AUDITION WORKSHOP: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
When: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Time: 6:30pm
What You'll Learn:
In this audition workshop, participants will gain insight into the creative vision behind the upcoming production and what the director looks for in auditions. Through guided exercises, practical instruction, and performance-focused coaching, students will strengthen their audition technique, storytelling skills, and confidence in the audition room.
Each workshop is tailored to the style and demands of the specific show, offering actors valuable tools they can carry into future auditions—both at the Lyric and beyond.
Meet Your Instructor: Dr. Nicholas Ewen
Dr. Nick Ewen is the Chair of the Department of Theatre at Howard Payne University and serves as Minister of Music at May First Baptist Church. He has acted in, designed, written, and directed numerous productions at the Lyric Theatre since 2007. With a strong background in both performance and production, Dr. Ewen enjoys working closely with actors to build clarity, confidence, and intention in auditions and performances.
When: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Time: 6:30pm
What You'll Learn:
In this audition workshop, participants will gain insight into the creative vision behind the upcoming production and what the director looks for in auditions. Through guided exercises, practical instruction, and performance-focused coaching, students will strengthen their audition technique, storytelling skills, and confidence in the audition room.
Each workshop is tailored to the style and demands of the specific show, offering actors valuable tools they can carry into future auditions—both at the Lyric and beyond.
Meet Your Instructor: Dr. Nicholas Ewen
Dr. Nick Ewen is the Chair of the Department of Theatre at Howard Payne University and serves as Minister of Music at May First Baptist Church. He has acted in, designed, written, and directed numerous productions at the Lyric Theatre since 2007. With a strong background in both performance and production, Dr. Ewen enjoys working closely with actors to build clarity, confidence, and intention in auditions and performances.
