Gala Audition Information

Cappies G/T Auditions

Auditions will be virtual. Please fill out the online audition form and submit a video audition with the below requirements.

Deadline: 5/19

Casting selections will be announced via email no later than 5/23.

Questions? Email AdminNCA@cappies.org

The G/T (Gowns/Tuxes) students play a vital and fun role in the Gala. It is important that they dress formally and be prepared to stand and walk for several hours.

Attire For Gowns:

  • You should choose a formal, floor-length dress

  • It should have shoulder straps and not be too low cut anywhere

Attire For Tuxes:

  • You can wear either a black tux, or a black or dark suit, white dress shirt, and bow tie.

  • Note: If you don't have a tux or suit, you can usually borrow a tux from the band or chorus department at your school if any are available. (Many in the past have gone this route. If you don't have the tux with you for this audition, wear as much of your outfit as you have on hand, such as white dress shirt, bow tie, and at least your black dress shoes).

Audition Requirements:

  • Upload a video showing yourself from head to toe (can be taken on your phone) of you in the dress or tux/suit and the same shoes you will be wearing to the Gala.

  • For all Audition Videos:

    • State your name, grade, and school in the video.

    • Tell us the name of your favorite musical or play and why (maximum 30 seconds).

    • Then walk across a room, or back and forth from the camera, to show us that you can walk comfortably in your chosen shoes. You will wear these shoes for 5-6 hours, so be sure they are comfortable to walk in, or wear flats.

    • Please also do a 360-degree turn so that we can see the front and back of your dress.

Rehearsal Schedule:

Mandatory Dress Rehearsal will be held at Langley High School on Sunday, June 1 12:00pm-4:00pm

  • You will be required to wear your formal attire at this rehearsal (you may change there)

  • You will need to be at the Kennedy Center on Monday, June 2 all day (from 11:30am until the Gala ends around 10:30pm). There will be another dress rehearsal at 1:00pm that day.

  • Both rehearsals are mandatory. Please consider this before submitting your audition.

Ready to audition?

Expectations:

  • G/Ts cannot be a Nominee or performer in any other role during the Gala.

  • G/Ts appear on-stage, holding trophies, winner envelopes, and microphones.

  • G/Ts go out into the house to guide VIP Presenters to and from the backstage area

  • G/Ts should be personable, polite and conscious that they are the face of Cappies NCA

  • G/Ts should not pull attention away from the presentation of awards.

  • G/Ts should be prepared to be on their feet, for 3-5 hours, during the Gala

  • G/Ts may wear either a floor-length, formal gown or tuxedo/dark suit

    • When selecting your outfit, please respect the wide spectrum of values that Cappies members encompass, and consider comfort and modesty in choosing the attire.