Auditions

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Auditions for

🔬🎭 CALLING ALL ACTORS, SINGERS, INVENTORS, SCIENCE NERDS… AND FUTURE EINSTEINS! 🎭🔬

Irving Youth Theatre is excited to announce auditions for the WORLD PREMIERE of an original new musical:

SIOUX CITY SCIENCE FAIR: A MUSICAL MYSTERY

February 5–6, 2027

It all begins in 1983 at the Sioux City Science Fair, where everybody wants one thing…

🏆 THE BLUE RIBBON.

The projects are ready.
The parents are competitive.
The judges are arriving.
Einstein may—or may not—be helping.
And absolutely NOTHING is going according to plan.

Volcanoes erupt.
Solar systems collide.
Projects mysteriously get mixed up.
There are suspicious clues, scientific disasters, over-the-top parents, brilliant kids, famous scientists, ridiculous experiments… and yes, even singing and tap-dancing Einsteins!

But the mystery doesn’t end in 1983.

⏩ Act Two jumps all the way to 2027, where science looks very different, technology has changed everything, and some old questions may finally get new answers.

And then…

🤫 Act Three has one more surprise waiting.

Underneath all the laughs is a story about curiosity, family, friendship, discovery, and how one idea can echo across generations.

🎵 Original songs
😂 Big comedy
🔎 A mystery to solve
⏰ A story that travels through time
❤️ Plenty of heart
🧪 LOTS of unforgettable characters

We are looking for performers 3rd grade and up, with roles for elementary, middle school, high school and college-age performers — PLUS several fun roles for ADULT ACTORS!

You do not have to be a science genius.

You do, however, need to be ready to sing, act, laugh, investigate, experiment…and possibly explain why your science fair project has suddenly gone completely off the rails.

AUDITIONS DUE OCTOBER 31!

Come be part of the very first cast to bring Sioux City Science Fair: A Musical Mystery to life.

1983.
2027.
And one final surprise…

🔬 One science fair. One mystery. More than four decades of possibilities.

FAQs

How do I become a part of an IYT show?

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Irving Youth Theatre is committed to providing affordable,

high-quality theatrical opportunities for young people in our community. Although we produce high-quality productions in a professional theatre, we keep costs as low as possible.

Production Fees: Most shows require a $200-350 production fee, which includes the script, a show shirt, and a poster. Families are responsible for providing their performer’s costume.
Summer Camps: Camp productions typically cost $400-$500 per participant, with sibling discounts
Family Support: Families can help offset production costs through ticket sales, Playbill advertisements, and by donating items for concessions, raffles, or merchandise.

Scholarships are available based on financial need. For more information, please contact us at director@irvingyouththeatre.com.

So, you want to be in the show?

Here are some important things to remember when you are auditioning!

Prepare

Know the show you are auditioning for – what types of characters, what types of songs, where would you best fit into the show?

Prepare the monologue and/or song selection based on the style of the show.

Memorize and be ready with your ENERGY and ENTHUSIASM!!

Follow Directions

Know the location you will be auditioning and arrive early.

Give yourself time to prepare and BREATHE before being called into the audition.

If the audition calls for providing a bio or resume and headshot, have those prepared.

If the audition is video-based or digital, follow directions about format and parental permissions.

Be sure to READ everything carefully so you know what to expect.

Slate Yourself

When you slate yourself, you are basically introducing yourself. Smile and look at the directors/audition panel. Be prepared to share your name, age, grade or other biographical information requested by the audition team. Also, practice saying the titles of the pieces you will present and their authors.

After you slate, find a point of focus to look with your eyes and present your monologue and/or song. Then make eye contact again with the audition panel and say, “Thank you.” Wait a beat to see if they have anything further for you.