Auditions – Top Hat Theatrics

ELF JR. THE MUSICAL JTF TROUPE

AUDITION SIGN-UPS ARE LIVE!

We accept all skill levels, from beginner to advanced, between the ages of 8 and 18.

For any questions and/or inquiries, please feel free to contact us info@toptheatrics.org or by our business number at 770-569-3587

If this is your first time doing theatre or your first time in a production with Top Hat Theatrics, we recommend reading the beginner’s guide on theatre here on Top Hat’s site: https://toptheatrics.org/tophatbeginnerguide/
First time doing JTF? Visit our Junior Theatre Festival guide as well: https://toptheatrics.org/jtf-junior-theatre-festival/

AUDITION / CALLBACK Location and Times

Audition Day: July 10th, Friday, 2026, from 5pm to 8pm
Callback Day: July 12th, Sunday, 2026, from 5pm to 10pm
Audition and Callback Locations: Great Gig Dance Company off of WADE GREEN IN KENNESAW
Audition and Callback Address: 4200 Wade Green Rd NW #128, Kennesaw, GA 30144

PRODUCTION COST

If a role is offered and accepted, the tuition cost is set at $1200.00. This cost is nonrefundable. We also offer month-to-month payment options through our official studio site. *This cost does NOT cover hoteling expenses while at JTF.

The cost covers the following over the course of July 2026 to January 2027:

Production Fees (This covers the rights to the shows and cost to performance each day at venue)
Costumes
Props
Set and Set Building
Photos ranging from Cast Photos / Headshots / Promo Shots
Training from all three categories of Acting / Singing / Dancing
- Training is subject to individual performers’ abilities; we train for a wide range from beginner to intermediate to advanced levels of performance.
Guest appearances by Directors and Performers from local schools and semi-pro theatre locations providing feedback and education on performances
JTF swag bag with T-shirts and other goodies!

SCHEDULING / MANDATORY DATES

PLEASE READ! Getting ready for Elf Jr. and the Junior Theatre Festival (JTF) is going to be an incredible journey. Because we’re preparing for a full production in November and a special 15-minute competition piece for JTF in January 2027, it does take a dedicated team effort from July through January 17th.

We know many of our talented students are busy with sports, school clubs, and other shows! If you’re worried about juggling your schedule, don’t let that stop you from reaching out. We’re happy to sit down with you and your family to look at the calendar and see if we can make the magic happen together.

To keep our rehearsals professional and productive, we just ask that cast members attend at least 75% of our regular rehearsals. There are also a few “all-hands-on-deck” dates that are mandatory for everyone; consider these non-negotiables, meaning if you are not able to commit to the mandatory dates, we kindly ask that parents and students discuss with each other and consider if this is the best time to commit to a long-term production such as this.

Mandatory Dates (Conflicts are not accepted on these days):

Fitting Day & Cast Photo Day (Tentative September 12th and 13th)
- Sept. 12th, Saturday, is the initial photo taking, and the 13th is our makeup day.
Tech Week & Show Days (For Elf Jr. Read the scheduling sheet below for tech and performances.)
- Failure to appear will result in loss of stage time performance for the student.
The final rehearsal weekend before JTF (January 9th and 10th)
- Failure to appear for the final JTF weekend rehearsal will result in student removal from performing at the JTF competition. They, the student, are still permitted to attend JTF and watch the performance and participate in all other events.

Check out our policies and procedures page for the full scoop on attendance and specific dates. We can’t wait to see you on stage!

Schedule for rehearsals and performances:
Rehearsals start mid-July 2026.
Rehearsal days: Saturdays from 5pm to 9:30pm / Sunday from 3pm to 6pm
Rehearsal location: Great Gig Dance Company
Tech Week MANDATORY: Nov 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Tech Day Times: 6:00pm to 9:30pm
Performance Dates MANDATORY:
– Nov. 5th at 7:00PM with a 6:00PM call time
– Nov. 6th at 7:00PM with a 6:00PM call time
– Nov. 7th at 2:00PM and 7:00pm with a 12:00PM call time
– Nov. 8th at 2:00PM with a 12:00PM call time
Venue Performance location: Art Place in in Marietta

Audition Process—Part 1: In-Person Audition or Video Submission

You will be asked to perform a 1-minute cut of a select musical number of your choice that showcases your abilities in acting and singing.
We do NOT accept a cappella.
Do NOT sing a song from the show Spongebob the Musical; you will be asked to perform a different song on the day of the audition or submit a new video audition.
It is your responsibility as the student and parent/guardian to follow these instructions to ensure a smooth process.
IN-PERSON SIGN-UPS HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BA5AC2EA6F9C34-64052179-elfjrand
VIDEO AUDITIONS: EMAIL US AT Info@Toptheatrics.org—VIDEO AUDITIONS EXTENDED TO END OF DAY, July 9th, 11:59PM

Audition Process—Part 2: Callbacks

Callbacks are in person and are MANDATORY.
Failure to show for callbacks will result in the student’s ineligibility to be cast in the show.
If you believe you will not be able to attend callbacks, please IMMEDIATELY notify Top Hat Staff via email at info@toptheatrics.org.
The students’ behavior, such as excessive talking and/or other disruptive actions, will be recorded throughout this audition process and may affect their eligibility to be cast.
Keep it simple, and be respectful to Top Hat staff’s time and the other students auditioning at all times!

Callback schedule in order from top to bottom:
- Dance Callbacks
  - Please be prepared to wear the appropriate attire to dance in. Students learn a dance number/combo from our choreographer and are asked to perform it either alone or as a group.
- Singing Callbacks
  - Students will sing select parts for the roles called back for and will also sing ensemble numbers as a group and alone.
- Acting Callbacks
  - Students read select dialogue from the show based on what the student was called back for. Directors may ask students to cold read for characters that they were not called back to read.
Advice from our Directors: Give your 110% effort in any role you are asked to read or sing for; this is crucial for the directors to understand how well you read as the character and where you, the student, may be cast to better fit the story while still offering a challenge in a given role. Please do NOT ask to read or sing for a specific character; you will be declined.

Audition Process—Part 3: The Offer

After callbacks, Top Hat Directors will take the following week to craft the cast list and offers. All casting decisions are final by the directors.
If you, the student, are cast, students/parents will receive an email with the offer, and the student must reply with an accept or decline within 48 hours after the offer has been emailed.
If the student does not accept the role, no harm, no foul at all. We encourage the student to ask for feedback based on their auditions 48 hours after the cast is announced, and we hope the student auditions for the next show.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please always refer to the policy and procedures page at https://toptheatrics.org/general-production-policies-and-procedures/

Elf Jr and JTF Troupe Auditions

This form must be filled out in order to participate in auditions.

Student Full Name *

Student Preferred Nickname

Student Age *

Student Birth Date *

Student Email Address

Student Phone Number

Which school does the student attend?

What role(s) does the student desire? If any, please type ANY *

Is the student willing to accept any role? *Please note that this means the student is willing to accept an ensemble role or a role that was not listed as desired! Please do NOT put yes if they are not willing to accept any role. Directors use this in part of their casting decision!

How did you hear about these auditions? *

Parent/Guardian Full Name *

Parent Email Address *

Parent Phone Number *

Top Hat Theatrics shows are built upon the volunteer efforts of its staff and parents. We would love to have you, the parent, involved in our production(s). Please select one of the options for which Parent committee you would prefer to be involved in. *

Food/Dietary Restrictions/Allergies *

Dance Training - Please select all that apply. *

How many years of private vocal training have you had? *

What vocal part do you sing? *

Do you sing in your school choir? *

If not selected for a role, would you like to be a part of Tech Crew? *NOTE: If you are interested in tech track instead please visit our tech page for more info. There is a production fee for pursuing a tech track.

Please list any previous shows you have been in including the company you performed with and year of performance. If this is your first time performing, please type NONE. *

Are you currently performing in other show(s)? *

If yes on performing other shows please list the rehearsal days/times, tech week, and performance dates for those shows. *

Please list any other extra curricular activities the student is involved in.

Conflict List *

Parents please type your first and last name below to show proof that you and your child have read, understood, and acknowledged the information provided to you on this sign up form and on https://toptheatrics.org/general-production-policies-and-procedures/. *