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November 2, 2017 · 2:31 pm

THE LARAMIE PROJECT: 10 YEARS LATER Runs Dec. 1-3

LARAMIE 10-printTHE LARAMIE PROJECT
Xavier University Theatre
Nov. 30-Dec. 3
Gallagher Student Center [Evanston]

Directed by Bridget Leak

Cast: Tess Chadwick, Annie Mayer, Jenny Roberts, Taylor Maas, Carly Mulert, Hyehyum Hwang, Hannah Sgambellone, Donald Burns, Aiden Dalton, Jarrett Fittro, Henry Eden, Dylan Van Camp & Wabi Tela

Matthew Shepard was killed because he was gay. Ten years after his brutal death, five members of Tectonic returned to Laramie, Wyoming to try to understand the long-term effect of the murder. They found a town wrestling with its legacy and its place in history. In addition to revisiting the folks whose words riveted us in the original play, this time around, the company also spoke with the two murderers, McKinney and Henderson, as well as Matthew’s mother, Judy Shepard. THE LARAMIE PROJECT: TEN YEARS LATER is a bold work, which asks the question, “How does society write its own history?”

  • Fri-Sun, Dec. 1-3 at 7:30pm

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November 2, 2017 · 2:26 pm

THE LARAMIE PROJECT Runs Nov. 30-Dec. 3

LARAMIE-printTHE LARAMIE PROJECT
Xavier University Theatre
Nov. 30-Dec. 3
Gallagher Student Center [Evanston]

Directed by Regina Pugh

Cast: Sara Ringenbach, Emi Suarez, Lily Dennstaedt, Elizabeth Rancourt, Tina Boffa, Maeve Hollowell, Matt Wilkinson, Steve Lindner, Michael Rowlett, James Gilhooley, Micah Price & Thomas Wehby

In October 1998, a twenty-one-year-old student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, severely beaten, and left tied to a fence in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming. He died several days later in an area hospital. His name was Matthew Shepard, and he was the victim of this hate crime because he was gay. Conceived from more than 200 interviews with the people of Laramie, THE LARAMIE PROJECT is a breathtaking collage that explores the depths to which humanity can sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable.

  • Thu, Nov. 30 at 7:30pm
  • Sat-Sun, Dec. 2-3 at 2pm

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November 2, 2017 · 1:02 pm

Auditions Announced for TICK, TICK…BOOM at Dare to Defy Productions

D2D_logoSun, Dec. 15 beginning at 5pm at 427 Washington Street, Dayton, Ohio.

Call backs will be later the same day at 7:00 (December 17th).

This show will begin rehearsals end of February/beginning of March and perform at the Mathile Theater (in the Schuster Center) on April 13th, 14th (2 shows), 20th and 21st (2 shows).

You MUST be 25 or older to audition for this show. We will NOT accept anyone under the age of 25.

Please prepare 16 bars of a song in the same style as the show.  The director may ask to hear another song (16 bar cut) from your music book.  NO MONOLOGUE NEEDED.

Please, bring a recent head shot and resume along with a completed audition form (which will be emailed a few days before auditions).

All positions are paid non-equity contract positions.

Auditions will take place at 427 C Washington St Dayton, OH 45402 – There is a big yellow sign on the street that says Warehouse Space for Sale or Lease and that is where you will turn. It is the third warehouse building on the right with the river on your left.

Character Breakdown: You must convincingly pass for 30.

  • Jonathan (Lead): Male, Pop-rock bari-tenor. A struggling composer on the brink of his 30th birthday; Strong narrator. A music geek with awkward tendencies; self reflective. Michael’s roommate and Susan’s boyfriend; ability to play piano is a plus but not required
  • Susan (Supporting): Female, Strong belt A flat to D; Jonathan’s girlfriend; uninhibited and dynamic; nurturing, loving and supportive but growing increasingly frustrated with Jonathan’s pre-occupation and lack of commitment. Same actress plays a number of additional character roles requiring terrific comic timing. Movement required for this role
  • Michael (Supporting): Male, Warm bari-tenor, full voice to an F. Jonathan’s best friend from childhood; helpful, kind, funny, successful. Also doubles multiple roles.

To reserve an audition slot, visit http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e4aaca72ca0fe3-tick.

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November 2, 2017 · 12:55 pm

Auditions Announced for BEEHIVE at Dayton Playhouse

DPH_logoAuditions begin at 7:00 PM each evening. Auditioners are encouraged to arrive at the Dayton Playhouse in advance of the auditions to fill out the Audition Form. Theatre resumes are encouraged; auditioners need to be prepared to list all conflicts between the audition date and the final performance of the production. All auditions are held at the Dayton Playhouse: 1301 Siebenthaler Avenue in Dayton (inside Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark).

Beehive: The Sixties Musical
Created by Larry Gallagher
Directed by Tina McPhearson
Produced by Kelli Locker
January 19 through February 4, 2018
Auditions: November 6 & 7, 2017

The Dayton Playhouse will hold open auditions for BEEHIVE: THE 60’S MUSICAL on Monday, November 6th and Tuesday, November 7th at 7:00 pm. Call backs may be held Wednesday, November 8th at 7:00 pm (if needed). Production dates are January 19th – February 4th. Those auditioning should bring one prepared song that shows off their range and an additional song to sing if asked. Please dress comfortably for dance auditions. An accompanist will be provided. NO “A CAPPELLA” SINGING, PLEASE!

Audiences around the world are cheering this exciting and colorful salute to the women who made the music of the 1960s so special – Lesley Gore, Janis Joplin, The Shirelles, Aretha Franklin and so many more! With 40 beloved hits, the show takes you on a journey through song, documenting the dramatic changes that America underwent during the 60’s.

Director Tina McPhearson, Musical Director Tim Rezash and Choreographer Annette Looper will be looking for six female singer/dancers of diverse ethnicities, ages 20s to early 40s. All must be exceptional vocalists and strong dancers/movers. This will be a highly choreographed, high energy production. Some of the women will be used as backup singer/dancers for Aretha Franklin and as Ikettes backing up Tina Turner. Many well known singers are portrayed (and sometimes parodied) within the production. Not looking for imitations but capturing the essence of certain performers.

  • Woman 1 Songs include: ‘One Fine Day’, ‘I’m Sorry’ (Brenda Lee), ‘Remember (Walking in the Sand)’ ‘Downtown’ (Petula Clark)
  • Woman 2 Songs include: ‘My Boyfriend’s Back’, ‘The Beat Goes On’, ‘I DreamAbout Frankie’ (Annette Funicello)
  • Woman 3 Songs include: ‘I Can Never Go Home Again’, ‘It’s My Party’ and ‘You Don’t Own Me’ (Lesley Gore), “Do Right Woman’, ‘You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me’ (Dusty Springfield)
  • Woman 4 Songs include: ‘Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow’ ‘Where The BoysAre’ (Connie Francis), ‘Piece of My Heart’ and ‘Me and Bobby McGee’ (Janis Joplin)
  • Woman 5 Songs include: ‘I Sold My Heart to the Junkman’, ‘RESPECT‘ and “Natural Woman’ (Aretha Franklin)
  • Woman 6 Songs include: ‘Sweet Talkin’ Guy’, ‘Where Did Our Love Go’ and ‘Come See About Me’ (Diana Ross), ‘Proud Mary’ (Tina Turner)

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November 2, 2017 · 12:42 pm

LITTLE WOMEN The Musical Runs Dec. 1-9

D2D_Little Women logoLITTLE WOMEN The Musical
Dare to Defy Productions
Dec. 1-9
Mathile Theatre [Dayton]

Cast: Melissa Hall as Jo March, Justin King as Professor Bhaer/Knight, A.J. Breslin as Laurie Laurence/Rodrigo, Samantha Creech as Amy March/Troll, Lindsay Sherman as Meg March/Clarissa, Jessi Stark as Beth/Rodrigo 2, Lorri Topping as Marmee March/Hag, Rick Flynn as Mr. Laurence, Becky Howard as Aunt March/Mrs. Kirk & Jonathan Collura as John Brooke/Sir Braxton

Based on Louisa May Alcott’s beloved 1869 novel, Little Women the Broadway Musical shares the adventures of the four March sisters at home in Concord, Massachusetts while their father is away on the Civil War battlefields. This timeless story is brought to life in a musical filled with personal discovery, heartache and everlasting love. With book by Allan Knee, music by Jason Howland and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, the musical celebrates the March sisters’ individual journeys and transformations.

  • Fri, Dec. 1 at 8pm
  • Sat, Dec. 2 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Fri-Sat, Dec. 8-9 at 8pm

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