Join the Team
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
“Applications to apply for the 2024-2025 Season of YQL have been extended and are still currently open. Please disregard ALL DATES on the following paperwork – you will be contacted directly for an in person interview and audition.”
High School graduates:
Please visit the GET INVOLVED page and click on Internship Link.
8th – 12th graders: Read below:
All cast members must be in 8th through 12th grade during the upcoming school year
AND at least 13 years old by August 1st of the upcoming year.
To join the cast, you must complete the YQL Cast Experience, including…
Step 1 – Application
Step 2 – Cast Placement (Interview and Audition)
Step 3 – Cast Retreat (by invitation only)
*Paperwork is the same for both new and returning YQL cast members.
Option 1: Complete the first part of the Registration online by clicking this LINK online applications close May 24th). You will still need to download a signature page by clicking HERE to complete the parent release and pastor recommendation component (link is also available at end of online application.) Once signed, the signature page can be mailed to the YQL P.O. box by May 13th or can be scanned and emailed to [email protected] by May 24th. More info can be found on the application.
Option 2: Download a paper registration by clicking HERE These pages (including signature page) can be mailed to YQL prior to May 13th. More information can be found on the registration paperwork.
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4. If none of these work, download a paper registration (option 2) or email [email protected].
Step 2 – Cast Placement:
Cast Placement will be May 25th at 1PM-4PM at Redeemer Church. 190 S. Roscoe Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Cast Placement Requirements:
DRAMA TEAM: Create and perform in skits, human videos, videos, etc. For your Cast Placement on May 25th, please prepare a short 30-45 second monologue. In the past, people have used excerpts from Disney movies. Costumes welcome but not required.
TECH TEAM: Work behind the scenes and help with lights, sound, cameras, stage setup, creating props and videos, social media, photography, etc. For your Cast
Placement on May 25th, please be prepared to chat with us about what you are interested in tech-wise.
DANCE TEAM: For your Cast Placement Audition, please wear modest clothing, including a leotard, tights, dance pants, and t-shirt. Please note that while we have
many exceptional dancers who audition for the dance team, there are limited spots available for this part of the YQL team. Please prepare a 30-second choreographed piece to the song of your choice For Cast Placement
WORSHIP TEAM: We are auditioning for musicians and singers. Please note that while we have many exceptional musicians and vocalists who audition for the
worship team, there are limited spots available for this part of the YQL team. For your Cast Placement Audition, please prepare your part to TWO songs on the playlist in the link provided. Vocalists should also prepare for melody AND harmony (low, high, or both) for songs chosen.
Go to this Youtube Link for the setlist:
YOU NEED TO PICK ONE FROM THESE THREE: O Mighty Ones by Ramp Worship, Freight Train by Lindy Conant/Cofer, Same God by Elevation Worship.
YOU NEED TO PICK ONE FROM THESE THREE: Man of Your Word by Maverick City, Lean On Me by Kirk Franklin, Even At My Worst by Blanca.
ALL TEAMS: This Year there is a $25 Registration Fee. This counts toward your cast sponsorship. Please bring a check made out to YouthQuake Live.
Step 3 – Cast Retreat
Information will be given upon completion of steps 1 and 2 for those accepted into the cast.
If you have any questions regarding any of the above steps, please feel free to email us at [email protected]