LTC would like to thank everyone who auditioned for A NIGHT OF CAROL BURNETT. Congratulations to the cast!
-THE COMPANY-
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CenterStage Players, Inc. announces auditions for the premiere of TRANSORBITAL by Nathan Singer, adapted from his novel of the same name.
Directed by Tom Peters and Produced by Fred Hunt
TRANSORBITAL is historical fiction that follows the exploits of superstar lobotomist Dr. Walter Freeman. With his trusty ice pick in hand and his loyal—though erratic—sidekick, The Kid, riding shotgun, Freeman drives his Lobotomobile coast to coast across post-war America, determined to save the country from its own troubled mind. With messianic fervor, an evangelist’s sense of righteousness, and a jazzman’s gift for improvisation (and showmanship), Doc Freeman is quickly gaining converts, and notoriety. All is going just well, until a number of Freeman’s former protégés start turning up dead.
Creepy, grimy, and darkly humorous, Transorbital is an off-kilter twist on the old pulp whodunit.
Auditions will be held at the Arts Center at Dunham, 1945 Dunham Way, Cincinnati, OH 45238
Call-backs, if needed are TBA
Performances will be held at 1425 Sycamore St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 – Feb 20, 21, 22, 26, 27 & 28
Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4EADA829A13-57877344-transorbital
Walk-ins will also be accepted – However, preference will be given to auditionees that sign up in advance.
Auditions will consist of readings from the script. Audition sides may be requested in advance by emailing the Director (Tom Peters – sloanpeters@hotmail.com) or Producer (Fred Hunt – nwlsdhunt@fuse.net).
Setting:
ACT I – 1948–1955
ACT II – 1968
Cast of Characters:
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AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT! Join the cast of our spooktacular annual presentation of THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW!
AUDITION DATES:
PERFORMANCES: October 16 & 17, 2025 at 7:00 pm
More information at www.krtshows.com/auditions
Complete your audition form here: https://forms.gle/Fb68FfNb98byEruH6
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The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) is holding auditions in August for the third & fourth MainStage productions in their 2025-2026 season at the EMERY THEATER.
All roles are paid positions.
TCT, the nation’s oldest professional theatre for young audiences, is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and is committed to a dynamic casting process. All roles are open to everyone regardless of ability, background, ethnicity, or gender identity.
Upon audition registration, you may indicate which shows for which you would like to be considered.
Auditions are by appointment only.
You only need ONE audition appointment, even if you are interested in both productions.
Adults and young performers ages 9-18 (who would like to be considered for TCT’s Young Artist Company) may make an audition appointment by visiting https://www.theaterforms.com/TCTCincinnati/wizardelf/auditionform/
Appointment dates:
Diary of a Wimpy Kid callbacks will take place on SATURDAY, August 23, 2025, 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM.
Dreamworks’ How to Train Your Dragon JR. callbacks will take place on SUNDAY, August 24, 2025, 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM.
Auditions and Callbacks are held at TCT’s headquarters located at: 4015 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati OH 45227.
If you are unable to attend auditions in person, you must fill out an audition form and select “waiting list” as your time slot. Then, please email Maddie Jones at Maddie.Jones@tctcincinnati.com stating you would like permission to submit virtually. For your virtual audition, email your video submission (1 minute song) to Maddie Jones no later than Sunday, August 15, 2025.
Visit https://www.theaterforms.com/TCTCincinnati/wimpydragon/auditionform/ to sign-up for an audition appointment.
PREPARATION CHECKLIST
You only need a song. You do NOT need to prepare a monologue.
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT AUDITION FORM
ABOUT THE SHOWS
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL
Directed & Choreographed by: Maddie Jones
Music Directed by: Jacob Priddy
In the winter of 2026, one of the most beloved children’s book series of all-time jumps from the page to the stage! Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical brings Jeff Kinney’s iconic characters to life in a hilarious and heartfelt production. The show will also feature original illustrations and animations by Kinney himself.
REHEARSALS: January 10–February 14, 2026. Mondays-Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm and Saturdays, 10:00am-4:00pm.
TECH IN THE EMERY THEATER: February 15- February 19, 2026. (Sunday- 11:00am-9:00pm- Weekday evenings from 5:30-9:30pm)
PERFORMANCES:
SCHEDULE: Please note our new performance schedule for TCT Mainstage productions! The run of each show takes place over three weekends.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
[GREG HEFFLEY] Male, First year middle schooler. Equal parts cocky and insecure. Driven to achieve popularity and acclaim at all costs. (G3-D5)
[ROWLEY JEFFERSON] Male, Greg’s best friend. Determinedly sunny disposition. Almost blindly devoted to Greg. (Ab4-F5)
[MOM, AND OTHER FEMALE CHARACTERS] Female, Greg’s mother. Chipper, loving, and overly-supportive. Always looking for “teachable moments” with her boys. (A4-C5)
[DAD, AND OTHER MALE CHARACTERS] Male, Greg’s father. Deep distrust of teenages. Uncomfortable speaking with tweens. (A3-G#4)
[RODRICK HEFFLEY, ENSEMBLE] Male, Greg’s older brother. Brash and obnoxious. Frontman of heavy-metal band. (Ab3-F4)
[MANNY HEFFLEY, ENSEMBLE] Any gender, Greg’s baby brother. Impossibly adorable and spoiled.
[PATTY FERRELL] Female, Greg’s ambitious and overachieving classmate. Always out to best Greg. (G3-E5)
[JOSHIE] Male. European teen pop star and Rowley’s idol. Cross between boy-band and KidzBop performer. Joshie’s motto: follow your dreams and respect your parents! (C#4-G#5)
[CHIRAG GUPTA] Male, Greg’s quick-witted and wily classmate. Enthusiastically engaged in a years-long prank-battle with Greg. (Bb4-Bb5)
[ADULT ENSEMBLE] Any gender. Seeking strong singer/dancer/actor types to play a variety of teen and adult ensemble roles.
[YOUTH ENSEMBLE] Any gender. Seeking strong singer/dancer/actors to play a variety of the students at Greg’s school including, Claire, Chris Hosey, Lionel James, Patty’s Gang of Girls, Bryce Anderson, and Charlie Davis.
DREAMWORKS’ HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON THE MUSICAL JR.
Directed by: Roderick Justice
Choreographed by: Angelo Cerniglia
Music Directed by: Jamey Strawn
Puppetry By: Kevin Frisch
Closing out TCT’s 25-26 season at The Emery Theater is the stage adaptation of one of DreamWorks’ most legendary films. TCT is elated to present the JR. version of How to Train Your Dragon. Journey to the Isle of Berk with Hiccup and the majestic dragon, Toothless, who will prove that friendship and courage have the power to change the world!
REHEARSALS: March 16 – April 11, 2026. Mondays-Thursdays, 6:30- 9:30 PM and Saturdays, 10:00am – 4:00pm.
TECH IN THE EMERY THEATER: April 12- April 16, 2026. (Sunday from 11:00am-9:00pm, Evenings from 5:30-9:30pm)
PERFORMANCES:
SCHEDULE: Please note our new performance schedule for TCT Mainstage productions! The run of each show takes place over three weekends.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
[HICCUP] Male, portrays 17-18. An unsuspecting young viking, who forges an unlikely friendship with a Night Fury dragon named Toothless, causing confusion and change among his society. Strong singer, actor.
[TOOTHLESS] Open to any gender. Script references male pronouns. A rare, intelligent, and powerful dragon. Becomes Hiccup’s loyal friend and companion. Strong singer, actor, puppeteer.
[ASTRID] Female, portrays 17-18. A fierce and strong Viking Warrior recruit at the top of her class. Wants to prove herself by becoming the champion dragon slayer of Berk. Strong singer, actor.
[STOICK] Male, 40s-50s. Chief of the Isle of Berk. Viking legend. A strong mountain man, who wishes for his son, Hiccup to follow in his footsteps. Strong actor, singer.
[THE RED DEATH] Female, Mature. Massive, monstrous dragon who acts as the tyrannical queen of the dragons. Strong singer, actor.
[ENSEMBLE] All genders, types, and ages. The ensemble covers a wide variety of roles including dragons, puppeteers, vikings, and young recruits. Must be skilled singer, actors, dancers. Puppeteering experience is needed for most roles in the Ensemble.
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The Drama Workshop is now accepting submissions for HOME BREW THEATRE 9
Home Brew Theatre is TDW’s festival featuring short plays by local authors, including a Meet the Artists reception where local beer is featured. Since Home Brew Theatre’s inception in 2016, it has quickly become Cincinnati’s premiere short play festival.
HOME BREW THEATRE 9 will be staged at TDW’s Glenmore Playhouse one weekend only, January 10-12, 2026.
Submission Rules:
Upload your submissions here:
https://forms.gle/6whuon1H3TCka9s79
Submissions will be accepted through 9/5/2025.
Thank you! Looking forward to reading your submissions!
The Home Brew Theatre Production Team.
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