The Livingston Theatre Company hosts open call auditions for each of our mainstage productions. LTC encourages both actors and non-actors to get involved in any and all aspects of a production. Our company is made of entirely Rutgers undergraduate student volunteers. If you wish to learn more about the company, check out the main Get Involved page or email the company's producers at info@ruLTC.org.
Callbacks for each show will take place the weekend after auditions. A callback list for each show will be posted on the website after the final open call audition.
About Auditions
What to bring to auditions
A copy of your class schedule and conflicts
A theatrical resume
Yourself!
What to expect at auditions:
Upon arriving, a stage manager will take your photo and instruct you to fill out the audition forms. These forms ask questions about the song you’ll be performing, your availability/schedule, and past performance experiences/training.
Come prepared to sing 16-32 bars of a prepared show tune, preferably in the style of the show, which may come. Songs from any shows within the current season are not acceptable as audition songs.
Auditions are held in private rooms, where you will sing for a panel consisting of members of the show’s production staff and the Artistic Director. Remember that while the process can be stressful, everyone in the room is also a full-time student looking to put on the best show possible.
If you have more questions about the audition process, please refer to the Auditions FAQ.
About Callbacks
What are callbacks?
Callbacks are a second set of auditions for actors who are selected by the show's production staff. At callbacks you will be asked to present material from the show to determine fit and potential. You may be given some material in advance or just asked to show up, but things that you might expect to do include: dance a short number taught by the show's choreographer, sing selected pieces from the song that you will learn with the show's musical director, and/or exhibit your acting skills by reading selected scenes from the script for the director and assistant director. The callback process will vary depending on the show’s needs, and you never know what a production staff has up its sleeves! So, approach the process with confidence in your abilities, an open mind, and a positive attitude!
A callback list will always be posted after the second day of auditions, so if you audition on the first night you will have to wait for the second open call audition to be completed before a callback list is posted. The list will have contact information for multiple people for any questions or concerns that you might have. After the list has been posted, expect an email from the production team with further information about specific materials to prepare and important scheduling information.
Where are callbacks?
Callback are held at the Livingston Theatre Building - 31 Postal Plaza, Piscataway, NJ 08854.
When are callbacks?
Callbacks are scheduled for the weekend after the open call auditions. Check the callback page which will be posted on the website for your specific call times. You might be called multiple times throughout the day so make sure you are there for each of them. We recommend staying on the same campus if you are called back multiple times, and arriving at least 10 to 15 minutes early to your scheduled time.