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November 19, 2021 · 9:32 am

Auditions Announced for STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Mason Community Players

MCP_sm logoAuditions for Mason Community Players’ production of STEEL MAGNOLIAS will be held at Mason Community Playhouse, 5529 Mason Road, Mason, OH 45040, December 4-6, 2021. Performances for the show will be February 25-March 6, 2022.

Auditioners are welcome to attend one of three sessions:

  • Saturday, December 4th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Sunday, December 5th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  • Monday, December 6th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Auditions will consist of readings from the script.
For more details regarding characters, visit the home page of masonplayers.org.

Please e-mail all questions regarding auditions or the show to Director Jim Cronin, jim.cronin@gmail.com.

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November 18, 2021 · 12:14 pm

Auditions Announced for PHANTOM 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 PHANTOM on Saturday November 20, 2021 at 10:00 A.M., at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio.

SEEKING

  • The Phantom/Erik: 20s-30s Male lead. Bass/baritone. A tortured soul full of darkness and pain, but with humanity and vulnerability underneath.
  • The Count De Chandon: 20-35 Tenor. He is the wealthy, charming and handsome opera patron who is also in love with Christine.
  • Gerard Carriere: 40-70 Baritone. He is Erik’s father and the former manager of the Opera.
  • Cholet: 30-55 Baritone. New manager of the Opera and husband to Carlotta.
  • Jean-Claude: 30-50 Baritone. Stage Manager of the Opera House.
  • Christine Daae: 20-25 Female Lead. Soprano. Erik’s protégé. Luminous and innocent, has a natural purity and grace about her.
  • Carlotta: 30-45 Mezzo. Wife to Cholet. Opera diva; high maintenance with an oversized ego.
  • Young Erik: 7-10 Young boy.
  • Ensemble: Needed are various ages and types to play multiple parts and understudy principal roles. Excellent singers.

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

Director/Choreographer is Chris Beiser.
Rehearsals begin January 31, 2022 (Mon-Sat 10-6)
Performances Feb 17-April 3, 2022. Thurs-Sun matinees and evenings.
Questions call Kris Byerly (937)746-4554 ext 241 or email productionmanager@lacomedia.com
Non-Equity.

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November 15, 2021 · 1:26 pm

Auditions Announced for MISCAST at Troy Civic Theatre

TROY_logoEver wanted to perform a song from a show but you aren’t exactly who they’re looking to cast? Well then, Troy Civic Theatre is proud to announce auditions for our first ever MISCAST!

This is your chance to perform a piece of musical theatre that you normally wouldn’t be cast for due to age, race, gender, or any other reason.

Director Derek Dunavent is asking you to come audition with up to three songs you wish to have the chance to perform. Please provide you own accompaniment (YouTube is a great source) and prepare a 30 second selection from each song for audition.

Acts will be picked based on response and availability. There will be six rehearsals before the performances on December 17th and 18th.

Solos, Duets, and Groups welcomed!

Nov. 22 & 23 from 7-10pm

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November 15, 2021 · 12:01 pm

Online Auditions Announced for THE SUNSHINE BOYS at Fairfield Footlighters

fflFairfield Footlighters announces auditions for THE SUNSHINE BOYS written by Neil Simon and directed by Richard Zenk. This classic comedy concerns two retired vaudeville performers, Al Lewis and Willie Clark (aka ‘The Sunshine Boys’), who reunite to perform their famous sketch ‘The Doctor Will See You Now’ on a network TV special. The two leads, Al and Willie, were cast in 2020.CHARACTERS:

  • Ben Silverman (20-35 – supporting) – Willie’s nephew and only living relative; an entertainment agent, frequently driven to heart palpitations by his frustration with his uncle, whom he looks after
  • Patient (any age – cameo) – A member of the doctor sketch, one of the Sunshine Boys’ most famous acts
  • Eddie (20-35; cameo) – The young and efficient assistant TV director at CBS
  • Nurse (20-35; cameo) – A young woman, playing a burlesque nurse in the Sunshine Boys’ doctor sketch

Rehearsals in Clifton or Fairfield begin the week of January 16, 2022 to prepare for February 25-27 performances. All cast and crew must be fully vaccinated and show their COVID vaccine card. Cast and crew can wear masks during rehearsals. The cast would not wear their masks during tech week or performances.

Email your resume, headshot, and rehearsal conflict dates to the director (richardjoseph@gmail.com) by November 30th. He will then provide you with one or more audition sides. You can perform the sides in a Zoom session with the director live or record the sides with another person who is off-camera. 

 

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November 11, 2021 · 11:52 am

Auditions Announced for LITTLE WOMEN the Musical at INNOVAtheatre

INNOV_logoBased on Louisa May Alcott’s life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested – her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America.

Co-Directed by: Anna Rae Brown & Michaela Cramer
Musical Direction by: Alisha McFarlane
Choreography by: Anna Rae Brown

Auditions will be December 6th and 7th from 6-8:30 pm
Callbacks Thursday December 9th from 6-8 pm

Production dates: March 3-6, 2022

The Historic Sorg Opera House
63 S Main St, Middletown, OH 45044

Please prepare 16-32 bars of a Broadway song similar to the show.

Please make sure to make sign up for your slot by visiting www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4BADAD29A2FA7-auditions4.

Casting
Cast Size: Small (Up to 10 performers)
Cast Type: Ensemble Cast
Dance Requirements: Standard

Character Breakdown

  • Jo March
    Our story’s protagonist. Passionate, adventurous, and brave. She has the idea of writing Little Women and eventually becomes engaged to Professor Bhaer.
    Gender: Female
    Age: 18 to 23
    Vocal range top: A5
    Vocal range bottom: E3
  • Professor Bhaer
    German Professor who exemplifies proper manners. He is a boarder in Mrs. Kirk’s boarding house and eventually falls in love with Jo.
    Gender: Male
    Age: 35 to 45
    Vocal range top: F#4
    Vocal range bottom: G2
  • Amy March
    The youngest, most energetic sister with a rather pompous air about her. She later marries Laurie. Can double as Troll.
    Gender: Female
    Age: 14 to 18
    Vocal range top: Gb5
    Vocal range bottom: -1
  • Meg March
    The world-weary, yet hopeful, oldest sister who yearns for a great life. She marries John and has twins with him. Can double as Clarissa.
    Gender: Female
    Age: 21 to 25
    Vocal range top: Gb5
    Vocal range bottom: A#3
  • Beth March
    The second youngest sister who tragically dies of Scarlet Fever. Peace-maker, lover, and an optimist who is always encouraging her sisters to dream. Can double as Rodrigo II.
    Gender: Female
    Age: 17 to 21
    Vocal range top: G5
    Vocal range bottom: A3
  • Marmee March
    The girls’ mother. She is the strong backbone of the family, who is courageous in spite of the difficult odds she faces. Can double as Hag.
    Gender: Female
    Age: 45 to 55
    Vocal range top: Eb5
    Vocal range bottom: Eb3
  • Mr. Laurence
  • Laurie Laurence
    The bright-eyed boy-next-door with considerable charm. He loves Jo but later falls in love with Amy.
    Gender: Male
    Age: 18 to 23
    Vocal range top: Bb4
    Vocal range bottom: Bb2
  • Aunt March
    A formidable, over-bearing matron and great-aunt to the March sisters. The wealthy socialite in town. Can double as Mrs. Kirk.
    Gender: Female
    Age: 45 to 60
    Vocal range top: F5
    Vocal range bottom: E3
  • Mr. John Brooke
    Laurie’s tutor and a rather stiff man; shows very little emotion. He later marries Meg and changes.
    Gender: Male
    Age: 30 to 40
    Vocal range top: F#4
    Vocal range bottom: C#3
  • Ensemble

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