High Voltage Auditions | High Voltage Performers from El Dorado Musical Theatre

High Voltage, the premier performing group of El Dorado Musical Theatre!

High Voltage is El Dorado Musical Theatre’s group of high-energy performers who entertain a wide range of audiences. They are EDMT’s “Performance Ambassadors” who perform not only in the theater, but at venues in the community from the State Capital Rotunda to Shriners Hospitals for Children. They are expected to display a level of excellence that sets the standard for the rest of the organization.

Their live performances are a showcase of favorite songs from classic to contemporary Broadway shows. It’s great entertainment for your entire family.

Auditions for the 2026-2027 Season 18 cast of High Voltage will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 4:00-7:00pm, at the EDMT Performing Arts Center, 4949 Windplay Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

The audition dance will be taught at EDMT on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 3:00-4:00pm.

The High Voltage Calendar – link will be available when calendar is published
The High Voltage Contract – link will be available when contract is ready to review

INFORMATION ABOUT THE HIGH VOLTAGE COMPANY
The High Voltage Company is an audition-only group that performs together for an entire year, beginning with a week-long camp from July 13-17, 2026, and ending with a final performance at the Harris Center for the Arts on May 29, 2027. The group size varies from season to season, but is generally about 18-24 performers ages 13-22. Each member is well trained in their craft, and when they perform together, the result is magical.

Note: For Season 18 (2026-2027), we are allowing 12-year-old performers to audition. This is a trial being implemented for the Season 18 auditions and is not a guarantee for future seasons.

The creative team for High Voltage includes Director/Choreographer Debbie Wilson, and Vocal Director Jennifer Wittmayer.

The group has performed at venues such as Disneyland, the California State Capital Building, Carnival Splendor cruise ship, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Harris Center for the Arts, and in our very own EDMT Performing Arts Center.

INFORMATION ABOUT HIGH VOLTAGE AUDITIONS
Auditions for the 2026-2027 Season 18 Company will be on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 4:00-7:00pm, at EDMT, 4949 Windplay Drive, El Dorado Hills.

The audition dance will be taught at EDMT on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 3:00-4:00pm.

On audition day, please arrive to EDMT 15 minutes early to warm up. Please bring jazz shoes as well as tap shoes if you tap.

Who may audition for the group?
For Season 18, High Voltage is open for performers between the ages of 12 through 22 (as of the day of auditions). Note: Allowing 12-year-old performers to audition is a trial being implemented for the Season 18 auditions and is not a guarantee for future seasons.

What should I prepare?
Please be prepared to sing both an up-tempo song and a ballad, each lasting no longer than one minute. An accompanist will be available if you have sheet music, or you will email a digital music file (.MP3, .WAV, .M4A) by June 2nd.

What are the High Voltage Audition Criteria?
There are four criteria by which High Voltage auditions are evaluated. Each member needs to be strong in at least three of those areas.

They are:
1. Vocal ability. Can this voice be featured and do they understand the acting element of singing? Can they learn (quickly) and hold harmony?
2. Dance experience and ability. Can they dance to the level of the group? Can they pick up the choreography quickly, maintain it, and perform it with tremendous confidence?
3. Performance. Can this person pull an audience in and do they put themselves on the line when performing? Confidence is key. So is acting!
4. Physical Fitness. Are they a fit performer? Do they have the stamina, strength and health to keep up with this group?
In addition, age, past reliability, and artistic needs will play into the decisions.

What happens at the Audition?
Auditionees will be seated by number in the audition room. As each number is called, the auditionee will sing his/her two (2) one-minute songs, one up-tempo and one ballad. After all auditionees have sung, the auditionees will perform the audition dance in small groups. (The dance will be reviewed quickly prior to the auditions.) There are no callbacks.

Parents are invited to watch. There will be NO video recording of other auditionees. You may, however, record your child’s audition.

Do I need a headshot and resume?
It is not required, but recommended if you are new to EDMT.

Keeping Informed
Information about rehearsals and performances will be sent out via email and posted on the HV calendar online.

Commitment
Being a member of High Voltage requires that you make this tour group a priority in your schedule by attending High Voltage Camp (July 13-17, Monday-Friday), weekly rehearsals, and performances. There is an annual financial commitment of $2000 for High Voltage Season 18. Payments will be broken up into four installments of $500.00, with the first installment being due August 1, 2026. Each performer will also be required to take at least one dance class (ballet, jazz or dance technique) with EDMT’s Performing Arts Institute (PAI) at the standard class rate of $22 per class.

If you have specific questions, please email them to maddiejantzen@edmt.info.

*NOTE: Regularly scheduled HV rehearsals are held every Monday evening from 6:30-8:30pm.

If you are interested in booking High Voltage for an event, please contact the producer, Maddie Jantzen, at maddiejantzen@edmt.info or call the EDMT office at (916) 941-7464.