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Join the cast of an upcoming show!
Requirements to participate and upcoming audition dates are below

Performer Auditions
In-person is preferred, but videos are also accepted if you cannot make the date. Your act concept and music file must be emailed to the studio by the audition date.

Performers, be prepared for your audition with the following.

  • A 3-minute (or longer) choreographed performance suited for the show theme.
    Your act does not need to be perfected, but choreography must be demonstrated from start to end of your chosen music. You will have a month to polish before Tech Rehearsal.

  • The music must be emailed to the studio in music file format (no links!) no later than one week before the audition. MP3 is preferred, but WAV and AIFF are accepted.

    • Once accepted, performance music may not be changed.

    • Once accepted, performance choreography changes must be minimal and communicated to the director at least one week before Tech Rehearsal. There are absolutely no chores or music changes after Tech Rehearsal.

  • A costume or costume plan. Potential costumes will be discussed at the audition, so options must be available to present. Pictures and links are ok for this; you do not need to make a purchase before your audition.

    • Act/theme appropriate

    • Eye-catching - sparkly, bright, high contrast, etc

    • Absolutely no "gym"/casual or all-black clothing unless deemed performance-appropriate by the producer

Technical Crew
Stagehands are welcomed and appreciated—techies make the magic happen! Duties may include taking tickets, ushering, preparing the studio for the show, setting up/breaking down the portal aerial rig, exchanging apparatuses, moving mats, managing props, operating music and stage lighting, etc. You must attend all rehearsals.

Tech Rehearsals
This is mandatory for all participants; please plan accordingly. Performers must have their routines completely choreographed and performance-ready. There are absolutely no choreography changes after tech rehearsal.

Dress Rehearsals
This is mandatory for all participants; please plan accordingly. Performers must arrive in full dress and performance-ready attire, and stagehands must be in all-black clothing (or theme-appropriate predetermined attire).

Day of the event
All participants must arrive one hour before the event begins and expect to help with set up, which may include setting up and breaking down the portal aerial rig, moving and arranging chairs, decorating, etc. Stagehands should be in all black (or theme-appropriate predetermined attire). Please be respectful to our neighbors, with whom we share the building locker room, and plan for only minor touch-ups at the studio. Contain your glitter, please!

2024 Auditions

The Aviary Presents: UNEARTHLY
Saturday, November 2nd, and Sunday, November 3rd

09/08/2024 4-7 pm Auditions

  • This is a Halloween show! Act concepts must center around the spooky season, Halloween, and/or the emotions brought up by the return of winter. Your routine can be scary and intense or goofy and silly.

    • Limit of 2 classic monsters in this show (vampire, ghost, zombie)

  • Video auditions will be accepted before 09/08/24 and must be emailed to contact@a2aviry.com with music and video file attached.

  • Standhands needed: 3

    • Compensation: 2 private lessons or $100

  • Professional performers needed: 3-6

    • Compensation: $150

    • Limit of 2 routines on silks

  • Student performers needed: 10-20

    • Limit of 4 routines on silks

  • 10/28/24 6-9 pm Tech Rehearsal

  • 10/30/24 6-9 pm Dress Rehearsal

  • 11/02/24 Opening Night- seating at 5:30 pm/show at 6 pm

    • Performers arrive between 4:30-5 pm - expect to stay until the end of the event to cheer on your fellow performers and assist with studio cleanup.

  • 11/03/24 Matinee - seating at 1:30 pm/show at 2 pm

    • Performers arrive between 12:30 and 1 p.m. Expect to stay until the end of the event to cheer on your fellow performers and assist with studio cleanup.

2025 Auditions

The Aviary Presents: REVIVE
Saturday, April 5th at 6 pm and Sunday, April 6th at 2 pm

We celebrate the recent spring equinox, the return of the light, and spring’s imminent awakening!

  • 02/15/25 4-7 pm Auditions

    • Acts must be uplifting and jubilant, inspired by the joy of warmth’s imminent return. Happy tears welcome!

    • Video auditions will be accepted before 2/16/24 and must be emailed to contact@a2aviry.com with music and video file attached.

    • Stagehands needed: 3

      • Compensation: $150 or Aviary credits for two sessions of group classes or private lessons

    • Professional performers needed: 3-6

      • Compensation: $150

      • Limit of 2 routines on silk

    • Student performers needed: 10-20

      • Limit of 4 routines on silks

  • 04/01/25 6-9 pm Tech Rehearsal

  • 04/03/25 6-9 pm Dress Rehearsal

  • 04/05/25 Opening Night - seating at 5:30 pm/show at 6 pm

    • Performers arrive between 4:30-5 pm - expect to stay until the end of the event to cheer on your fellow performers and assist with studio cleanup.

  • 04/04/2024 Matinee - seating at 1:30 pm/show at 2 pm

    • Performers arrive between 12:30 and 1 p.m. Expect to stay until the end of the event to cheer on your fellow performers and assist with studio cleanup.

 

SUMMER SPECTACULAR — Saturday, July 26th

An outdoor party for the end of the AADL summer game! With food trucks, face painting, and other family fun activities, this event is free for all attendees.

  • 06/08/25 4-7 pm Auditions

    • Acts and music must be uplifting, cheerful, and family-friendly.

    • Costumes must be classic circus, sparkly, and/or bright or high-contrast colors. Absolutely no “gym clothes” or dark clothing.

    • Video auditions will be accepted before 06/08/24 and must be emailed to contact@a2aviary.com with music and video file attached.

    • Stagehands needed: 3

      • Compensation: $150 or Aviary credits for two sessions of group classes or private lessons

    • Professional performers needed: 3-6

      • Compensation: $250

      • Limit of 3 routines on silks

    • Student performers needed: 12-15

      • Limit of 3 routines on silks - please keep wind in mind when choreographing your act

  • 07/05/25 1-4 pm Tech Rehearsal (raindate 07/06/25 1-4 pm) - at the Aviary on the portal aerial

  • 07/19/25 1-4 pm Dress Rehearsal (raindate 07/20/25 1-4 pm) - at the Aviary on the portal aerial

  • 07/26/25 1-4 pm Summer Spectacular - at Vet’s Park ballfields

    • Performers arrive between 11:30- 12 pm - expect to stay until at least 4:30 pm to cheer on your fellow performers and assist with show breakdown.

    • Performances at 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm

    • Wear/bring sunscreen, water, snacks, towel/yoga mat

    • Shade tent and bottled water provided

    • No private changing area available at event site

    • Portapotty ~5-minute walk from performance area

    • Park at Maple Village Shopping Center unless transporting equipment

 

LIFTOFF
Saturday, August 30th at 2 pm

Any and all acts are welcome, and no auditions are required! This show is for students to showcase their hard work and talent without committing to a rehearsal schedule.

Standhands needed: 3. Compensation: $100 or Aviary credits for one session of group classes or private lesson.

  • 08/10/25 Music Due

    • Music must be emailed in music file format (no links!) to contact@a2aviary.com no later than 08/17/25. MP3 is preferred, WAV and AIFF are accepted.

  • 08/25-08/29 Showcase Prep Week

    • No regular classes 8/25-8/29

    • Play Flight 8/26 and 8/28, 6-8 pm

    • Opportunity to schedule private lessons

    • Instructors may plan performer prep classes, details TBD

  • 08/30/25 2:30 pm LIFTOFF Student Showcase

    • Performers arrive between 1 and 1:30 pm. Expect to stay until the end of the event to cheer on your fellow performers and assist with studio cleanup.

 

AVIARY AFTER DARK
Saturday, November 1st at 6 pm and Sunday, November 2nd at 2 pm

A spicy, spooky, spine-tingling Halloween celebration!

  • 09/14/25 4-7 pm Auditions

    • Acts must be intense and unsettling or fun and goofy, inspired by spooky season and the darkening days as winter approaches. Halloween-themed routines welcomed and encouraged!

      • Limited to 2 classic monster acts for this show (vampire, ghost, zombie, etc.)

    • Video auditions will be accepted until 09/14/24 and must be emailed to contact@a2aviry.com with music and video file attached.

    • Stagehands needed: 3

      • Compensation: 2 private lessons or $100

    • Professional performers needed: 3-6

      • Compensation: $150

      • Limit of 2 routines on silks

    • Student performers needed: 10-20

      • Limit of 6 routines on silks

  • 10/28/25 6-9 pm Tech Rehearsal

  • 10/30/25 6-9 pm Dress Rehearsal

  • 11/01/25 Opening Night - seating at 5:30 pm/show at 6 pm

    • Performers arrive between 4:30-5 pm - expect to stay until the end of the event to cheer on your fellow performers and assist with studio cleanup.

  • 11/02/25 Matinee- seating at 1:30 pm/show at 2 pm

    • Performers arrive between 12:30-1 pm - expect to stay until the end of the event to cheer on your fellow performers and assist with studio cleanup.