The Talent Machine Company announces auditions for their annual Holiday Show! Audition Dates Sunday, September 14th from 12:00 to 3:00 pm Sunday, September 21st from 12:00 to 3:00 pm Auditions will be held at:  Stageworkz 1035 Benfield Blvd., Suite E Millersville, MD  Show dates are: December 19, 20, 21, 22 & 23  (Multiple shows on some days)  Mandatory tech week is Saturday, December 13 through Thursday, December 18th. We will be doing at least 9 performances in 5 days.  Please review all tech week and performance dates carefully, no conflicts will be accepted for tech week or performance dates.   Teens & kids ages 7 -18 are invited to audition.  The auditions will be scheduled in 30 minute timeslots assigned from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. on both Sundays.  All Auditioners are asked to be prepared to sing (approximately 16 - 32 measures) of a Broadway pop music selection - showing your vocal range.  The auditioner should bring pre-recorded accompaniment music (karaoke style – no words) on tape or CD.  The auditioners will also be taught a short dance combination as part of the audition.  Auditioners should wear comfortable clothing and shoes that allow free movement for dance. All auditioners should reserve an audition time by clicking the "Timeslot" button at the top of this page.  Auditioners will receive a confirmation of their audition time via return email.  (If you do not receive an email confirmation within 3 days, please email tickets@talentmachine.com so we can be sure to register you for the audition times.)  Auditioners are asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to their audition time to complete the necessary audition forms.

Here is what you need to know to audition:

Every  auditioner needs to be a member of the TMC ( $5.00, for annual membership paid at audition) Come  prepared to sing, approximately 16 measures - showing your vocal range -with pre-recorded music on tape or cd- Karaoke style -no words - cued to where you start to sing Be prepared to dance (wear appropriate clothing and footwear.) Bring a photo if possible (any kind) to attach to your audition form.    Be prepared to list all scheduled activities Oct – Dec