BLACK NATIVITY
Cincinnati Black Theatre Company
Dec. 13-14
Word of Deliverance Ministries [Forest Park]
This illustrious story of joyfulness personal struggle and the powerful discovery of faith, this spirited performance is filled with a taste of African American flavor, impactful sounds of music, praise and worship song. Dance with a burst of energetic astonishing costuming and prophetic story telling.
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The Village Players of Fort Thomas is pleased to announce auditions for THESE SHINING LIVES the evenings of Sunday, January 12th (6:00pm-9:00pm) and Wednesday, January 15th (7:00pm-9:30pm). Directed by Becky Collins and produced by Nate Huitger.
Location: Village Players of Fort Thomas at 8 North Center for the Arts (in the street-level Judith M. Sarakatsannis Gallery), 8 North Fort Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas, KY, 41075.
Synopsis: THESE SHINING LIVES chronicles the strength and determination of women considered expendable in their day, exploring their true story and its continued resonance. Catherine and her friends are dying, its true; but theirs is a story of survival in its most transcendent sense, as they refuse to allow the company that stole their health to kill their spirits—or endanger the lives of those who come after them. Please note there are themes of death and terminal disease.
Please sign up for a time slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F4BACA82DA3F49-53858188-these
Audition Requirements: Please bring a headshot and resume. Please bring your scheduled conflicts, please note one or more holidays fall in the rehearsal period; it is helpful to know travel plans early. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. You may be requested to stay past your audition time to read with other auditionees.
Callbacks: More information will be forthcoming following auditions if there’s a need for callbacks; none are planned at this time. If you are not called back it does not mean you are not cast. Each auditionee will be individually contacted by the producer before a cast list is posted.
Rehearsal times: Rehearsals will begin on Monday, March 3 from 7-10pm; Our plan is to rehearse 4 nights a week on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday (conflicts dependent) and Thursday until tech week. Due to Easter, technical rehearsals will be split into the weeks of April 13th & April 20th. Please bring your conflicts to audition. Cast members will be asked to assist with build/paint days and post-show clean-up (strike).
Production Dates: Fri, April 25, 2025 at 8:00 pm, Sat, April 26, 2025 at 8:00 pm, Sun, April 27, 2025 at 2:00 pm, Thu, May 1, 2025 at 8:00 pm, Fri, May 2, 2025 at 8:00 pm, and Sat, May 3, 2025 at 8:00 pm.
Character Breakdown: listed ages are stage ages
*Please note Catherine and Tom will share staged kisses during several scenes.
Please contact info@villageplayers.org with any questions or accommodations.
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Beechmont Players and director Maggie Ingram King are excited to announce auditions for their Spring production, WORKING: A Musical. Adapted by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell, Pippin) & Nina Faso (Godspell) with songs by Schwartz, James Taylor, Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, In The Heights), Craig Carnelia, Micki Grant, Susan Birkenhead, and Mary Rodgers.
Synopsis:
Based on Studs Terkel’s best-selling book of interviews with American workers, WORKING paints a vivid portrait of the workers the world so often takes for granted: the schoolteacher, the waitress, the fireman, the mason, and the housewife, just to name a few. While professions have been updated since the original script, the show, still set in contemporary America, contains timeless truths. Behind every job, there is a person with a story to tell.
SPECIAL FOR THIS PRODUCTION: We have been granted permission to perform a “localized version” of this show, meaning the director has the option to remove certain roles currently in the script and replace them with monologues/segments of professions unique to our area.*
Audition Dates & Info:
Location: Cherry Grove United Methodist Church at 1428 Eight Mile Rd
This show allows for both singers and non-singers. Even if singing is not your strong suit, you are still encouraged to audition. Please prepare 16-24 bars of any song which best showcases your vocal abilities. An accompanist will be provided so please bring sheet music, marked with starting and ending places. No acapella singing will be accepted. Cold readings will also be done from the script.
Rehearsals:
Rehearsals will begin at the end of January/beginning of February. Not all actors will be called for every rehearsal until closer to show time. Rehearsal schedule will be based on cast conflicts but will occur 2-3 times a week.
Sign up to audition here! https://www.signupgenius.com/…/10C0E44ADAB2EA0F58…
Walk-ins are accepted but will be seen at first available slot.
Thanks to our ability to perform a ‘localized version,” available roles may differ from the script, however, there are: Over 20 roles to be filled by multiple genders, races & ethnicities, with ages ranging from 16 – 80 years old, and different vocal ranges. Cast members may be asked to play multiple roles.
Questions? Email director Maggie Ingram King at maingram87@gmail.com.
WORKING runs May 2-10, 2025.
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CenterStage Players is excited to announce auditions for our spring production of DOG SEES GOD – Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead written by Bert V. Royal
SHOW SYNOPSIS: An “unauthorized continuation,” the play reimagines characters from the comic strip Peanuts as degenerate teenagers. Drug use, suicide, eating disorders, teen violence, rebellion, sexual relations and identity are among the issues covered in this homage at the works of Charles M. Schulz. When his beloved beagle is destroyed after a rabid rampage, CB is plunged into such a depression that a literal raincloud starts to follow him around. Suddenly introspective and concerned with the afterlife, he is no longer satisfied with his high school status as a good-looking bully. Writing without hope to a childhood pen pal who has never written back, CB confesses his doubts and fears, and describes his daily interactions with his community: his angst-ridden performance artist sister, aggressive buddy Matt, mean girls Marcy and Tricia, and stoned philosopher Van. When he unexpectedly connects with Beethoven, a childhood friend who had become a target of his group’s homophobic bullying, CB thinks he’s found both a relationship and a means to rebel against his predictable, doormat persona… but he may have to lose everything to gain peace of mind. Sex, drugs, bullying, mental illness, toxic friendships, and dead dogs. are not the first things which come to mind when we think about the children of Charles Schultz’s iconic comic strip, but Bert V. Royal’s Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead is genuine and genuinely moving update for the “Peanuts” gang. a heartfelt comedic drama and strong ensemble piece which explores the challenges of high school, and growing up.
AUDITION LOCATION: Dunham Center for the Arts – 1945 Dunham Way – Cincinnati, OH
AUDITION DATES: Monday and Tuesday, January 13 and 14 from 7:00-9:00 each evening. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Please use the link to the Sign-Up Genius below to secure your audition time. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space is available. Please bring a headshot, resume, and list of conflicts from February through May.
Sign up for an audition slot using the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DA8AF29A1F85-53610564-dogsees
SHOW DATES: Friday and Saturday, May 16 & 17 (7:30 PM) Sunday, May 18 (2:00 PM) Thursday-Saturday, May 22-24 (7:30 PM)
All performances will be held at the 8 North Center for the Arts – 8 N. Ft. Thomas Avenue – Ft. Thomas, KY
CONTENT WARNING:
Even though it is comedic, Dog Sees God engages mature topics and explicit language surrounding suicide, bullying, eating disorders, loss, sexuality, substance abuse, and homophobia.
Please make sure to check in with your mental health before auditioning, as there are many potential triggers in this script. We will take good care of you, but the story we are serving does touch on the above-mentioned themes and includes bullying slurs and behaviors.
ROLES AVAILABLE (no roles have been pre-cast):
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact any of the following:
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CenterStage Players is excited to announce the cast of DOUBT, A PARABLE.
The show opens on February 21 at the Evendale Bell Tower.
Tickets available now on our website.
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