Goodspeed Accepting Virtual Submissions from Local Musicians

Submitted by Dan McMahon, Goodspeed.

(East Haddam, Conn., February 22, 2022) —  Goodspeed Musicals will be accepting virtual audition submissions for instrumentalists with a vast versatility and knowledge of styles for our orchestra.  Theatrical bass, guitar, percussion, reed doublers (flute, clarinet & saxophones), trumpet, trombone, violin, cello, keyboardists and harp players should apply. Musicians employed by Goodspeed are required to be members in good standing or become members of the American Federation of Musicians Local 400.

All first-round auditions are by virtual submission.  Please submit audio and/or video recordings and resume to Resident Music Director, Adam Souza (asouza@goodspeed.org) and Artistic Administrator, Kristan McLaughlin (kmclaughlin@goodspeed.org) by March 18, 2022. Submissions should be representative of your current abilities.

Interested candidates should submit at least two (2) contrasting pieces for each instrument, including all doubles.  Submissions should be no more than two (2) minutes per instrument.  Online links, YouTube performances or similar online platforms are acceptable.

Goodspeed reaffirms its commitment to non-discrimination and a flexible, imaginative audition policy.  Musicians of all ethnicities are strongly encouraged to audition.