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The Vortex Summer Youth Program Hosts Auditions For Area Youth

Students ages 13-17 are welcome to take part in appointment-only auditions for the popular Summer Youth Theater 2021 program in Austin.

AUSTIN, TX—The Vortex Summer Youth Program invites students ages 13-17 to sign up and audition for Summer Youth Theatre 2021: Pandemdem Edition. Directed by Jennifer Jennings, this year's program will be highly competitive, with a select youth ensemble of young actors, writers, musicians, designers, and technicians vying for a spot.

Appointment-only auditions will be held May 22 & May 29, and students of any ethnicity, heritage, gender, disability, or economic background, and students of all experience levels are welcome to audition for a select ensemble of diverse youth. Audition guidelines include:

  • Seeking students ages 13-17 to participate in Summer Youth Theatre 2021 (SYT).
  • Student submits application online or by mail, signed by parent/guardian.
  • Prepare a memorized, one-minute monologue from a play.
  • Tell a story about one moment that helped you get through the pandemic.
  • Schedule 15-minute, in-person, masked Audition/Interview.
  • A parent/guardian is required to attend the interview.
  • Masks Required for audition/interview.
  • Audition location: The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd. Austin, TX 78722. For an audition slot, please contact vortex@vortexrep.org

ONLINE AUDITION APPLICATION AVAILABLE HERE

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