HADESTOWN at Tape Ball Theatricals Student Pit Band Application
Thank you for your interest in playing in the on stage pit band for Tape Ball Theatricals main stage production of HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION. Please note that we will not be able to offer a position to all applicants. Selections will be based on your application, audition video, and the needs of the show. This application with accompanying audition material is due no later than Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

All applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered:

  • Student entering grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, or 2026 high school graduate

  • NO conflicts during tech week or performances (this includes leaving early or arriving late)

  • Adherence to all Tape Ball Theatricals policies

If selected for a role in the pit band, you will need to submit additional registration and medical paperwork in collaboration with your parent/guardian, as well as submit the $175 registration fee (includes t-shirt, tech week meals, cast party, and instruction by professional teaching artists.)

In cases of financial need where this fee is a barrier to your participation, please contact team@tapeballtheatricals.org. We will not turn away any student because of inability to pay.

All rehearsals and performances take place at Bishop Hendricken High School in Warwick, RI.


FULL COMPANY MEETING

Thursday, June 11 @ 6-9pm

PIT BAND REHEARSALS

TBD between June 15 and July 24 based on musicians' availability and needs.

TECH WEEK (NO CONFLICTS ACCEPTED) 

Saturday, July 25 @ 10am-8pm (Family Cook Out 7-8)

Sunday, July 26 @ 12pm-8pm (Dinner provided 4-4:30)

Monday, July 27 @ 5pm-10pm (Dinner provided 5-5:30)

Tuesday, July 28 @ 5pm-10pm (Dinner provided 5-5:30)

Wednesday, July 29 @ 5pm-10pm (Dinner provided 5-5:30)

PERFORMANCES (NO CONFLICTS ACCEPTED)

Thursday, July 30 @ 4pm call, 7pm show

Friday, July 31 @ 4pm call, 7pm show

Saturday, August 1 @ 4pm call, 7pm show

Sunday, August 2 @ 12pm call, 2pm show

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Please prepare and film yourself performing a section of one song from HADESTOWN on your selected instrument(s). The exact measures to prepare are listed below, along with a link to the sheet music. Additionally, we have indicated the timestamp for each section of music from the Original Broadway Cast recording. Instrumentalists are asked to record the video of yourself playing this selection with the Broadway track in the background. You should review the video to ensure that you can be heard clearly, as the accompaniment of the Broadway track is meant to serve as a guide for you in terms of tempo and understanding of the full breadth of sound from the entire band at that time. As videos tend to be too large to send via email, please save your video to a Google Drive/OneDrive/Dropbox and/or Youtube and shared from there. A space to paste your link is provided at the end of the form. 

  • Piano, Violin, Cello - “Wait for Me” m. 49-end (0:37 on Broadway cast recording)
  • Guitar - “Wait for Me” m. 1-36 (start of track on Broadway cast recording)
  • Bass - “Way Down Hadestown (Reprise)” m. 51-104 (1:09 on Broadway cast recording)
  • Drums - “Livin’ it Up on Top” m. 1-66 (start of track on Broadway cast recording)
  • Trombone - “Our Lady of the Underground” m. 105-131 - improv solo of your choice at 105, play as written at m. 123 (3:24 on Broadway cast recording)
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Please list any relevant experience you have including previous pit band performances and private lessons. Include the years enrolled for both ensembles and private lessons. For private lessons, please also include the name(s) of your instructors. *
How would you rate your proficiency in reading music?  *
Please list your general availability for rehearsals between June 15 and July 24th. *
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AUDITION SUBMISSION

Please prepare and film yourself performing a section of one song from HADESTOWN on your selected instrument(s). The exact measures to prepare are listed below, along with a link to the sheet music. Additionally, we have indicated the timestamp for each section of music from the Original Broadway Cast recording. Instrumentalists are asked to record the video of yourself playing this selection with the Broadway track in the background. You should review the video to ensure that you can be heard clearly, as the accompaniment of the Broadway track is meant to serve as a guide for you in terms of tempo and understanding of the full breadth of sound from the entire band at that time. As videos tend to be too large to send via email, please save your video to a Google Drive/OneDrive/Dropbox and/or Youtube and shared from there. A space to paste your link is provided at the end of the form. 

Piano, Violin, Cello - “Wait for Me” m. 49-end (0:37 on Broadway cast recording)
Guitar - “Wait for Me” m. 1-36 (start of track on Broadway cast recording)
Bass - “Way Down Hadestown (Reprise)” m. 51-104 (1:09 on Broadway cast recording)
Drums - “Livin’ it Up on Top” m. 1-66 (start of track on Broadway cast recording)
Trombone - “Our Lady of the Underground” m. 105-131 - improv solo of your choice at 105, play as written at m. 123 (3:24 on Broadway cast recording)
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