Want to join our theatrical family? Email us at membership@abingdonoperatic.co.uk.
Perhaps you’ve always wanted to be on stage, but never had the chance before? Or perhaps you’ve been onstage in the past and would now like to step into the spotlight again?
Membership auditions to join AOS take place twice a year, before each new production begins rehearsal. You must be at least eighteen years of age to audition for AOS, but we love to welcome young people for certain productions.
If you think you might like to join us and feel part of the performing team that makes a show come to life, see more information below.
Video Audition
We currently audition potential new members via video audition (performance of a 90-second segment of a musical theatre song that suits your voice) and an online form, before inviting successful auditionees to an in-person callback.
If you think that you would like to audition as an AOS performing member, please complete this new member audition application form, which also contains more details about the audition process.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Our backstage crew is brilliant too!
We couldn’t put on a show without the fantastic support our backstage and build crews offer. So if you think you might be interested in carpentry, set design, hair and make-up, or costumes, do please email us at membership@abingdonoperatic.co.uk for more details on your area of interest.
The show build crew meet on a Thursday and / or Saturday at a location close to Abingdon from around 10am to 12noon, including an all-important tea break! Some crew build on Thursdays, some Saturdays and some both! Unlike for performing members, regular attendance is not essential.
Are you wondering how to find us?
AOS meets every Tuesday evening from the talk-in to show week. Rehearsals start at 7:30pm and usually last until 10:00pm, with a coffee break in the middle for general chat. All Tuesday rehearsals are held at Trinity Church Hall, Conduit Road, Abingdon.
Thursday evening rehearsals are also called, initially for principal characters in a show, but as the production progresses the full company can occasionally be required to attend.
Sometimes a Sunday afternoon rehearsal is called, but this is usually only in the immediate run-up to a show.
A firm commitment is expected of our members and regular attendance is important. However, it is not always necessary for everyone to attend each rehearsal. The director will produce a rehearsal schedule to indicate who is needed.