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TELL YOUR STORY

VETS in the ARTS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging and equipping veterans to tell their stories through music, performance, painting, sculpture, creative writing, and all other forms of artistic expression and at every level of participation.   

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CASTING CALL

Seeking actors (all ethnicities and ages) for paid roles for Workshop and Full Production of the original musical “Standard Issue”. Military Veterans are strongly encouraged to audition- even if you have never acted before!

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Auditions: September 19th (6-8pm) & 21st (9-11am)

Location: 105 N. 13th Street, Herrin, IL (Kre8ive Fine Arts Building)

If possible, please register for an audition time slot at:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DABA929A3FAC07-50653064-casting

 

To request a private audition call/text 618-889-6500 or email info@vetsinthearts.org


 

For more information about the show and to hear some of the songs go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKEOwJQScS4&list=PLjOhHn21C4yeqJAKoM6rGUdnS0qXa2iGf

(This show is still in the process of being developed and edited)

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Audition Information:

You can audition with any prepared monologue and 16 bars of song using a phone track. 

IF you do not have anything prepared, we'll have cold readings for you to read. 

If you cannot make in-person auditions, you can send a video submission to info@vetsinthearts.org along with your headshot/resume attached as a PDF file. 

*Video audition submission will be accepted until September 19th. Send submission to info@vetsinthearts.org.

 

Workshop Process:

Being a new musical, each scene needs to be “workshopped” to allow the entire production team to develop the unique look and feel of the show. The writers will also be tweaking the dialogue. Actors cast for this process will be encouraged to develop their characters to help the production team visualize the scenes. The current schedule will be October/November 2024 with approximately 8-12 meetings. 

Eight (8) principal actors will be needed and compensated $150 each for their time.

 

Full Production: June 6-8, 2025

This audition is also part of the process to cast the entirety of the show for full production in 2025. If a full casting of the show does not come from the 2024 auditions, another audition round will be held in January 2025. All actors cast in the full production will receive compensation which is based on role and % of ticket sales.

 

Auditioning Veterans: If you do not have previous acting experience, please do not let that keep you from auditioning. We have performance arts training available for Veterans interested in on-stage performance!

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Volunteers:

We are also seeking volunteers (Veteran or non-Veteran) who would like to help in the production of this local, original musical. Off-stage opportunities include back stage work, set building/painting, costumes, and props. No experience necessary! Volunteers will be needed in 2025. If you are interested in being involved offstage email info@vetsinthearts.org

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HOW YOU CAN HELP

You can help by donating time, equipment, expertise, and money to help us fulfill our mission of helping veterans express themselves through the arts. 

Coming Soon!
Vets in the Arts merchandise

Check back soon for Vets in the Arts merchandise. It's just one way that you can support Veterans and their artistic pursuits. 

Be a Mentor

Do you love the arts and have knowledge to share? We would love to partner with you to bring group or one-on-one arts mentorship to veterans!

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