Auditions

Next Auditions: Winter Mainstage and Youth Troupe Productions

Winter Musicals: Freaky Friday and How to Train Your Dragon, Jr.
Audition week: November 30, 2026.
Winter Trimester classes begin: November 10, 2026.
You must be a student in studio classes or winter trimester classes to audition for either show.

Monday, November 30, 11pm: Audition forms due for Freaky Friday
Tuesday, December 1, 5:00-8:00pm: by appointment only, practice with accompanist
Wednesday, December 2, 5:30-8:30pm: Auditions for Freaky Friday
Wednesday, December 2, 11pm: Audition forms due for How to Train Your Dragon, Jr. (ages 8-13)
Friday, December 4, 5:30-8:30pm: Auditions for How to Train Your Dragon, Jr.
Saturday, December 5, Schedule TBD: Dance Auditions and Callbacks for both shows. This may vary from what it has been historically. Please keep the day and evening open.

The auditions for the two shows are on two different days for two different directing teams.
Both shows will audition, rehearse, and be performed at the CYT Dallas Character Factory.

Note: Freaky Friday is a show that portrays high schoolers and adult characters, with the one exception of the younger brother, Fletcher. Any one 13 or younger is welcome to audition for Freaky Friday, but is unlikely to be cast if they aren't chosen as Fletcher and can't pass as a high schooler or adult. If you are ages 8-13, we encourage you to audition for How to Train Your Dragon, Jr. or both shows, not only Freaky Friday. Ages 14+ are only eligible for Freaky Friday and will be cast.

Prospective Crew Members for Freaky Friday: based on our creative directions and logistics for this show, we will likely need very few crew members in addition to our Assistant Stage Managers, who are already assigned. So if you want to participate in the show, the very best thing you can do is AUDITION!!

Thinking about Winter Auditions?

We would love to hear from you! We are gauging interest and making plans for our winter productions. If you are planning to audition, please fill out this very simple survey. It is not a commitment.

Bullet points from Kate's video above

Freaky Friday Audition Announcement

1. Introduction

CYT has a strong, established audition process but is open to creative alternatives.as the show calls for it.
We are introducing a new audition option for Freaky Friday.

2. Which Show Is Right for You?

Freaky Friday characters are high schoolers and adults, with Fletcher (about 11) as the only younger character.
Ages 14–18: No cuts; everyone fits the show's age range, regardless of appearance.
Under 14: Generally, participants should look physically mature enough to be believable as high schoolers. Those students should audition for both shows.
Younger-looking participants should focus on How to Train Your Dragon. There are no cuts for How to Train your Dragon. Only ages 8-13 are eligible for How to Train your Dragon..
Mature-looking participants under 14 are encouraged to audition for both shows; casting in Freaky Friday is not guaranteed.
Younger boys interested in Fletcher: Be at least 10 and have some performing experience. You may use the same song for both auditions.

3. Two Audition Options for Freaky Friday

Participants may choose one of these approaches:

Traditional audition: Sing a 60-second song of your choice and perform one of the provided monologues.
New optional opportunity: For the song portion, choose a prepared, one-minute song cut from the show featuring one of four characters:
- Ellie
- Katherine
- Mike
- Adam

These song cuts are chosen by the directors and represent some of the show's most vocally challenging moments and offer a chance to demonstrate your ability before callbacks. **We will choose the song selections from the show and post them on this page along with the monologues. when they are ready.**

4. Important Audition Reassurances

You will sing only once during your general audition.
Choosing a song from the provided list is optional.
Singing your own song will not hurt your chances or reduce your likelihood of receiving a callback.
Callbacks are based on potential role fit, vocal characteristics, storytelling, and other relevant qualities—not song choice.
All participants will be considered for every role appropriate to their type, regardless of which song they choose.
There are many singing roles beyond these four characters.

5. How to Choose Your Song

Choose the song that makes you sound your absolute best.
Consider the character's age and appearance:
- Younger-looking high schoolers: Ellie or Adam.
- More mature-looking participants: Katherine or Mike.
- In-between: Choose whichever song suits your voice best.
You may pair a song for one character with a monologue for another to demonstrate versatility.
These songs are vocally demanding, with a pop-rock style and, especially for the female roles, high belting.
Only choose a show song if you can sing it exceptionally well in its intended style. If you must switch to head voice or falsetto for major notes that require belting, choose another song.
Singing a character's song well may help prompt a callback, but does not limit you to that character.
The goal is to give participants a chance to demonstrate challenging material early—not to eliminate anyone.

6. Special Encouragement for Male Singers

There are fewer male participants relative to female participants, so strong male singers are especially encouraged to demonstrate their abilities.
If you can confidently sing the high notes required for Mike or Adam, show us!
If you're unsure or can't hit those notes, sing your strongest audition song instead.
Casting considers the whole performer, not just the ability to hit every note. We will work creatively with the voices available.

7. Content and CYT Culture

Freaky Friday is a Disney PG-13 show.
Some recordings contain language that CYT will omit, including taking God's name in vain.
Coarse language is not acceptable in audition songs or on the CYT stage.
When choosing contemporary musical-theater songs (such as Heathers, Mean Girls, Bring It On, Legally Blonde, or Carrie), apply the CYT culture lens.
Be selective about lyrics, verses, and context.

8. Ask your questions on the auditions survey; include your email address so we can reply.

Your Audition To-Do List!

Register for at least one CYT Dallas class- trimester or studio. You must register for class before taking any further steps!
Compare your personal calendar to the production calendar and make sure you can attend most rehearsals and all performances.
Commit to the production and access your audition form by paying your $175 production fee. This fee is non-refundable, so we hope that you are committed to participating regardless of your eventual casting. Note that the payment page asks for an additional donation amount to cover processing fees. You can change that third-party donation amount to $0.00 as CYT Dallas doesn't receive that and isn't rewarded or penalized for that choice.
You will receive the link to the audition form in your emailed receipt from the production fee page. You will choose your audition time slot on the audition form, along with filling out all of your other information such as calendar conflicts and song choice. If you use apple pay or google pay on the fee payment form, please make sure that you know the email associated with that payment account as the receipt with the audition form link is automated.
Choose your audition song (one-minute track or 32 measures of sheet music) and start to practice. (See the audition FAQ page for more tips about your song.) You will need to have your song chosen before your fill out your audition form as it requires that you upload an instrumental track or piano sheet music.
Choose an audition monologue from our provided selections and memorize it. (Selections will be available for each show in the pdf menu above when the audition form is live.)
Watch the dance audition videos and prepare to show your skill at the dance auditions. Dance auditions will be held on the Saturday following auditions as early as 8:30am. Dance auditions happen in small groups and every group will have several chances to perform.
On the night of auditions: arrive 10-15 minutes before your audition time and sign in.
Callbacks for roles, by invitation only, will be held on the same day as the dance auditions.

When you commit to participate in a CYT Dallas show, you agree to pay a non-refundable production fee of $175, to sell 20 tickets per student (or 25 tickets per family,) and contribute family volunteer hours to the production.

As a non-profit organization, volunteers are integral to the fiber of CYT-Dallas, and we need you to help make our program a success. We require every cast member to have at least one parent/guardian actively participate in our volunteer culture. Prior to the first rehearsal, your background check and safety training must be completed. You can start that process here. Your background check and safety training expires after TWO YEARS.

There are no scholarships available for production fees, nor exceptions to the ticket and volunteer requirements listed above. We do not have a minimum of volunteer hours, we ask you to help as much as you can to make the show a success and enjoy our community.

Audition FAQ's

Production Calendar

Rehearsal Times:
Fridays 5:30pm- 9:00pm
Saturdays 9:00am-3:00pm
Our final Saturday rehearsal before Tech week is Super Saturday and rehearsal will last until 6pm
We ask that every cast member helps complete a cleaning task at the end of their Saturday rehearsals, therefore, they may take a few extra minutes after their personal release time.

Tech week evenings:
Earliest arrival to the venue & Dinner 5pm (Optional, bring your own)
Call Time 5:30pm-9:00pm
Wednesday and Thursday, dress rehearsals may run later if the show runs longer than 2 hours.

Performance times:
Fridays- Dinner 5pm, Call time 5:30pm, Performance 7:00pm
Saturdays- call time 12:30pm, Performances 2:00 pm & 7:00pm
Sundays- call time 12:30pm, Performance 2:00 pm

For dress rehearsals and performances, cast is expected to arrive at the venue with their base hair and base make-up already done, wearing their show "modesty wear." Please plan that timing accordingly.

Tips for Callbacks

Freaky Friday Audition Material

Monologue options are coming soon to the PDF Menu above.

Dance Auditions will be held on Saturday for all auditioners. There will be one dance for all. More information coming soon.

See section below for specific instructions on optional song cuts for Freaky Friday.

How to Train Your Dragon Audition Materials

For your audition, you should prepare a song of your choice from Musical Theater or Movie Musical. You should have a backing track (no vocals!) of 60 seconds or less. You will upload this track as an audio file on your audition form.

See the PDF menu above for Monologue options. Memorize one of your choice.

Dance Auditions will be part of your Friday night audition. We will post video instructions here for you to learn in advance, and dance captains will be available that evening, prior to your auditions, to answer questions. After everyone in your group has sung and performed their monologue, the group will do the dance together twice.

Not everyone will need to come on Saturday, only those who are called back.

Instructions for Optional Songs for Freaky Friday Auditions

Please see the video and explanations above.
There are two choices for Adam, one choice for Mike, and three choices each for Ellie and Katherine. You can do one of these songs OR a song of your choice. (Please see our regular audition guidelines for the song of your choice.)

If you use one of these songs, you will use the live accompanist and the sheet music below. If you would like to practice with the accompanist, five minute slots are available on the night before auditions, first-come, first-served for sign-up on the audition form.

We have a practice app available for all of the songs in this show. Here are the instructions to access the music on this practice app:

Download the app for your Apple or Android device, log in, and start rehearsing!
Sign in with code: 19578695

Access all of the rehearsal backing tracks for the show here.