Clovers and Co. Audition Information

We are so excited that you plan to audition for Clovers & Co.! It’s hard to believe that we are about to begin the 45th year of this Georgia 4-H Performing Arts group. During this time, Clovers & Co. has established itself as the top 4-H performing group in the nation. The excellence of the program is a direct result of the outstanding young people who audition for the group each year!

Important Dates at a Glance

Tuesday, May 12: Clovers & Co. applications due by 11:59 PM in Qualtrics survey.
Saturday, May 23: Auditions held at Fortson 4-H Center from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Saturday, May 30: Auditions held at Houston County Extension Office from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Friday, June 5: Auditions held at Rock Eagle 4-H Center from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Application Information

All 4-Hers (4th-11th grades) are eligible to audition. 4-H’ers who have graduated from high school or will graduate in 2026 are ineligible to audition. Applications are due by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. This is a firm deadline. All applicants must complete the Question Pro Clovers & Co.  Application, linked below. County Extension Staff will receive a copy of the completed application.

Clovers & Co. Application

In addition to the application, a signature page must be submitted by the applicant’s County Extension office. This signature page requires a signature from the 4-H’er that is applying, their parent/guardian, and their county 4-H leader, with all parties agreeing that they have met and discussed the responsibilities required of Clovers & Co. cast members.

Audition Dates and Preparation

Participation in Clovers & Co. is limited. All auditions are limited to two minutes. Group auditions are not accepted. Important: if you plan to audition for more than one area (such as band and dance), please split your audition and use approximately one minute for each talent.

In-person auditions are required for both new and returning cast members. 

All 4-H’ers must choose one of the following dates/locations for in-person audition.

Saturday, May 23, 2026
Fortson 4-H Center, Ms. Regena’s School House
10:00am – 2:00pm
Must check in by 1:00pm

Saturday, May 30, 2026
Houston County Extension Office, Multipurpose Room
Saturday, May 30, 2026
10:00am – 2:00pm
Must check in by 1:00pm

Friday, June 5, 2026
Rock Eagle 4-H Center, Barkuloo-Rich Building
Friday, June 5, 2026
11:00am – 3:00pm
Must check in by 2:00pm

In-person auditions are conducted on a first-come, first-serve basis. There may be a wait depending on the time you arrive. We ask that participants arrive by the listed check-in times. Auditions will continue until all registered 4-H’ers have auditioned. 4-H youth and their families are responsible for their expenses and travel arrangements for auditions.

Suggestions For Preparation

· Vocalists: Pick your very best performance song. Use a vocal track or sing a cappella. Do not sing along with the original artist. Pick a song within your vocal range that allows you to stay on key and maintain pitch . Please bring your performance track/music file on a jump drive.
· Instrumentalists: Pick a performance piece that you play well. All instruments are welcome to audition. Clovers & Co. will have pianists, percussionists, guitarists, string instruments, horns, and other instruments that work well with the planned show. Seek to demonstrate skill and variety. A piano is furnished, but you will need to bring any other instruments you wish to audition with.
· Dancers: Select a routine that you perform well. Make sure it illustrates your technique, performance quality, and the styles of dance that you have proficiency in. Seek to demonstrate skill and variety. Please bring your performance track/music file on a jump drive. NOTE: if performing tap, clogging, or en pointe, please pair an additional style of dance (jazz, contemporary, etc.) , so that we may see the breadth of your
technique. One minute per style.
· Production Crew: No interview/live audition is necessary. Please answer each question from the application with 3-5 sentences. Stage hands are expected to arrive early and stay late for shows to load/ unload the truck or Clovers storage room. They also prepare the set at each show, move risers and props onstage during the show, as well as pack up after the performance. Some of the job is behind the scenes and includes assisting with lighting as well as numerous other duties. You will also assist with moving props on and off stage during the performance.

Your Commitment

Cost to cover Clovers & Co. membership and rehearsal dates will be approximately $250.00 per cast member, payable at the first rehearsal weekend. There is also a $55.00 fee for Clovers & Co. costumes. Financial assistance is available.

All 4-H’ers selected will be asked to sign a commitment form for the shows scheduled for the year.

Full cast rehearsals will be held at Rock Eagle 4-H Center on July 31-August 2, 2026 and August 15-16, 2026.

Selected participants are required to be at these rehearsals. There will also be a one-day band rehearsal prior to the full cast rehearsals on July 30, 2026.

Travel arrangements to and from rehearsals and shows is the responsibility of the 4-H’er and not the responsibility of the County Extension staff.

Note: Clovers & Co. conducts annual auditions for all performers and Tech Crew. Special recruitment beyond the audition process may be required to complete a show’s cast.