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Get involved in our next show!

We are so excited to announce that our next show will be the musical ‘Spring Awakening’. 

Performances will be on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th March 2025, and we will announce further details about audition dates very soon.

Join our Creative Team:

We are looking for people to get involved and join our Spring Awakening creative team. Please see below for the full list of roles we are looking for, and what each entails. 

To apply, please download the appropriate application form and send it back to us at info@meadowlarkproductions.co.uk

If you have any questions about any of the roles, or about the show in general, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email or DM and we’ll be more than happy to help you out. Please note that these roles are unpaid.

Director
As director you will be responsible for:

  • Overseeing the running of the show
  • Managing the creative team and arranging all creative team meetings
  • Deciding audition material with the musical director and choreographer and leading auditions and callbacks
  • Leading rehearsals and runs throughs, providing detailed notes to the cast
  • Creating the rehearsal and tech week schedule
  • Blocking each scene and informing the characterisation of each character
  • Come up with a cohesive vision for the show that can translate through acting, dance, and set in close coordination with the rest of the creative team

Download the Director application form here

Assistant Director
As assistant director you will:

  • Work closely with the director to create a cohesive vision for the show
  • Help with organisation and scheduling of the show
  • Work closely with the whole creative team to ensure all tasks are being managed and picking up any tasks that need doing
  • There is also the possibility of being in the cast

Download the Assistant Director application form here

Choreographer
As choreographer you would be responsible for:

  • Choreographing and teaching all dance numbers in the show
  • Work closely with the director to decide on style and vision of the show and its choreography
  • Finalise which numbers need choreography and which do not
  • Plan and lead dance auditions

Download the Choreographer application form here

Assistant Choreographer
As assistant choreographer you will:

  • Help choreograph and teach the dance numbers in the show
  • Work with the rest of creative team to ensure choreography is in line with the vision for the show
  • Lead rehearsals when the choreographer is not at rehearsal
  • There is also the possibility of being in the cast

Download the Assistant Choreographer application form here

Assistant Musical Director
As assistant musical director, you will:

  • Help the MD with the music and teaching vocals
  • Cover teaching vocal rehearsals if the MD is not present
  • There could be the opportunity to play in the band or be in the cast

Download the Assistant Musical Director application form here

Stage Manager
As stage manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Creating a plot of the show to track all set and prop changes
  • Creating risk assessments for the show and rehearsals (in collaboration with our Health and Safety officer) and ensuring it is adhered to
  • Leading a team of assistant stage managers
  • Attending all rehearsals and monitoring cast/creative team attendance

Download the Stage Manager application form here

Deputy Stage Manager

The deputy stage manager will be responsible for: 

  • Calling the show on show nights
  • Creating the prompt book for the show to enable you to call the show, listing sound effects, scenery changes, lighting changes, and cast movements
  • Working closely with the tech team, creative team, and stage management team to organise tech rehearsals

Download the Deputy Stage Manager application form here

Costume Designer
As costume designer you would be responsible for:

  • Sourcing, fitting, and managing costumes for all cast members.
  • Planning and managing any costume changes within the show itself
  • Working closely with the rest of creative team to ensure a cohesive vision for the show

Download the Costume Designer application form here

Set designer
As set designer you will be responsible for:

  • Designing, sourcing, and making any set pieces needed for the show
  • Working closely with the creative team to ensure all set is in line with the vision for the show
  • Working with the stage management team to coordinate any set changes throughout the show

Download the Set Designer application form here

Taster sessions

We hold free taster sessions before starting rehearsals for each show to give you an idea of what a Meadowlark rehearsal is like.

Our next taster session will be announced soon – watch this space!

These usually will involve introductions, games and learning a short song and dance. Don’t worry, you don’t need to prepare anything in advance. 

If you cannot attend a taster session or miss the sign-up, don’t worry! You can come along to one of our rehearsals free of charge to get an idea of what Meadowlark is like. Please get in touch with us to arrange this.

Taster sessions

We hold free taster sessions before starting rehearsals for each show to give you an idea of what a Meadowlark rehearsal is like.

Our next taster session will be announced soon – watch this space!

These usually will involve introductions, games and learning a short song and dance. Don’t worry, you don’t need to prepare anything in advance. 

If you cannot attend a taster session or miss the sign-up, don’t worry! You can come along to one of our rehearsals free of charge to get an idea of what Meadowlark is like. Please get in touch with us to arrange this.

Musicals through the Ages

We will soon be announcing our set-list for “Musicals Through the Ages” – Watch this space!

We are so excited to be bringing you our “Musicals Through the Ages” Showcase this June. Take a look at our setlist:

THE JAZZ AGE

I Got Rhythm – Girl Crazy
Over the Rainbow – The Wizard of Oz

THE GOLDEN AGE

There’s No Business like Show Business – Annie Get Your Gun
Sit Down You’re Rocking the Boat – Guys and Dolls
Sound of Music Medley – The Sound of Music

POST-GOLDEN AGE

Big Spender – Sweet Charity
Flash Bang Wallop – Half a Sixpence
Hushabye Mountain – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

PRE-CONTEMPORARY

What I Did for Love – A Chorus Line
Back in Business – Dick Tracy 
Dentist! – Little Shop of Horrors

CONTEMPORARY 

Requiem – Dear Evan Hansen
Ladies Choice – Hairspray
All I’ve Ever Known – Hadestown
For Good – Wicked

CURRENT 

Put Your Mind to It – Back to the Future
The Road – Starry

Joining/Audition info

For each show there will be an audition process. Auditions can be daunting, so we will do as much as we can to make the process as easy as possible. 

We have completed auditions for our debut showcase. If you would like to be involved in the next show, please contact us.

If you would like to be involved in our next show, “Musicals through the Ages”, please fill in this form to register your interest. 

For each show there will be an audition process. Auditions can be daunting, so we will do as much as we can to make the process as easy as possible. 

For our “Musicals Through the Ages” showcase, anyone who auditions for a solo will get one – the auditions are just to get to know you as a performer and see what roles will be best suited to you. If you do not want a singing solo, you do not need to audition. 

Singing auditions 

If you would like to sing a solo in our showcase, we ask that you send us a video of you singing one of the songs in our setlist by the 8th of March. Please send video auditions to info@meadowlarkproductions.co.uk. If you have any problems or you miss the deadline, please email or contact us.

Key things to note

Keeping up with info

The best way to keep up-to-date with all the latest Meadowlark info is to join our Facebook group. Not on Facebook? Let us know and we will keep you updated!

become a Member

To get involved you can join for a taster session, sign up to audition, or pay your show fee for our Debut Showcase. Get in touch with any questions about getting involved!

Agree to our terms

Find out more about Meadowlark, and who we are. We also have terms and conditions, an equality and a diversity and inclusion policy which we recommend reading before joining.

Keeping up with info

The best way to keep up-to-date with all the latest Meadowlark info is to join our Facebook group. Not on Facebook? Let us know and we will keep you updated!

Become a member

To get involved you can join for a taster session, sign up to audition, or pay your show fee for our Debut Showcase. Get in touch with any questions about getting involved!

Agree to our terms

Find out more about Meadowlark, who we are and see our FAQs here. We also have terms and conditions, an equality and a diversity and inclusion policy which we recommend reading before joining.

Interested in joining?

Join our musical theatre group for an inclusive and supportive community. We welcome all backgrounds and skills for our next show. Collaborate, make friends, and learn new skills. Come along to your first rehearsal completely for free to help you decide!

Frequently asked questions

When and where do you rehearse?

We rehearse 7-9pm on Tuesdays and 1-5pm on Sundays at The Arts Centre in Guildford (GU1 2RE). Whilst you might not always be called for the full session, our rehearsal schedule will be jam-packed so it’s best to keep this time free each week. In some cases, it will be possible for us to adapt or amend our schedule to suit your availability, but please reach out to our team to discuss this before signing up for a show.  Our rehearsal location is to be confirmed!

Do I need to have any previous experience?

Not at all! All levels and abilities are welcome.

Do I have to audition to join?

Showcases: If you’d like to perform in one of our showcases, we will ask you to audition (even if you just want to be part of the ensemble) – but we will guarantee that everybody who auditions will be part of the show. 

The audition process will involve an individual singing audition (a song of your choosing from our showcase setlist, which will be released prior to the audition dates) and sometimes a group dance audition – but don’t worry, no-one will be asked to dance on their own! These auditions will simply be to see which numbers we think you’d be best suited to, we will not be judging based on ability or experience. 

Main shows: The audition process for each main show will differ depending on the creative team, but the same principle will apply – everybody who auditions to be in the show will be able to take part.

I don’t want to perform, but I’d like to get involved. Are there any opportunities beyond performing?

There are a variety of ways in which you can get involved at Meadowlark – we welcome applications for the creative team for our main shows which includes: director, choreographer, musical director, costume designer, set designer, stage manager, and more. We’re also always on the lookout for technical support for our showcases so if that’s something you’d like to assist with, please get in touch!

How much does it cost to join?

Each show will have a show fee which will vary from show to show – please see our Store page for further information. Payment plans can be arranged on a case-by-case basis – please contact the Committee to discuss this. Our goal is never to make a profit, but simply cover the costs of the shows so we can all keep doing what we love – performing!

How will Meadowlark work?

We spend 3-4 months rehearsing for one show, which will either be a showcase (a selection of our favourite musical theatre songs) or a full musical show. Once the show is over, we will then have a short break to open taster sessions up to new members and start the whole process again!