San Diego – The San Diego Black Artist Collective is proud to announce The Audition Lab, an event aimed at fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the local theater community. Hosted at MOXIE Theatre on October 8, 2023, this groundbreaking initiative seeks to address historical inequalities within American theater by investing in the San Diego area Talent of Color. The Audition Lab aims to attract Black performers of all experience levels to provide a fresh perspective on industry techniques and current practices, a space for feedback and questions to improve one’s skills, and ultimately, a communal space for networking and connection. The event will feature:
- Audition Workshops: Led by experienced professionals in the field, these workshops will provide invaluable insights and training for actors from underrepresented communities looking to refine their audition skills.
- Networking Opportunities: Participants will have the chance to connect with established theater professionals and gain access to invaluable industry insights and resources.
- Panel Discussions: Engage in thought-provoking conversations about the past, present, and future of diversity in American theater, led by experts in the field.
- Community Building: Foster a sense of belonging and collaboration within San Diego’s vibrant theater community.
To conclude the momentous day, representatives from some of San Diego’s leading major theatre companies including Jacole Kitchen (La Jolla Playhouse), Kian Kline-Chilton (Diversionary Theatre), Jill Townsend (San Diego Musical Theatre), Kim Heil (The Old Globe), Desireé Clarke (MOXIE Theatre) with more participants to be announced, will participate in a moderated panel discussion and Q&A about their vision for the future of San Diego Theatre, how they’re investing in diversity efforts on and off stage, as well as demystifying their casting processes.
No registration is required; participants can attend as few or as many workshops as they wish. This is a free event with a suggested donation of $20.
Interested participants seeking to have their headshot taken should bring $50 to pay the photographer.
The scheduled list of workshops include:
10AM Audition Basics
11AM – Disney Live Presentation
12 Noon – Lunch Break
1PM Monologues
2:30 Singing/Musical Theatre
4 PM Dance Call
5:30 PM Moderated Panel
6:30 PM Optional closing mixer
For more information about The Audition Lab, please visit instagram.com/SD_BAC or contact SanDiegoBAC@gmail.com and DanielleK.Bunch@gmail.com.