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July 10, 2023 · 5:52 am

Auditions Announced for THE LANGUAGE ARCHIVE at Epiphany Arts

MISC_Auditions2Epiphany Arts is pleased to announce auditions for our production of THE LANGUAGE ARCHIVE by Julia Cho, directed by Michael Yarick.

Audition dates/times:

  • July 16th from 2-6pm
  • July 17th from 6-9pm

Location: Epiphany United Methodist Church, 6635 Loveland-Miamiville Rd, Loveland, OH

Performance dates: October 6, 7, & 13, 2023

Audition Requirements:

  • Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
  • Please bring a list of all known conflicts between July 22 – October 13.
  • Resumes and headshots are appreciated but not required.

Please contact the director at myarick@epiphanyumc.org with any questions.

Synopsis:
George is a man who is consumed with preserving and documenting the dying languages of far-flung cultures. Closer to home, though, language is failing him. Though he holds himself as a language expert, George simply does not have the right words to save his marriage. Mary, George’s wife, understands emotions intrinsically, but cannot find the means to explain to George what she needs, from both him and from life. Meanwhile, the unsure but devoted Emma, George’s colleague and lab assistant, cannot find a way to simply tell George that she loves him. Into this world of struggling lost souls, walks an old married couple from a remote village. A husband and wife who are the last two native speakers of an all-but-forgotten language. This couple brings the wisdom and the knowledge of how to truly express love. Helping the other three to know what is truly important in each of their own hearts.

In Julia Cho’s The Language Archive, we are treated to a poetic, quirky, and tender world. A world, very much like our own, where even when people do share a common language, their true purpose is often lost as each person speaks their own unique dialect when it comes to the language of love.

Available roles:

  • GEORGE (male presenting, 30s or 40s)
    An expert linguist specializing in dying languages; husband of Mary and colleague of Emma. He is very learned and practical but is not able to communicate with his wife.
  • EMMA (female presenting, 20s or 30s)
    A colleague and lab assistant to George (whom she is deeply in love with). She is smart, uncertain, genuine, and devoted. Emma is pushing herself to learn who she is, what she wants, and how to find her place in the world.
  • MARY (female presenting, 30s or 40s)
    George’s wife. She’s a woman without an anchor or direction in the world, struggling to follow her dreams and heart. She leaves George and begins a new life.
  • ALTA (an old woman)
    One of the last two speakers of the dying language Elloway and wife of Resten. The actor playing Alta will also play the language instructor, a passerby, and a train conductor.
  • RESTEN (an old man)
    One of the last two speakers of the dying language Elloway and husband of Alta. The actor playing Resten will also play the driver, a passerby, the Old Man/Baker, and Zamenhof.

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July 10, 2023 · 5:52 am

Auditions Announced for BIG FISH at Loveland Stage Company

LSC_logoLoveland Stage Company is excited to announce AUDITIONS for BIG FISH.

July 30 from 2-5pm
Aug. 1 from 6-9pm

Please use our sign up genius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084EA5AD23A2FE3-bigfish

Performances run: November 3-19, 2023

All auditions will be held at Loveland Stage Company in person. Walk-ins welcome.
More info is in the sign up genius description.

What To Prepare

  • Please bring a list of conflicts from August 7th – November 19th (no conflicts during show dates allowed, conflicts 2 weeks before open will be discussed and allowed on a case by case basis). If you have any questions or concerns about fitting this show in with other shows or your schedule, we’re happy to talk and work with you within reason!
  • Headshots and resumes are encouraged, but not required!
  • Vocal Audition: Prepare 16-32 bars (about 1 minute) of a Broadway song NOT from Big Fish. Please mark beginning and end of all sheet music if using an accompanist. If you’d prefer to sing with a backing track instead, we will have a speaker you can hook up to. **A cappella not accepted**
  • Choreography Audition: A video of the choreo audition will be released two weeks prior to the first audition date (no later than July 16th). The link will be posted on the audition event, LSC website, and Sign Up Genius. It is up to you to be familiar with the dance prior to coming to auditions. The dance will be reviewed at auditions, but not taught. Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes (no open toed shoes).

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July 7, 2023 · 7:59 pm

Auditions Announced for WINTER WONDERETTES at The Drama Workshop

TDW_VERTThe Drama Workshop will hold auditions for WINTER WONDERETTES on Sunday, July 30 and Monday, July 31.  The auditions begin at 7 p.m. each evening and will be held at the Glenmore Playhouse, 3716 Glenmore Ave. Cheviot, OH 45211. The theater’s doors will open at 6:30 p.m. each evening.

WINTER WONDERETTES, by Roger Bean, finds the all-girl vocal group The Wonderettes entertaining at the annual Harper’s Hardware Holiday Party. When Santa turns up missing, the girls use their talent and creative ingenuity to save the holiday party! Featuring great ’60s versions of holiday classics such as “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Run, Rudolph, Run,” and “Winter Wonderland,” the result is, of course, marvelous! This energetic and glittering holiday package is guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages!

Performances for WINTER WONDERETTES will be December 1 thru 17.

The show requires four women who can harmonize and play friends who grew up together. Director Linda Abbott asks that each person auditioning for the show prepare a song that shows off their vocal range.

An accompanist will be provided for auditions. Please bring sheet music in your key with cuts clearly marked.  Also bring a headshot and resume, and any conflicts September 20 through December 17th.

Please use this link to sign up for an audition slot.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094FA8A622A6FC1-winter

Performances for WINTER WONDERETTES will be December 1 thru 17.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

MISSY: Always the over-achiever of the group, Missy has now blossomed into a full-fledged adult overachiever. She is an elementary school teacher with cat-eye glasses. She has recently returned from her honeymoon with her new husband Bill, an audience member. She controls the evening’s events, even when Betty Jean is in charge: Missy is the one to cover for mistakes, and is always ready to jump in and save the day. She has an inner-sexiness (even slightly kinky) that comes out every once-in-a-while, much to her surprise and embarrassment. She has been best friends with Suzy since elementary school. (Soprano with belt. Range: F#3–A5)

CINDY LOU: Cindy Lou is the ‘bad girl’ of the group, now reformed (to a point). She is sexy with a dry and sassy wit, and has a miles-high jet-black beehive, a cross between the Ronettes and early Priscilla Presley. She has a tattoo on her left upper arm that reads “Billy Ray,” her boyfriend who passed away a few years back (from “The Marvelous Wonderettes”). Until that time it seemed that things always went her way, making Betty Jean crazy. She has an incredible soft side and inner depth, revealed in her Act Two monologue and ballad. (Mezzo Soprano with belt – sings lead vocal line on most group songs. Range: A3–E5)

SUZY: Suzy is happy-go-lucky, a little giddy, a little silly, and a little pregnant. She’s always willing to go along with anyone and anything, and she seems to giggle at just about anything.She finds great pleasure in everything she does; the sillier it is, the more fun she finds it. Her pregnancy has brought out her attention-deficit disorder, and she reverts to her childhood on the drop of a dime. She is married to Ritchie, her high-school sweetheart, who is running the lights for the performance. Her honey-blond hair is reminiscent of early Marlo Thomas/”That Girl.” Her best friend is Missy. (Mezzo/Alto with big belt. Range: C#3–E5)

BETTY JEAN: Betty Jean is the self-anointed clown of the group, always vying for attention from her best friend Cindy Lou. She loves that she is in finally in charge of the group, if only for this one performance. She has worked at Harper’s Hardware since High School and is now in Corporate Sales, a fact she’s very proud of. After a few tumultuous years, she married her high- school boyfriend Johnny, who also used to work at Harper’s Hardware. We learn that they have recently separated for good. She has a strength that belies her goofiness. This strength is what gives her empathy; she has no ‘poor me’ in her attitude. This pays off in her Act One closing song. Her hair is red/auburn. (Strong Alto with big belt. Range: D3–Eb5)

 Produced by special arrangement with Stage Rights (www.stagerights.com)

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July 6, 2023 · 8:48 pm

Auditions Announced for I HATE HAMLET at Troy Civic Theatre

TROY_logoAuditions for I HATE HAMLET by Paul Rudnick, the first show of the 2023-24 season, will be held Saturday July 22nd, starting at 2:00 PM, and Monday, July 24th, starting at 7:00 PM.

Director Erin Gibbons is looking for 3 men and 3 women for the following roles:

  • FELICIA DANTINE (30s-50s): Andrew’s bold, enthusiastic, real estate broker, who is fascinated with the world of theatre and claims to have a sense of the supernatural. Ability to do a New York accent is a plus, but not required.
  • ANDREW RALLY (late 20s/early 30s): A popular, handsome, charming TV star whose series has just been cancelled. He has reluctantly moved into John Barrymore’s apartment and agreed to take on the role of Hamlet for a Shakespeare in the Park production, even though he has no interest.
  • DEIRDRE MCDAVEY (mid 20s/early 30s): Andrew’s naive girlfriend from a privileged background, a bubbly, hopeless romantic, and the cause of Andrew’s sexual frustration. She is overjoyed that her boyfriend is going to play Hamlet, much more than he is and fancies herself the heroine of some classic tale.
  • LILLIAN TROY (70s): Andrew’s agent, who has had a history with John Barrymore. She is a frank, take-no-crap, powerful woman with a dry sense of humor. Ability to do a German accent is a plus.
  • JOHN BARRYMORE (30s-50s): The ghost of the famous larger-than-life actor whose mission is to convince Andrew to play Hamlet. A dashing rake with a cutting wit and unapologetic hedonism. He is/was the best and he knows it. Stage combat experience a plus.
  • GARY PETER LEFKOWITZ (30s): Hot-shot LA TV writer/producer/director with no true appreciation for theatre, especially Shakespeare. Shamelessly exuberant and is very happy with his high life; he’d like for Andrew to keep making big bucks in a new show.

“Andrew Rally seems to have it all: celebrity and acclaim from his starring role in a hit television series; a rich, beautiful girlfriend; a glamorous, devoted agent; the perfect New York apartment; and the chance to play Hamlet in Central Park…. When Andrew’s agent visits him, she reminisces about her brief romance with John Barrymore many years ago, in Andrew’s apartment. This prompts a séance to summon his ghost. From the moment Barrymore returns, dressed in high Shakespearean garb, Andrew’s life is no longer his own…..”

I HATE HAMLET will be presented September 15-17, and 22-24, 2023.

Performances are at 8 pm Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 pm on Sundays.

I HATE HAMLET is being presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service and is sponsored in full by Chevrolet of Troy

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July 6, 2023 · 8:29 pm

Auditions Announced for GRUMPY OLD MEN: The Musical at La Comedia Dinner Theatre

LAC_logoLa Comedia Dinner Theatre will hold an Open Call audition for their upcoming production of GRUMPY OLD MEN: The Musical on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio.

9:00 A.M. SEEKING: Adults 18+

  • JOHN GUSTAFSON Senior male. A retired Midwestern high school teacher. Conservative, finicky, & set in his ways. Excellent comedic skills and sings well.
  • MAX GOLDMAN Senior male. A cranky retired TV repairman. Has a knack for insults & practical jokes. Excellent comedic skills & sings well.
  • JACOB GOLDMAN Male 30-45. Max’s son. A mild-mannered lawyer. Looking for a life change. Strong actor & singer.
  • GRANDPA GUSTAFSON Male who plays 94. John’s father with a “who cares” attitude.
  • CHUCK BARRELS Male 45-65. Owns the general store & bait shop. Loves to tell stories.
  • ARIEL TRUAX Female 50s. A beautiful, playful, free-spirited newcomer to town. A college literary professor with a poetic flair & a mystery about her. Excellent comedic skills, sing & moves well.
  • MELANIE NORTON Female 30-40. John’s daughter. A real estate agent whose marriage is falling apart. Longing for a life change in a warmer climate. Strong actor & singer.
  • SANDRA SNYDER Female 35-50. An unrelenting & by the books tax collector. Sings & moves well.
  • PUNKY BARRELS Female 50s. Chuck’s niece. A wisecracking but loyal newcomer to town.
  • ENSEMBLE Men & Women of all ages to play multiple people in the town. All must sing & move well.

Prepare 16 bars of a Musical Theatre song appropriate to the show.
Please provide a current headshot and resume.

Rehearsals begin September 4, 2023 (Mon – Sat 9AM – 5PM)

Performances September 21 – October 29, 2023. Thurs-Sun matinees and evenings

Director/Choreographer is Chris Beiser.

Questions contact Kris Byerly 937-746-4554 ext. 241

Non-Equity.

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