Article 17 - Auditions
17.1 The Exec should endeavour to organise initial auditions for the first weekend before a term begins.
17.2 The Exec shall ensure that all members shall have equal time in each audition with each production. It is at the Exec’s discretion the length of the auditions. The Exec will make the members aware of the decision at the beginning of the auditions.
17.3 Exec Presence. The Exec shall run an introductory session with all auditioning members. All Exec members must attend this session unless given permission by the President, Vice-President and the General Secretary.
17.4 What should be brought to Auditions. Any member involved with the audition process should bring their LUSU Number. If membership has not yet been paid, they should bring the fee in cash.
17.5 Recall lists shall be posted via social media on the evening after initial auditions. This will be organised by the President and any other member of the Exec not on a production team.
i) Any member that was unable to attend initial auditions should contact the Exec who will endeavour to allow them to audition during a recall slot. This will also be at the discretion of the term’s directors.
17.7 Casting will take place the day after recalls and will be chaired by an impartial body. Typically this will be the Chairperson. However, in the event that the Chairperson is unable to be impartial, another Exec member may lead the session.
i) If no Exec member can be impartial, a non-executive member may be appointed to lead the session. This will be decided at the discretion of the Exec.
17.8 The Backstage Meeting will be held after casting. The session shall be run by an Exec Member not on a Production Team.
i) The Backstage Meeting is open to all membership who are not already involved with a production.
17.9 All Production Team Members should attend Initial Auditions, Recalls, Casting and the Backstage Meeting. Any possible absences are at the discretion of the Exec.
17.10 Any member who auditions may ask the Exec for feedback from their audition. The Exec shall contact all directors with this request. It is at the discretion of the Directors whether feedback is given. This feedback will then be passed onto the member at the discretion of the Exec
17.2 The Exec shall ensure that all members shall have equal time in each audition with each production. It is at the Exec’s discretion the length of the auditions. The Exec will make the members aware of the decision at the beginning of the auditions.
17.3 Exec Presence. The Exec shall run an introductory session with all auditioning members. All Exec members must attend this session unless given permission by the President, Vice-President and the General Secretary.
17.4 What should be brought to Auditions. Any member involved with the audition process should bring their LUSU Number. If membership has not yet been paid, they should bring the fee in cash.
17.5 Recall lists shall be posted via social media on the evening after initial auditions. This will be organised by the President and any other member of the Exec not on a production team.
i) Any member that was unable to attend initial auditions should contact the Exec who will endeavour to allow them to audition during a recall slot. This will also be at the discretion of the term’s directors.
17.7 Casting will take place the day after recalls and will be chaired by an impartial body. Typically this will be the Chairperson. However, in the event that the Chairperson is unable to be impartial, another Exec member may lead the session.
i) If no Exec member can be impartial, a non-executive member may be appointed to lead the session. This will be decided at the discretion of the Exec.
17.8 The Backstage Meeting will be held after casting. The session shall be run by an Exec Member not on a Production Team.
i) The Backstage Meeting is open to all membership who are not already involved with a production.
17.9 All Production Team Members should attend Initial Auditions, Recalls, Casting and the Backstage Meeting. Any possible absences are at the discretion of the Exec.
17.10 Any member who auditions may ask the Exec for feedback from their audition. The Exec shall contact all directors with this request. It is at the discretion of the Directors whether feedback is given. This feedback will then be passed onto the member at the discretion of the Exec