Student Productions
Why are student productions important?
GCT includes two mainstage shows as a part of its theatrical season that are cast with our students. Students take center stage and perform for our Patrons and Creative Partners. GCT believes the theatrical experience builds character and self-confidence in our students. There is no fee to be in these productions and the artists cast do not have any responsibility to sell playbill ads. The theatre is proud to offer our students the chance to take the community stage for the first time.
MAINSTAGE STUDENT PRODUCTIONS
HADESTOWN AUDITIONS are May 3rd
at The KROC Center!
AGES: 13-18 LOCATION: Kroc Center at 800 E Parkway S, Memphis, TN 38104. **NOT AT GCT!!**
TIME: Saturday May 3rd 12:00pm-5:00pm – please plan to stay the whole block of time!
Rehearsals and performances will also be at The KROC Center and begin May 6th!
WHAT TO PREPARE:
Movement: Please come dressed to move! Everyone will be taught a combination together at the audition.
Vocal Auditions: ALL auditionees will learn “Chant” during the audition, including the ensemble and principle sections.
Anyone interested in being considered for a principle role should also familiarize themselves with the following songs.
Sheet music will be provided at the auditions.
Orpheus: “If It’s True” & “Wedding Song”
Eurydice: “Any Way the Wind Blows” & “Wedding Song”
Persephone: “Livin It Up On Top”
Hades: “Hey Little Songbird”
Hermes: “Road to Hell”
CLICK THE BUTTONS BELOW TO REGISTER SO WE KNOW TO EXPECT YOU & FILL OUT YOUR AUDITION FORM.
Video Submissions:
Anyone submitting virtually may choose any of the principle songs above and sing a cut of your choosing to us. For videos, we are considering your characterization and acting choices so choose a section you feel comfortable performing. You may use any accompaniment track you like, we’re listening for YOU not the quality of your track/accompaniment.
*To be considered virtually please send us your video, audition form, headshot/resume, and conflicts by Saturday May 3rd at 12:00PM! Late submissions may not be considered.
Email submissions to: education@gctcomeplay.org
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT THIS SHOW FROM CHRISTINA
Due to the sung-thru nature of this show, I highly encourage everyone to treat each part of auditions the same way you would treat cold reading for a role. EVERY part is your acting audition because every part of this story is told through music and movement.
We are also interested in seeing what YOU bring to Hadestown. This production will be highly collaborative and has a concept pretty different to the original broadway production. If I can offer any advice, it would be to concentrate on the story and what it means to the character, when in doubt.
And know that as always, I’m rooting for every one of you to do your absolute best, feel great about your effort, and HAVE FUN. Otherwise, what is the point of any of this, right???
With love,
Christina
NO AUDITION STUDENT PRODUCTIONS
GCT produces two other student productions each season that require NO audition to participate in, making it a perfect low-stress way for students to try out theatre. In the fall, GCT performs at the Germantown Harvest Moon Fall Festival as a part of our annual Scary Tale Trail. The show consists of short fun but spooky scenes and stories and has a very light rehearsal schedule.
In the spring, GCT has an offering called Books On Stage, in which our students perform works based on literature. This show is also a student designed production, giving young artists a chance to bring their work to life onstage. GCT continues to collaborate with the theatre space at The KROC Center of Memphis so our Books On Stage team can experience bringing their show to a second performance space!
GCT’s 2025 BOOKS ON STAGE production
Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion
Sure, you think you’ve seen this type of murder mystery before. A cast of eccentric characters meet at a mansion, only to become suspects of a murder that a singular genius detective will eventually solve. But what happens when all the suspects are the detectives? Sherlock Holmes, Nancy Drew, Miss Marple, and Batman are just a few of the guests. Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion is a whodunnit that will leave you laughing and guessing right until the very end—and there are three different endings to choose from!
Performances on the GCT stage are April 17th, 18th & 19th at 7pm
on the KROC Center Stage April 24th & 25th at 7pm
Books on Stage is a youth acting program that requires NO audition and has a really light rehearsal schedule, making it a GREAT way for young actors to gain onstage experience. We are also returning to the Kroc Center this year for a 2nd weekend of shows, so it’s a great way for students to experience what it’s like to work on TWO stages! Actors will only be called as needed. Space is limited and actors MUST be available for all tech week rehearsals and performances. Please review the tentative calendars carefully. Registration forms and fee links can be found below. For more information, please contact Education@gctcomeplay.org
