New Member Auditions – Years 6 to 8
WOW has a handful of places for younger children and is inviting young performers in school years 6 to 8 to audition this December for a chance to be part of WOW’s next exciting production: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (running from 9–12 April 2025).
What to Expect
Joining a WOW production is a significant commitment for the performers and their families. Before starting the audition process, we ask that you carefully review the information below and our Expectations Summary to ensure you can meet the required level of dedication.
The Audition Process
All prospective members must attend an Audition Workshop to prepare. During the workshop, participants will learn up to three songs and one or two dance routines. For the audition they are asked to:
- Select one song and one dance routine to perform at their audition.
- Present a monologue of their own choice (no longer than one minute).
Each audition may be recorded to assist the selection process. These recordings will be viewed only by the Panel and will be deleted after the audition process is complete.
The button link above will go live soon after the workshop when the dance and songs have been recorded.
Audition Results
Parents will be notified via email and/or SMS whether their child has been selected. Please note that WOW auditions are highly competitive. Children not selected this time are welcome to try again in the future — some members have succeeded on their second or third attempt, demonstrating the perseverance and enthusiasm we value.
Key Dates
- Audition Workshop
Tuesday, 19 November
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
WOW Studio, 25-27 Park Street, Weymouth, DT4 7DF - Auditions
Sunday, 1 December
Individual times will be allocated at the workshop, along with a copy of the Audition Form to be completed beforehand.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION BEFORE APPLYING TO AUDITION
Age Requirement: children must be in school year 6 or above.
Suitability: Please consider whether your child is ready for the commitment and demands of a WOW production. Younger children may benefit from waiting until they’re older to audition.
Fees:
– £65 for six months of membership
– £35 for the upcoming production
– Total: £100 for half the year
If these fees present a financial barrier, please speak confidentially to a committee member—we’re here to help.
Rehearsals:
Rehearsals run up to three evenings a week (Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday) until 9:00 PM. Initial sessions focus on learning music.
Not all rehearsals involve the full cast, but members are expected to attend all sessions they are called for.
Parental Involvement:
WOW relies on volunteers to run smoothly. We require at least one parent/carer to obtain a chaperone licence from Dorset Council.
We also require parents to participate behind the scenes in areas such as costumes, fundraising, stage crew, promoting our shows and the running of WOW.
Audition Panel:
The decision of the audition panel is final, and we cannot provide individual feedback.
Registration is now closed for this round of auditions:
