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THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
Directed by Dennis Murphy
September 19-October 6, 2024
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Directed by Megan Horton
December 5-21, 2024
ALTAR BOYZ
Directed by Bunny Arszman
February 13-March 2, 2025
DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
Directed by Jerry Wiesenhahn
May 1-18, 2025
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HELLO, DOLLY!
The Carnegie
Feb. 2-18
[Covington]
Directed by Joe Bertucci
Music directed by Steve Goers
Choreographed by Elizabeth VandeWater
Cast: Sara Mackie* as Dolly Levi, Allen Middleton* as Horace Vandergelder, Jack Manion as Cornelius Hackl, Matthew Callas as Barnaby Tucker, Kara Ann Scullin as Irene Molloy, Aliya Pimental as Minnie Fay, Arabella Bertucci as Ermengarde, Carson Mehlbauer as Ambrose Kemper, Randolph Geers as Rudolph, Emily Hilbrecht as Ernestina & Elexis Selmon as Mrs. Rose
Ensemble: Christian Arias, Hunter Broyles, Randolph Geers, Adrian Graff, Zac Holman, Emily Hilbrecht, Elli Maddock, Alexa Mueller, Elexis Selmon, Jenna Uterstaedt & Kavan Vadivelu
HELLO, DOLLY! is a blockbuster Broadway hit bursting with romance, humor, and some of the greatest songs in musical theater history. Boisterous and charming from start to finish, the musical follows the exploits of meddling matchmaker Dolly Levi over the course of one unforgettable day. Audiences will delight in one crowd-pleasing musical number after another including “Put on Your Sunday Clothes,” “Ribbons Down My Back,” “Before the Parade Passes By,” and the effervescent title song.
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THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
June 22 – July 7, 2024
Eric Byrd, Director/Choreographer
Steve Goers, Music Director
TICK, TICK… BOOM!
July 19 – 28, 2024
Lindsey Augusta Mercer,
Director/Choreographer
Erin McCamley, Music Director
BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL
August 10 – 25, 2024
Dee Anne Bryll & Ed Cohen, Directors
Dee Anne Bryll & Julius Jenkins, Choreographers
Jacob Priddy, Music Director
AUDITIONS BY VIDEO SUBMISSION
Submissions are due by 11:59 PM EST on February 11, 2024.
Performers must be 18 years of age or older by May 28, 2024 to submit an audition.
What to prepare:
Actors who play instruments are encouraged but not required to showcase that in their audition — particularly those submitting for roles in TICK, TICK… BOOM! or for Carole King in BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL.
Note: Actors interested only in the roles of Don Kirschner or Genie Klein in BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL may submit a 1-minute monologue in place of a song.
Audition videos will only be accepted as links. Files requiring download will not be accepted. Please create separate videos for each song and the dance combination. You will be asked to submit them separately in the online form.
Please ensure that privacy settings are such that we are enabled to view by the link only, with no need for password or additional access request. Please film your material in a horizontal/landscape frame on a solid background or plain wall. A ¾ shot is preferred.
Your headshot must be an image file and your resume must be in PDF format. Both should be labeled with you name (i.e. Gabbard_Tyler.pdf)
Please submit your audition here: https://forms.gle/swV3M5Z6eRnZJe5H6
Callbacks
Callbacks will be a mix of live and digital based on the availability of the auditionee and production staff. In-person callbacks are planned for the afternoon/evening of Sunday, March 3 for THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW and BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL and the evening of Monday, March 4 for TICK, TICK… BOOM!
Casting
All auditionees will be notified of casting outcomes by March 17, 2024.
The Carnegie is committed to inclusive casting. All races, ethnicities, gender identities, body types, and mobilities are encouraged to apply. Pronouns listed in the character breakdown refer to the genders of the characters only. Actors should submit for any roles they feel comfortable playing.
Compensation
Rehearsals and Performances
Rehearsals will take place in the evenings and on weekends. Daytime rehearsals may be added based on the availability of the cast and production staff.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
Rehearsals
May 28–June 21
Performances
Saturday, June 22 7:30 PM
Sunday, June 23 3:00 PM
Friday, June 28 Midnight
Saturday, June 29 7:30 PM
Sunday, June 30 3:00 PM
Friday, July 5 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 6 7:30 PM
Sunday, July 7 3:00 PM
TICK, TICK… BOOM!
Rehearsals
June 30–July 18
Performances
Friday, July 19 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 20 7:30 PM
Sunday, July 21 3:00 PM
Friday, July 26 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 27 7:30 PM
Sunday, July 28 3:00 PM
BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL
Rehearsals
July 14–August 9
Performances
Saturday, August 10 7:30 PM
Sunday, August 11 3:00 PM
Friday, August 16 7:30 PM
Saturday, August 17 7:30 PM
Sunday, August 18 3:00 PM
Friday, August 23 7:30 PM
Saturday, August 24 7:30 PM
Sunday, August 25 3:00 PM
Conflicts will be accepted on a limited basis. The Carnegie strives to provide flexible opportunities for artists to pursue their craft in an environment that respects work-life balance. If conflicts are too numerous, we reserve the right to retract our offer. No performance conflicts will be accepted.
COVID-19 Policies
The Carnegie fervently encourages all auditioners to seek the Covid-19 vaccination before attending in-person callbacks. Proof of a completed initial vaccine course may be requested before the start of rehearsals for all company members. Rehearsals may be conducted in masks depending on virus transmission rates. Performances and audiences will not be masked.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
Book, Music and Lyrics by Richard O’Brien
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW includes sexually explicit scenes and language. Please familiarize yourself with the material before submitting. Actors should feel comfortable performing in revealing costumes.
The roles of Frank ‘N’ Furter and the Narrator have been cast.
BRAD (He/Him)
Quirky, but very much in love with his fiancé, Janet.
Bari Tenor, Bb2-G4
JANET (She/Her)
Good girl who is madly in love with Brad.
Mezzo Soprano Belt, A3-Eb5
MAGENTA/USHERETTE (She/Her)
One of Frank’s servants.
Mezzo Soprano Belt, Bb3-Eb5
RIFF RAFF (He/Him)
One of Frank’s servants.
High Rock Tenor, D3-B4
COLUMBIA/USHERETTE (She/Her)
One of Frank’s servants. Tap skills a plus.
Mezzo Soprano Belt, E4-E5
ROCKY: (He/Him)
Frank’s magnificent creation. An adonis.
Range: Tenor, A3-G4
EDDIE/DR. SCOTT: (He/Him)
Eddie, delivery man. Scott is Eddie’s Uncle.
Range: Baritone, E3-F#4
4 PHANTOMS/TRANSYLVANIANS
A singing, dancing ensemble.
2 ONSTAGE VOCALISTS/SWINGS
TICK, TICK… BOOM!
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
JON (He/Him)
A struggling composer on the brink of his 30th birthday. Piano skills a plus.
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: A2
MICHAEL AND OTHERS (He/Him)
A former actor-turned-market research executive. He is Jon’s roommate and best friend.
Vocal range top: Gb4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
SUSAN AND OTHERS (She/Her)
A dancer and Jon’s girlfriend.
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3
BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL
Words and Music by Gerry Goffin, Carole King, Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil
Book by Douglas McGrath
Music by Arrangement with Sony/ATV Music Publishing
CAROLE KING (She/Her)
An aspiring singer/songwriter. A reluctant star with no pretense and a passion for music. Piano skills a plus.
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: Eb3
GERRY GOFFIN (He/Him)
Carole’s boyfriend, songwriting partner and eventual husband.
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D3
BARRY MANN (He/Him)
A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Cynthia.
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: C3
CYNTHIA WEIL (She/Her)
A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Barry. Carole’s best friend.
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3
DON KIRSCHNER (He/Him)
An influential music publisher and producer.
GENIE KLEIN (She/Her)
Carole’s mother.
12 ENSEMBLE MEMBERS
Various roles including singers, musicians, and artists including Neil Sedaka, The Righteous Brothers, and members of the Drifters and the Shirelles
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Saturday, February 3rd (2-6 pm)
Sunday, February 4th (2-6 pm)
Callbacks: Monday, February 5th (7pm)
Audition Location:
The Creative Center at the Palace
215 S 3rd St. Hamilton, OH 45011
Performance Dates: April 25-28, 2024
Audition Information:
Our production team is a diverse group of artists from all over Cincy/NKY. Performers of all races, gender identities, and abilities are encouraged to audition.
Director: Matt Neal
Producers: Sammy Haven, David Stark
Choreographer: Taylor Gorsuch
Music Director: Kristi Hiner
Stage Manager: Brooke Baird
Production Design: Mary Slocum, Ben Houser
Costumes: Katelyn Osborn, Elaine Messerly
Props: Rhonda Lucas
Sponsored by: Max & Teresa Iltzsch
(Cast members do not have to be the actual ages of the characters but must look age appropriate and act accordingly.)
Roles include:
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Deadline for Application Submission is March 31, 2024 at 11:59pm ET.
Late application submissions cannot be accepted.
WHO: The Charles Avery Memorial – Keystone and Melissa M. Smith Technical scholarships are intended for any student that is continuing their technical theater education in the area(s) of: Set Design, Scenic Design, Construction, or Décor elements, Lighting Design, Sound Design, Costume Design, Makeup/Hair Design elements, Properties, Stage Management, or any combination of the above. The scholarship is open to college Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior students currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s degree program. Students must attend a college within 50 miles of the greater Cincinnati area and/or have a connection to one of our ACT Cincinnati member groups.
WHAT: Two (2) scholarships are awarded in the amounts of $700 and $1,000.
WHEN: Submissions are due no later than March 31, 2024 at 11:59pm ET.
All portions of the technical application must be completed and uploaded at the same time. Required items to be submitted digitally:
Theatre Resume (Word or pdf)
Biography (Word document, one paragraph, third person)
Current headshot photo with your full name visible, as a .jpg or .png file
Valid email address and phone number
Additional materials to submit which speak to your skills, experience (focused or diverse), and interest in Technical theater overall:
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Behind the Curtain Cincinnati 