1.  Performers: 

There are lots of roles which are gender flexible so plenty of roles to go around.  All students who audition for an acting role will receive one.  All students registering to dance or sing in the chorus will receive that role.  Singers wanting solos will need to do a singing audition but will receive a singing role either in a group or as a solo. Students don't have to sing or dance in the Spring Musical.  There are plenty of acting only roles.  Students only sing or dance if they sign up to do so.

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        How do auditions work?

        - Auditions are designed to be low stress events. 

        - Everyone who auditions for an acting role will receive one.

        - Auditions help prepare you for high school theater and help the volunteer judges find a role in which you can shine.

        - "Cold auditions": no lines to memorize in advance, you receive lines at the audition

        - Auditions occur in the wings to keep them private.

        - Parents or guardians must register you online before you audition. 

        Spring Musical details:

        - Students wanting vocal solos will need to sign up for a vocal audition after they register but no need to audition if you want a role dancing or singing in a group.

        - Auditions for solos should prepare in advance and receive song clips via email.

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2.  Dance Captains: (Spring Musical only)  

Students with dance experience to create and lead warm-ups as well as teach the choreography to students who were absent for a rehearsal.  

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3. Vocal Leads (Spring Musical only):

Lead vocal warm-ups and voice rehearsals.  This is part of the Stage Management Team.​ 

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4.  Creative Teams: Set/props and Costume team: 

Artistic, hands on and/or creative students will be needed to design and create sets/props.  There are various props and set pieces from past shows that can be repurposed.  Most costumes will be items that students have already in their closets.  This team will create sketches or descriptions of costumes and may actually fabricate or purchase some parts of them. Sound Team is also part of this if any students want to help find sound effects online to use.  This team also creates and hangs signs to advertise the production as well as brainstorm other marketing avenues to the larger Ballard community.   Students on this team will help run the Logo contest and make our big sign for the show (called the marquis).

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5.  Stage Crew: 

There is no sign up for stage crew because they do not begin moving set pieces until a week or so before show week. Students wanting to be on this team need to sign up for the Creative Teams.  This team is responsible for moving set pieces and props on and offstage, rounding up actors, opening/closing curtains, as well as operating the lighting board, sound board and spotlight.  

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6. Stage Management Team: 

Returning PAW students can apply to be a part of this team.  These students also attend the Creative Teams meetings to create sets/props and costume pieces.  This group of leaders will take attendance, help actors with their lines while onstage, help set up rehearsal, and organize the actors for rehearsals.  The Dance Captains and Vocal Leads are part of this group.