Commonwealth Theatre Company has announced the cast of their second show in the upcoming summer dinner theater season.
Cast includes: Joshua Steele, Justin Glaser, Mary Kate Vanegas, Megan Osborn Williams & Talia Neolle Zoll.
Directed by Ed Cohen & Dee Ann Bryll, SOME ENCHANTED EVENING runs July 6-24.
For more information on their entire summer season, visit http://artscience.nku.edu/departments
/theatre/commonwealththeatre.html.
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Looking for a diverse cast of outstanding singers who can move well and excellent dancers who can sing. All characters must be able to play in the 18-29 age range.
Auditions will be held at Footlighters on Monday, May 16th and Tuesday May 17th at 7:00 pm. Callbacks will be held on Monday, May 23rd at 7:00 pm.
Audition requirements:
Please bring your resume/bio showing recent theater experience as well as a current photo. Please prepare 2 rock or rock-style musical theater songs (16-32 bars) that show your range, as well as a one-minute theme-appropriate monologue. Please bring sheet music in the correct key; a cappella or recorded auditions will not be accepted. There will not be dance at the initial auditions, however there might be a dance call-back.
To schedule an audition, please email jeredsryan@gmail.com with your preferred date and time.
Character Breakdown
Claude (Rock Baritone/Tenor)
The most beautiful beast in the forest. Smart, attractive male, with a playful side; a lover of life and the picture of a young man next door of the 60’s. Strong actor. Berger’s best friend, recently drafted whose only valuable possession, other than his freedom, is his hair. A charismatic leader that women adore, boys emulate and men will follow into the breach. A man of conscience who struggles with the conflict of what his heart tells him is right and what the authorities around him lead him to believe.
George Berger (Tenor)
A social activist recently banished from high school. An unrestrained animal. He knows what is right and sticks to it no matter the consequence. The leader of the tribe. High energy, athletic, wild. Strong presence and, though he may be a young man, he is looked up to.
Sheila (Rock Alto/Belter)
A second semester student and passionate protester from NYU who lives with Berger and Claude, aspires to spread love, loves Berger but having Claude’s baby. The most intelligent of the tribe. Wants to change society through peaceful protest. Not necessarily perfect on the outside, but must have a strong voice and presence.
Dionne (Soulful mezzo/High rock belt. African-American)
Sassy and lots of fun. Great with comedy and ad-lib vocals.
Jeanie (Alto, late teens)
A follower, not a leader. Incredibly sweet, understands Claude better than anyone. Wise, passionate, creative woman, who is pregnant with the tribe’s baby. She has taken every drug, and takes care of the tribe. Strong actress to play comedic and dramatic scenes.
Crissy (Mezzo, late teens)
a flower child mourning a lost love – The youngest female of the tribe. Sings “Frank Mills”.
Hud (Soul/Rock Baritone/Tenor, African-American)
Speaks his mind and hopes you can keep up with him. High energy, spiritual performer with a strong voice and presence. A true tone setter that is a natural on stage in any situation.
Woof ( Rock Baritone/Tenor)
May not want to admit it but he is gay. A young animal. High energy, versatile performer. Must be a natural with comedy. Looks up to Berger and Mick Jagger… in many ways.
TRIBE: This is not a “chorus”, as the entire cast is a true ensemble. Tribe members sing many featured songs including “Aquarius”, “Black Boys”, “White Boys”, “Walking in Space”, “Electric Blues”, “Hippie Life”, etc., and play many roles in the show including the PRINCIPALS, MOTHER/FATHER, historical figures, and more. Energetic, creative performers with heart and passion.
On Nudity: It is illegal to have nude bodies on stage in Newport, KY – That said, it is our intent to still capture the essence of these scenes which means that you may be in states of undress in front of the cast and audience, silhouetted or hidden somewhat with lighting effects, etc. Small covering garments or similar will be used whenever possible to help maximize actor comfort. One of the directors, a 230lb. man, was in a nude thong STRIPPING in front of 12 sold out audiences at the Stained Glass Theater, so if he can do it, you can do it. Live a little.
HAIR presented by Footlighters, Inc.
Show dates: September 6 – 24, 2016.
Directed by Jered & Jen Ryan
Vocal Direction by Jered Ryan
Musical Direction by Alan Masters
Choreography by Jules Shumate
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LOVE’S FIRE
Queen City Queen Theatre Collective
April 11
Below Zero Lounge [Over-the-Rhine]
Directed by Torie Wiggins
Cast: Andrew Maloney, Sara Mackie, Erin Carr, Rico Weaver, Burgess Byrd, Derek Snow & Keith Holland
Original plays inspired by seven of Shakespeare’s sonnets are newly envisioned by Eric Bogosian, William Finn, John Guare, Tony Kushner, Marsha Norman, Ntozake Shange, and Wendy Wasserstein
Please note: performance is in the second floor Cabaret space, which is not handicap accessible.
Free, donations accepted.
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Mariemont Players Announces Auditions for
THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED)
By Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield
Directed by Tom Peters
Audition Dates/Times:
Location: 4101 Walton Creek Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45227
Performance Dates: July 8-24, 2016
Synopsis
A small, madcap band of three actors, influenced by the likes of the Marx Brothers, the Three Stooges and the “Carol Burnett Show,” decide to tackle the impossible: to perform all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays in 90 minutes. Fast paced, witty and physical, this play is full of laughter for Shakespeare lovers and haters alike. It’s a Shakespearian mix of pratfalls, clunky female impersonators, clean-cut ribaldry, and broad burlesque. Actors interested in auditioning must be very comfortable with physical comedy and improvisation. Auditions will be cold readings from the script. Dress to move and be prepared to improvise!
The show will begin rehearsals on May 23 and performances will run Thursdays through Sundays, July 8 – 24, 2016. For more information or perusal material, contact director Tom Peters at sloanpeters@hotmail.com.
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Fairfield Summer Theatre is pleased to announced auditions for the regional premiere of BILLY ELLIOT the Musical.
Set in a northern mining town, against the background of the 1984/’85 miners’ strike, Billy Elliot is the inspirational story of a young boy’s struggle against the odds to make his dreams come true.
Featuring a timeless score by Elton John, sensational dance and a powerful story that has captivated audiences around the world, BILLY ELIOT the Musical is a funny, uplifting and spectacular theatrical experience that will stay with you forever.
Directed by Ryan Heinrich
Choreographed by Jay Goodlett
AUDITION DATES
Thursday, May 5, 2016 beginning at 7:00 PM (adults and children)
Friday, May 6, 2016 beginning at 7:00 PM (adults and children)
Callbacks will be on May 7, 2016 at TBA.
(Performance: July 21-24, 2016)
WHAT TO PREPARE
Please prepare one minute of an appropriate Broadway song. You may be asked to dance, so please plan accordingly. An accompanist will be provided.
WHERE
FHS Performing Arts Center
8800 Holden Blvd.
Fairfield, Ohio 45014
CASTING
All ages. All types. All actors must be strong singers. Some must be strong dancers.
Billy Elliot
*The role of Billy Elliot has already been cast*
Dad
Billy’s stoic father. A widowed miner struggling with maintaining a household in lieu of a work strike, he is still deeply scarred by the death of his wife. Billy’s dancing initially sends him into a rage but he learns to support his son.
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: Eb4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Grandma
Billy’s eccentric grandmother. She is forgetful and a little aloof. Despite her inattention, she harbors a bitter resentment towards her dead abusive husband but has found solace through dance.
Gender: Female
Age: 60 to 75
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: F#3
Michael
Billy’s careless and fun-loving best friend. He lives in the realm of expressing oneself, going so far as to commonly dress in women’s clothing.
Gender: Male
Age: 10 to 13
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: A#3
Mrs. Wilkinson
The local ballet teacher who eventually becomes Billy’s mentor. Hardened and mouthy, she actually has capacity for caring when she sees promise in Billy. Believes in the power of personal expression through dance.
Gender: Female
Age: 40 to 50
Vocal range top: Bb5
Vocal range bottom: Gb3
Tony
Billy’s brother. A lazy but passionate miner. Hotheaded and scrappy with seemingly no regard of respect for his father, although he shares his disapproval of dance.
Gender: Male
Age: 18 to 25
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: D3
Dead Mum
Billy’s deceased mother.
Age: 30-40’s
Debbie Wilkinson
The ballet teacher’s daughter. A bit stand-offish and argumentative, her childhood crush on Billy leads her to constantly discourage him.
Gender: Female
Age: 9 to 12
Mr. Braithwaite
Ballet accompanist.
Age: 20-50
Ballet Girls
Need not be amazing dancers, but have some ballet skills. Some singing required, but not a lot.
Ages: 8-14
Ensemble
Male and female adults and children to play: Miners (Big Davey, George, Lesley); Police Officers; Royal Ballet School Members (Clipboard Woman, Posh Boy, Posh Son, Dancer)
www.fairfieldsummertheatre.com for more info!
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