FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
AUDITIONS
- What are the audition dates?
- Do dancers need to make an audition appointment?
- What do I need to bring for the singing audition?
- How much time will I be allowed to sing?
- If I am auditioning as a singer, will I have to dance?
- If I audition as a singer and am asked to return for the afternoon, can I stay and wait?
- What do I need to bring for the dance audition?
- How can I make a singing audition appointment?
- What is my commitment to the Follies if I am cast in the ensemble?
- Are accomodations provided?
- Is there pay?
- When will I know if I am cast?
- Who do I contact if I have more questions?
WHAT ARE THE AUDITION DATES?
Wednesday May 21 and Thursday May 22, 2008 at The Historic Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs.
DO DANCERS NEED TO MAKE AN AUDITION APPOINTMENT
No. Dance auditions are "Open Call" both days, starting at 1:00 p.m.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING FOR THE SINGING AUDITION?
You will need to bring sheet music, CD or cassette. A pianist, tape recorder and CD player will be provided. You may be asked to stay for the dance audition; please bring tap shoes, shoes that are comfortable to learn a jazz routine in and comfortable dancewear. Ladies should also bring a pair of heels, a leotard, and tights.
IF I AM AUDITIONING AS A SINGER, WILL I HAVE TO DANCE?
After your singing audition, you may be asked to return in the afternoon to attend our dance audition.
IF I AUDITION AS A SINGER AND AM ASKED TO RETURN FOR THE AFTERNOON, CAN I STAY AND WAIT?
You are more than welcome to stay and wait in the lobby of the studio. However, there are many restaurants located in the area to have lunch during this break.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING FOR THE DANCE AUDITION?
You will need to bring tap shoes, a pair of heels, shoes that are comfortable to learn a jazz routine in and comfortable dancewear. Ladies should wear leotard and tights ONLY.
HOW CAN I MAKE A SINGING AUDITION APPOINTMENT?
You can make an appointment by calling The Palm Springs Follies office at (760) 778-7654.
WHAT IS MY COMMITMENT TO THE FOLLIES IF I AM CAST IN THE ENSEMBLE?
The performance season is from October through the end of May. There are 9 shows a week. There are 2 days off per week, but you may be required to work on one of those days. The rehearsal period begins in the middle of August. In addition you are required to come to Palm Springs for fittings once in June, once in July and once in August prior to the rehearsal period. Rehearsals are five days a week, though you may be required to work a 6th day during this time.
ARE ACCOMODATIONS PROVIDED?
Yes, accomodations are provided.
IS THERE PAY?
Nevada wages are paid.
WHEN WILL I KNOW IF I AM CAST?
Approximately the middle to end of June 2008.
HOW MUCH TIME WILL I BE ALLOWED TO SING?
The piece of music must be 1 minute or less.
WHO DO I CONTACT IF I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
Click here if you would like to email us with any more questions.










