Full Audition Schedule for 2026-2027

Please note that this info, and these dates/times are subject to change.
Ride the Cyclone Auditions
 
In this funny, moving musical, six teenagers from a Canadian choir die in a freak roller coaster accident. Then, they awake in limbo with the chance to return to life.
 
 
Initial auditions will be held on Tuesday, September 1st from 6:00PM - 10:00PM in the Lab Theatre. 
Callbacks will be held on Friday, September 4th from 6:00 PM - 10:00PM in the Lab Theatre.
 
 
WHAT TO PREPARE:
 
Initial Audition:
Please prepare one 16-32 bar cut of a song in the style of the show. You are not permitted to sing from the show. An accompanist will be provided. Please make sure your sheet music is marked, clean, in sheet protectors, and in a binder for the accompanist. 
 
Students will be asked to fill out an intimacy/comfortability form, which in no way will dictate casting choices. The director asks that you fill it out honestly, because this will help dictate any blocking/choreography the director can prepare for. Numerous characters use heavy/harsh language as well, so please make sure to list if this is something out of your comfort zone. 
 
Callback: 
Please prepare all material for each character you are called back for. Please bring clothes comfortable to move in, as well as dance shoes, as there may be a dance call following the initial callback. 
 
Ride the Cyclone Callback Materials. Please familiarize yourself with the show/characters. 
 
Any and all questions should be addressed to Zakk Mannella at mannellaz@apsu.edu