Audition Tips

Appointments are highly recommended for all auditions. Call 717-854-3894 or email ylt@ylt.org. Participation in YLT productions is always free. No experience necessary. Auditions are open to everyone; shows are never pre-cast. YLT does not discriminate based on gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other basis.


Tips for auditioning:
  • Most YLT shows will now audition by appointment. You can still arrive the night of auditions and sign-up then, but for your convenience you can now call ahead and schedule a specific time. Children's Series productions will NOT use audition appointments.
  • Headshots & resumes are gratefully accepted, but NOT required.
  • YLT productions are for the community, by the community. All auditions are open to the public, no experience is necessary, and we never pre-cast.
  • Auditions for Mainstage & Studio shows start at 7 PM, Children's shows at 6:30 PM.
  • Certain productions containing mature content may require parental permission. See audition noticed for more information.
  • Familiarize yourself with the production before the audition.
  • Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
  • Arrive early.
  • Bring a bottle of water.
  • Take time to collect yourself before you begin your audition.
  • Bring a legible copy of the sheet music for the accompanist or an accompaniment CD.
  • If you make a mistake, keep going.
  • Relax! The directors are human, too.
  • Most importantly, SMILE AND HAVE FUN.