CYT on Sabbatical in 2022

​Since 2007, Carolina Youth Theatre has provided a consistent artistic outlet for students. We will be on sabbatical beginning Nov. 1, 2021, and taking a break from our regular programming in 2022. We look forward to sharing an update about what’s next toward the end of 2022. In the meantime and as always, thank you for your patronage and support.
 
Read the full announcement from CYT Director Nikki Dyke here. 
Audition Videos Due:
​April 1, 2021
​5:00p

Director: Nikki Dyke
​Assistant Director: Ann Meigs
*Note: You must log in to your Google account to fill out the audition form and upload your video.
AUDITION MATERIAL
ADDITIONAL INFO
QUESTIONS?

​Contact Nikki Dyke @
director@carolinayouththeatre.com

Summer 2021 Program Overview

  • SHOW: Clue (High School Edition)
  • ELIGIBILITY: Participants must be rising 7th-12th graders. 2021 high school graduates are also eligible to audition.
  • CAST SIZE: 10-12 students
  • CREW SIZE: 4-6 students
  • PARTICIPATION FEE: $250 Cast / $50 Crew
    Note: If cost is a concern that would prevent a student from participating, please contact the director to discuss scholarship opportunities.​
  • REHEARSALS: June 21-July 22, 2021
  • REHEARSAL LOCATION: Clayton Civitan Club, 340 McCullers St., Clayton, NC 27520
  • PERFORMANCES: July 23-24-25, 2021
    Note: CYT has a hold on performance space and will announce the venue at a later date. Should COVID-19 restrictions prevent an in-person audience, CYT has secured streaming rights, and will livestream the production. 
  • COVID-19 INFO: Safety precautions will be in place at rehearsals and performances to promote a safe environment for all involved. CYT’s rehearsal and performance protocol is informed by current CDC guidance and government restrictions and will be updated as information evolves. Review the information HERE.

Audition Information

  • ​​DEADLINE: Audition videos are due April 1, 2021 by 5:00p. Upload your audition early to avoid last minute technical issues.
  • AUDITION MATERIAL: Students should prepare a monologue and scene from the preselected audition material. Monologues must be memorized. Scenes can be read with an off-screen partner.
  • ​CREW: ​Crew members are selected through the audition process. If a student is interested in being considered for crew, they must submit an audition video.
  • AUDITION FORM: In order to fill out the online audition form and upload a video, students must log in to their Google account.
  • CONFLICT CALENDAR: When filling out the online audition form, students will be asked to identify potential rehearsal conflicts. Review the conflict calendar HERE.
  • CYT POLICIES: When filling out the online audition form, students and parents will be asked to confirm they have read and understand CYT's policies. Review them HERE.
  • CALLBACKS: The callback list will be posted on the website by April 9, 2021 at 5:00p. Callbacks will be held April 18, 2021 between 2:00-6:00p at Stage Door Dance Productions, 4035 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 113, Raleigh, NC 27607. Students that receive a callback will be scheduled for a time slot with no more than 10 people per group. Masks will be required.
  • ​CAST LIST: The cast list will be posted on the website by April 21, 2021 at 5:00p. Due to limitations in cast and crew size and expected audition turnout, not every student who auditions will be cast in the show or involved as a crew member.​​​​

Audition Video Guidelines

  • The video should be well-lit and focused on the student's face and upper torso.
  • The audio quality should be clear.
  • Students should clearly state their first and last name at the beginning of the video.​
  • The video must include a monologue and scene. Do not include any other material.