You may ask the question, "Why do we have to audition?" We do not hold auditions to get into CFT. We welcome everyone - no experience necessary. However, we do try to give the students a realistic view of what real theater is like (without wordly influence) and auditions are a part of that experience. Because His love is better than life, we want to bring excellence to the stage. Glorifying Christ through our collective gifts is our desire.

For these reasons, we have auditions to be able to cast the best person in each role. The best person is not necessarily the one with the most experience, the one who gets all the church choir roles, the one with the best voice, etc. The decision is based on both acting and singing ability, memorization skills, and a heart of service.

In order for students to give the best audition they can, they must be prepared. We allow actors to choose and bring their own audition piece and song. A memorized piece - a monologue, a chapter from a children's book, a scene from a movie - are examples of works (anything where acting can take place - no poems, please). The music can be cassette or CD with an artist singing, although a musical track is preferable (so that the actor's voice is better heard). The monologue and song should be no longer than 5 minutes each.

Encourage your actor to study and prepare for his/her audition every day to do his/her best. Don't panic. We are an amateur theater group; we don't expect Broadway! We want to teach you skills; we don't expect you to have them all.

Auditions are closed - meaning they are held in front of staff only. We try to make each actor feel at ease as much as possible. Performances, including auditions, are given for an audience of One.

Children do not always understand why they did not receive a lead role.

THE MOST IMORTANT THING YOUR ACTOR WILL LEARN FROM US THIS YEAR IS THAT ALL ROLES ARE IMPORTANT.

We are not in the business of making little "stars" and "starlets." Our main emphases are developing skills for theater and life. Others are fun and fellowship. Every part is equally important. No matter what role is received, every actor will be on stage, in costume, in makeup, and having one of the most positive experiences he or she will ever have. We all win and no one loses when we are doing theater for Jesus.