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Auditions Announced for DESCENDENTS the Musical at Rise Up Performing Arts

RUPA_logoJuly 15 from 6-9pm
July 16 from 10am-3pm

Audition forms available here.

Seeking strong singer and actors ages 8 – 18 year old.

Please bring a completed audition form, resume, and a current headshot, photo does not need to be professional, and will not be returned. We will also have these forms available at auditions.

Please prepare a 1 minute musical theatre style song with an accompaniment track. There will be a speaker connection for phones and mp3 players. Please have music cued up to where your singing will begin. Some will be asked to stay for a movement audition.

Auditions are by appointment. Click here for the SignUp Genius. Walk-ins will be seen as time allows.
Callbacks: Monday, July 17, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

Rehearsals: Monday and Wednesdays 6:00-8:30 & Sundays 3:00-6:00
Rehearsals begin: August 1st

Performance dates: Sept. 23–25.

Audition & Rehearsal Location: Rise Up Performing Arts, 228 Court St, Hamilton, OH 45011

Performance Venue: Fairfield Freshman Building, 8790 N. Gilmore Road. Fairfield, Ohio 45014

Character Breakdown

  • Mal – Our hero and Maleficent’s daughter. Under her hardened, sarcastic exterior, she has a sense of justice and a heart of gold.
    Gender: Female
    Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: G3
  • Evie – The Evil Queen Grimhilde’s daughter. She hides her brilliance behind a superficial, image-obsessed attitude.
    Gender: Female
    Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: G3
  • Jay
    Jafar’s son, an outwardly arrogant thief. He conceals a strategic, collaborative nature.
    Gender: Male
    Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: Eb3
  • Carlos
    Cruella de Vil’s son. Despite a fear of dogs and just about everything else, he has the capacity to be brave and kind.
    Gender: Male
    Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: Eb3
  • Maleficent
    The infamous evil fairy. She is a profoundly selfish absentee parent with an unquenchable taste for vengeance.
    Gender: Female
    Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: A3
  • Grimhilde
    Snow White’s wicked adversary. An aging beauty queen, she is still desperate to be the fairest of them all.
    Gender: Female
  • Jafar
    Aladdin’s nemesis. He is a slimy, washed up crime lord desperate for a way back to the top.
    Gender: Male
    Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: B2
  • Cruella de Vil
    A Dalmatian loving dog snatcher. She is an obsessive, eccentric, and overbearing helicopter mom
    Gender: Female
    Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: B3
  • Ben
    Son of the Beast and Belle. He is a classically regal, optimistic kid who bears the weight of soon becoming King of Auradon.
    Gender: Male
    Vocal range top: Bb4 Vocal range bottom: Ab2
  • King Beast
    Ben’s father and King of Auradon. Royal and rule driven, he knows a bit about being marginalized.
    Gender: Male
  • Queen Belle
    Ben’s mother and Queen of Auradon. Warm, but cautious, she doesn’t understand her son’s generation.
    Gender: Female
  • Fairy Godmother
    Headmistress of Auradon Prep. Busy and bubbly, she’ll do anything to keep the school afloat.
    Gender: Female
    Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: D4
  • Jane
    Fairy Godmother’s daughter. Meek and mousy, but hungry for attention, she’s looking for her moment to shine.
    Gender: Female
    Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: E4
  • Chad
    Cinderella and Prince Charming’s son. An arrogant and spoiled blockhead, he’s never wanted for anything.
    Gender: Male
    Vocal range top: D4 Vocal range bottom: B2
  • Audrey
    Sleeping Beauty’s daughter. The malicious queen bee of Auradon Prep, she has her eye on the throne.
    Gender: Female
    Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: A3
  • Doug
    Dopey’s son. Nerdy and sweet, he does all the work that his fellow students don’t want to do.
    Gender: Male
    Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: C4
  • Royal Page
    Auradonian messenger, enormously nervous.
  • Royal Guard
    Museum employee, less than vigilant.
  • Maurice
    Chemistry teacher and Belle’s father. He is kooky and stuck in his ways.
    Gender: Male
  • Coach
    Tourney coach, resigned to the team’s mediocrity until meeting a surprise star player.
  • Snow White
    Red carpet reporter. She is the voice of the masses.
    Gender: Female
  • Ensemble
    Roles include: Isle Ensemble (including Smitten Kids 1 & 2), Auradonians (including Auradonians 1 & 2), Coronation Crowd (including Crowd Members 1, 2 & 3), Auradonian Choir

Location: 2nd floor. 228 Court St, Hamilton, OH 45011

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Auditions Announced for BOURBON AT THE BORDER at Falcon Theatre

FT_logoFalcon is excited to be able to resume in-person auditions! We will be following all CDC guidelines for safety.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Use Falcon’s online Audition Form to submit your information prior to auditions (see below)
  • Must submit a digital version of your resume (PDF Preferred)
  • Headshots must be PDF, or JPEG format
  • NOTE: Due to current COVID-19 safety precautions, all actors are required to be fully vaccinated

Each production has a unique audition form (below). If you wish to audition for more than 1 production, please fill out the form for each production separately.  

BOURBON AT THE BORDER by Pearl Cleage
Directed by Piper N. Davis

Audition Details:

  • Auditions will be held in person on June 27th and 28th, 2022 from 6:00-8:00 PM. Actors only need attend 1 of the 2 audition days. All actors are requested to submit an audition form prior to attending auditions (click the Audition Sign-Up button below to register for auditions).
  • Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
  • Questions, contact director Piper N. Davis: piperndavis@gmail.com
  • Performance Dates will be August 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, and 14, 2022. 

Character Descriptions (all roles are written for black actors)

  • Rosa – 40s – female
  • Tyrone 40s-50s – Male

*NOTE: The roles of May and Charlie have been pre-cast. 

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Auditions Announced for THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT at Dayton Theatre Guild

DTGOpen audition notice for THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT by Jeremy Kareken & David Murrell and Gordon Farrell

Auditions are Mon & Tue, Jul 11 & 12, 2022, starting at 7pm both nights.

Production dates: Aug 26-Sep 11, 2022

The Dayton Theatre Guild at the Caryl D. Philip TheatreScape
430 Wayne Ave, Dayton OH, 45410
937-278-5993

Directed by Tim Rezash
Produced by Debra Kent

Based on actual events (how loosely is anyone’s guess), Jim Fingal is a fresh-out-of-Harvard fact checker for a prominent but sinking New York magazine. John D’Agata is a talented writer with a transcendent essay about the suicide of a teenage boy — an essay that could save the magazine from collapse. When Jim is assigned by Emily Penrose to fact check D’Agata’s essay, the two come head to head in a comedic yet gripping battle over facts versus truth.

Casting Requirements:

  • Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
  • A résumé and headshot are not required but are encouraged.
  • Please provide a list of all known conflicts between Jul 18 and Sep 11, 2022

Roles:

  • Jim Fingal – 20s, recent Harvard graduate
  • Emily Penrose – Late 40s to 60s, Editor-in-Chief
  • John D’Agata – 40s to 60s, essayist

For more information please contact Debra Kent at dannkent@aol.com.

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Auditions Announed for 2022-2023 Season at TheatreLab Dayton

TLD_logoTheatreLab Dayton is excited to announce our 2022-2023 season auditions.

Auditions will take place on July 11-13th from 7-9pm. Please prepare two contrasting songs, each no longer than 1 minute. An accompanist will be provided, as well as a speaker. No acapella auditions accepted. Video submissions are also accepted and can be sent to auditions@theatrelabdayton.org. All roles are paid contract positions.

These auditions will cover the following shows:

SWEENEY TODD The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Book by Hugh Wheeler/ Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
SWEENEY TODD is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Show Dates: October 20-29th 2022

IN THE GREEN
A New Musical by Grace McLean
Show Dates: January 12-21st 2023 *runs in rep with Hedwig and The Angry Inch

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
Written by: John Cameron Mitchell
Music/ Lyrics: Stephen Trask
Show Dates: January 12-21st 2023 *runs in rep with In The Green

URINETOWN The Musical
Music/ Lyrics by: Mark Hollmann
Lyrics/ Book by: Greg Kotis
URINETOWN is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

Show Dates: March 9-19th 2023

THE SECRET GARDEN the Musical
Based on the novel by: Frances Hodgson Burnett
Script/Lyrics by: Marsha Norman
Music By: Lucy Simon

Show dates: May 12-13th 2023

Auditions for each show will take place closer to their beginning rehearsal dates. (Please note SWEENEY TODD callbacks WILL take place July 17th 2022)

Actors of all races, ethnicities, gender identities and abilities are encouraged to audition.

Please check https://docs.google.com/document/d/1im9ENOdwuHlW6cgRSAiEx6z3jzULNUNG0sCBA13t6Po/edit for a document listing all available roles for each show, as well as any additional information ( rehearsal dates/ audition location)

*questions can be emailed to Artistic Director- Mackensie King- kingm@theatrelabdayton.org

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Auditions Announced for THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at La Comedia

LAC_logoLa Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, Ohio, is holding an open call audition for its upcoming production of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at 10:00 AM Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio.

Seeking Adult Men & Women (18+) who are excellent Singers and Actors for the following roles:

  • WILLIAM BARFEE – Spells words that he first traces with his foot. He is odd, abrasive, and arrogant. Baritone-tenor
  • LEAF CONEYBEAR – Wears handmade clothes, a cape, and safety helmet. During the bee he stares into space and is amazed with all that is going on. Baritone-tenor
  • CHIP TOLENTINO – The previous year’s champion. Handsome and confident. Wears a boy scout uniform. Tenor
  • OLIVE OSTROVSKY – Shy, hard to hear. Puts her hand in front of her face when she spells. Strong singer. Soprano/mezzo
  • MARCY PARK – Wears a school uniform. She is an overachiever and confident competitor. She spells each word quickly and clearly. Tumbler and strong mover preferred. Soprano/mezzo
  • LOGGAINE SCHWARTZANDGRUBNIERRE – She goes by Schwartz and is the youngest speller. She talks with a lisp and is very interested in politics. She signs each word before she spells it. Strong belter.
  • MITCH MAHONEY – Comfort counselor to the losing spellers. He is only doing this because it is part of his court-ordered community service. Bouncer-type physically. Tenor.

Be prepared to sing 16 bars of a song of a musical theatre song appropriate to the show.

Please provide a current headshot and resume.

Director/Choreographer is Chris Beiser.

Rehearsals begin July 11, 2022 (10 AM-6 PM Mon-Sat)

Performances July 28 – Sept 11, 2022, Thurs-Sun matinees and evenings.

Questions call Kris Byerly (937)746-4554 ext 241

Non-Equity.

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