Des Moines Community Playhouse

For ages 14 and older

$25 per session, February 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2025 4:00-7:00 PM 

Join Playhouse artistic director Katy Merriman,Waitress choreographer Kent Zimmerman, and other area theatre professionals in this four-part audition class series to fine tune auditioning skills for both plays and musicals. Come to one, two, or all four, whatever works in your schedule. Scholarships available through the Jeanne Hopson Angel Fund!

February 2, 2025 Round One: The Song*
Getting past the first round in a musical audition can be daunting. Learn how to choose a song and make the best cut to showcase your voice in 16-32 bars. *Be prepared to sing!

February 9, 2025 The Cold Read 
How to improve on reading sides you've never seen, sending in a video reading, and making big choices.

February 16, 2025 The Audition Dance
Before moving to Iowa in 2020, Kent Zimmerman lived in New York City for 23 years and has worked on Broadway, across the country, and in Europe in various shows. He'll teach you how to work with what you've got whether it's a double pirouette, a grapevine, or two left feet.

February 23, 2025 Master Class with Instructors and Invited Local Directors
Perform a prepared audition for local directors and get immediate feedback.