Come and be a part of Staged in Kuwait’s new revue! Opening Up is a show filled with songs from a wide range of musicals, from popular picks like Wicked to some hidden gems that will be introduced to the SIK audience for the first time ever!

The song list focuses on themes of expression and wanting to be heard. It will be a wonderful opportunity for the performer to showcase their heart as well as their singing ability. This style of show is suitable for all levels of theatrical experience; whether you are well acquainted with the stage, or someone who wants to take their first steps into theatre, this experience is not to be missed!

AUDITION OUTLINE

IN A SNAPSHOT

We are looking for a total cast of 12 and 16 adults to perform a medley of musical theatre songs, including solos, group numbers, and duets.
Auditions will be held Monday the 8^th and Wednesday the 10^th of December, with callbacks to be on Sunday the 14^th of December.
Rehearsals will begin from January 4^th, 2026.
Mandatory Tech week will be February 7^th to February 11^th.
Performances will be February 12^th and 13^th at the Mousetrap Theatre in NES.

PERFORMANCES

Show dates: February 12^th (evening) and February 13^th (matinee and evening) at the Mousetrap Theatre in New English School, Jabriya.

REHEARSAL COMMITMENT

Rehearsals will take place on Sundays, Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays (as needed, performers not needed every rehearsal day) from January 4^th until February 6^th.
Solos/Small Group Rehearsals will be on Sundays and Mondays 7:15-9 PM and Saturdays 2-4 PM
Friday Full Cast Rehearsals 1-5 PM.
Vocal Rehearsals will be divided into time slots for songs.
Full cast is required for all Fridays. You will be called for when needed for blocking and vocal rehearsals.
From February, full cast will be required at all
Full rehearsal schedule will be released upon casting.
February 7-13^th is tech and show week, daily commitment required at the theatre.

Note: On the day of the audition, you will be provided an Audition Form on which you will be asked to mention all your calendar conflicts. Please come into the audition already aware of what clashes you will have and write them down. If you are unable to attend the mandatory Tech week rehearsals then we cannot cast you in this production.

AUDITION DETAIL

All spots on the show are open for audition. Please note that there are no character roles or specific song roles to audition for, songs will be delegated to the performer based on their ability and what they have showcased in the audition. Auditions will be held at our rehearsal studio in Argan Bedaya in Sabah Al Salem (Location) on the following days:

AUDITION DATES

Monday, the 8^th of December, 7 PM – 9 PM.

Wednesday, the 10^th of December, 7 PM – 9 PM.

CALLBACKS

Monday, the 14^th of December, 5:30 PM – 7 PM.

Note: You will only need to attend one audition (Monday the 8^th OR Wednesday the 10^th). You may be called back on Sunday the 14^th for a final audition. Auditions will start promptly at 7 PM. Those auditioning will need to be there for full duration of audition.

AUDITION FORMAT

It is recommended for auditionees to come slightly before the audition starts to fill the audition form. Auditions will start with a brief introduction to the show and the expectations to be had.

Auditionees will be taught a short section of a vocal track and a movement/dance routine to execute. No prior dance experience or training is necessary. Just be ready to stay focused on the instructions and be confident!

Auditionees will then be asked to perform a vocal harmony exercise and test. Please note that will help us know where you fit in the overall structure of the show. No prior choir experience is needed. Again, just be ready to take in instructions and apply to the best of your ability.

Finally, all auditionees will be asked to perform a short section of a song of their own choosing (backing track must be provided by auditionee upon arrival!). The song section should be no more than a minute long, and should showcase the auditionee’s vocal ability as well as their emotional expressiveness.

Please be mindful of the 60-second section you choose – it should show you at your best! In this portion of the audition, we want to see what kind of genuineness, thought process, and stage presence the performer has. Hence, it is advised that the auditionee selects a song that they feel a strong connection to, and allows them to sing from the heart.

If you have any further questions, please use the form below to contact the production team.

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