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Submission Deadline: October 6th, 11:59 PM
 

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Submission Links go live Sept. 5th, 2023
The applications and competitions submission links will go live on September 5th. Please refer back to this icon when you are ready to submit your Texas Thespians application or competition materials.

2023 - 2024 All-State Auditions

All-State Application: 

​The students cast in our Closing Ceremony Cast & Crew will learn songs and choreography from Director/ Choreographers and Broadway Performers, Barry Busby and Leslie Flesner. The All-State Cast will perform for the entire Texas Thespian delegation at closing ceremonies at their respective Texas Thespian State Festival -  San Antonio or Grapevine! 

Student technicians will also participate in the production through the areas of sound & microphone operators, lighting designers and lightboard operators, props and set masters, projection designers and operators, costume designers and production management. 

What is included: 


  • Students will get to work with Broadway performers and choreographers. They will also have time for a Q&A session in their rehearsals to discuss the industry.
  • Students will receive an All-State Cast shirt. 
  • Perform at closing ceremony for all delegates of respective festival
  • Students will provide costume pieces that reflect their character for the final performances. More information will be shared during the first Zoom meeting.


For more info about how to audition please scroll down! If you have any questions please contact Matthew Peters.
  • All-State Rehearsal Track 
  • All-State Audition Dance Material - Pt. 1 
  • All-State Audition Dance Material - Pt. 2 
  • All-State Auditions Dance Material - Combos
  • All-State Tiger Accompaniment
  • All-State Tiger Tutorial 
  • All-State Hero Accompaniment
  • All-State Hero Tutorial
  • ​All-State Waving Accompaniment
  • All-State Waving Tutorial
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Click the Icon above to apply! 

Audition Process: 

1. Sign up in registration for the audition ($15 fee per student). This fee is non-refundable, even if not selected to perform in the cast.
2. Submit your audition materials by October 6th, 2023 to Submittable; link provided on Texas Thespians website. 
3. Students will be notified if they have been cast by October 10th, 2023.
​4. The All-State Cast & Crew will then be given a video of choreography, tracks, and vocal tracks to practice and/or design. 
5.  Students will need to be available for MANDATORY Zoom rehearsals on October 22nd, October 29th, and November 5th. 
6. On Zooms or at festivals, if cast members don't know the choreography/vocals they will be removed from the company. If technicians do not have required materials for production meetings they will be removed from the company. No refunds will be given if this occurs.

Prepare your Audition

Show Synopsis
At Xavier's School of Gifted children we meet Mikayla Cassidy, the daughter of Siryn, a famous member of the X-Men. Professor Nightcrawler, theatre teacher extraordinaire, announces this year that the school musical will be Spiderman: Turn on the Lights, but due to a mishap in the multiverse, the show is without its lead, and it opens in 2 days. When the other students find out Mikayla’s lineage, they immediately believe she will be able to save the show. Mikayla is not so sure as she hasn’t found her mutant power yet and doesn’t believe she can do it. Will Makayla find her voice and save the show? Only by watching the All-State Closing Ceremony Cast and Crew will you find out!
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Performers:

1. Please have a performance/tech resume and a headshot to upload.
2. You will need to upload the following:

Performers:  
Let your VOICE be heard! (Required)
Not only are we looking for powerful soloists but also strong group singers with the ability to hold out beautiful harmonies. Whether you belt to the rafters or simply sing for fun, storytelling is what will bring the music to life! Select one of the following songs to prepare:
  1. "Eye of the Tiger"
  2. "Holding Out for a Hero"
  3. "Waving Through a Window"
  • Follow the provided tutorial files to learn the music and once ready, record your audition with the accompaniment track for your selection. 
  • Follow the guided tutorial videos and learn the melody lines. If you are comfortable, feel free to show us your unique personality and vocal stylings vs. what is exactly on the page note for note. 

Let’s DANCE it out! (Required)
From mover to trained dancer or simply dancing around the house, all skillsets are welcome!  The key is showing us your personality and having fun! 
  • Follow the guided audition tutorial video 
  • Once you have learned the choreography and feel solid, upload your video into the system. Make sure we can see all your amazing dance moves in the frame.
  • Note: Use the provided audio track for your final recording and NOT the tutorial file.
Want to show your SPECIAL SKILLS? We love it. (Optional)
  • Upload a short (30 seconds max) video into the system
  • Special skills examples: tumbling, turns, leaps…etc (Please only show tumbling if you have been properly trained)

​Rehearsal Information: ​

The San Antonio All-State Cast & Crew rehearsal Schedule: 
  • Friday - 11/10 - from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM 
  • Saturday - 11/11 -  from 7:00 pm - 10:00 PM
  • Sunday - 11/12 -  from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm. 
  • Monday - 11/13 - Closing Ceremonies Performance 


The Grapevine All-State Cast & Crew rehearsal Schedule:  
  • Wednesday - 11/15 - from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM 
  • Thursday - 11/16 -  from 7:00 pm - 10:00 PM
  • Friday - 11/17 -  from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm. 
  • Saturday - 11/13 - Closing Ceremonies Performance - Will stay for both closing ceremonies. Make sure your Troupe Director knows you have to be at both closing performances. ​

Technicians:

Stage Manager/Production Manager
  • Submit 3 - 5 pages of your past stage manager prompt book
  • Submit a Design Concept PowerPoint of All State Showcase
    • Watch performer audition videos, listen to tracks, and read the synopsis above for inspiration
    • There should be slides for design concept, costume design, lighting design, projection design, set/props design in this order
  • Submit a 5 minute recording of you presenting your concept PowerPoint
Sound Operator
  • Submit 2 - 3 audio tracks of past sound design work that is original student work
  • Submit Design Concept PowerPoint of All State Showcase
    • Watch performer audition videos, listen to tracks, and read the synopsis above for inspiration
    • Include a slide on 2 - 3 ambient sound you would hear, a slide on 2 - 3 sound effects you would include, and then a slide on any other info you want to present.
  • Submit a 5 minute recording of you presenting your concept PowerPoint
Lighting Operator
  • Submit 5 - 7 images of past lighting design work that is original student work
  • Submit Design Concept PowerPoint of All State Showcase
    • Watch performer audition videos, listen to tracks, and read the synopsis above for inspiration
    • Should include 7 - 10 images of what you hope to create. Could be a mood board, inspiration images, or something you create yourself
  • Submit a 5 minute recording of you presenting your concept PowerPoint
Projection Design
  • Submit 5 - 7 images of past projection design work that is original student work. If you have moving images you have created, submit those as well.
  • Submit Design Concept PowerPoint of All State Showcase
    • Watch performer audition videos, listen to tracks, and read the synopsis above for inspiration
    • Should include 7 - 10 images of what you hope to create. Moving images is not required but optional.
  • Submit a 5 minute recording of you presenting your concept PowerPoint
Set/Props Design
  • Submit 5 - 7 images of past set/props design work that is original student work.
  • Submit Design Concept PowerPoint of All State Showcase
    • Watch performer audition videos, listen to tracks, and read the synopsis above for inspiration
    • Should include 7 - 10 images of what you hope to create
  • Submit a 5 minute recording of you presenting your concept PowerPoint
Costume Design
  • Submit 5 - 7 images of past costumes design work that is original student work.
  • Submit Design Concept PowerPoint of All State Showcase
    • Watch performer audition videos, listen to tracks, and read the synopsis above for inspiration
    • Should include 7 - 10 character designs
  • Submit a 5 minute recording of you presenting your concept PowerPoint
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    • Fine Arts Admin Day
    • Junior Thespian Regional Festivals
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    • Festival Grants
    • Honor Troupe Leadership Academy
    • Premier Communities
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    • Texas Theater Scholars
    • Thespians of the Month
  • I Am A...
    • College/University Recruiter
    • Guest Artist
    • Festival Vendor
    • New Director
    • Thespian
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  • Resources
    • Texas Thespians Monthly
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  • Advocacy
    • Local Advocacy
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    • Theatre in Our Schools Month
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    • DemocracyWorks Winners
    • Advocacy Resources
    • Fine Arts Day 2023