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TheatreLab Dayton is excited to announce auditions for THE PRODUCERS. THE PRODUCERS will take place September 15th-16th, 2023 at the historic Victoria Theatre in Dayton, Ohio.

Rehearsals begin August 7th, with a general rehearsal schedule of Monday- Thursday 7-10pm ( subject to change). All roles will be contracted, paid positions. Actors of all races, ethnicities, gender identities and abilities are encouraged to audition. Non Equity*

Director: Angie Thacker
Vocal Direction: Esther Hyland
Band Direction: Jeremy King
Choreography: Gage Roark
Choreographer Assistant: Rachael Hayes

Auditions will take place June 10th from 4-7pm and June 11th at 1 pm.

There will be a dance call on the 11th from 2-4 pm, followed by vocal callbacks.

Please bring a 32 bar cut of a song in a similar style to the musical in clearly marked music.

There will be an accompanist provided.

Auditions and callbacks will take place at 116 N Jefferson Street, Dayton Ohio.

Please email kingm@theatrelabdayton.org to secure an audition appointment or with any questions.

Video auditions will be accepted until June 10th at 4pm. All video auditions should be submitted to auditions@theatrelabdayton.org with The Producers/ Audition/ Your Name as the subject line.

The plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history, thereby bilking their backers (all “little old ladies”) out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the show is a smash hit! The antics of Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom as they maneuver their way fecklessly through finding a show, hiring a director, raising the money and finally going to prison for their misdeeds is a lesson in broad comic construction. At the core of the insanely funny adventure is a poignant emotional journey of two very different men who become friends.

• Max Bialystock
  The consummate con man. Naturally animated and bombastic, he is never at a loss for charm and manners. Typically conspires with Leo. Male Presenting Playing Age: 40 to 55
• Leo Bloom
  An accountant. Boring and mousy, he is a hesitant optimist who longs for something more. Dragged into a scheme by Max. Male Presenting Playing Age: 35 to 45
• Franz Liebkind
  German loyalist playwright. From his lederhosen to his pigeon, Adolph, his love for the motherland is unmistakable. He is imposing yet tender. Male Presenting Age: 35 to 55
• Rogers Debris(this role has been precast)
• Carmen Ghia
  Roger Debris’ faithful assistant. Carmen is severe in looks and passion for Roger. He may appear younger than he actually is thanks to skilled surgeons. Male Presenting Age: 25 to 35
• Ulla Inga Hansen Benson Yonsen Tallen-hallen Svaden-svanson
  A young and hopeful actress. Though her beauty might eclipse her talent, Ulla is passionate about life and art. Quite a clueless seductress in some ways. Female Presenting. Age: 20 to 30
• Ensemble: Accountants; Bavarian Peasants; Convicts; First Nighters; Little Old Ladies; Storm Troopers; Chorus Girls; Girl Prisoners; Usherettes