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THIS PAGE IS FOR AUDTIONEES ONLY
If you are with a College, University, or Professional Company visit the Recruiter page:https://setcrecruiter.getacceptd.com 

Who comes to SETC?
SETC 2025 Hiring Companies Packet.pdf - Google Drive
SETC 2025 Higher Education Packet.pdf - Google Drive

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***For more information regarding specific audition guidelines click on the left hand-side dropdown menu.


Welcome to the SETC Auditions Acceptd Platform.  Members of SETC have access to networking, auditioning and so much more!  SETC hosts multiple virtual and in-person audition events throughout the year, both for professional artists seeking work and prospective graduate and undergraduate students seeking admission to schools and training programs in both performance and tech fields. 

Professional Audition and Tech Opportunities

  • SETC Screenings Summer and Outdoor Theatre Auditions (in-person)
  • Spring Professional Screening Auditions (virtual)
  • Spring Professional Auditions (in-person)
  • Fall Professional Auditions (in-person)

College and University Program Auditions & Tech Program Interviews

  • Graduate School Admission Auditions & Interviews (in-person)
  • Undergraduate School Admission Auditions (in-person)
  • Colleges, Universities & Training Programs (in-person)
Professional Auditions and Tech Interviews

These auditions connect professional-level talent to hiring companies. Actors, singers and dancers participating in these auditions must either meet SETC’s professional experience requirements or must pass through a preliminary screening or qualifier audition prior to the auditions. SETC offers:  Fall Professional Auditions, Spring Professional Screening Auditions, and Summer Outdoor Theatre Auditions.

College and University Program Auditions & Tech Program Interviews

SETC offers recruiting events for those looking to pursue an education in theatre. Both undergraduate- and graduate-level programs attend acting auditions and design/tech interviews as part of the annual SETC Convention. SETC's LiNK event offers an “early-recruiting” opportunity for graduate programs in the fall.

Audition Resources

Looking for advice on how to nail your audition? We’ve got videos and articles sharing insights from professional company representatives, school recruiters and SETC auditions staff.  In this series of videos, professional company representatives and SETC professional auditions staff share their insights on what makes a successful audition.

Hear from the Professionals
What are they looking for?

And so much more!

SETC Important application deadlines 2025-26: 
  • Spring Professional Screening applications open 9/5-11/15 virtual
  • Professional Tech/ Job Contacts applications opens 9/5-11/15 in person
  • Adjudication of Professional auditions 11/15-12/5
  • Professional auditions Notified if passed on 12/15
  • Professional Audition conference registration Deadline 1/5
  • Professional Audition Numbers sent out 1/15
  • Fall Professional Auditions open 7/1 
  • Summer Outdoor Theatre Auditions open 8/15
 
  • Professional Alternates audition Invite sent 1/5
  • Professional Alternates conference registration deadline 1/15
  • Professional Alternates Audition Numbers sent out 1/25 
  • College Program Auditions open 9/5-1/15 in person
  • Graduate Auditions open 9/5-1/15 in person
  • Tech interviews College/Graduate applications open 9/5-1/15 in person
  • College/Graduate Audition Numbers sent out 1/25

SETC 2026 AUDITION DATES:

  • Spring Professional Auditions 3/5-3/7
  • College Program Auditions 3/5
  • Graduate Program Auditions 3/6
  • College/Graduate Tech Interviews 3/6
  • Professional Job Contacts/Tech Interviews 3/6
  • Fall Professional Auditions 9/5-6
  • Summer Outdoor Theatre Auditions 1/19


Questions?

Audition/Casting Questions?  Please reach out to marci@setc.org 
Membership Questions? Please email info@setc.org or JOIN HERE!
For technical questions regarding the Acceptd platform, please visit the Acceptd Help Desk.