Auditions are usually held on a Monday and Tuesday evening. Adult shows audition at 7 PM. Youth shows audition at 5:00 PM. Auditionees may check out a perusal script 1-2 weeks ahead of time to become familiar with the play. At the auditions the director will assign parts at random and have auditionees stand onstage and read these scenes looking for a sense of character, expression, diction, vocal projection and general acting ability. They might also be asked to participate in some simple theatre games or improvisations. Some auditionees from Monday and Tuesday might be called back for an additional audition. If you are auditioning for a musical you should sing one of the songs from the show. If you are unable to attend the scheduled audition date please contact the theatre for an alternate audition time. Perusal scripts for all shows may be checked out for three days with a $10 Youth script refundable deposit and a $10 -$25 Adult script refundable deposit.
Four youth acting troupes. Students receive classes in acting, theatre games and improvisation as well as have the opportunity to volunteer to assist in crew positions for MHT's MainStage season. Each troupe also produces an annual show, in which everyone who is a member of the troupe is cast. Classes are held on Saturday mornings in MHT's classroom located at 120 Market House Square. For class schedule, fee structure and further information, click on "classes" on this website, contact the Education office at 270.444.9084 or email Director of Education at acochran@mhtplay.com
