Monthly Archives: July 2017

July 5, 2017 · 9:11 am

Auditions Announced for A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at Falcon Theatre

FT_logoAudition Details:

  • Dates: October 9 & 10, 2017
  • Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
  • Location: Falcon Theatre, 636 Monmouth St., Newport
  • Preparation: Be prepared to cold read from the script.  Also bring a prepared 60-90 second Tennssee Williams monologue.
  • Bring a headshot and resume if available.
  • No appointments necessary
  • Questions: Contact the director, Nate Netzley, at natenetzley@gmail.com or Falcon Theatre at 513-479-6783
  • Production Dates:  March 16-31, 2018

Roles:

Looking to cast actors from all backgrounds and demographics

  • Blanche Dubois (35-45): Born into wealth and privilege, a charming woman who has kept a few secrets to keep afloat in a changing world. Has a sense of mores and norms that often clash with Stanley’s behaviors and worldview.
  • Stanley Kowalski (25-35): A man in the peak of his physical prime who sees the world in black and white. He is protective of what he sees as his. He does not take kindly to being looked down upon. There is very little that stops Stanley from getting what he wants.
  • Stella Kowalski (23-30): Blanche’s younger sister and Stanley’s wife. Is able to easily switch between Stanley and Blanche’s worlds. Her passionate desire for Stanley and her devotion to Blanche generate the conflict at the center of the play.
  • Harold “Mitch” Mitchell (25-35): Stanley’s coworker, friend, and former brother in arms.  Large and imposing, in the range of 6′ and 200 lbs, his size betrays a gentle soul who wants do right by his mother at all costs. Not as outspoken as his poker buddies, but can hold his own if he has to.
  • Eunice Hubbell (Late 20s to 40s): Neighbor to the Kowalskis and owner of the building in which the play takes place.
  • Steve Hubbell (30s to 40s): Husband to Eunice, one of Stanley’s poker buddies. Crude with his friends and abusive towards his wife
  • Pablo Gonzales (20s to 30s): One of Stanley’s poker buddies
  • Woman ***Technically Negro Woman but lets leave the dated term at the door*** (30s to 40s): Neighbor to the Hubbells and Kowalskis
  • Flower Peddler ***Technically Mexican Woman but see above*** (20s to 50s): A woman selling flowers for the dead near the end of Blanche’s time at Elysian Fields
  • A Young Collector (15-19): A teenage boy collecting for the paper from Blanche but gets more than he bargained for
  • Doctor (30s to 50s): A doctor charged with bringing Blanche into a more comfortable home
  • Nurse (20s to 50s): A nurse aiding the Doctor. Has a physically imposing quality

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July 5, 2017 · 9:04 am

Auditions Announced for COLLECTED STORIES at Village Players

VP_logoVillage Players and director Dan Maloney announce auditions for COLLECTED STORIES by Donald Margulies.

Audition Dates/Times:

  • 2 PM Sunday, July 9th
  • 7 PM Monday, July 10th

Location: 8 N. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas, KY 41075

Performance Dates: September 29, 30; October 1, 5, 6 & 7 (2017)

Synopsis
Six years in the lives of two intensely creative people— Prof. Ruth Steiner and Ruth’s most devoted disciple, Lisa Morrison—are chronicled in this award-winning play. Hoping to become a writer herself, Lisa latches on to Ruth for consul, advice, and moral support. The trouble begins when Lisa gets into print and her reputation begins to surpass that of her mentor.

Characters

  • Ruth Steiner – 55-65 (stage age)
  • Lisa Morrison – 25-35 (stage age)

Rehearsals will be determined by availability of cast. Please bring conflicts starting August 1st. Resumes and head shots are appreciated but not required.

For more information or to review the script, contact director Dan Maloney at maloneykd@gmail.com.

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July 3, 2017 · 1:31 pm

Cincinnati Lab Theatre Announces 2017 New Works Festival

August 3 – 12, 2017

clt_logoCINCINNATI, June 28, 2017 — Cincinnati LAB Theatre’s New Works Festival will present two fully staged workshop productions and two original play readings in a rotating festival repertoire over two weekends, August 3 – August 12, 2017. We are excited to announce that all performances will be presented in Cincinnati at Clifton Performance Theatre, 404 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH.

Cincinnati LAB Theatre is now in its fourth producing season. Cincinnati LAB Theatre’s past productions include BUCKEYE AND JUDAS by Elizabeth a. Harris, AN EVENING WITH STEPHEN CRANE by Phil Paradis, CHASE THE DRAGON by Kirk Sheppard, IS THAT ALL THERE IS? by Sara Mackie and IDENTITY: An Evening of Three Twenty-Minute Plays by Elizabeth a. Harris, Brian Griffin, and Leah Strasser.

Part of Cincinnati LAB Theatre’s mission is to provide area playwrights with opportunities to develop their work through a traditional workshop process, while utilizing some of the area’s finest professional actors. Cincinnati LAB Theatre’s New Works Festival is comprised of three different series that will present new and innovative works in various stages of development, encourage open and honest discussions, and allow audiences an inside look into the creative process.

WORKSHOP SERIES: The New Works Festival Workshop Series will present two brand-new fully staged workshop productions written by local playwrights:

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Brian Berendts, Mary Tensing & Rory Sherida in 3SOME.

3SOME by Brian Griffin. Directed by Lauren Carr. Cast: Brian Berendts, Mary Tensing, and Craig Branch. When Thomas, Claire, and Lonnie arrange a Craigslist “meet up” none of them quite expect the evening that follows. Secrets become exposed, boundaries are pushed, and expectations end up in pieces. Brian Griffin’s titillating and intense new play explores the raw landscape of human psychology while delving into the world of casual hook-ups, and the overwhelming need for those on the brink to make a connection. Performances August 4, 10, and 12, 2017, at 8pm.

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Elizabeth a. Harris, Eric Kilpatrick & Torie Pate Perdue in LED THESPIAN.

LED THESPIAN by Jason Podplesky, Lyrics and Music by Jason Podplesky, Eric Kilpatrick, and Aaron Almashy. Directed by Jason Podplesky, Musical Direction by Aaron Almashy. Cast: Elizabeth a. Harris, Torie Pate Perdue, Eric Kilpatrick, and Joshua Wank. Part play and part mini-concert LED THESPIAN is a new dark comedy that explores love, loss, and the power of music. Set in a bar, it tells the story of Josh, a high school band teacher, who after suddenly losing his job decides to chase his dream of being a rock musician only to find himself entangled in a web of lies, murder, and sexual depravity. Will Josh finally get to touch his musical dream or will he fall perilously short? Watch as this play takes unexpected twists and turns en route to its surprising and non-politically correct resolution. Led Thespian will keep you laughing and guessing until the very end! Performances August 3, 5, and 11, 2017 at 8pm.

DISCOVERY SERIES: The New Works Festival Discovery Series will complement our Workshop Series productions. Guest speakers and/or panelists will lead pre-show discussions that focus on social themes and current topics related to the productions. Pre-performance lectures are scheduled on Thursday, August. 3-“Why We Laugh” (LED THESPIAN) and Thursday, August 10-“Loss and Grieving” (3SOME) at 7pm.

PLAY READING SERIES: The New Works Festival Play Reading Series will present staged readings of new plays currently under development by local playwrights:

NORTH COUNTRY HOLIDAY by Phil Paradis. A young married couple leaves the city and moves to a remote Vermont farmhouse where they spend their first holiday season snowbound. When an old friend visits to talk about art and poetry, what could possibly go wrong to spoil their idyllic north country holiday? Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 5:00pm.

PARIS IS VERNON by Robert Macke. Vernon, a widower, discovers that his estranged son is on a reality show… for drag queens. Michelle, a field producer, interviews Vernon and gives him a chance to reconnect with his son. PARIS IS VERNON explores the importance of family and what it takes to mend a damaged relationship. Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 5:00pm.

Single Tickets and 2017 New Works Festival All-Access Pass

Single tickets to the 2017 Cincinnati LAB Theatre New Works Festival may be purchased in CASH at the door only.

Workshop Series:

  • $15 Adult – General Admission per performance
  • $10 Student – General Admission per performance

Play Reading Series:

  • $5 – General Admission per performance

Discovery Series:

  • Pre-performance lectures are free and open to the public.

All-Access Pass
Save $15 and experience all that Cincinnati LAB Theatre has to offer this season! 2017 All-Access Passes will be available for $25. 2017 All-Access passes allow general admission entry for pass holders into all 2017 Cincinnati LAB Theatre New Works Festival events.

All tickets including Single Tickets and 2017 ALL ACCESS Pass are sold CASH at the door.
No pre-purchase or credit card purchase available.

About Cincinnati LAB Theatre
Cincinnati LAB Theatre is an organization for established and emerging playwrights and performers in the Greater Cincinnati area and is dedicated to a collaborative creative process that will present established works of drama and develop new plays through a traditional workshop model. Cincinnati LAB Theatre will provide a solid platform for artists to cultivate, strengthen, and hone their artistic crafts and talents and offer quality theatre for Cincinnati audiences.

Cincinnati LAB Theatre
2017 New Works Festival Schedule

Thursday, August 3, 2017

  • 7pm – Discovery Series: “Why We Laugh”
    Guest Speaker: To Be Announced
  • 8pm – Workshop Series: LED THESPIAN by Jason Podplesky, Music and Lyrics by Jason Podplesky, Eric Kilpatrick, and Aaron Almashy.

Friday, August 4, 2017

  • 8pm – Workshop Series: 3SOME by Brian Griffin

Saturday, August 5, 2017

  • 5pm – Play Reading Series: NORTH COUNTRY HOLIDAY by Phil Paradis
  • 8pm – Workshop Series: LED THESPIAN

Thursday, August 10, 2017

  • 7pm – Discovery Series: “Loss and Grieving”
    Guest Speaker: To Be Announced
  • 8pm – Workshop Series: 3SOME

Friday, August 11, 2017

  • 8pm – Workshop Series: LED THESPIAN

Saturday, August 12, 2017

  • 5pm – Play Reading Series: PARIS IS VERNON by Robert Macke
  • 8pm – Workshop Series: 3SOME

All performances will be presented at Clifton Performance Theatre, 404 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH.

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July 3, 2017 · 11:04 am

Musicians Needed for THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Queen City Productions

QCP_logoQueen City Productions is looking for some musicians to fill the remaining spots for their orchestra for their regional premiere production of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME. The spots we still need are:

  • Drums/Percussion
  • Reed 3
  • Trombone
  • Trumpet 1
  • Trumpet 2
  • Viola
  • Violin 1
  • Violin 2
  • Keyboard 1

The first run with the cast will be Friday, August 4th at 7pm. Then everyday from August 6th through the final performance on August 13th. Once all spots are filled, the orchestra can set up a rehearsal schedule that will work for them. If you are interested, please contact us at queencityproductions@yahoo.com with you name, what instrument you play and your contact info.

We may also be looking for someone to conduct the orchestra as well.

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July 3, 2017 · 10:45 am

Season Auditions Announced for New Edgecliff Theatre

NETSeason Auditions

New Edgecliff Theatre will hold auditions for their 20th Anniversary Season Friday July 7 from 6 to 9 pm and Sunday July 9 from 6 to 9 pm for the following productions:

MASTER CLASS by Terrence McNally
Directed by Farley Norman
Rehearsals September 10 – October 4, Performances October 5-21, 2017

Aging diva Maria Callas is teaching a master class in front of an audience. She’s glamorous, commanding, larger than life—and drop-dead funny. She and her accompanist have three young singers coming to learn from the great Callas.  The lessons are far from what they and she expect.

Cast

  • Maria Callas – 40+, former opera star who still commands a devoted following
  • Manny – her accompanist, must play the piano
  • Sophie – a first soprano, must sing
  • Tony – a tenor, must sing
  • Sharon – a second soprano, must sing
  • Stagehand

VENUS IN FUR by David Ives
Directed by Greg Proccacino
Rehearsals – January 21 – February 14, Performances February 15 – March 3, 2018

Thomas is desperate to find an actress to play Vanda, the female lead in his adaptation of the classic sadomasochistic tale Venus in Fur. Into his empty audition room walks a vulgar and equally desperate actress—oddly enough, named Vanda. Though utterly wrong for the sophisticated part (she’s brash, vulgar and unschooled), Vanda exhibits a strange command of the material, piquing Thomas’ interest with her seductive talents and secretive manner. As the two work through the script, they blur the line between play and reality, entering into an increasingly serious game of submission and domination that only one of them can win. A mysterious, funny, erotic drama that represents yet another departure for the multifaceted David Ives.

Cast

  • Thomas – a beleaguered playwright/director
  • Vanda – mid to late 20’s, an actress who is a bit off-beat but with the ability to transform to the parts in the Thomas’ play

A LIFE IN THE THEATRE by David Mamet
Directed by Elizabeth Harris
Rehearsals March 18 – April 11, Performances April 12 – 28, 2018

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Glengarry Glen Ross and Speed-The-Plow, takes us into the lives of two actors: John, young and rising into the first flush of his success; the other Robert, older, anxious, and beginning to wane. In a series of short, spare, and increasingly raw exchanges, we see the estrangement of youth from age and the wider, inevitable and endless cycle of life, in and out of the theatre.

Cast

  • Robert – 50, an older actor
  • John – 25-35, a younger actor
  • Stage Manager

Auditionees should prepare one contemporary monologue.  Those wishing to be considered for the students in Master Class should prepare 16 bars of an opera piece or classical aria.

Auditions will be held at Thomas More College, 333 Thomas More Parkway, Crestview Hills, KY 41017.  Signs will be posted directing you to the theatre.

To schedule an appointment, email Producing Artistic Director Jim Stump at jstump@newedgecliff.com

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