CHILDREN OF EDEN
Book by JOHN CAIRD
Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SCHWARTZ
Based on a concept by Charles Lisanby
From Stephen Schwartz, creator of WICKED, GODSPELL and PIPPIN, comes a joyous and inspirational musical about parents, children and faith… not to mention centuries of unresolved family business! Adam, Eve, Noah and the “Father” who created them deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective children. The show ultimately delivers a bittersweet. but inspiring. message: that “the hardest part of love… is letting go.”
Genevieve Perrino, Director/Choreographer; Michael Kennedy, Music Director; Clare Hingsbergen, Stage Manager, Jerrod Gruber Asst. Director and Tim Perrino, Program Director
To Audition in Person, please email Jennifer Perrino Business Manager at jenniferperrino@clpshows.org. She’ll get you signed up and send you a packet to fill out and bring to the audition. When requesting an audition appointment, please provide: what day and time you’d like, Your Name, Age, Email and Phone.
If you cannot audition in person, see details below for video audition requirements.
Please note: In-person auditions are always a better way to assess talent. 
Must be 13 – 19 years of age at the time of the audition.
Rehearsals begin Tuesday, May 27th Performances: July 24 – August 3, 2025
Two audition options: In Person or via Video Link.
IN PERSON AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD at The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts,
4990 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45238:
When:
- Saturday, April 26, 2024 Noon, 1:00pm and 2:00pm.
- Sunday, April 27 2024 Noon, 1:00pm and 2:00pm.
- Monday, April 28, 2024 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30pm
IN-PERSON AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
SIGN UP FOR YOUR AUDITION SLOT TODAY: https://www.signupgenius.com/…/508084CACAA2EA2F94…
- To Audition in Person, please email Jennifer Perrino Business Manager at jenniferperrino@clpshows.org. She’ll get you signed up and send you a packet to fill out and bring to the audition
- Bring your completed audition packet to your audition appointment.
- Important: Arrive 15-20 minutes BEFORE the scheduled audition time to fill out paperwork.
- Please prepare a song from a musical theater show tune that best represents your singing voice (please bring sheet music for our accompanist). Please note: Do not expect to sing a cappella or with pre-recorded music.
- Dress appropriately as you will be required to complete a dance audition/assessment.
All auditionees must complete all parts of the audition.
VIDEO LINK AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Get your Audition packet as described above.
- Send back the following in one email:
- The completed audition packet.
- A headshot and resume.
- Link(s) to your audition video (Should feature you singing and dancing).
- Deadline to submit video link audition: Friday, April 25, 2025.
- Send email to Jenniferperrino@clpshows.org
You do not have to be an expert dancer. The video just needs to give a sense of how you move/dance. The video links will not be judged on technical quality, but only on your appropriateness to the roles available in the show as demonstrated in the recording.
TECHNICAL POSITIONS INTERVIEWS: Interviews will be set up for those interested in working tech for this production. To set up your tech interview, email Jenniferperrino@clpshows.org with your name, age, phone and what tech position(s) your interested in.
Interviews slots include: Saturday, April 26, 2025 Noon, 1:00pm and 2:00pm.
Sunday, April 27, 2025 Noon, 1:00pm and 2:00pm.
Participation Fee: All participants (on stage and off) are required to pay a participation fee for this summer program. Fee will be due at the first rehearsal: $200.00 for performers (includes costume and show t-shirt); $50.00 for Techies (includes show t-shirt).
Please Note: A limited amount of funds are in place to assist with the participation fee. Funds are distributed on a confidential basis. Everyone is encouraged to audition, regardless of ability to pay! Choosing the cast of the show is based upon talent, enthusiasm and availability only. Ability to pay the participation fee is never a factor in casting decisions.
What is CYPT? Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre provides a summer of great experience for performers and techies alike. Many alumni are professional actors, singers, dancers, technicians and musicians. Others are Drama, Opera, Music Theatre, Voice, Music and Broadcasting majors at colleges all over the country. To date, over 3,100 teens have been a part of CYPT!
CYPT has produced 39 years of exciting shows, including: Legally Blonde, Footloose, Hello Dolly, Anything Goes, The Pajama Game, Godspell, Les Misérables, Crazy For You, The Wedding Singer, Grease, Hairspray, West Side Story, Beauty and the Beast, The Music Man, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar and many more!
CYPT is the recipient of the Post-Corbett Award for Outstanding Arts Organization, plus, the National Recreation and Parks Arts and Humanities Award, and the Ohio State Award for Best Student Program.
CYPT brings together scores of teens each summer, on stage and off. In 2024, participants came from 36 different schools, from all over the Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana region.
CYPT is for you! The teenage performer/techie interested in three things: 1) Theatrical Experience; 2) A Summer project with a difference; 3) A lot of new friends with the same interests.
Show Dates:
Thursday, July 24, 7:30pm
Friday, July 25, 8:00pm
Saturday, July 26, 8:00pm
Sunday, July 27, 2:00pm
Thursday, July 31, 7:30pm
Friday, Aug. 1, 8:00pm
Saturday, Aug. 2, 8:00pm
Sunday, Aug. 3, 2:00pm
Strike & End of Summer cast/crew meeting – Monday, August 4, 2025
Tickets on sale now!
Adult $24; Senior, College Students, High School and Younger $22.00;
Tickets may be purchased via the web: www.CLPShows.org or at 513-241-6550 with a credit card.
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