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January 10, 2022 · 11:41 am

Auditions Announced for THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Queen City Productions

QCP logo2Queen City Productions will be holding auditions for its upcoming spring production, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE.

“Spelling Bee” is the hilarious and touching musical about a group of uniquely individual students as they try to spell their way to becoming the next Putnam County spelling champion! This show is a true ensemble piece with all cast members having LOTS of time onstage.

Auditions will be held:

  • Friday, January 28th – 7:00-10:00pm
  • Saturday, January 29th – 12:00-4:00pm
  • Sunday, January 30th – 12:00-4:00pm
    Possible Callbacks – Sunday, January 30th – 6:30pm

Auditions will be held at The Arts Center at Dunham.

Auditionees can sign-up for an audition time at the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C44ACAA2AAAFD0-25th

Walk-ins will be accepted and placed into the next open time slot.

  • Auditionees should prepare a song from the musical theatre genre that best showcases their vocal ability as well as their personality. Auditionees can sing acapella or bring instrumental music to sing with. There will not be an accompanist present.
  • Auditionees should also be prepared for a short dance audition as well as some possible improvisation.
  • Auditionees must be at least 14 years of age.

Show Dates:
April 1st – 10th
All rehearsals and performances will be at The Arts Center at Dunham

Please email: queencityproductions@yahoo.com with any questions.

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January 7, 2022 · 9:06 am

Auditions Announced for HARVEY at Mariemont Players

MPI_logo 2020Mariemont Players and director Jerry Wiesenhahn announce auditions for our July, 2022 production of HARVEY by Mary Chase.

Audition Information:

Date/Time:

  • Saturday, February 6, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Monday, February 7, 2022 from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

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

Sign up for your audition timeslot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090d44afab2fa2fe3-harvey

Audition Requirements: Please bring a headshot and resume. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. You may be requested to stay past your audition time to read with other auditionees.

Rehearsal times: Rehearsals will begin on Thursday, June 9th from 7-9:30pm and will occur every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday (unless there are cast conflicts) until tech week.

Production Dates: Friday, July 8th-7:30pm, Saturday, July 9th-7:30pm, Sunday, July 10th-2pm, Thursday, July 14th, 7:30pm, Friday, July 15th, 7:30pm, Saturday, July 16th, 7:30pm, Sunday, July 17th, 2pm and 7:30pm, Thursday, July 21st, 7:30pm, Friday, July 22nd, 7:30pm, Saturday, July 23rd, 2pm and 7:30pm, Sunday, July 24th, 2pm

Synopsis: It’s the mid-1940s, and Elwood P. Dowd insists on including his friend Harvey in all of his sister Veta’s social gatherings. Trouble is, Harvey is an imaginary six-and-a-half-foot-tall rabbit. To avoid future embarrassment for her family—and especially for her daughter, Myrtle Mae—Veta decides to take drastic measures.  Things don’t work out quite the way anyone expects, but maybe in the long run better than they could have hoped. This is a funny, warm, charming story about acceptance, believing in the good in others, and accepting that there is often more to some things than meets the eye.

The Characters in HARVEY

Elwood P. Dowd (Age 45-55) – a charming eccentric who’s best friend is Harvey, an invisible six-and-a-half-foot-tall rabbit. Elwood is well mannered, very friendly, and always assumes the best in people. He is Veta’s older brother.

Veta Louise Simmons (Age 45-55) – Elwood’s younger sister, she is intent on being a part of local fine society and landing a suitable husband for her daughter Myrtle Mae,  but is very concerned about how Elwood (and Harvey) might interfere with those.

Myrtle Mae Simmons (Age 25-35) – Veta’s Daughter (Elwood’s Niece). She is exasperated by the obstacles that Elwood (and Harvey) present to her ability to fit into fine society, and by Veta’s inability to do anything about it.

Dr. Lyman Sanderson (Age 30-35) – a young and highly qualified psychiatrist, handpicked by Dr. Chumley. His talent is only surpassed by his vanity.

Ruth Kelly (Age 25-35) – a young nurse at Chumley’s Rest who is very competent, but wants most of all to have Dr. Sanderson see her as more than a colleague.

Dr. William B. Chumley (Age 50-65) – an esteemed psychiatrist and the head of Chumley’s Rest with years of experience. He is a difficult, exacting man who will go to any length to protect the reputation of his sanitarium.

Duane Wilson (Age 30-50) – the muscle of Chumley’s Rest, a devoted orderly responsible for handling the patients who will not cooperate voluntarily.

Judge Omar Gaffney (Age 50-65) – an old family friend of the Dowds and the family’s lawyer. He is fiercely protective of Veta Louise and the family.

Betty Chumley – (Age 50 – 60) Dr Chumley’s wife; a pleasant, energetic woman.

E.J. Lofgren – (Age 30-60) Cab driver who’s seen it all and is a bit philosophical about it.

Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet – (Age 60-70) Local society juggernaut, from old money, accustomed to being accommodated and her opinion considered.

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January 5, 2022 · 12:56 pm

Auditions Announced for THE MUSIC MAN at Bart’s Bards

BB_logoBart’s Bards is excited to announce our return to the stage June 9-12, 2022 with our production of the classic musical, Meredith Willson’s THE  MUSIC MAN, directed by Fred Hunt.

Auditions for our production will be held on February 5, from noon to 4:00pm, and on February 8, from 7:00 to 9:00pm.

This year’s auditions will once again take place at John Paul II Catholic School (9375 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231). Please enter through the main entrance to the school and follow the stairs down to the left to our audition area.

You may choose a 15-minute audition slot using our signup genius page at the following link:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A48A8AF28A0F49-2022. Once all slots are filled, we will be accepting walk-ins. However, as a walk-in the wait time may be a bit longer as we attempt to fit you in with our scheduled auditioners.

Note: the format for auditions will include a singing portion (16-32 measures of a Broadway-style show tune); a read-through with other actors; and a dance portion. A speaker will be available to be used with your cell phone for accompaniment. The dance auditions will take place at the end of three consecutive 15-minute audition slots.

Audition forms can be found here: https://bartsbards.org/current-productions/. Forms will also be available at auditions. However, we would prefer you fill out and sign the forms ahead of time to keep things moving during auditions. Thanks!

You will also find at the above link our current COVID-19 health and safety policy. Please read through this policy as you will be asked to agree to follow this as a member of our theatre family. As conditions in the broader community change this policy is subject to change. We will be sure to update all our group members as these changes are made.

Bart’s Bards is excited to announce our return to the stage June 9-12, 2022 with our production of the classic musical, Meredith Willson’s THE  MUSIC MAN, directed by Fred Hunt.

Auditions for our production will be held on February 5, from noon to 4:00pm, and on February 8, from 7:00 to 9:00pm.

This year’s auditions will once again take place at John Paul II Catholic School (9375 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231). Please enter through the main entrance to the school and follow the stairs down to the left to our audition area.

You may choose a 15-minute audition slot using our signup genius page at the following link:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A48A8AF28A0F49-2022. Once all slots are filled, we will be accepting walk-ins. However, as a walk-in the wait time may be a bit longer as we attempt to fit you in with our scheduled auditioners.

Note: the format for auditions will include a singing portion (16-32 measures of a Broadway-style show tune); a read-through with other actors; and a dance portion. A speaker will be available to be used with your cell phone for accompaniment. The dance auditions will take place at the end of three consecutive 15-minute audition slots.

Audition forms can be found here: https://bartsbards.org/current-productions/. Forms will also be available at auditions. However, we would prefer you fill out and sign the forms ahead of time to keep things moving during auditions. Thanks!

You will also find at the above link our current COVID-19 health and safety policy. Please read through this policy as you will be asked to agree to follow this as a member of our theatre family. As conditions in the broader community change this policy is subject to change. We will be sure to update all our group members as these changes are made.

Additional Instructions

  • Please arrive no more than 15 minutes prior to your scheduled audition time.
  • We are now asking that you bring your completed paperwork with you, which can be found at the following link – https://bartsbards.org/current-productions/.  Please be sure to check out our current COVID-19 guidelines at this same link.
  • Masks are required at all times when in the school building, except when singing during your audition.
  • We will be providing seating within the school to enable for appropriate social distancing while you are with us.
  • For those who are uncomfortable joining us in-person at this time for auditions, video singing auditions will be accepted.  Please send your completed paperwork, resumé, and a link to your singing audition to bartsbardsmusicman@gmail.com by no later than 4:00pm, Saturday February 5.

We hope you will consider joining us in 2022 for what is sure to be a fun time putting this classic musical on the stage. See you at auditions!

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January 3, 2022 · 9:59 am

Auditions Announced for SHOWTUNE at Middletown Lyric Theatre

MLT_logoSHOWTUNE: Celebrating the Words & Music of Jerry Herman
This is the perfect show for any musical theatre performer, with songs from; Hello Dolly, MAME, Mack & Mabel, Dear World and La Cage Aux Folles, a revue that has plenty of opportunity for every cast member to shine. We are looking for strong voices and big personalities to help bring to our stage.

Audition Dates:

  • Sunday, January 30th – 2:00pm to 4:00pm
  • Monday, January 31st – 7:00pm – 8:30pm
  • Tuesday, February 1st – 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Roles Available:

  • Male & Female performers, Age 18+ – Open to all Ethnicities
  • While the show is written for the following roles, we will consider expanding.
  • Woman 1 – Vocal range top: F5 / bottom: F#3
  • Woman 2 – Vocal range top: F5 / bottom: E3
  • Woman 3 – Vocal range top: Bb5 / bottom: F#3
  • Man 1 – Vocal range top: G4 / bottom: G2
  • Man 2 – Vocal range top: C5 / bottom: G2
  • Man 3 – Vocal range top: A4 / bottom: A2

Audition Requirements:
Although not required, we request that you prepare two songs from the Jerry Herman songbook. Your choice of song should highlight your vocal style and range. Please have music cut and ready for accompanist.

Cast Members receive Gas Stipends

Production dates: April 22-30

More information at middletownlyric.org or info@middletownlyric.org

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January 3, 2022 · 9:38 am

Auditions Announced for 110 IN THE SHADE at Lebanon Theatre Company

LTC_logoAuditions are January 9 and 10 at LTC theatre, 10 South Mechanic St. starting at 6:30pm both nights. Those auditioning for principals are asked to sing a  musical standard. Accompanist will be on site. If using recorded track, we ask that you be responsible to to run your own equipment.

The show calls for 20 named characters as well as townspeople who sing and dance.

The show revolves around Lizzie who is the center of the Curry family, and the only female among them. During the show, Lizzie encounters a charlatan, Bill Starbuck, who comes to the Three Point and promises if the townspeople give him $100, he will make it rain to end the prolonged drought. He also works on Lizzies’s affections.

The younger people needed range in age from 7 to late teens; boys and girls. Young performer auditioners should be prepared to sing a simple song.

See below for role descriptions. Wayne Dunn directs. Jay Mills music directs.

Show dates are March 11, 12, 18 & 19 at 7:30pm and March 13 March 20 at 2pm.​

Roles

  • Lizzie Curry:  At first glance, she seems like a woman who can cope with all the aspects of life.  She has the world of materiality under control; she is a good housekeeper; pots and pans, needles, and thread—when she— and she enjoys the manifold elements touches them, they serve. She knows well where she fits in the family— she is daughter sister, mother and child, and she enjoys the manifold elements of her position. She has a sure ownership of her own morality, for the tenet of right and wrong are friendly to her. And she is comfortably forthright in living by them. A strong and integral woman in every life function, except one. Here she is thirtyish, and no man outside her family has loved her or found her beautiful. And yet, ironically, it is this one unfulfilled part of Lizzie that is the most potentially beautiful facet of a woman— this yearning for romance— this courageous searching for it in the desert of her existence. And if someday a man should find her, he will find a ready woman, willing to give herself with the totality of her rich being.
  • H. C. Curry:  Lizzie’s father. He is in his late fifties, powerfully set, capable— a good man to take store in. But he is not all prosaic efficiency—there’s a lot of dream in him.
  • Noah Curry:  Lizzie’s older brother. He is somewhat like his father, without HC’s imagination. As a matter of fact, he has little imagination at all, and would appear to be a self-righteous and rigidly opinionated were it not for the basic decency and and his warm yearning to be kind.
  • Jimmy Curry:  Lizzie’s younger brother. In his early 20s, but big and broad shouldered, he looks older that his years until he opens his mouth; then he is a child. He’s not sure that he’s very bright, and this is his cross to bear. He is filled with inchoated longing.
  • Bill Starbuck:  A big man, lithe and agile— a loud braggart, a gentle dreamer. He carries a short hickory stick. It is his weapon, his pointer, his magic wand, his pride of manhood.
  • File:  The sheriff. He is a lean man, reticent, intelligent, in his late thirties. He smiles wryly at the world and himself. Perhaps he is a little bitter; if so, his bitterness is leavened by a mischievous humor.
  • Snookie Updagraff:  She is perhaps seventeen and pretty and pretty, and pretty.
    Which is to say she is pretty.

Townspeople of Three Point:

  • Toby:   middle aged stationmaster
  • Mrs. Jessen:  full-figures woman. Good natured
  • Phil Mackey:  about 19.
  • Tommy:  a boy of eight
  • Belinda:  a bespectacled girl of 9
  • Geshy Toops:  a man in his thirties
  • Gil Demby:  a boy in his teens
  • Olive Barrow:  a pretty girl
  • Wally Skacks, II:  boy in his late teens
  • Maurine Toops:  a girl in her twenties
  • Bo Dollivon:  a boy in his twenties
  • Mr. Curtis:  a minister
  • Wally Skacks:  an old man

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