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July 22, 2022 · 1:52 pm

Auditions Announced for HOLIDAZED at Village Players

VP_new logoVillage Players of Fort Thomas announces auditions for HOLIDAZED – Nine new plays celebrating that hectic, happy, “most wonderful” season.

Monday, August 15 and Tuesday, August 16, 7:00 pm in the street-level Judith M. Sarakatsannis Gallery of Fine Art at 8 N. Ft. Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas. Virtual auditions will also be accepted if received by Aug. 14. COVID-19 vaccination required.

In-person auditions:

  • Cold readings, sides provided.
  • Resume and headshot appreciated but not required.
  • Bring all conflicts between Oct. 10 and Dec. 11.
  • Virtual auditions: send a video link of yourself performing (reading) these two monologues: comedy and drama, no later than 11:59 pm Sunday, August 14 to emailangelakf@yahoo.com. Attach resume and headshot if available. In the body of your email, include all conflicts between Oct. 10 and Dec. 11.

Rehearsals begin Oct. 10. Show dates are Dec. 2, 3, 4, 8, 9 & 10, 2022

Director: Angela Klocke Forbes
Assistant Director and Stage Manager: Risa Lee
Producer: Amy Waldfogle​

CAST REQUIREMENTS
Descriptions provide general guidelines but casting will be flexible. Actors of all ages and ethnicities are encouraged to audition. Dual role offers are possible; some will be necessary.

CHRISTMAS UNCAROL by Eric Thomas

  • Scrooge – M, 50+, the traditional character in an unexpected scene.
  • Narrator – Any gender, age, ethnicity. Earnest if occasionally befuddled.
  • Boy – M or F, 20s, keeping it real.

GENXMAS SANTA by Bill Brohaugh and Lisa Holt

  • Santa – M, 55+, the traditional character (a Boomer, if Boomers lived for centuries).
  • Mrs. Claus – F, 50+, upscale and confident, a successful businesswoman (not matronly).
  • Elf Leona – F, 30s–early 40s, frantic (a Millennial).
  • Elf Alexa – F, any age, an offstage robotic voice.
  • Winter – M, 40s-mid 50s (a Gen Xer). Cool, flashy.

MERRY WHATEVER by Teri Foltz

  • Mike – M, any age, the husband. A good sport.
  • Shelley – F, any age, the politically correct wife. Also a good sport.​

ANGEL WINGS UNFOLDED by A.K. Forbes

  • Camille – F, any age. A nervous, infrequent flyer.
  • Stan – M, 40–60s. A jaded business traveler.

SANTA’S HARD ROAD TO HO by Bill Brohaugh and Lisa Holt

  • Christine Hibbard – F, 45+, the principal of St. Osgood Academy. In charge.
  • Jacob Burton – M, 40s–50s, a math teacher. Nerdy.
  • Clarence Wellington – M, 40s–50s, an English teacher. British, stiff, full of himself.
  • Fred – M, any age, the groundskeeper. Awkward and somewhat klutzy.
  • Olivia – F, 30s, a secretary. Cheerful and bright, with a distinctive laugh.

A CHRISTMAS-SLASH-BIRTHDAY STORY by A.K. Forbes

  • Joan – F, 60+. Unfiltered. A bit eccentric.
  • Jeff – M, 38, Joan’s son. Believes he’s the straight man.
  • Miranda – F, 30s, Jeff’s new girlfriend. Some kind of dancer.
  • Amy Noelle – F, 30s–early 40s. Jeff’s sister. A lot eccentric.
  • Albert – A hand puppet voiced by Amy Noelle. Gruff, rude, foul-mouthed.

THE 50 TH ANNUAL WINTER SNOWTACULAR by Sarah Willis

  • Sam – F, 20s–30s. Romantic and clumsy.
  • Jonie – F, 20s–30s. Sam’s best friend. Bright and enthusiastic.
  • Taylor – F, 20s–30s. Generally bold, but shy at times

WHAT DOESN’T KILL US by Roger Collins

  • Greg – M, any age. Easy going, solid. Just wants to propose.
  • Nancy – F, any age. Nervous and a bit annoyed. Just wants some quiet time.

HEARING ANGEL VOICES by A.K. Forbes

  • Mary – F, 20s–30s. Very pregnant. About to become the Mother of God.
  • Joseph – M, 30s. Mary’s husband. A carpenter.
  • Balthazar – M, 40+. A wise man.
  • Melthior – M, 40+. A not-so-wise man.​

For questions, email emailangelakf@yahoo.com.

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July 22, 2022 · 11:15 am

Auditions Announced for THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at INNOVAtheatre

INNOV_logoMon-Wed, Aug 22-24 from 7-9:30pm

Sorg Opera House
63 S Main St. Middletown

In keeping with the history of Rocky Horror being a show embracing a diverse range of sexualities and gender identities, we are particularly interested in casting actors who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Make sure to sign up for an audition slot at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e4badad29a2fa7-therocky

All actors will be required to sing, act, and dance at auditions. Possible call-backs are scheduled for the 24th. You will be notified before you leave the audition space if you are invited to call-backs.

Please dress in comfortable clothing and close-toed shoes for the choreography portion. (If you have heels, yes… men too please bring them for the dance portion) Also anyone who is auditioning for the role of Rocky WILL be asked to remove their shirt as a part of their audition. I mean after all he is a muscular hunk of a man… lol

Please prepare 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the show. PLEASE do not prepare a song from the show. A skilled accompanist will be provided for your audition. Please no acapella or recorded tracks.

Please arrive at the beginning of your audition day. You may not be needed the entire time, but should plan on being available for the full length.

Synopsis: Sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.”

Director: Richard Lee Waldeck
Music Director: Judy Mansky
Choreographer: Anna Rae Brown
Stage Manager: Joshua A. Gibson

Production dates: Oct. 21-23

ROLES

Note: Frank, Rocky, Janet, Brad, Columbia, Dr. Scott & The Transylvanians will be required to perform in revealing costumes. (Rocky will be in only a speedo for the entire show.) Rocky, Frank, Janet & Brad will be required to perform simulated sexually explicit material.

  • USHERETTE: Female, Age Flexible (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, Bb3-Eb5) She opens the production singing “Science Fiction/Double Feature”, with Usherette and phantom chorus and then reappears at the end to sing a reprise of that song. This role will be one of the female roles cast as a Transylvanian/Phantom
  • MAGENTA: Female, Age Flexible (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, Bb3-Eb5) Magenta is a domestic from the planet Transsexual, in the galaxy Transylvania. Her job is simple, keep the castle clean and prepare all meals. And wait on Frank hand and foot. Cater to his every whim. Magenta is fond of her brother Riff Raff, and can be seen laughing at the other’s misery. She is close friends with Columbia. Magenta is not afraid to put her foot down to get her point across, and will be pushy or rude to get what she wants.
  • BRAD: Male, 18-35 (Range: Bari Tenor, Bb2-G4) Quirky and overly optimistic at times. An All-American man who proposes to his girlfriend Janet Weiss. However, on the way to meet his old friend and science teacher, Dr. Scott, Brad Majors ends up with a flat tire on his car. He soon finds himself at the mercy of Dr. Frank N Furter, his servants, and ends up confused over his own sexuality after the events in the castle.
  • JANET: Female, 18-35 (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, A3-Eb5) Good, innocent girl who is madly in love with Brad. Always seems to be frightened of something. Keeps losing more of her clothes throughout the story. Emotionally weak and caves into pressure easily. During her time in the castle, she has sex with both Frank N. Furter and Rocky…the latter prompting pure rage from the former. In the end, she’s also confused about what has occurred, but also realizes the benefits of living a sexually active life.
  • NARRATOR: Male, Age Flexible (Range: Non-Singing Role) Follows our two hero’s through the story by narrating directly to the audience.
  • RIFF RAFF: Male, Age Flexible (Range: High Rock Tenor, D3-B4) Frank’s personal butler, Riff Raff is a shady character who seems to be up to something. In the end, he kills Frank, Rocky, and Columbia before he and his sister Magenta return to their home planet of Transsexual, Transylvania.
  • COLUMBIA: Female, Age Flexible (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, E4-E5) One of Frank’s servants. A groupie who is both Frank’s and Eddie’s ex-girlfriend. She starts off as being extremely loyal to Frank. Though, she quickly realizes that he’s simply using her and turns on him. In the end, she’s killed by Riff Raff. Tap Dancing skills are an asset.
  • FRANK ‘N’ FURTER: Male Transvestite, 25-45 (Range: Baritone, D3-G4) Master of the castle and of seduction. Welcomes Janet and Brad with open arms. Frank is a Mad Scientist bent on creating the “perfect man,” which he succeeds in doing so by creating Rocky. He’s something of the antagonist, causing all sorts of trouble for Brad and Janet. In the end, he’s killed by Riff Raff.
  • ROCKY: Male 18-35, Very Fit, (Range: Tenor, A3-G4) Frank’s beloved creation, Rocky is supposed to be the “perfect man.” However, things don’t go well when Janet seduces him causing Frank to go into a jealous rage. In the end, he’s killed by Riff Raff while mourning the loss of Frank and trying to escape.
  • EDDIE/DR. SCOTT: Male, Age Flexible (Range: Baritone, E3-F#4) A former delivery boy who was Columbia’s ex-boyfriend. Half of his brain was used to create Rocky. After escaping from the freezer (and singing a song), Eddie is promptly killed by Frank. Dr. Scott is Brad’s former science teacher and close friend. He ends up at the castle while looking for his nephew, Eddie.
  • PHANTOMS / USHERS / USHERETTES – TRANSILVANIANS (SATB)
    • Male 1 Backup singer Baritone. Will sing and dance a lot. Includes a lot of easy harmony singing so some choral experience would be helpful.
    • Male 2 Backup singer Tenor. Will sing and dance a lot. Includes a lot of easy harmony singing so some choral experience would be helpful.
    • (possible)Male 3 Backup singer Britone/Tenor. Will sing and dance a lot. Includes a lot of easy harmony singing so some choral experience would be helpful.
    • Female 1 Backup singer Alto. Will sing and dance a lot. Includes a lot of easy harmony singing so some choral experience would be helpful.
    • Female 2 Backup singer Soprano. Will sing and dance a lot. Includes a lot of easy harmony singing so some choral experience would be helpful.
    • (possible)Female 3 Backup singer Soprano/Alto. Will sing and dance a lot. Includes a lot of easy harmony singing so some choral experience would be helpful.

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July 22, 2022 · 11:02 am

Auditions Announced for BASKERVILLE at Beavercreek Community Theatre

bctGet your deerstalker cap on — the play’s afoot! Comedic genius Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor, Leading Ladies, Moon Over Buffalo) transforms Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic The Hound of the Baskervilles into a murderously funny adventure. Sherlock Holmes is on the case. The male heirs of the Baskerville line are being dispatched one by one. To find their ingenious killer, Holmes and Watson must brave the desolate moors before a family curse dooms its newest heir. Watch as our intrepid investigators try to escape a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, disguises, and deceit as five actors deftly portray more than forty characters. Does a wild hellhound prowl the moors of Devonshire? Can our heroes discover the truth in time? Join the fun and see how far from elementary the truth can be. Full of humor, horror, and plenty of stage magic, five actors play nearly 40 roles in this kooky and spooky caper that will have you howling with laughter.

Audition Dates (please attend 1 and arrive at the posted start time):

  • August 22, 2022 at 7:00 PM
  • August 23, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Please be prepared to:

  • Read provided selections from the script
    *You should be able to do a standard British dialect (RP) and several others for those playing multiple parts.
  • Be prepared to fill out a conflict sheet at auditions (be as specific as possible about conflicts throughout the rehearsal period)

Performances: October 21-30, 2022

Performers Needed
Performers 18 up are welcome to audition. Experienced or first time performers who enjoy physical acting are invited to audition. Unless strictly and specifically mandated from the playwright, all roles are open and available to anyone regardless of race, ethnicity, or body type.

Roles Available
(All ages listed are playing ages and are just a suggestion and will be adjusted to fit the needs of our casting.)

  • SHERLOCK HOLMES
    (Male 30s – 40s). Highly intelligent, confident, charismatic, quick-witted, obsessive. Thinks very highly of his close friend Watson. A sophisticated mind who savors adventure and an intriguing mystery, and has a manic gleam of mischief in his eyes. A mind that works overtime.
  • DOCTOR WATSON
    (Male Early to mid 40s). Smart, grounded, full of heart and wonder, lives to have adventures and assist his close friend Holmes. We see the play through his eyes. The heart and soul of the play.
  • ACTOR ONE
    (Male 30s – 40s) Must show great versatility and nimbleness physically and vocally (including multiple dialects). Plays multiple roles (over 10), including STAPLETON (seemingly geeky butterfly lover who conceals a psychopath within), BARRYMORE (mournful caretaker of Baskerville Hall), MILKER (scrappy Dickensian urchin boy), LUCY (loving wife of WILSON), and DR. MORTIMER (elegant, friendly, passionate).
  • ACTOR TWO
    (Male 20s – 30s). Must show great versatility and nimbleness physically and vocally (including multiple dialects). Plays multiple roles, including SIR HUGO BASKERVILLE (a brutal, cruel Cavalier), WILSON (exuberant, hearty head of messenger office), SIR HENRY BASKERVILLE (young Texan relation to Baskervilles, open-hearted, earnest, ready for adventure and to fall in love), and INSPECTOR LESTRADE (cocky police inspector).
  • ACTRESS ONE
    (Female 30s). Must show great versatility and nimbleness physically and vocally (including multiple dialects). Plays multiple roles, including MISS STAPLETON (STAPLETON’s initially secretive, scared “sister” who passionately falls in love with SIR HENRY), CARTWRIGHT (scrappy Dickensian urchin boy), MRS. BARRYMORE (severe, humorless Swedish caretaker of Baskerville Hall), MRS. HUDSON (older, maternal housekeeper for HOLMES).

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July 21, 2022 · 12:53 pm

Auditions Announced for AND THEN THERE WERE NONE at Fairfield Footlighters

fflFairfield Footlighters and director Kate Brauer-Bell invite you to audition for AND THEN THERE WERE NONE.

  • Wed, July 27 from 6:30-9pm
  • Thu, July 28 from 6:30-7pm

Fairfield Community Arts Center
411 Wessel Drive
Fairfield, OH 45014

Use the Sign Up Genius link to reserve your audition time.

  • Please come prepared to read from the script.
  • Please provide a headshot/resume if you have one.
  • Be prepared to list conflicts from August 2-September 25.
  • Callbacks (if needed) will be from 7-9pm on Thursday, July 28.
  • Rehearsals begin August 2 and are typically Mon-Thurs evenings from 6:30pm-9pm, but could vary pending actor availability.

Show dates are September 23-25.

Character Descriptions: SOME ROLES MAY BE CAST AS EITHER GENDER

  • Thomas Rogers (30s – 50s) He is a competent, middle aged manservant, not a butler but a house parlor man. He is quick and deft and just a trifle specious and shifty. “A tall lanky man, grey-haired and very respectable.” He and his wife are hired to handle housekeeping and cooking for the guests on Soldier Island. To the guests he appears dignified and dutiful but when their backs are turned he is shady and disrespectful.
  • Ethel Rogers (30s – 50s) Thomas’ wife, she is a worried, frightened looking woman. “She is pale and ghostlike with a flat, monotonous voice. Very respectable looking with her hair dragged back from her face. She had queer, light eyes that shift the whole time from place to place. Frightened of her own shadow she looked like a woman who walked in mortal fear.” She is also a bit of a gossip.
  • Vera Claythorne (20s) She is a school teacher who comes to the island to act as a secretary for the mysterious owners. “Nice looking, very young lady but the ordinary kind, not glamorous, no Hollywood touch about her.” She is practical and careful but also a romantic. She and Lombard are attracted to one another.
  • Phillip Lombard (25 – 30s) He is attractive, lean, well-tanned with a touch of adventurer about him. He is very taken with Vera. With a pleasant, easy voice he is resourceful and creative, always cracking jokes and used to be a soldier in Africa. He is hired to watch out for any trouble that may occur on Soldier Island. “Moves like a panther, smoothly and noiselessly.”
  • Anthony Marston (20s) A creature of sensation and of action he is a rich, athletic, and handsome youth. He likes to drive recklessly and seems to lack a conscience. He shows no remorse for his actions.
  • Emily Brent (40s – 80s) She is a bible thumping, self-righteous old biddy who so badly shamed a young, unwed pregnant girl in her employ that she took her own life. A sour old maid who never consciously feels any remorse. “She is enveloped in an aura of righteousness and unyielding principles.”
  • Sir Lawrence Wargrave (50s – 70s) Lately retired from the bench he is obsessed with justice and with death. He is a hanging judge and speaks in acid tones. When the guests realize they are being hunted and killed they turn to him because of his air of authority and leadership skill. “Frog like face, hunched up attitude, pale shrewd little eyes that always looked half asleep.”
  • Dr. Armstrong (40s – 50s) A successful doctor who comes to Soldier Island because he is told the owner, Ms. Owen, is sick. He is a recovering alcoholic who accidentally killed a patient during surgery as he had had too much to drink. He is preoccupied with maintaining his reputation and success. He is also very gullible, slightly timid and has a weak personality.
  • William Blore (40s – 60s) An ex-police inspector who is hired to come to the island under false pretenses. He is practical and careful but has very little imagination. Well built, his experience inspires others to look to him for advice. He is loud and bold and frequently takes initiative but also makes frequent blunders. His attempts at blending in with the more refined guests makes for a comedic effect (think Detective Colombo).
  • General Mackenzie (60s – 80s) A general in WWI he is the oldest guest on the island. Still proud but losing his grip on reality. Upright soldierly man with a tired face. Very gentle and kind. He sent a soldier on a very dangerous mission who subsequently was killed because he found out he was having an affair with his wife. Make this character your own, Ms. Christie gives very little in the way of his description.
  • Fred Narracott (20s – 70s) A boatman who brings supplies and guests to Soldier Island. He appears onstage at the beginning of the play and is referred to throughout.

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July 21, 2022 · 12:14 pm

Auditions Announced for THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR at Middletown Lyric Theatre

MLT_logoFeaturing Original Songs from With music from THAT TIME OF YEAR

THAT TIME OF YEAR is a musical revue of all-original Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s songs. The songs range from funny numbers highlighting the joys and anxieties of the holiday season to beautiful, touching ballads about the meaning behind the holidays. The original Off-Broadway production premiered at the York Theatre Co. in 2006. Mix this with a few holiday classics, silly antics and let the spirit of the season wash over every person that sees this fun filled revue.

Audition Dates:

  • Sunday, August 7th: 2pm – 4:30pm
  • Tuesday, August 9th: 7pm – 8:30pm

Casting Needs:

ADULTS

  • 3 women
  • 2 males
    Each should have versatile singing styles and huge stage presence

YOUTH

  • A mix of young boys and girls Ages: 8 – 17 year olds
    We are looking for young singers with big personalities, lots of smiles and energy with the ability to follow direction and be attentive. Musical theatre experience preferred but not required.

Production Dates: December 9, 10, 16 & 17
Rehearsals will begin: Mid to end of October

Audition Requirements:

  • Adults: Please prepare two songs that show your range and vocal style the best.
  • Youth: Please prepare one song as well as a traditional holiday song. Both songs can be holiday related if absolutely necessary.

An accompanist will be provided. Please provide your music.

Official page with link to audition form.

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