Next Steps will return for the 2023 Festival!

Take the next step in launching your theatre career beyond college.

Audition and interview at festival with casting directors and artistic representatives of Equity and non-Equity theatre companies, potential summer employers and graduate schools in our region. This is your opportunity to make a first impression and pave the way for connections that could shape your future. At the very least, you will sharpen your audition and interview skills, get a head start on your headshot, resume and portfolio preparation, and receive feedback on your presentation.

We are pleased to announce the return of Next Steps at KCACTF and would like to invite you to participate!

Next Steps is an opportunity for students to plan for the next phase of their career, through both auditioning and interviewing for summer work and graduate programs.

Our schedule will be:

• Friday, January 13, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Next Steps auditions
  • Auditionees will be given 2 minutes to perform a monologue or song, or both.
• Friday, Jan. 13, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.: Next Steps coffee break

With a focus on directing, dramaturgy, design, and technology, participating companies and universities can host interviews with potential employees and graduate students. Actors are also encouraged to talk with universities they are particularly interested in.

Information on callbacks will be available soon. Please contact Hadley or Alan by Dec. 15 if you are interested in participating in Next Steps!