Overview

Student participants in the Next Step Program must complete the Festival Registration and pay both fees (Festival Registration and Next Step Registration) in order to be eligible for the auditions and interviews.

Next Step Companies

List of past participating companies and programs (check back for updates):

Registration

Fee $25 – pre-pay online or pay $35 at check-in, and get your name-tag stamped!

Submit Personal Info (resume & headshot) online
@ kcactf-region8.submittable.com

Audition Expectations

  • Resume & headshot online @ kcactf-region8.submittable.com
  • Prepare :60 or :90 second audition
  • Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your audition block
  • Attend the Professional Response to get feedback on your work
    • :60 audition includes your choice of 1-2 monologues contrasting in style, character type, or mood
    • :90 audition includes your choice of 1-2 monologues and a cut of song. Status of Accompanist TBA.

DTM Interview Expectations

Resume & headshot online submissions:  Submittable

    • Prepare to interview for 7 minutes with each Company and School Recruiter
    • Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your interview block
    • Follow up with each of your prospective interviewers by email
    Company and School Recruiters will review portfolios and provide professional feedback. Be prepared to find out about them as well as revealing your interests and skills.