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Audition call / listing template

Everything in violet brackets is a placeholder to replace with your own details.

Use this template to write an audition call that helps artists understand the opportunity, the process, and whether it is right for them.

The goal is not to make the listing long. The goal is to make it useful. Artists should be able to read the call and understand what you are looking for, what you are offering, what they need to submit, and what kind of process they are stepping into.

[Company / project name] is looking for [artist profile / role]

[Company / project name] is looking for [number of artists, if known] to join [company / project / production / season / creation period].

This opportunity is for [type of contract or engagement], taking place from [start date] to [end date] in [location / touring locations / rehearsal base].

We are looking for artists who connect with [short description of artistic direction, work, style, or project]. The work asks for [key artistic qualities, skills, physical or vocal demands, collaborative qualities, or discipline-specific requirements].

This may be a strong fit for artists who [describe the kind of artist who may thrive in the work, without making the profile too narrow unless needed].

About the opportunity

Company / project[Name]

Role / position[Role, position, contract, project, production, or talent pool]

Number of artists[Number, range, or "to be confirmed"]

Contract or engagement type[Full-time contract / freelance contract / project contract / apprentice position / replacement / cover / future project pool / other]

Dates[Rehearsal period, creation period, performance dates, touring dates, or season period]

Location[City, country, venue, rehearsal base, touring information]

Salary / fee[Gross monthly salary / weekly fee / project fee / daily rate / salary band]

Included support, if applicable[Travel / housing / per diems / meals / visa support / relocation support / other]

Deadline to apply[Date and time, including timezone]

Audition format[Digital first round / in-person audition / invited callback / group session / individual slot / multi-round process]

Expected response timeline[When artists can expect to hear back]

What we are looking for

For this opportunity, we are especially interested in artists with:

[essential skill or quality]
[essential skill or quality]
[essential skill or quality]
[optional skill or quality]
[optional skill or quality]

Depending on the work, this could include technique, presence, musicality, physicality, voice, text, improvisation, partnering, camera experience, devising, ensemble awareness, or another discipline-specific skill.

We are also interested in artists who bring [collaborative qualities, creative approach, openness, curiosity, precision, generosity, or other qualities relevant to the work].

You do not need to match every point perfectly. If the opportunity feels connected to your practice and experience, we encourage you to apply.

What to submit

Please submit the following materials:

[CV / profile / resume]
[headshot or recent photo]
[showreel / portfolio / audio reel / selected work sample]
[specific video or self-tape, if applicable]
[short motivation / artistic question, if applicable]
[availability confirmation]
[any required eligibility information]

Please only submit materials through [application platform / Lanced / form / email]. Applications sent through other channels may not be reviewed.

If we ask for video material, please submit [length, format, link/upload instructions, framing, sound, file type, or other relevant instructions].

We ask for these materials so we can understand [what the materials help you assess]. We will only request material that is relevant to this stage of the process.

Audition process

The audition process will include:

Step 1: Application windowArtists can submit their materials through [application platform / Lanced / form] until [deadline]. During this stage, we collect all required materials for the digital first round.

Step 2: Pre-selectionAfter the deadline, our team will review the submitted materials and make a pre-selection of artists to invite to the next stage. This review may include CVs, profiles, videos, portfolios, self-tapes, application answers, or other requested materials.

Step 3: In-person audition / callbackInvited artists will be seen in [group session / individual slot / class / workshop / interview / callback / other format] on [audition date] in [location].

Step 4: Final decisionArtists will be informed about the outcome by [date or timeline].

If the process changes, we will communicate this clearly with everyone involved.

Access and adjustments

We want this process to be as clear and accessible as possible.

If you have access needs, questions about the space, or anything you would like us to know in order to participate fully in the process, you can contact [name / email / contact point]. We will handle these requests with care and discretion.

We welcome applications from artists of all backgrounds, identities, gender expressions, bodies, disciplines, and lived experiences. If this opportunity feels connected to your practice, we encourage you to apply.

How to apply

Apply via: [link]

Deadline: [date and time]

Contact for questions: [email address]

Please make sure your application includes all requested materials before the deadline. We look forward to learning more about your work.