We cast people of all different majors and experience levels, so don't let anything hold you back! The number and type of roles vary by show, but we strive to include everyone we can. We cast actors at the beginning of each semester for every show. Commitment levels vary depending on the role you receive, however, we typically hold rehearsals five times a week for the span of about two months leading up to the show date. View the audition packet for Big Fish here.

Students fill all rehearsal staff and tech staff positions with ISM. If you are interested in being on staff for an upcoming production, please refer to this document for an outline of each position and its responsibilities. Staff interviews are held each semester for the upcoming show. If we do not fill all of the positions during the initial round of interviews, we will continue to hire staff on a rolling basis. We love to help people learn, so there is no experience required for many of our staff positions!

Do you play an instrument? Pit is perfect for you! ISM hires a live pit every semester to play for the show and tech week rehearsals. Pit typically rehearses once a week before tech week. Play piano? We also hire a rehearsal accompanist to join in on rehearsals throughout the semester as well!

Are you interested in Directing, Music Directing, Vocal Directing, or Choreographing a show with ISM? If so, consider proposing a show of your own choosing to be performed as our mainstage production! Please take a look at the example document outlining the show proposal process. Contact the secretary in order to obtain the official proposal form to submit your show. After you have submitted your proposal, the board will ask you to give a formal interview.