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Auditions Announced for THE MURDER MYSTERY AT THE MURDER MYSTERY at Rivertown Players

  • RP_logoMonday, August 8th at 7pm
  • Tuesday, August 9th at 7pm

Hamline Chapel United Methodist Church
High and Vine Streets, Lawrenceburg

Please be prepared to read from the script.

Performance Dates:

  • Friday, October 21st
  • Saturday, October 22nd
  • Sunday, October 23rd

Hillforest Mansion

The players at The Murder Mystery Playhouse are rehearsing a new show, “Putting a Little English on It.” As expected at the final dress rehearsal, the lights go out and a character dies onstage — only this murder wasn’t in the script! The actors are left scratching their heads at the strange circumstances and also worried that they could be next. It all culminates in a wild surprise ending in which the actors must work together to defeat the murderer before he murders them all.

Characters

  • Scarlet Mays/Ms. Polly: diva actress who demands that things go her way; does not get along with the director
  • Holly Hanover/Mrs. Margaret Polk: level-headed and logical, but snarky actress
  • Sandy Smith/Gertrude Polk: young actress who’s excited about the world of theatre
  • Misty Gere/the Maid: drama queen who overplays her as well as everything in reality
  • Richard Green/Mr. Frederick Polk: experienced actor who tries to direct and has some pretty good ideas
  • Tom Baines/Mr. Humphrey Black: sleepy, hungry actor who plays the dead guy
  • Gary Ferguson/Inspector Bradshaw: serious method actor
  • Erica Stone: put-upon, but reliable stage manager/house manager
  • Brett Donahue: director who’s lost all control
  • Susan Wells: slightly batty accompanist; plays intense and dreadful mood music
  • Inspector Wright: Cheboygan’s finest
  • Inspector Fuller: Wright’s partner
  • Adele Sears: drama critic
  • Brian D. Taylor: the playwright

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Auditions Announced for THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME at Springboro Community Theatre

SCT_logoSpringboro Community Theatre is thrilled to hold auditions for THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, directed by Aaron Joseph Brewer and assistant directed by Cora Ceipek.

Dates: August 1-2, 2022
Times: 7:00pm
Callbacks (if needed): August 3, 2022 at 7:00pm

115 Wright Station Way, Suite 3, Springboro

Production dates: Sept. 16-25

Audition requirements: Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script, as well as some potential movement exercises due to the physical nature of some of the roles. English accents will be used for this production, so please come prepared to demonstrate your best accent – it does not need to be perfect, this is just to get an idea of what you are already capable of.

Available Roles:

  • CHRISTOPHER BOONE (Male 15+). Christopher Boone is an English teenager who is an outsider due to his unique perception of the world, which he sees in surprising and revealing ways. He notices things in minute detail yet has difficulty understanding social and emotional cues and difficulty empathizing with others. From a diagnostic point of view, he is probably on the autism spectrum and exhibits some behavior that might be characterized as having Asperger’s Syndrome, though what is most important is that he is different. Deeply intelligent and sensitive. This is a very physical role, so the actor needs to be up to the challenge. English accent.
  • ED BOONE (Male 35-55). Christopher’s father; estranged from his wife, Judy and struggling as a single parent trying to raise his son the best he can. A working class man. Proud, gruff, and brusque, he is unable to convey his emotions and feelings but loves his son deeply. English accent appropriate to working middle class.
  • JUDY BOONE (Female 35-55). Christopher’s mother; estranged from her husband, is a secretary and is a working class woman with a tough exterior who has no support system to raise her son. English accent appropriate to working middle class.
  • SIOBHAN (Female, 25-49). Christopher’s teacher and mentor, the only person in Christopher’s life with an understanding of his situation. She strives to teach Christopher how society works and how to behave within its guidelines. Constantly negotiating around Christopher’s anger, she is professional, warm, caring, calm, gentle and self-possessed and also sensitive to his strained relationship with his father. She often serves as the narrator of Christopher’s story and of his feelings; English or Irish or Welsh or Scottish accent.
  • VOICES (3 Male, 3 Female, various ages). Acts as a “Greek Chorus” for Christopher’s story. Also perform various roles as neighbors, policemen, bystanders, and others. Looking for an ability to distinguish between multiple characters using voice, movement, etc. English accents appropriate to class.

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Auditions Announced for PUFFS at Loveland Stage Company

LSC_logoPUFFS Auditions

Performance Dates: November 4-6, 11-13, 18-20

Hiiiiii!  Calling all Snakes, Braves, Smarts and Puffs! Just when you think this show is about 7 years spent learning spells and a certain rapscallion boy wizard – it’s not!  The forever underdogs, the Puffs, are notably in the spotlight.  The laughs never cease in this wild, funny, and energetic show! #3rdOrNothing!

Directed by Carissa Sloan
Co-Produced by Jill Gornet & Tom Cavano

**Please note: Ages are 18+ to be considered.

All auditions will be held in person at Loveland Stage Company (111 S 2nd St. (Rt 48), Loveland, Ohio 45140) on August 7 & 8. Call backs will start on August 10th at 7:00 p.m.**

Please sign up for an audition slot at www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4ba9ad2dabfbc34-puffs

Auditions will be in 3 parts:

  1. British Accent – please be prepared to read one of the two provided short pieces in a British accent.
  2. Cold Reads from the Script
  3. Improv

British Accent pieces – choose between:

  • “Eliza, I know you’re tired. I know your head aches. I know your nerves are as raw as meat in a butcher’s window. But think what you’re trying to accomplish. Think what you’re dealing with. The majesty and grandeur of the English language. It’s the greatest possession we have. The noblest sentiments that ever flowed in the hearts of men are contained in its extraordinary, imaginative and musical mixtures of sounds. That’s what you’ve set yourself to conquer Eliza. And conquer it, you will. Now try it again.”
     
  • I should never have known how ladies and gentlemen behave if it hadn’t been for Colonel Pickering. He always showed me that he felt and thought about me as if I were something better than a common flower girl. You see, Mrs. Higgins, apart from the things one can pick up, the difference between a lady and a flower girl is not how she behaves, but how she is treated. I shall always be a flower girl to Professor Higgins because he always treats me as a flower girl and always will. But I know that I shall always be a lady to Colonel Pickering because he always treats me like a lady, and always will.

At Loveland Stage Company, we’re striving to be a leader in local theater while providing an enriching experience for all those involved in our productions.  We’re very excited to meet you!

PUFFS, Or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years At A Certain School of Magic and Magic by Matt Cox,

“Puffs (Two Act Edition)” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.

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Auditions Announced for SHE KILLS MONSTERS at Xenia Area Community Theatre

xactSHE KILLS MONSTERS

Four Dates ! July 18, 19, 27, 28 all at 7pm at Xenia Area Community Theater

Auditions are cold readings from this amazing script.

Dance and/or stage combat skills a plus, but not required. It’s that kind of show

SHE KILLS MONSTERS tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.

ROLES AVAILABLE

NOTE: You have to be able to reasonably “play” this age – you don’t have to actually “be” this age. Cheerleaders need to be female.

Character Name | Gender | Age range | Part Size

  • Agnes Evans | Female | 15-28 | Lead
  • Tilly Evans | Female | 15-28 | Lead
  • Orcus/Ronnie | Male | 15-28 | Supporting
  • Vera | Female | 15-28 | Supporting
  • Chuck | Male | 15-28 | Supporting
  • Kaliope/Kelly | Female | 15-28 | Supporting
  • Miles | Male | 15-28 | Supporting
  • Lilith/Lily | Female | 15-28 | Supporting
  • Narrator/Farrah the Fairie | Either gender | Any age | Featured
  • Steve/Stevie | Either gender | 15-28 | Featured
  • Succubi: Evil Gabbi/Gabe | Female | 15-28 | Featured
  • Succubi: Evil Tina/Tim | Female | 15-28 | Featured

Production dates: Sept. 16-25

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Auditions Announced for VARIETY! at The Story Collective of Cincinnati

TSC_logoVARIETY! Auditions

Auditions: August 9 and August 11 from 6-8pm at Summit City Church

Come audition for our original production, a love letter to classic variety shows, VARIETY! The production will be a mix of scenes, sketches, and musical numbers in the style of 70s Classic Comedy Variety Shows.

Sign up for an audition time on August 9 or August 11

WHAT TO PREPARE: Please prepare a one-minute comedic character monologue, as well as 16-32 bars of an upbeat and fun song. We may also ask you to read from the actual sketches in the show.

Auditions are located at Summit City Church, 7950 Pfeiffer Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242

Performances are September 30 and October 1 at Mason Community Playhouse.

Based on the structure of the show, rehearsals will be limited and scheduled around actor availability. Actors must be available for Tech Rehearsals September 27, 28, and 29 and both performances.

Roles will be compensated.

Sign up for an audition time here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4baeac23a2fec70-auditions

Questions? Email Susan Jung, susanj@thestorycollective.org

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