
IN-PERSON AUDITION INFO
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Friday, June 6, 2025
6:00PM - 9:00PM
300 Churchville Avenue, Staunton VA
- Please bring your tracks and play information with you (i.e. start/stop times) on a Bluetooth capable device.
- ShenanArts will provide a piano if needed. However, there will be no accompanist provided.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time to check in.
ONLINE AUDITION SUBMISSION
- If you are unable to attend in person, you may submit a video audition by June 6, 2025.
- Video submissions must be sent to matt@shenanarts.org
- Please ensure your video is well-lit, and your song can be heard clearly.
REHEARSAL INFO
- There will be three scheduled rehearsals prior to the concert.
- Wednesday, June 25
- Wednesday, July 2
- Wednesday, July 9
- Additional rehearsal times in the theater may be arranged.
AUDITIONS
The Totally Awesome 80's Concert
Performance Dates: July 11 and July 12
Get ready to rock the night away at The Totally Awesome 80s Concert! Join us for a rad evening filled with iconic 80s hits, neon vibes, and a totally tubular party atmosphere. Dust off your leg warmers, tease up that hair, and throw on your baddest 80s gear for a night of dancing, singing, and pure retro fun. Don’t miss this bodacious blast from the past—grab your tickets and let’s make it a night to remember!
We are looking for performers of all types, genders, and vocal ranges to be a part of this retro experience.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
- Prepare two popular, iconic songs from the 80s. For time purposes on audition day, choose a minute of each song to audition with. (Full song will be performed on concert day)
- Songs should showcase your voice and emotional range.
- Solos or Duets
SONG EXAMPLES
- Michael Jackson - Billie Jean (1983)
- Madonna - Like a Virgin (1984)
- The Police - Every Breath You Take (1983)
- Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1983)
- Prince - When Doves Cry (1984)
- Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) (1983)
- A-ha - Take On Me (1985)
- Wham! - Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go (1984)
- Journey - Don’t Stop Believin’ (1981)
- Olivia Newton-John - Physical (1981)
- Culture Club - Karma Chameleon (1983)
- Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up (1987)
- Tears for Fears - Everybody Wants to Rule the World (1985)
- Duran Duran - Hungry Like the Wolf (1982)
- Soft Cell - Tainted Love (1981)
- Bon Jovi - Livin’ on a Prayer (1986)
- Hall & Oates - Maneater (1982)
- Phil Collins - In the Air Tonight (1981)
- Toto - Africa (1982)
- Limahl - The Neverending Story (1984)