Calling all actors 18+! Come participate in a weekend of theater filled with merriment, camaraderie, and community.
Needham Community Theatre is hosting their first ever 24 Hour Musical! Within 24 hours, actors will learn an entire musical and put it on in front of a live audience! With auditions May 19th and 20th and rehearsals June 7th and 8th, the 24 Hour Musical makes it easy for all to participate and join in the fun.
See the audition info near the bottom of this page.
24 Hour Musical - FAQs
What is a 24 Hour Musical?
The 24 Hour Musical is a fun way for members of the community to get involved in theater in a low-stakes, low-commitment environment. Actors will audition without knowing the show. They will come together and learn the title of the show and their role and then rehearse for 24 hours before it goes up in front of an audience.
Do I have to be completely memorized?
Not at all! The expectation is that actors will have scripts on stage with them throughout the show. We will also have dance captains in the aisles to assist with dance numbers. The goal of this project is for actors to come together and enjoy the creation of theater and all the joy that comes with it.
When is the 24 Hour Musical?
The 24 Hour Musical is split into 2 12-hour days, Saturday June 7th and Sunday June 8th.
What if I’m not available for part of the day?
That is okay! We encourage everyone to audition, even if they have conflicts. We understand that there are events such as baseball games, family obligations, and other commitments that may not make you available for the entirety of the 24 Hour Musical. Simply note these conflicts on your audition form and we will do our best to accommodate.
When are auditions?
Auditions will be May 19th, 20th, and 21st. Audition sign-ups will go live on the NCT website at the beginning of April. Be sure to follow the NCT Instagram and Facebook where the link will be posted.
What are the audition requirements?
Auditioners will be asked to sing and dance at auditions. Please wear comfortable clothes to move in for the dance audition. Song selections will be provided prior to auditions.
What are the times for rehearsal?
Rehearsals will start bright and early at 9:00am on Saturday, June 7th and will go until 9:00pm that evening. We will pick right back up at 9:00am on Sunday, June 8th and rehearse until the performance begins at 7:00pm that evening.
How do people get tickets?
Tickets are general admission and will be available soon! Be sure to follow NCT on Instagram and Facebook for updates.
Audition Information
Please make sure to read all the information below so that you are prepared for auditions. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at 24hourmusicalnct@gmail.com
1. Below is a link to a Google Folder that will give you access to the audition song cuts and a corresponding Spotify playlist so that you may listen to the songs. We highly recommend you listen to all the songs with the specific cuts and make an informed decision that will best showcase your vocal and acting abilities. Please prepare one of the listed songs for your audition. There is no need to print out the sheet music.
Audition Cuts: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17wW7JZOFMUsdS31uyB9qGLEDO_ujYwE3?usp=sharing
Spotify Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2WhcRqffPtCaonh83awBv1?si=c133ff5ec8824bd7
2. Auditions will be held May 19th and 20th at Newman Elementary School, 1155 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492.
Please sign up for one slot on either May 19th or May 20th.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054DA5A92CA5F4C70-55744419-24hour
Auditioners will learn a quick dance combination and then will sing their prepared audition song.
Callbacks will be held on May 21st at Newman Elementary School at 7:30pm. Auditioners will hear via email by the end of the night on May 20th whether they have received a callback. Please note, just because you do not receive a callback does not mean you have not been cast.
If you have a conflict with the audition and/or callback dates, please reach out to us at 24hourmusicalnct@gmail.com
3. Once you have signed up for an audition slot, please fill out the Audition Form linked below. This will help us get to know you and make sure you have all the information you need before auditions!
https://forms.gle/nbgK4iJh8ar3YG3o9
The 24 Hour Musical Team cannot wait to meet you and get started!
Still have questions?