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Auditions coming soon for
Please review the information listed in the table below to determine your availability!
Chrysanthemum, The Musical – IYT Original Musical – Audition deadline – December 14, 2025 (Details coming soon!)
Shrek, The Musical – full-length show – Audition deadline – February 22, 2026 (Details coming soon!)
Frozen, The Musical (Kids & JR versions) – Summer Camp Leads – Audition deadline – May 2, 2026 (Details coming soon!)
Madagascar, Summer Camp on the Stage – Audition deadline – May 23, 2026 (Details coming soon!)
FAQs
How do I choose a monologue? Scroll down for suggestions (below the red curtains)
How do I choose a song? Scroll down for suggestions (below the red curtains)
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 $200-300 production fee, which includes the script, a show shirt, and a Playbill. Families are also responsible for providing their performer’s costume.
- Summer Camps: Camp productions typically cost $400 per participant
- 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.
Information about our upcoming shows for your planning purposes. Dates, Times, Locations are subject to change.
Irving Youth Theatre 2025–2026 Season Overview
| Activity / Info | Chrysanthemum: The Musical |
Shrek The Musical |
Frozen Summer Camp |
Madagascar Summer on the Stage Production Camp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades | 1st–9th | 8th–12th | K–5th (Kids) 3rd–8th (JR) (HS Counselors) |
3rd–8th (HS Counselors) |
| Production Fee | $200 | $400 | $400 | $350 |
| Audition Deadline | December 14 | February 22 | May 2 | May 23 |
| Show Dates | February 20–21 | April 24–25 | June 16 & 18 | June 25 |
| Performance Venue | Dupree Theatre, Irving Arts Center | |||
| Rehearsal Venue | Our Redeemer Lutheran Church | |||
| Rehearsal Dates | Virtual: Dec 27 / Jan 3; In-person: Jan 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb 7, 14 (1–5 PM) | Saturdays: Feb 28; Mar 7, 14, 21, 28; Apr 4, 11, 18 (1–5 PM) | Two-week day camp for BOTH Kids & JR shows, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (Extended hours available) | Two Sat (1-5 PM) rehearsals in June, plus four full production days on stage at IAC |
| Tech Week | Feb 16–19 TBA | Apr 20–23 TBA | June 15–18 TBA | June 22–25 TBA |
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.
Audition Tips for Students (NTPA)
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Download the Drama Notebook article about Auditioning and Monologues!
How to choose an audition song?
NTPA has some great tips – Click Here
Here is another article about choosing an audition song…