Open Jar Institute - Actor Training Institute - New York City
Audition Information:
Admission to SUMMER WORKSHOP IN NYC is by audition only.  Limited space available!  Some scholarships are available.
AUDITION TOUR 2011:
Click HERE for additional information on audition locations and times.

WASHINGTON D.C. - November 14,

OTTAWA, ON - November 28, 2011

SYRACUSE, NY - Nov. 29 - 3 pm
 
TORONTO, ON - Nov. 30, 2011 - 4pm

TORONTO, ON - Dec. 1, 2011 - 4pm

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Dec. 2 - 4pm

CHICAGO, IL - Dec. 5, 2011 - 2 pm

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - Dec. 9 - 2:45

MIDVALE, UT - Dec. 10, 2011 - 10 am

CHAMPAIGN, IL - Jan 4 - 6, 2012

AMES, IA - January 16, 2012

BOCA RATON, FL  - February 1, 2012

ORLANDO, FL - February 3, 2012

DAYTONA, FL - February 4, 2012

OGDEN, UT - Feb. 9, 2012

COLUMBUS, GA - Feb. 9 - 11, 2012

ST. LOUIS, MO - February 20, 2012

PHOENIX, AZ - February 23, 2012

TUCSON, AZ - February 24, 2012

SAN DIEGO, CA - Feb. 26, 2012

CORONADO, CA - February 27, 2012

NEW YORK CITY, NY - Mar. 3 - 10am

CHATTANOOGA, TN - March 7 - 10
DANCE/VOCAL AUDITION:
Come prepared to learn a dance combination. Wear jazz shoes/sneakers. 

Bring a short 16-bar audition song that shows you 'at your best'.  Bring sheet music clearly marked for an accompanist to play.  No CDs allowed. 

Bring a headshot/resume. (Click HERE to see a sample)

Sign-up begins 1/2 hour prior to audition.
VIDEO AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
For students who cannot attend one of our auditions, video audition may be submitted, as follows:
  1. Video Audition.  Applicants should submit a video recording of a live performance in a show or a recording of you singing your favorite audition song.  The recording should be less than 5 minutes.  For quickest submission, the video can be uploaded to YouTube and you can include the link in the ONLINE APPLICATION.  Otherwise, please send a DVD with your application.
  2. Fill out our ONLINE APPLICATION.
  3. Essay:  Write a brief essay email explaining what you hope to gain from attending Open Jar Institute and why you feel passionate about theatre.  Send to:  don.alden@openjarproductions.com
  4. Resume/Picture:  Send a one-page resume detailing your experience in performance, training and skills and a picture of you.

Video, Essays, Resume/Pictures can be submitted to:
don.alden@openjarproductions.com
or
Open Jar Productions
676A Ninth Ave.  #432
New York, NY  10036

SAMPLE RESUME/HEADSHOT:
Click HERE for a sample of a professional performance resume and headshot.