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ANNOUNCING:
RENT
book, music & lyrics by Jonathan Larson
directed by Danny Hoskins
musical direction by Sarah Staebell
choreography by Lani Toyama Hoskins
INITIAL AUDITIONS:
Sunday, May 19th from 6-10pm
CALLBACKS:
Monday, May 20th from 6-10pm
***YOU MUST BE A STUDENT TO AUDITION***
THE AUDITION:
Auditions will consist of a singing call only; please email info@blackfriars.org to receive an audition appointment ONLY after you have read the full audition post below.
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RENT is a Blackfriars Theatre Summer Intensive for students aged 16-22 (rising high school juniors through graduating college seniors)
SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET
music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim | book by Hugh Wheeler
directed by Brynn Tyszka
musical direction by Andy Pratt
INITIAL AUDITIONS:
Monday, June 10th from 6-10pm
CALLBACKS:
Tuesday, June 11th from 6-10pm
THE AUDITION:
Auditions will consist of a singing call only; please email info@blackfriars.org to receive an audition appointment ONLY after you have read the full audition post below.
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POTUS: OR BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE
by Selina Fillinger
directed by Kerry Young
INITIAL AUDITIONS:
Sunday, August 4th from 5-8pm
CALLBACKS:
Monday, August 5th from 6-9pm
THE AUDITION:
Auditions will consist of cold reads from the script; please email info@blackfriars.org to receive an audition appointment ONLY after you have read the full audition post below.
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QUESTIONS? SEE OUR AUDITION FAQ PAGE!
Blackfriars Theatre auditions are open to the entire community and Blackfriars practices color-conscious and body-positive casting. We typically audition 2-4 months out from each production, on a rolling basis, throughout the season. We announce auditions on our social media, website, Rochester Audition Hotline on Facebook and in CITY Newspaper.
PLEASE Email info@blackfriars.org with ANY questions THAT ARE NOT ADDRESSED IN THE AUDITION FAQ.
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VOLUNTEERS - With a staff of two full-time employees, we rely on volunteers to help us in every area of theatre making—from building our sets to helping patrons find their seats! Fill out our BT Support Squad Survey here to let us know how you’d like to get involved.
INTERNSHIPS - Blackfriars offers internships in technical theatre, stage management, and artistic leadership. These positions are meant to enhance an already rich educational experience and are available to students of theatre who are interested in training for a future career in the theatre arts. Interested internship candidates should email cover letter and resume to info@blackfriars.org.
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Artistic Partners
ARTISTIC PARTNERS
Nazareth College Visual Communications Design Program
RIT Theatre Department
PUSH Physical Theatre
Unleashed! Improv
Artistic Partners
ARTISTIC PARTNERS
Nazareth College Visual Communications Design Program
RIT Theatre Department
PUSH Physical Theatre
Unleashed! Improv
R.I.T. Theatre Department Internship Program
Blackfriars Theatre has partnered with the RIT Theatre Department to offer their students professional internships in technical theatre, stagecraft, stage management and acting. If you're interested in finding out more about Blackfriars Theatre's internship program, submit an inquiry through our Contact Us form below.
Nazareth College Visual Communications Design Program
As part of Nazareth College's Visual Communication Design BFA curriculum, Blackfriars works with the student designers on a 3-week Season Campaign Design Project. At the end of the program, each student pitches their design campaign and Blackfriars chooses one artist to be their Season Designer to help brand the new season with original artwork.
PUSH Physical Theatre Partnership
Blackfriars Theatre and PUSH Physical Theatre began an artistic collaboration during the 2015-2016 Season with the World Premiere production of PUSH Physical Theatre's Jekyll & Hyde. The intent of the partnership is to continue to champion new works of ground-breaking, theatrical storytelling in future seasons.
Unleashed! Improv
Join Blackfriars Theatre for comedy weekends and late nights with Rochester's premiere improv comedy troupe: Unleashed! Improv along with special guests for each performance. Check out the Blackfriars Comedy Series schedule below.