OTRimprov wants you! (to audition for our troupe)
OTRimprov is having auditions, an ordeal so harrowing and prestigous that NO NAVY SEALS have ever even attempted it, let alone made it through!
Auditions are January 23rd at the Know Theatre. Please click below, tell us your preferences, and we’ll contact you with your audition time.
If you are ready to sign up, click this link to our signup form.
If you still have some questions, here goes:
Q: DO I NEED IMPROV EXPERIENCE?
A: No. It could help. In fact, it probably helps a lot – but it is not a requirement. We are looking for those who are ready for the stage now and those who we see having potential.
Q: IF I’M CAST, WHAT’S THE REHEARSAL COMMITMENT?
A: We rehearse evenings from 7–10pm, currently on Tuesdays at (or very near to) the Know. If you can’t commit to six months of Tuesdays from February through July, it is not necessarily a dealbreaker – but we’re serious about getting to know you and getting you up to our standards, so we expect you are, too. Once you are more settled in the troupe, we ask that you commit to regular attendance, but we allow flexibility for people to pursue other creative pursuits.
Q: WHEN ARE SHOWS?
A: Current regularly scheduled shows happen on the Third Tuesday and Final Friday of most months, as well as a free Improv Jam on most first Mondays, all at the Know. (Additional jams in new locations could be announced in the near future). You will be expected to be at all shows, even ones you aren’t cast in, to help with tasks and to get a feel for our onstage product.
Q: WOULD ANY HARD LABOR BE INVOLVED?
A: Yes, actually. No joke. We love the Know and the Know has been very generous, so the least we can do is take care of their space. We’ll often carry chairs. We’ll take out trash. We’ll sometimes clean bathrooms and, ideally, be glad to do it.
Q: HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL GET CAST?
A: Nice try. You’ll know when we do.
Q: WHEN WILL NEW CAST MEMBERS BE ANNOUNCED?
A: All auditions participants will receive an email within a week of auditions letting them know whether or not they made it. New cast members will be announced at their first show.
Q: ARE THERE OTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO PERFORM OR PARTICIPATE?
A: If you’re not cast, we hope that you will consider taking one of our classes (announcement coming soon), coming to our jams, or working with one of the other local troupes. If you are a real go getter, we know that there is room for even more troupes doing great work here in Cincy. Maybe, you are the one, Neo.
Q: WILL I BE “BEAT IN,” LIKE IN A STREET GANG?
A: No. But don’t expect to perform right away. There will be a transition period in which we all rehearse together and not rehearse together (sometimes at a bar) and bond together. And you’ll likely run box office and/or stage manage for a while, as these are bases we all take turns covering. We want to get to know you, to get you comfortable on stage, and to get you set up to be successful on our stage.
Q: IF CAST, WILL I GET A NICKNAME?
A: Great idea – but we’re into questions that aren’t frequently asked. Please send any further inquiries to OTRimprov.info@gmail.com.
So, there you go. Hopefully, you are tougher than a Navy SEAL. See you on the 23rd!
-OTRimprov
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