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What To Know About This Production

Do you ever feel like you are constantly living under pressure?

We often first become aware of this pressure in our middle- or high school years: What do I wear? What if I wear the wrong thing? What is she wearing? What do I look like? Stop looking at me!! The pressure to fit in, stand out, conform, and break free can be overwhelming.

In Under Pressure, CSA's 7th Annual Festival of Shorts, we will hear stories of the pressures faced by pre-teens and teenagers, modern and timeless alike.

It's not easy to defy authority; it's even harder when it's your family. Romeo & Juliet is the classic, yet ever-relatable story of two teens who are willing to love at all costs... and pay the ultimate price.

Hoodie examines image and appearance in the vignette style and poses what may be the most difficult question of all – Do I stay in the clump or do I stand alone?

Anonymous is a story of every teenager: the new kid trying to fit in, the best friends, the love interests, the kid in the corner with their secret, the group of individuals each trying to belong.

We look forward to telling their stories, as we all learn a little more about how to live, laugh, and love under Pressure.

"Character is who you are under pressure, not who you are when everything is fine"

Performance Dates

  • Jan 29 Friday 7:00 PM
  • Jan 30 Saturday 7:00 PM
  • Jan 31 Sunday 2:00 PM

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Auditions For Under Pressure - 7th Annual Festival of Shorts

What To Expect At Auditions

Welcome to auditions for CSA's production of "Under Pressure"!

Please arrive 10-15 minutes early for auditions.

Attire is professional, but comfortable enough to move in (especially in regards to footwear).

Auditions/Callbacks for Under Pressure are scheduled as follows:

  • Auditions - Tues., August 4th, 5-9 PM
  • Callbacks - Thurs., August 6th, 5-9 PM
  • Please note: younger students are occasionally released earlier in the evening. Announcements/updates to Audition/Callback times will be made via Remind and Facebook.

Script sides will be available at CSA for student use, and in pdf form on the CSA Theatre compANY Facebook Group. Students are welcome to bring their own copy of the audition sides, if they so choose. https://www.facebook.com/groups/485675721569544

It is not required that script sides be memorized, but if you have not read the audition materials beforehand, you may not give your best possible audition. Be prepared!

*Please note: everyone at auditions will be given the opportunity to read for a part(s); however, due to time constraints we cannot guarantee auditionees will read for every part they are interested in. Auditionees will be asked to read parts at the discretion of the Directors.

Casting will be announced a few days after callbacks via Cast98 and Facebook.

Audition Times

  • Aug 4 Tuesday 5:00 PM
  • Aug 6 Thursday 5:00 PM

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