​Thank you to all the audition participants.
We had an incredibly successful audition tour.
SO MUCH TALENT!
The 57th Kids From Wisconsin troupe will soon be announced.
Why Audition?
​A summer with the Kids From Wisconsin is one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences an aspiring young performer can have. Many alumni have gone on to successful careers in performance, music education and many other fields of endeavor.
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The troupe is composed of 36 student performers (22 dancer/vocalists with a 14-piece show band). Qualified candidates, between the ages of 15 and 20, regardless of race, color, or national origin are eligible to apply. Candidates will be required to demonstrate artistic talent, stage personality and choreography (singer/dancers) at the time of their live audition.
What to expect
Additional information
Need more information? No worries! Check out the links below for detailed information on what to bring, what to expect, and what to prepare.
email: info@kidsfromwisconsin.org should you need more assistance.
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Auditions are open to Wisconsin residents ages 15 (by start of camp) to 20 (has not attained 21 before end of season). Applicants who attend university in the state of Wisconsin, but are not legal residents are eligible to apply.
Singer/Dancers:
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One-hour time slot on your selected date
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Prepare one song (32 bars suggested) of any style (pop, Broadway, vocal jazz, etc) that you feel showcases your range and performance style.
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Sheet music must be provided for the accompanist
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A dance call will follow and time to change into dance appropriate attire will be allotted.
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Appropriate dance wear includes: dance shoes (character shoes, jazz shoes, cross trainers, tennis shoes with no tread) and clothing that does not hide dance lines and movement (I.e. nothing baggy, no chunky jewelry).
Band:
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Please prepare two contrasting pieces (jazz, pop or classical)
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Instrumentalist will be asked to sight read
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Guitar and keyboard auditions should be prepared to demonstrate their chord knowledge.
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All instrumentalists, including rhythm section players, will need to provide their own instruments for in-person auditions.
All audition applicants:
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During your time at auditions, you will be asked to sit down with the Executive Director, Tara Johnson, for a short interview session
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You will be asked questions about your future goals, aspirations and expectations if chosen as a 2025 Kids From Wisconsin
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Please expect these interviews to take place before or after your audition time slot. If time does not allow, you will be contacted to set up a Zoom appointment.