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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)

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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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July 6, 2023 · 8:23 pm

Auditions Announced for ONLY ROSE at CenterStage Players

CSP_logoAn original show written and directed by Dennis Murphy, Only Rose explores the poignant relationship between playwright Tennessee Williams and his sister, Rose, who was the most enduring relationship of his life and the inspiration for The Glass Menagerie as well as other Williams’ plays. In this play, Tennessee is confronted by his younger self (Tom) for an evening of self-evaluation in order to answer the question: Did Tennessee abandon Rose when she needed him the most? Showing “behind the scenes” moments from Williams’ life, Only Rose explores the human need to connect and what can happen when that connection is broken.

Where:
The Arts Center at Dunham
1945 Dunham Way, Cincinnati, OH 45238

When:
Tuesday, August 8
Thursday, August 10
7:00 – 9:00 P.M., each evening

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. A resume/headshot is appreciated, but not required.

Walk-ins are welcome, but we’d love for you to sign-up in advance here.

Performances will be Jan 5 – 13, 2024, and will also be at the Arts Center at Dunham.

Please be prepared to provide conflicts starting the week of October 31. We realize that we will lose rehearsal time due to the holidays and have accounted for that in the planned rehearsal schedules.

For any questions, please reach out to producer Rebecca Coots at beckycoots1@gmail.com.

Character Breakdown

  • TENN – mid-sixties, this is the older version of playwright Tennessee Williams. Normally a very gregarious person, we see the more sullen, contemplative side of him now. TENN speaks with a languid Southern accent.
  • TOM – 27 years old, this is the younger Tennessee who we see play Tennessee from age 7 to 27. He is very much like his counterpart in The Glass Menagerie.  TOM also speaks with a languid Southern accent.
  • EDWINA – Tenn/Tom’s mother, we see Edwina as a young mother in her twenties and her forties. The later Edwina is very much like her counterpart, Amanda, in The Glass Menagerie. Southern accent
  • ROSE – late twenties, Tenn/Tom’s sister, we see Rose from age 8 to her late sixties, but physically she is always 28 years old. The younger Rose is vivacious and energetic, but she becomes more timid and soft-spoken, with a Southern accent.
  • GRAND – 50s, Tenn/Tom’s tender and loving grandmother, Southern accent
  • DAKIN – Tenn/Tom’s brother, about 25 years old, Southern accent
  • FRANK MERLO– Tenn’s partner, about 45 years old. Frank was TENN’s deepest and most enduring relationship. He knows TENN’s strengths and weaknesses, and loves him anyway.
  • AUDREY WOODS – Tenn’s agent, about 50 years old, a tough talking woman who is very supportive of TENN
  • CARSON McCULLERS – the playwright and close friend of TENN, about 35 years old.  She is intelligent and well spoken and a Southern lady.
  • MISS TITANIA – Rose’s nurse/companion
  • NURSE – a nurse at the Farmington Mental Institution

The actors playing TENN, TOM and ROSE will always remain in those roles. Other actors may play multiple characters.

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June 27, 2023 · 5:49 pm

Auditions Announced for THE PROM at Dayton Playhouse

DPH_logoPerformances will be weekends September 22- October 8, 2023

Monday, July 24 & 25 at 7pm

Dayton Playhouse, located inside Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark at 1301 East Siebenthaler Avenue, Dayton, OH 45414.

Please prepare 16-32 bars of music that best shows off your singing abilities and bring appropriate sheet music for our accompanist. Acapella auditions are extremely discouraged.

There will be a dance/movement audition, so please dress in clothing/shoes that allow for movement.

The directing team may (or may not) choose for some actors to read from the script, and there may be callbacks on Wednesday, July 26. No monologues are requested.

Any teen under the age of 18 will need a parent’s signature on their audition form.

Attendance at set building events is expected as scheduled.

CAST OF CHARACTERS

  • EMMA NOLAN: Mezzo-Soprano/Alto (A3 – E5) Teenager in Indiana. A reluctant poster child for LGBT youth. Very smart. A bit of a tomboy quality. Plays the guitar.
  • ALYSSA GREENE: Alto/Mezzo-Soprano (Ab3 – Db5) A cheerleader and top student. Secretly Emma’s girlfriend. Faces constant pressure from her mother and friends.
  • MR. HAWKINS: Baritone/Bass-Baritone (G2 – C4) The straightlaced school principal. An ally to Emma and a long-time fan of Dee Dee.
  • Mrs. Greene: Alto (C4 – C5) Alyssa’s intimidating, conservative, but ultimately loving mother. The head of the PTA.
  • SHELBY, KAYLEE, NICK, KEVIN: Other students at school who bully (but eventually learn to accept) Emma.
  • BARRY GLICKMAN: Baritone/Tenor (E2 – Ab4) Flamboyant Broadway star. Completely politically incorrect and doesn’t know it. Longs to give Emma the prom he was unable to have as a teen.
  • DEE DEE ALLEN: Alto (E2 – D5) Broadway diva. A huge ego to match her huge talent. Hilariously self-involved but yearns to do something good for someone other than herself.
  • TRENT OLIVER: Baritone/Tenor (D3 – Ab4) Pretentious Juilliard graduate recently cast in the non-Equity tour of Godspell. Loves to hear himself speak.
  • ANGIE DICKINSON: Alto (C4 – C5) An ensemble member in the Broadway production of Chicago. Jaded Fosse girl with a heart of gold.
  • SHELDON: Baritone (G2 – Ab3) A charismatic press agent.
  • ENSEMBLE: Olivia Keating, Opening Night Party Attendees, Reporters, High School Students, PTA Members, Motel Clerk, Cast of the Non-Equity Tour of Godspell, Monster Truck Rally Audience, Mrs. Greene’s Friend, LGBT Students.

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