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May 9, 2022 · 9:08 am

Auditions Announced for CHARLOTTE’S WEB the Musical at Beechmont Players

BPI_logoBeechmont Players is holding auditions for CHARLOTTE’S WEB the Musical, directed by Karen Wiebe, co-produced by Betsy Obermeyer & Kiya Fix, and choreographed by Amy Waldfogle.

Audition Dates:  May 16 & 17; 7pm-9pm
Cherry Grove United Methodist Church

Sign up for a time here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084AABAE2DA64-auditions1

Performances:
August 4 -13 2022
Anderson Center Theatre

Rehearsals:
Beginning June 5 and will run Sunday afternoons and Tuesday and Thursday evenings. We will work around conflicts, but appreciate those being in writing up front.

This production was previously cast in 2020, and was never performed due to COVID. We have asked the cast to reprise their roles. The ones listed here are available for both adults and children 9 and up.

  • Wilbur: teen or adult – voice part: tenor/mezzo-soprano
  • John Arable: adult male role Stage Age: 30 – 40 voice part: tenor/Baritone
  • Martha Arable: adult female role Stage age: 30 – 40  voice part: soprano/mezzo/alto
  • Edith Zuckerman: adult female role Stage Age: 30 – 40 voice part: soprano/mezzo/alto
  • Avery Arable: young boy, Stage Age 9 – 11 voice part: unchanged male voice
  • Fern Arable: Young Girl, stage age 12 – 14 voice part: soprano, mezzo-soprano
  • Goose/Gander:Adults or teens, voice part: any
  • Lamb: Teen/child, voice part: Any
  • Ensemble: All voice parts, all ages

Dancing is more movement-based.

Auditions will consist of a prepared 16 – 32 bar piece that fits the character you are interested in playing. There may be cold reads from the script if necessary. Accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music for your song and mark your start/stop places. No dancing auditions will be necessary.

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May 6, 2022 · 2:54 pm

Auditions Announced for THIS RANDOM WORLD at Mariemont Players

MPI_logo 2020Mariemont Players and director Laura Berkemeier announce auditions for the first show of our 2022-2023 season: This Random World by Steven Dietz (September, 2022)!

Audition Information

Date/Time:

  • Monday, May 23, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

Location: Mariemont Players, Walton Creek Theater, 4101 Walton Creek Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45227​

Audition Requirements: Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Headshot and resume are optional but appreciated.

Rehearsal times: Rehearsals will begin in early June.

Production Dates: Thursday, September 8 – 7:30 p.m.; Friday, September 9 – 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, September 10 – 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, September 11 – 2:00 p.m.; Thursday, September 15 – 7:30 p.m.; Friday, September 16 – 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, September 17 – 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, September 18 – 2:00 p.m.; Thursday, September 22 – 7:30 p.m.; Friday, September 23 – 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, September 24 – 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, September 25 – 2:00 p.m.

Synopsis: We want to believe that serendipity brings us together, but is that just a myth? Mining the comedy of missed connections, This Random World asks the serious question of how often we travel parallel paths through the world without noticing. From an ailing woman who plans one final trip, to her daughter planning one great escape and her son falling prey to a prank gone wrong, this funny, intimate, and heartbreaking play explores the lives that may be happening just out of reach of our own.

Available roles:

NOTE – Ages are highly dependent on the casting pool. The director is looking for an eclectic, diverse cast – all are encouraged to audition!​

  • Scottie Ward – a woman in or around her 70s
  • Tim Ward – her son, age: 29ish
  • Beth Ward – her daughter, age: 38ish
  • Bernadette – her aide, age: 30s
  • Rhonda – Bernadette’s younger sister, age: late 20s
  • Claire – Tim’s ex-girlfriend, age: 29ish
  • Gary – Claire’s ex-boyfriend, age: 30s​

The director is also seeking a producer who will be the overseer of technical crew and overall production tasks. Please reach out to Laura (laura.berkemeier@gmail.com) if interested.

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April 28, 2022 · 9:34 am

Auditions Announced for FRANCINE’S WILL at The Drama Workshop

TDW_VERTTDW Announces Auditions for FRANCINE’S WILL

The Drama Workshop is pleased to announce open auditions for Francine’s Will, by Mary Dattilo. The play is directed by Becky Collins and produced by C.J. Bossart.

Auditions will take place Sunday, May 15th from 6pm-9pm and Monday May 16th from 7pm-9pm at the Glenmore Playhouse, 3716 Glenmore Ave. Cheviot Oh 45211. Parking is in the Cappel’s lot on Gamble Ave., or at the metered street parking on Glenmore Ave. (Metered parking is free at the audition times.)

The 10 performances are on weekends August 5-21, 2022: Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 2pm.  There is also one Thursday performance on 8/18 at 7:30pm. All productions take place at the Glenmore Playhouse, 3716 Glenmore Ave. Cheviot Oh 45211.

Rehearsals will begin mid-June. No previous experience required; all roles are open.  Looking for a wide range of backgrounds, experience, and expressions.

Audition requirements:

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.  You may be asked to stay to read with others auditioning.  Please bring a list of any conflicts for the months of June through August.

You may also virtually submit an audition video of a 1-2 minute comedic monologue to the director (beckykcollins@gmail.com) or producer (Charles.bossartjr@gmail.com) in lieu of an in-person audition.

All those auditioning have vaccinations up to date and be prepared to show their vaccination cards.  TDW follows all current CDC requirements.

If you need any accommodations for the audition process, please contact the director (beckykcollins@gmail.com) and producer (Charles.bossartjr@gmail.com) by May 13th.

Summary:
Francine Faraday dies and leaves her entire estate to her longtime companion H.P. Manly. While the loyal members of Francine’s staff are delighted, her money-hungry relatives are furious. Though the will is ironclad, the relatives find that they can inherit Francine’s fortune if H.P. dies of “natural” causes. As the family plots H.P.’s demise, the staff schemes to save him, resulting in counter-plots and mixed-up romances aplenty. Francine’s Will is a comedy in two acts.

Characters:

  • Arthur Jarvis (he/his) – Butler at the Faraday mansion; stage age 40s*
  • Roxanne Howard (she/hers)- Francine’s secretary & companion; stage age 30s*
  • Cecily Monroe (she/hers)- Francine’s maid; stage age 20s
  • Lydia Lawson (she/hers)- Sister of late Francine Faraday; stage age 50-70s
  • Stanley Lawson (he/his)- Lydia’s scheming son; stage age 20s
  • Brenda Lawson (she/hers)- Lydia’s spoiled daughter; stage age 20s
  • Chester Gregson (he/his)- Francine’s longtime attorney; stage age 50s
  • Brad Somers (he/his)- Brenda’s fiancé; stage age 20-30s
  • Tiffany Trevor (she/hers)- Stanley’s girlfriend; stage age 20-30s
  • *engages in kiss on stage

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April 25, 2022 · 9:12 am

Auditions Announced for BANNED FROM HEAVEN, BARRED FROM HELL at Autumn Kaleidoscope

AK_logoThank you for your interest in auditioning for BANNED FROM HEAVEN, BARRED FROM HELL as part of the Cincinnati Fringe Festival.

PLEASE READ!!! The following auditions are for Autumn Kaleidoscope’s 2022 Cincinnati Fringe Festival production of BANNED FROM HEAVEN, BARRED FROM HELL. There are five roles available for this production. Under each of the available roles, there is a button that will take you to the side for that particular role. Please review “Audition Information & Submission Directions” before submitting. It contains information on how to submit your audition , important dates for the festival (performances. tech, etc) and who to contact if you have any questions.

All audition materials must be emailed by 11:59pm EST on Friday, April 29th.

Click here to visit the official page for complete instructions.

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April 18, 2022 · 10:23 am

Seeking Variety/Physical Comedy/Improv Artists for Red Nose Docs Program

MISC_Healthy Humor logoCall For ARTISTS – VARIETY/PHYSICAL COMEDY/IMPROV

Cincinnati, OH – Deadline for submission: Monday, May 4th 2022

Permanent, part-time, paid position

Red Nose Docs program at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Healthy Humor, Inc. seeks local, experienced, professional performing artists/actors to perform year-round in pediatric hospitals. A specialty in variety skills such as physical comedy, improvisation, music, clowning, magic, juggling, dance or puppetry is a distinct advantage.

The position requires an open mind and heart, maturity, selflessness, and a desire to utilize one’s art in service to the needs of others. It demands an ability to connect playfully with people of all ages from diverse religious, racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. A well-developed funny bone is essential.

This is an ongoing, part-time, paid position, working for Healthy Humor Inc., a national company of elite performing artists who have dedicated themselves to creating moments of joy, wonder, laughter and comfort to hospitalized children and all others who need it the most. Our encounters are spontaneous and flexible to respond to the immediate needs of our targeted audience. Healthcare Clowning is a growing profession, worldwide; Healthy Humor’s founders have over 60 years of experience in the field.

We will be hiring several artists for a troupe that has grown together artistically, with a common vocabulary upon which to draw in their play,  in service to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.

Healthy Humor is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from artists of color and bi-lingual artists. Healthy Humor is an equal opportunity employer.

  • This is a non-union position.
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Paid training period
  • Ongoing artistic development: classes with master teachers, individual coaching, biennial National Conference

Send all documents in PDF, photos in JPG format to admin@healthyhumorinc.org.

Use subject line Cincinnati Call for Artists

Please include in your submission:

  • A letter describing your interest
  • A resume
  • A straight headshot
  • A character or performance photo
  • Links to website, YouTube videos, etc
  • Your email and phone number and where you are based
    No phone calls, please

Interviews and Audition Week of  May 9th
Required training in July, TBD.
Details provided to selected candidates.

Deborah Kaufmann
Co-founder, Director of Training and Education
admin@healthyhumorinc.org
Healthy Humor
17 State Street, Suite 4000, New York, NY 10004

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