Viva! El Paso auditions are on April 5, 2025
EL PASO, TEXAS – Auditions for Viva! El Paso will be held on Saturday, April 5th. Registration is from 9:00 to 12:00 p.m. Auditions run from 9:30 am-1:30 p.m. at the Officer David Ortiz Recreation Center.
REGISTRATION Registration is 9:00-12:00 pm. Please scroll down this page and download the PDFs to fill out the audition form and release ahead of time!!
ACTORS/SINGERS/DANCERS Tryouts will be from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 5. Auditions will be at Officer David Ortiz Recreation Center in the Mission Valley neighborhood of El Paso. All Auditionees will have to sing, dance, and cold read. Actors will cold-read from the script. A short, prepared monologue is encouraged as well. Singers should prepare a song and bring music (sheet music, flash drive, or cellphone recording are acceptable). Accompaniment will be provided. Dancers should wear comfortable clothing and shoes for movement.
DANCE AUDITIONS Dancers should have a one-minute piece ready. Initial dance auditions are from 9:30-12:00, dance call-backs will start at 12:15 pm and additional choreography will be taught at the auditions.
GENERAL INFO Those auditioning need to bring a photo ID, Social Security card, a portrait-style headshot, and a resume of past performance/production work, including school information and work history. Those attending should also bring bottled water and a snack (or lunch) for the tryouts. Performers must be 16 years of age or older. There is no fee to audition. Auditions are open to performers living in the El Paso region.
Performers will be paid a stipend. Call 915-307-0617 or 915-276-5681 for more information. An El Paso tradition going into its 47th year, Viva! El Paso celebrates more than 400 years of local history. Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, June 20 - August 2, in McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre. Ticket information will be announced soon. Viva! El Paso is a presentation of El Paso International & Cultural Arts (EPIC Arts), the El Paso Community Foundation, and El Paso Live.