Hadestown Auditions | Torrance High School

Headshots and resumes are encouraged (but not required) and can be emailed to hovis.darryl@tusd.org at least 48 hours prior to your audition in PDF, JPG, or PNG format. If emailed late or in a different format, we may not be able to access your resume. Please do not bring hard copies to your audition.

Prepare and memorize two 16 to 32-bar selections: one from a musical theatre song in the style of the show, or one from a jazz or folk music selection in the style of the show. Please do not sing selections from any version of Hadestown (that will be reserved for call-backs). Please bring sheet music with full piano accompaniment, three-hole-punched, double-sided, and in a three-ring binder (please do not put music in page protectors.) An accompanist will be provided. Tracks may not be used. Students may not sing a cappella (without accompaniment.) If you need assistance locating appropriate sheet music, please visit the following link below for ideas.

If you play an instrument, please bring your instrument and be prepared to demonstrate as we may or may not be able to incorporate some actor-musicians. Please note that the actor playing Orpheus will be asked to learn and play guitar for the following songs: Epic 1, 2, and 3, and some or all of Livin' it Up On Top and They Danced. Prior guitar knowledge is a plus, even if self-taught.

Students do not need to memorize any part of the script or prepare a monologue, but the script will be provided in advance as well as character descriptions and more resources. There will be no cold readings for those only auditioning for Hadestown as this show is sung-through with very little speaking.

Dance or athletic shoes required for the dance auditions. No restrictive attire, open-toed shoes, flip-flops/sandals, heels, or skirts/dresses without leggings or shorts beneath.

Auditions, as well as rehearsals, are closed to parents and other visitors. For safety reasons, only students and approved staff/volunteers are permitted.

Students may choose to attend our information meeting on Thursday, December 18 at lunch in A100 for more info on the show and the audition process. Students will gain familiarity with the shows and ask any questions.