Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC Auditions)

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If you are with a College, University, or Professional Company visit the Hiring/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. 

SETC’s Auditions and Tech Opportunities 

• SETC Summer and Outdoor Theatre Auditions (in-person) No screening required.  SOTA auditions are for college students and professionals who want to work in Outdoor Theatres during the summer.  These contracts are for summer only.  Tech candidates may also apply for tech jobs. 

• Spring Professional Auditions (in-person) Screening required.  Spring professional auditions require a screening in November in order to be passed on to the in-person audition in March, in front of Hiring Companies.  These auditions are for college students and professionals who are looking for year-round and summer work.  Tech candidates may also apply for tech jobs. 

• Fall Professional Auditions (in-person) Screening required.  Fall Professional Auditions are for non-college students (you can be a graduate student) but professionals who are looking for year-round work.  You will need to pass the screening for this audition that opens in July.  Tech candidates may also apply for tech jobs. 

• College Program Auditions are for high school and graduate students looking to further their education in a theater program.  There is no screening required for this audition.  Tech candidates may also apply for tech programs. 

SETC’s 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 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. 
 
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?

• 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 Registration open 6/30-7/31
• Summer Outdoor Theatre Auditions Registration open 8/1

• Spring Professional Alternates audition Invite sent 1/5
• Spring Professional Alternates conference registration deadline 1/15
• Spring 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

• 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  9/5-9/6
• Summer Outdoor Theatre Auditions 1/19

Audition/Casting Questions?  Please reach out to marci@setc.org 
Membership Questions? Please email info@setc.org or JOIN HERE!
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