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Auditions Announced for THE ODD COUPLE at Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre

GHCT_logoTHE ODD COUPLE

Directed by Rhonda Lucas
Produced by Brett Sandlin
Sponsored by The Crum Family

Thursday, March 10 at 7PM
Friday, March 11 at 7PM

Auditions will take place at The Creative Center at the Palace
​215 S. Third Street
Hamilton, OH 45011

Rehearsals will depend upon actor availability, but will most likely consist of Sunday and Friday evenings and 1-2 additional weeknights. Show dates are April 28-May 1, 2022.

SYNOPSIS
​This classic comedy opens as a group of the guys assembled for cards in the apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it’s no wonder that his wife left him. Late to arrive is Felix Unger who has just been separated from his wife. Fastidious, depressed and none too tense, Felix seems suicidal, but as the action unfolds Oscar becomes the one with murder on his mind when the clean-freak and the slob ultimately decide to room together with hilarious results as The Odd Couple is born.

WHAT TO PREPARE
Auditions will consist of reading from the script.

​CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
Oscar Madison – A carefree, good-natured, divorced sportswriter who lives alone in a messy eight-room New York apartment. He is completely oblivious to dirt, clutter, and the overdue child-support payments about which his wife telephones weekly. Oscar’s lifestyle is abruptly turned around when he takes in one of the members of the group, Felix Ungar, whose wife has thrown him out.

Felix Unger – A fussy man who knows that he is difficult to live with but cannot—or will not—make any concessions or compromises. His wife, unwilling to continue their marriage, asks him to leave the family despite his suicide threat, and he then moves in with Oscar.

Gwendolyn Pigeon – Oscar and Felix’s giggly upstairs neighbor, one of a pair of English sisters. She is a widow.

Cecily Pigeon – Oscar and Felix’s giggly upstairs neighbor, one of a pair of English sisters. She is a divorcée.

Speed – One of Oscar and Felix’s poker buddies. Gruff and sarcastic, often picking on Vinnie and Murray.

Murray – A NYPD policeman, one of Oscar and Felix’s poker buddies.

Roy – One of Oscar and Felix’s poker buddies. Oscar’s accountant. Roy has a dry wit but is less acerbic than Speed.

​Vinnie – One of Oscar and Felix’s poker buddies. Vinnie is mild-mannered and henpecked, making him an easy target for Speed’s verbal barbs.

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Meals 4 Monologues: Casting Society of America Member D. Lynn Meyers to Audition Actors to Encourage Support of Local Foodstore, February 12, 15 & 16

ETC_logo(Cincinnati, OH) Dim the lights, raise the curtain! Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati hosts its tenth annual Meals 4 Monologues auditions. Actors from throughout the Midwest are invited for a general audition call to perform for D. Lynn Meyers, a member of the Casting Society of America (CSA), and are encouraged to make a donation to Cincinnati’s Freestore Foodbank.

The event, in an effort to support local food banks while auditioning local talent, will be held virtually via Zoom on Saturday, February 12 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm; and Tuesday, February 15 and Wednesday, February 16, 2022 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. This is an open casting call to all Equity union and non-union actors for future theatre, film, TV, and/or commercial projects cast by D. Lynn Meyers, CSA. This call is for all interested without regard to previous experience and with a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion.

Audition time slots are 3 minutes each and must be scheduled ONLINE at www.ensemblecincinnati.org/auditions. Sign-ups will be available starting January 24, 2022 at 12:00pm and are and on a first-come, first-serve basis.

To audition:

  • Upload a current HEADSHOT and RÉSUMÉ (DO NOT email them);
  • Prepare a short monologue and song (must be performed a cappella), or two prepared monologues.
  • A donation to the Cincinnati Freestore Foodbank is suggested: bit.ly/Meals2022

The Freestore Foodbank is the largest emergency food and services provider to children and families in Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana, distributing 33 million meals annually to low-income individuals and families. The Freestore Foodbank supports 511 community partner agencies serving 20 counties in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. This includes food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, community centers, program sites, senior centers, and daycare facilities. The Freestore Foodbank is a member of Feeding America.

The Casting Society of America (CSA) is the premier organization of theatrical Casting Directors in film, television, and theatre. Although it is not a union, the CSA is a united professional society that consistently sets the level of professionalism in casting upon which the entertainment industry relies. CSA’s more than 490 members are represented not only in the United States, but also in Europe, Canada, Australia, and South Africa. “I am very proud to be a member of the Casting Society of America,” says CSA member D. Lynn Meyers. “The idea of Meals 4 Monologues came from a desire to always see new talent and to aid the community. I am delighted at the opportunity to see new faces and to spread outreach beyond the Greater Cincinnati area through this event.”

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2021-2022 Season Presenting Sponsor is the Otto M. Budig Family Foundation.

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati is supported, in part, by the generosity of community contributions to the ArtsWave Campaign.

The Ohio Arts Council helps fund Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati also receives funding from the Shubert Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati is a professional theatre dedicated to producing world and regional premieres of works that often explore compelling social issues. We fulfill our mission through our stage productions and educational outreach programs that enlighten, enliven, enrich and inspire our audiences.

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Auditions Announced for MIDDLE CLASS MILLIONAIRES at Kincaid Regional Theatre

KRT_color logoMIDDLE CLASS MILLIONAIRES
A New Play by Darin Hart

Directed by Brett Price

Performances March 4-6, 2022
Rehearsal Period: Feb. 3 – March 3, 2022

Audition Requirements:

  • 60 second comedic monologue, headshot, and resume
  • Seeking actors 18+ (must play characters ages 20-60)
  • Video submissions due Friday, Jan. 28
    (please submit to kincaidstage@gmail.com)
  • In person auditions Thursday, Jan. 27, 6pm-7:30pm

MIDDLE CLASS MILLIONAIRES

SYNOPSIS:
A GROUP OF MIDDLE CLASS, SUBURBIA FRIENDS GATHER ON THE NORMALLY QUIET CUL-DE-SAC TO DISCUSS THE DAILY GOINGS ON OF THEIR LIVES AND NEIGHBORHOOD. THREE MEN DISCUSS A RECENT NEWS STORY ABOUT HOW A PRICELESS PAINTING WAS RECENTLY STOLEN FROM A MUSEUM AND THE CULPRITS WERE BELIEVED TO BE HIDING OUT IN THE AREA WAITING TO UNLOAD THE PAINTING TO A BLACK-MARKET DEALER.

THE MUSEUM IS OFFERING A $3 MILLION REWARD FOR ITS SAFE RETURN, NO QUESTIONS ASKED. THE MEN HAVE A CLUE AS TO WHERE THE PAINTING MAY BE HID AND CONSPIRE TO STEAL IT FROM THE CROOKS IN ORDER TO CLAIM THE REWARD.

THE WOMEN ARE ALSO DISCUSSING THE NEWS REPORT AND UNBEKNOWNST TO THE MEN, THEY TOO ARE CONSPIRING TO STEAL THE PAINTING. NEITHER GROUP WANTS THE OTHER TO KNOW FOR FEAR OF RIDICULE AND BECAUSE THEY EACH HAVE THEIR OWN PLANS FOR THE REWARD MONEY.

AS EACH GROUP MAKE THEIR PLANS, THEY ARE CLUELESS THAT THEY MAY COME HEAD TO HEAD AS EACH OTHER’S ADVERSARIES.

MEANWHILE, THE ACTUAL CROOKS ARE MAKING THEIR PLANS TO RETRIEVE THE HIDDEN PAINTING IN ORDER TO SELL IT ON THE BLACK MARKET.

CAST OF CHARACTERS

STEWART KINGSMAN: SHIFT MANAGER AT A DISTRIBUTION PLANT. AGE 35-55 DEDICATED WORKER AND A SELF-PROCLAIMED EXPERT ON MOST EVERYTHING. HE ENJOYS TAKING CHARGE AND TELLING PEOPLE WHAT TO DO IN ALMOST EVERY SITUATION. WHILE HE IS A SELF-PROCLAIMED EXPERT, HIS EXPERTISE IS OFTEN MISDIRECTED. HE IS MARRIED TO STELLA AND THEY HAVE TWO KIDS IN HIGH SCHOOL, BERT AND ALEX.

EDWARD BITTENGER: BANK MANAGER AT THE COMMON SENSE BANK. AGE 35-55 A BIT NERDY AND HIGH STRUNG. HE IS VERY CAUTIOUS, NOT A RISK TAKER AND IS DEPENDABLE TO A FAULT. HE IS LOYAL TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS. HE IS MARRIED TO SHEILA AND THEY HAVE ONE CHILD WHO IS APPLYING FOR COLLEGE, HER NAME IS CHLOE.

DALE RAISON (REE-SON)- AGE 20’S DALE IS A NEW DRIVER FOR A SHIPPING COMPANY. LIKES TO BRAG ABOUT HOW FAST HE DOES HIS ROUTE AND LIKES TO SHARE STORIES ABOUT ALL THE PEOPLE HE MEETS ALONG THE WAY. DALE LIKES HANGING OUT WITH HIS FRIENDS, LIVES ABOVE THE GARAGE AT HIS PARENTS HOUSE AND IS NOT QUITE READY TO VENTURE OUT ON HIS OWN. HE IS DATING A GIRL WHO IS A BANK TELLER AT ED’S BANK THAT HE MET WHILE MAKING A DELIVERY. DALE IS A LITTLE AWKWARD AROUND THE LADIES AND IS MORE OF A FOLLOWER THAN A LEADER.

STELLA KINGSMAN: A STAY AT HOME MOM, ACTIVE IN THE PTA, DEFINITELY IN CHARGE OF THE DOMICILE. A VERY NO NON-SENSE KIND OF WOMAN, STRONG, INDEPENDENT AND NOT AFRAID TO VOICE HER OPINION. BOTH HER AND STEWART HAVE STRONG PERSONALITIES BUT STEWART IS DEFINITELY KING, WHEN SHE IS NOT AT HOME. STELLA IS A FAN OF CRIME SHOWS AND IS PURSUING AN ONLINE DEGREE IN CRIMINOLOGY IN HOPES OF ONE DAY BECOMING A PRIVATE DETECTIVE.

SHEILA BITTENGER: SHEILA IS A HAIRDRESSER AND RUNS HER OWN SHOP THAT ONCE SERVED AS THEIR GARAGE. SHEILA IS A MILD MANNERED, PLEASANT WOMAN. SHE IS TYPICALLY SOFT SPOKEN AND IS RELATIVELY CONTENT WITH HER LIFE ALTHOUGH SHE TENDS TO DAY DREAM OF ROMANCE. WHILE HER DEMEANOR MAY SUGGEST SHE IS A BIT SHEEPISH, HER WIT CAN BE RAZOR SHARP AND THERE IS JUST ENOUGH MYSTERY TO SUGGEST THERE IS MUCH MORE TO HER THAN MEETS THE EYE.

LILLY MAYWEATHER: LILLY IS A BANK TELLER AT THE COMMON SENSE BANK. LILLY’S MAIN FOCUS IS FALLING IN LOVE AND STARTING A FAMILY. SHE IS INTERESTED IN LOVE AND BEING IN LOVE AND THINKS THAT THERE IS NO BETTER THING ON EARTH THAN TO BE IN LOVE. SHE IS A BIT OF A GOSSIP AND WHILE CAPABLE AT HER JOB, SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO WONDER IF THE ELEVATOR GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP.

ROCKO BEASLEY: ROCKO SPENT HIS YOUTH ON THE STREETS. ANYONE CAN SEE HIS SEEDY SIDE FROM FIRST GLIMPSE. HE IS DISTANT WITH A QUIET BUT ANGRY PERSONA. LITTLE IS KNOWN ABOUT HIS PAST OR HIS DAILY ROUTINE. HE MENTORS HIS YOUNGER BROTHER BUT HAS CONCERNS ABOUT HIS CAPABILITIES.

BUDDY BEASLEY: ROCKO’S YOUNGER BROTHER. BUDDY TRIED TO WALK THE STRAIGHT AND NARROW BUT HE WAS DESTINED TO FOLLOW IN HIS OLDER BROTHER’S STEPS. ROCKO GIVES THE ORDERS AND BUDDY IS EAGER IS PLEASE HIM. BUDDY IS HYPER, JUMPY, ACT FIRST AND THINK SECOND KIND OF GUY. HE WORKS PART TIME AT H20-2-G0 DELIVERING BOTTLED WATER TO LOCAL BUSINESSES.

WINSTON POLEIACK: LOCAL POLICE DETECTIVE: VERY DRY, MATTER OF FACT. TREATS EVERYONE AS A SUSPECT AND IS A SELF-PROCLAIMED DEFENDER OF JUSTICE.

WHITNEY CAROUSEL: MUSEUM CURATOR: ARTSY AND REFINED AND A STRANGER TO ANYTHING HUMOROUS.

OPHELIA SPICE: ENTERTAINER AT THE PINK POSEY. LOW AMBITION, AIRHEAD WHO ENJOYS LOOKING NICE AND GETTING COMPLIMENTS. SHE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE OVERLY INTELLIGENT.

ASSISTANT 1 & 2: NON DESCRIPT CHARACTERS THAT SERVE IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

BARTENDER: NON DESCRIPT CHARACTER-NON SPEAKING ROLE

PINK POSEY DANCER: NON SPEAKING ROLE

GINGER SPICE: OPHELIA’S MOM

SPORTING GOODS SALES PERSON: ALL BUSINESS, BURLEY TYPE CHARACTER, NO NONSENSE.

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Auditions Announced for BONNIE & CLYDE at Troy Civic Theatre

TROY_logoMon, Feb. 14 and Wed, Feb. 16 from 7-10pm

Troy Civic Park
(Adams Streeet across from Hobart Area)
Troy, OH 45373

At the height of the Great Depression, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow went from two small-town nobodies in West Texas to America’s most renowned folk heroes and Texas law enforcement’s worst nightmares. Fearless, shameless and alluring, the Tony-nominated BONNIE & CLYDE, from the legendary Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, Civil War, Dracula) is the electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire country.

Director Derek Dunavent is looking for 8 Men, 5 Women, 1 boy, 1 girl, and several ensemble members for this show.

Please bring at least 32 bars of a song (accompanist provided) and be prepared to do cold reads, learn a short dance, and sight read music if requested.

Rehearsals will be 3-4 days a week, shows are May 7-8, 13-15. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Auditions Announced for THE MUSIC MAN at La Comedia Dinner Theatre

LAC_logoLa Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, Ohio will be holding OPEN CALL local auditions for their upcoming production of THE MUSIC MAN on Saturday January 29, 2022 at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio.

9:00 AM – Children & Teenagers 7-17 Years Old
10:00 AM – Adults (Men and Women 18+)

SEEKING
MEN:

  • Harold Hill (25-45) Charming, articulate actor, sings & dances. Baritone to F
  • Marcellus Washburn (30-50) Comic Actor who sings & dances. Tenor (G to High A)
  • Mayor Shin (40-60) Comic Character Actor
  • The Quartet Dynamic and full of personality. All types. Must be able to hold harmony under any circumstances and must be comfortable with Movement
  • Jacey Squires High Tenor (D to High C)
  • Ewart Dunlop Tenor (C# to High A#)
  • Oliver Hix Baritone (Low A to G)
  • Olin Britt Bass (Low G to High F#)

WOMEN:

  • Marian Paroo (20-30) Accomplished actress, legit voice, minor dancing. Soprano to High A
  • Mrs. Paroo (30-60) Character woman who sings, light Irish accent. Mezzo (A-flat to E-Flat)
  • Mrs. Eulalie Mackecknie Shin (30-60) Comic Actress. Comfortable with movement. Alto (D-D)

YOUNG ACTORS

  • Tommy Djilas (15-17) Teenager. Sings & dances.
  • Zanetta Shinn (15-17) Teenager. Sings & dances.
  • Amaryllis (9-14) Marian’s young piano student. Alto
  • Winthrop Paroo (9-14) Marian’s lisping baby brother.
  • Gracie Shinn (9-14) Mayor Shinn’s younger daughter

ENSEMBLE

  • River City Townspeople Singers who move and Dancers who sing to fill various townspeople and understudy principals.

Be prepared to sing 16 bars of a Musical Theatre song.
Please provide sheet music in your key, a current headshot and resume.
Adults should be prepared to dance.

Rehearsals begin March 21, 2022. Rehearsals are Mon-Sat 10-6.

Children rehearse 4-6 Mon-Fri and 10-6 Saturdays. Will miss some school for tech rehearsal & matinees.

Performances April 7 – May 22, 2022. Thurs-Sun matinees and evenings.

Director/Choreographer is Chris Beiser.

Questions call Kris Byerly (937)746-4554 ext 241 or email productionmanager@lacomedia.com
Non-Equity.

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