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Auditions Announced for TWELVE ANGRY MEN at Merit Theatre Company

MTC_logoDirected by Leah Perry and Kaitlyn Iocco

  • Friday, June 11, 7–9pm
  • Saturday, June 12, 6–9pm

Please prepare a monologue chosen from THIS LIST. Bring a resume, recent headshot, completed AUDITION FORM, and list of conflicts between June 21–August 22. 

Please wear a mask and help us maintain social distancing.

Cast size: 13m

Looking for a wide range of ages and ethnicities.

Possible Callbacks (Save the Date): Monday, June 14, 7–9pm

Auditions, callbacks, and rehearsals will be held at First Baptist Church of Newport (801 York St, Newport, KY 41071).

Rehearsals will be held three nights weekly based on cast availability beginning the week of June 21. Because of the nature of the play, every cast member will be called to every rehearsal. We will take prior conflicts into account such as vacations, etc.

Performances will be held at the Anderson Center Theater in Cincinnati, Ohio (7850 Five Mile Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45230) August 27–September 3, 2021.

Please contact us with any questions at , or if you would like to audition but have a conflict with the audition dates.

A 19-year-old man has just stood trial for the fatal stabbing of his father. It looks like an open-and-shut case—until one of the jurors begins opening the others’ eyes to the facts. Tempers get short, arguments grow heated, and the jurors become 12 angry men. How they reach their final verdict will keep you on the edge of your seat. “This is a remarkable thing about democracy,” says one juror, “that we are notified by mail to come down to this place—and decide on the guilt or innocence of a person; of a man or woman we have not known before.”

Characters

  • Foreman: He is a small, petty man who is impressed with the authority he has and handles himself quite formally. He is not overly bright, but dogged.
  • Juror No. Two: He is a meek, hesitant man who finds it difficult to maintain any opinions of his own. He is easily swayed and usually adopts the opinion of the last person to whom he has spoken.
  • Juror No. Three: He is a very strong, very forceful, extremely opinionated man within whom can be detected a streak of sadism. Also, he is a humorless man who is intolerant of opinions other than his own, and accustomed to forcing his wishes and views upon others.
  • Juror No. Four: He seems to be a man of wealth and position, and a practiced speaker who presents himself well at all times. He seems to feel a little bit above the rest of the jurors. His only concern is with the facts in this case and he is appalled with the behavior of the others.
  • Juror No. Five: He is a naive, very frightened young man who takes his obligations in this case very seriously but who finds it difficult to speak up when his elders have the floor.
  • Juror No. Six: He is an honest but dull-witted man who comes upon his decisions slowly and carefully. He is a man who finds it difficult to create positive opinions, but who must listen to and digest and accept those opinions offered by others which appeal to him most.
  • Juror No. Seven: He is a loud, flashy, glad-handed salesman type who has more important things to do than to sit on a jury. He is quick to show temper and equally quick to form opinions on things about which he knows nothing. He is a bully, and, of course, a coward.
  • Juror No. Eight: He is a quiet, thoughtful, gentle man—a man who sees all sides of every question and constantly seeks the truth. He is a man of strength tempered with compassion. Above all, he is a man who wants justice to be done, and will fight to see that it is.
  • Juror No. Nine: He is a mild, gentle old man, long since defeated by life, and now merely waiting to die. He recognizes himself for what he is, and mourns the days when it would have been possible to be courageous without shielding himself behind his many years.
  • Juror No. Ten: He is an angry, bitter man—a man who antagonizes almost at sight. He is also a bigot who places no values on any human life save his own. Here is a man who has been nowhere and is going nowhere and knows it deep within him.
  • Juror No. Eleven: He is a refugee from Europe. He speaks with an accent and is ashamed, humble, almost subservient to the people around him. He will honestly seek justice because he has suffered through so much injustice.
  • Juror No. Twelve: He is a slick, bright advertising man who thinks of human beings in terms of percentages, graphs and polls, and has no real understanding of people. He is a superficial snob, but trying to be a good fellow.
  • Guard: Any age​

TWELVE ANGRY MEN produced by special arrangement with the Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois. 

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Auditions Announced for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at The Carnegie

TC_Little Shop of Horrors logoCOVINGTON, KY – The Carnegie is pleased to announce auditions for the first production of its 2021-22 theatre season, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. The show that has devoured the hearts of theatergoers for more than thirty years will be back this August with an outdoor production.

Seymour is a down-on-his-luck floral assistant living on Skid Row and pining for the love of his co-worker, Audrey. But his fortunes change when he meets a fast-talking plant who promises him wealth, fame, and the love of his dream girl to boot. There’s just one problem. In exchange for his wildest dreams coming true, Seymour must follow the plant down a murderous path to world domination.

Featuring a beloved score in a Motown style, you’ll be hopping and bopping to hits like “Suddenly Seymour,” “Skid Row,” and “Somewhere That’s Green.” Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and ALADDIN) are the creative geniuses behind what has become one of the most popular shows in the world.

Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman | Music by Alan Menken

Directed and Choreographed by Maggie Perrino

Music Direction by Steve Goers

Performances: August 14th at 7:30pm, 15th at 3pm, 20th at 7:30pm, 21st at 2pm and 7:30pm, finally the 22nd at 3pm.

Rehearsals: July 13-15 from 6:30-10pm; July 20-22 from 6:30-10pm; July 25 from 1- 6pm; July 26-29 from 6:30-10pm; August 1 from 1-6pm; August 2-5 from 6:30-10pm; August 8 from 2-10pm (tech); August 9-13 from 6-11pm (tech).

In Person Auditions by Appointment:

Please prepare 32 bars of a Motown or musical theatre song in the style of the show. Bring sheet music for the accompanist, as well as headshot and resume for production team. You may be asked to stay and read a scene or learn a dance call. Dates:

  • May 23: Auditions groups at 3pm, 4pm, and 5pm
  • May 24: Audition groups at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm
  • May 25: Audition groups at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm
  • Callbacks: By video if needed

Sign up for an in-person audition spot by visiting https://signup.com/go/bXskeHx.

Auditions by Video Submission. What to send:

  • 32 bars of a Motown or musical theatre song in the style of the show.
  • Comedic or serio-comic monologue no longer than 1 minute in length
  • Movement reel or 32 counts of improvised movement to a Motown song. Please try to incorporate some 60s social dance moves such as the pony, the jerk, the twist, etc.

Please send video with resume and headshot attached to Maggie Perrino, mperrino@thecarnegie.com by May 23rd by 5pm to be considered for the show.

ALSO NOTE:

  • You will be asked to turn in a full list of conflicts for rehearsal dates listed. Please have that prepared if asked to provide this info.
  • No performance conflicts will be accepted.
  • Cast members do not have to be the actual ages of the characters, but must be able to look age appropriate and act accordingly.
  • All roles are paid. Stipends offer will be between $650-$1000 for all roles. Not AEA eligible. No housing provided.
  • The Carnegie is committed to inclusive, non-traditional casting of classic musical theatre shows to give them new relevance and accessibility to all actors. All races, ethnicities, ages, gender identities, body types, and mobilities encouraged to apply. 

COVID-19 Policies
Please wear a mask to enter the building if auditioning in person. You will be allowed to remove it for your song, but will need to wear it while not actively auditioning.

The Carnegie fervently encourages all auditioners to seek the Covid-19 vaccination before attending auditions or rehearsals should they be cast. While we cannot ask you to disclose your vaccination status, it is in the best interest of our cast, crew, and artform if everyone is vaccinated in our show circle. A return to theatre-making is only possible if we help protect each other. 

AVAILABLE ROLES:

  • Seymour Krelborn: (Age 25 to 35. Vocal range G4 – A2) An insecure, put-upon florist’s clerk and eventual hero. He is a genuine, well-meaning man who is taken for granted because of his clumsy ways and poor social skills.
  • Audrey: (Age 25 to 35. Vocal range D5 to G#3) Bleached-blond, Billie-Dawn-like, secret love of Seymour’s life. She has poor self-worth and education, but incredibly good looks and a sweet and vulnerable demeanor.
  • Mushnik: (Age 55 to 65. Vocal range F4 to G2) The seasoned owner of the failing East Side flower shop and Seymour’s nosy boss. He is profit-driven, greedy, and manipulative.
  • Orin Scrivello: (Age 30 to 40. Vocal range G4 to G2) An egotistical dentist with a passion for leather and sadistic tendencies. Audrey’s abusive boyfriend, who is targeted by Seymour.
  • Voice of The Plant: (Vocal range G4 to G2) An actor/vocalist located offstage. The voice is that of a conniving, street-smart ‘villain.’ Rhythm and Blues styling with a touch of Soul.
  • Crystal: (Age 20 to 35. Vocal range F5 to Ab3) Crystal, Ronnette, and Chiffon are African-American street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who have a grip on reality.
  • Ronnette: (Age 20 to 35. Vocal range F5 to Ab3) Crystal, Ronnette, and Chiffon are African-American street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who have a grip on reality.
  • Chiffon: (Age 20 to 35. Vocal range F5 to Ab3) Crystal, Ronnette, and Chiffon are African-American street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who have a grip on reality.
  • The Plant (Audrey II) (2 Roles): Puppeteers and Ensemble members. An anthropomorphic cross between a Venus flytrap and an avocado, the plant has an appetite for human flesh that is appeased by Seymour. Puppeteers will focus on all sizes of the plant and appear in chorus numbers as ensemble performers.
  • Ensemble (2 Roles): Strong singers/actors with capable movement ability; they portray various people on the street, bums, and florist shop customers; these actors will also understudy the principals.

The Carnegie’s 2021-22 Theatre Series is presented by the Otto M. Budig Family Foundation.

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 About The Carnegie
The Carnegie is Northern Kentucky’s largest multidisciplinary arts venue providing theatre events, educational programs and art exhibitions to the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati community. The Carnegie facility is home to The Carnegie Galleries, the Otto M. Budig Theatre, and the Eva G. Farris Education Center.  More information about The Carnegie is available at thecarnegie.com or by calling (859) 491-2030.

The Carnegie receives ongoing operating support from Cincinnati International Wine Festival, The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Kenton County Fiscal Courts, the Kentucky Arts Council and the City of Covington. The Carnegie is also supported by the generosity of more than 40,000 contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign.

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Online Auditions Announced for Disney’s DESCENDANTS at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

TCTC_new logoThe Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) is holding auditions ONLINE for the first MainStage production in their 102nd Season!

Submissions will be accepted only through THIS MONDAY, MAY 10, 2021.

TCT is the nation’s oldest children’s theatre. All roles are paid positions.

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati believes the stories on our stages and the work we do behind the scenes must reflect the diverse communities we serve. We believe inclusive work cultures spark wide-ranging, exploratory conversations and learning. Therefore, we strongly welcome and encourage people from all backgrounds, races, ethnicities, gender, gender identities, religions, abilities, and ages to apply as we continue our commitment to diversity and build an inclusive environment at TCT.

Auditions are by online submission only.

Young Artists currently in High School and Adults 18+ may submit an audition video. 
All actors in Disney’s Descendants must authentically portray characters ages 16+.

You MUST register online and include a youtube link (marked as unlisted) in the registration. PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED YOUR VIDEO AUDITION.  If you need to cancel or make changes, please follow the link in your registration email.  Multiple slots for a single actor will be cancelled.  You will need to register for a specific time which will be used for internal purposes only, DO NOT REPORT TO TCT IN PERSON.

Visit www.thechildrenstheatre.com/audition to sign-up and submit your video audition.

Submissions will be accepted April 26 to May 10, 2021

You may be asked to return and attend a “socially distanced” in-person callback if you are being considered for a certain role.  We will reach out directly to all auditionees we’d like to callback.  Callbacks will be held Mid June 2021.

Callbacks are held at TCT’s headquarters located at: 4015 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati OH 45227.

For information concerning auditions email Eric Byrd at eric.byrd@tctcincinnati.com.

PREPARE

Please prepare one memorized song that best shows your vocal range. (1-minute max). The song must be age appropriate and should reflect the style of the character(s) you are interested in being considered for.

You only need a song. You do NOT need to prepare a monologue.

You must submit a RECENT 8×10 headshot or photo and an UPDATED performance resume.

Due to concentrated rehearsal periods, we ask that you do not have conflicts during rehearsals. In an effort to best facilitate all rehearsal times, all those auditioning will be asked to list all conflicts at the time of the audition. Additional conflicts could result in a stipend adjustment. Please take note of when rehearsals begin, the day and evening tech and performance schedule, before submitting.

ABOUT THE SHOW

DISNEY’S DESCENDANTS
Book by Nick Blaemire

Songs by Johan Alkenas, Adam Anders, Aristeidis Archontis, Antonina Armato, Howard Ashman, Par Astrom, Stephen Mark Conley, Doug Davis, Charity Daw, Andrew C. Dodd, Josh Edmondson, Pipo Fernandez, Nikki Hassman, Samuel Hollander, Ben Hosteler, Hannah Jones, Jack Kugell, Craig Lashley, Andrew Lippa, Jeannie Lurie, Alan Menken, Grant Phillip Michaels, Anthony Mirabella, Shayna Mordue, Chen Neeman, Susan Paroff, Shelly M. Peiken, Joacim Persson, James K. Petrie, Timothy James Price, Adam Schlesinger, Adam Schmalholz, Tyler Shamy, Jodie Shihadeh, Nikki Ann Sorrentino, Thomas Armato Sturges, Ali Dee Theodore, Matthew Wong, David Zippel.

Music Adaptation by Madeline Smith

Vocal and Incidental Arrangements by Madeline Smith

Additional Lyrics by Nick Blaemire

Orchestrations by Matthew Tishler

Music Produced by Matthew Tishler

Directed by Roderick Justice

Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney’s Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical comedy featuring the beloved characters and hit songs from the film.

Rehearsals: August 28 – October 2, 2021 (off September 3-6 for Labor Day) Mon – Thurs: 6:30-9:30 PM, Sat: 10AM – 4PM

Tech at the Taft Theatre: October 6-8, 2021 Daytime/Evening

Performances: October 9-19, 2021 – Morning performances during week days/school days. Morning, afternoon and evening performances Friday-Sunday.

SEEKING THE FOLLOWING

MAL: Female identifying, our hero and Maleficent’s daughter.  Under her hardened, sarcastic exterior, she has a sense of justice and a heart of gold. Seeking strong singer, actor, dancer with pop/rock vocal sensibility, vocal range G3-D5

EVIE:  Female identifying, the Evil Queen Grimhilde’s daughter.  She hides her brilliance behind a superficial, image-obsessed attitude. Seeking strong singer, actor, dancer with pop/rock vocal sensibility, vocal range G3-D5

JAY: Male identifying, Jafar’s son, an outwardly arrogant thief who conceals a strategic, collaborative nature. Seeking strong singer, actor, dancer with pop/rock vocal sensibility, vocal range Eb3-G4

CARLOS: Male identifying, Cruella deVil’s son, despite a fear of dogs and just about everything else, he has the capacity to be brave and kind.  Seeking strong singer, actor, dancer with pop/rock vocal sensibility, vocal range Eb3-G4

MALEFICENT: Female identifying, The infamous evil fairy.  She is a profoundly selfish absentee parent with an unquenchable taste for vengeance.  Seeking strong singer, actor, dancer with pop/rock vocal sensibility, vocal range A3-D5

GRIMHILDE: Female identifying, Snow White’s wicked adversary.  An aging beauty queen, she is still desperate to be the fairest of them all.  Seeking strong, comedic actor.

JAFAR: Male identifying, Aladdin’s nemesis.  He is a slimy, washed up crime lord desperate for a way back to the top.  Seeking strong singer, actor with pop/rock vocal sensibility, vocal range B2-E4

CRUELLA DE VIL: Female identifying, a Dalmation-loving dog-snatcher, she is an obsessive, eccentric and overbearing helicopter mom.  Seeking strong singer, actor with pop/rock vocal sensibility, vocal range B3-B4

BEN: Male identifying, Son of Beast and Belle.  He is a classically regal, optimistic kid who bears the weight of soon becoming King of Auradon.  Seeking strong singer, actor, dancer with pop/rock vocal sensibility, vocal range Ab2-Bb4

KING BEAST: Male identifying, Ben’s father and King of Auradon.  Royal and rule-driven, he knows a bit about being marginalized.  Seeking strong actor.

QUEEN BELLE: Female identifying, Ben’s mother and Queen of Auradon, warm but cautious, she doesn’t understand her son’s generation.  Seeking strong actor.

FAIRY GODMOTHER: Female identifying, Headmistress of Auradon Prep.  Busy and bubbly, she’ll do anything to keep the school afloat.  Seeking strong singer, actor, with pop/rock vocal sensibility, vocal range D4-D5

JANE: Female identifying, Fairy Godmother’s daughter, meek and mousy, but hungry for attention, she’s looking for her moment to shine. Seeking strong singer, actor, dancer with pop/rock vocal sensibility, vocal range E4-D5

AUDREY: Female identifying, Sleeping Beauty’s daughter. The malicious queen bee of Auradon Prep, she has her eye on the throne.  Seeking strong singer, actor, dancer with pop/rock vocal sensibility, vocal range A3-B4

CHAD: Male identifying, Cinderella and Prince Charming’s son.  An arrogant and spoiled blockhead, he’s never wanted for anything.  Seeking strong singer, actor, dancer with pop/rock vocal sensibility, vocal range B2-D4

DOUG: Male identifying, Dopey’s son, nerdy and sweet, he does all the work that his fellow students don’t want to do.  Seeking strong singer, actor, dancer with pop/rock vocal sensibility, vocal range C4-E4

MAURICE: Male identifying, chemistry teacher and Belle’s father.  He is kooky and stuck in his ways.  Singing strong character actor.

SNOW WHITE: Female identifying, red carpet reporter.  She is the voice of the masses.  Seeking strong actor.

ENSEMBLE: A group of adults and teens to play multiple roles in the Ensemble including Royal Guard, Royal Page, Isle Ensemble, Auradonians, Coronation Crowd, and Auradonian Choir, Seeking STRONG Dancer, Singer, Actors with versatile singing and acting ability who may also cover principal roles.  Tumbling a plus!

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Auditions Announced for THE MEMORY OF WATER at Alibi Players

ALIBI_logoAlibi Players has weathered the long storm and is thrilled to announce we will be up and running with our September show THE MEMORY OF WATER by Shelagh Stephenson, directed by Alan Kootsher.

THE MEMORY OF WATER is the story of three sisters who have come together for their mother’s funeral. Vi, the mother, passed away from Alzheimers at 75 and appears to Mary as her 40ish reflection. The play is about relationships and how memories are shaped by our perceptions rather than actual events.

The show runs September 10, 11, 12 and 17, 18 and 19, 2021 at The Liberty Exhibition Hall in Northside.

Auditions will be held on Sunday, June 13, 2021 from 1-4pm and on Monday, June 14, 2021 from 7-9pm at

Cherry Grove United Methodist Church
1428 Eight Mile Road
Cincinnati, OH

We are also seeking a stage manager as well as someone to run props on show nights. Please call Alibi Players at 513.371.1600 if you are interested.

Please see the character descriptions below.

Roles:

  • Vi – The deceased mother of the three sisters she appears to the middle sister, Mary, as a 40 yr old woman.
  • Theresa – 43-45 year old sister who owns a health supplement store and is a poor me person.
  • Mary – 39 year old doctor who is in a five-year affair with Mike, a married doctor. She gave up a son at age 14.
  • Catherine – A 33 year old irresponsible run-around who lives on credit card debt and has ill-fated affair after affair. A pothead
  • Mike – Mary’s lover. Approximately 40-45 years old.
  • Frank – 45-50 years old. Theresa’s husband who hates owning the store. He wants to open a pub.

The setting will be modern day and takes place in Yorkshire England. So British accents are required. Please sign up for an audition slot below.

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https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0d4eafae28aa8-memory

Rehearsals start August 1, 2021 and run Sunday afternoons 1-4pm and on Tuesday and Wednesday nights 7-9pm through Labor Day at The Cherry Grove United Methodist Church on Eight Mile Rd.

We also are pleased to announce our 2022 season. Our January 2022 show will be That Championship Season, by Jason Miller, directed by Alan Kootsher and our September 2022 show will be A View From The Bridge by Arthur Miller, directed by Tom Peters.

Learn more at http://alibiplayers.com

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Auditions Announced for WE WILL ROCK YOU at Queen City Productions

QCP logo2Queen City Productions will be holding auditions for its summer musical, the regional premiere of WE WILL ROCK YOU, the musical by Queen and Ben Elton!

WE WILL ROCK YOU is a futuristic rock musical featuring the music of legendary rock band, Queen. It tells the story of Galileo, a young man who is tired of being told to fit in, in a world where everyone is the same and rock music has long since disappeared. So he sets out on an epic journey to find himself, and subsequently, bring rock and individuality back to the world. With songs like, “Killer Queen,” “Under Pressure” and “Somebody to Love,” you will not want to miss out on being a part of this awesome regional premiere!

Auditionees should:

  • Be at least 10 years of age
  • Prepare a rock, pop/rock, or Broadway pop/rock vocal selection that best showcases your vocal ability and personality. (vocal selections can be performed acapella or you can bring instrumental back tracks with you. No accompanist will be provided.)
  • Be prepared to do cold readings from the script
  • Be prepared to learn a short dance combination

Click the link below to sign up for an audition time. Walk-ins are welcome and will be seen in the next available slot. Invited call-backs will be held on May 17th @ 7:00pm.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C44ACAA2AAAFD0-wewill

Auditions and Performances will be held at the Arts Center at Dunham.
Performance dates are July 23rd-August 1st.

Please contact us at queencityproductions@yahoo.com with any questions.

YouTube links to the soundtrack and video of the show located below:

We look forward to rocking with you this summer!

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