/exits, and sound/lighting cues. These will occur November 11-12, 2024.

WHERE: Both the auditions and the performances will be held at The Neighborhood Church at 2702 SW I St, Bentonville.

Other Important Information:

Each performer must perform the act they auditioned with, if selected, on the night they are assigned. (We will consider performer availability.)
You may audition in more than one act, especially if any of your acts are in a group.
If your act requires accompaniment, performers can provide either a karaoke or minus track, an accompanist, or sheet music to use our audition accompanist. Please send all tracks ahead of time to lowerlightstheatrecompany@gmail.com.
All acts must comply with our Values and Standards as listed at lowerlightstheatre.org/values
Each act should last less than 4 minutes. Please cut your music as needed. However, exceptions can be made for certain performances.
Performers representing an organization, school, studio, or teacher will have that program's information listed in the program.
Audition results will be communicated by email by Friday, September 20th. Be sure to provide your best email address.
Can't make your audition day afterall? You are welcome to come on the other audition day. If you cannot make either, contact Cheri at lowerlightstheatrecompany@gmail.com to discuss options.