Upcoming Events at Coalition Theater
Sat Jul 2, 12:00 PM - Sat Jul 2, 6:00 PM
Coalition Theater
8 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220
Community: Richmond
Description
Selected performers will be placed on a house team and will perform during our weekly programming starting September 2022. Frequency of performances will vary based on the total number of teams cast and will be determined after auditions are complete.
Event Details
The Coalition Theater is casting 2 to 4 brand new longform improv house teams to join our primetime programming starting in September 2022. We aim to put together diverse and inclusive teams, who will be assigned a member of our Coaching Staff to lead weekly practices in the lead-up to your team's debut, and semi-regular practices during your run. The Coalition fosters a community of positivity, support & acceptance while focusing on the mantra of “do good shows.”
House Team Auditions:
SATURDAY, JULY 2
12pm, 1:30pm, 3pm, 4:30pm (you’ll only attend ONE of the available time slots.)
House Team Callbacks:
SUNDAY, JULY 3
12pm, 1:30pm & 3pm (you will be given a callback slot.)
WHAT WE REQUIRE:
• Previous improv training. At least a 201 level (401 preferred) with a firm grasp on mechanics/technique & longform improv.
•Ability to practice weekly in the lead-up to your debut, and on a consistent basis during your run. (weekly, bi-weekly, etc as needed to ensure consistent show quality.)
•All team members must be 18 years or older.
HOW TO PREPARE:
Please dress comfortably, come with a good ‘tude and open mind and be ready to participate in various warm-ups, improv games and scenes.
WHO WE ARE:
The Coalition Theater is a non-profit organization with the mission of enriching RVA through comedy shows, classes, and outreach. This audition is for volunteer unpaid performers.
Not ready for auditions just yet? Find out more about the Coalition’s improv classes and workshops at www.rvacomedy.com/classes
The Coalition Theater has been hard at work to make our organization a more anti-racist community. We are committed to changing our practices to ensure the comedy on our stage features a diversity of different voices and backgrounds.
Keep reading to learn more about our Action & Accountability.
WHAT YOU GET:
All Coalition Company performers enjoy...
•Free entry to regular shows
•Free or discounted classes & workshops in the Coalition Training Center
•Regular stage time at the Coalition Theater
•Opportunities to perform at national comedy festivals and touring shows and take workshops from special guests renowned in the comedy community. Many of our performers have gotten the chance to learn from instructors from NY’s UCB and Magnet Theater, Chicago’s iO and Second City, and more.
•A platform to be creative with other talented performers, have your ideas heard, and play an integral role in RVA’s growing comedy scene.
•Opportunities to get involved with our non-profit mission via committees, outreach groups, etc.
•An in-road to teaching classes at our training center via TA opportunities & workshops for prospective teachers.
House Team Auditions:
SATURDAY, JULY 2
12pm, 1:30pm, 3pm, 4:30pm (you’ll only attend ONE of the available time slots.)
House Team Callbacks:
SUNDAY, JULY 3
12pm, 1:30pm & 3pm (you will be given a callback slot.)
WHAT WE REQUIRE:
• Previous improv training. At least a 201 level (401 preferred) with a firm grasp on mechanics/technique & longform improv.
•Ability to practice weekly in the lead-up to your debut, and on a consistent basis during your run. (weekly, bi-weekly, etc as needed to ensure consistent show quality.)
•All team members must be 18 years or older.
HOW TO PREPARE:
Please dress comfortably, come with a good ‘tude and open mind and be ready to participate in various warm-ups, improv games and scenes.
WHO WE ARE:
The Coalition Theater is a non-profit organization with the mission of enriching RVA through comedy shows, classes, and outreach. This audition is for volunteer unpaid performers.
Not ready for auditions just yet? Find out more about the Coalition’s improv classes and workshops at www.rvacomedy.com/classes
The Coalition Theater has been hard at work to make our organization a more anti-racist community. We are committed to changing our practices to ensure the comedy on our stage features a diversity of different voices and backgrounds.
Keep reading to learn more about our Action & Accountability.
WHAT YOU GET:
All Coalition Company performers enjoy...
•Free entry to regular shows
•Free or discounted classes & workshops in the Coalition Training Center
•Regular stage time at the Coalition Theater
•Opportunities to perform at national comedy festivals and touring shows and take workshops from special guests renowned in the comedy community. Many of our performers have gotten the chance to learn from instructors from NY’s UCB and Magnet Theater, Chicago’s iO and Second City, and more.
•A platform to be creative with other talented performers, have your ideas heard, and play an integral role in RVA’s growing comedy scene.
•Opportunities to get involved with our non-profit mission via committees, outreach groups, etc.
•An in-road to teaching classes at our training center via TA opportunities & workshops for prospective teachers.
