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July 6, 2021 · 11:57 am

Auditions Announced for THE BUTTERFINGERS ANGEL MARY AND JOESPH, HAROD THE NUT AND THE SLAUGHTER OF 12 HIT CAROLS ON A PEAR TREE at Middletown Lyric Theatre

MLT_logoTHE BUTTERFINGERS ANGEL MARY AND JOESPH, HAROD THE NUT AND THE SLAUGHTER OF 12 HIT CAROLS ON A PEAR TREE by William Gibson
 
About the Show:
Dealing with the story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus from a fresh and richly creative point of view, the author combines traditional Christmas music, and often antic characterizations. Following the Biblical recounting, the story is enhanced by a tree, a sheep and a donkey, who talk! Add a beguiling Mary who has decided that men and marriage were not for her; and a suddenly cautious Joseph who now contends that he is too old for his intended and a flustered boy-angel who directs the action from a promptbook and manages to get only the most strangled, bleating sounds from his trumpet. But, the true significance of the occasion is never lost, and the underlying mood and spirit of reverence is, if anything; enhanced and made new by the distinctive approach of this joyful and unique retelling.
 
Audition Dates:

  • Sunday, August 8, 2021 – 2pm – 5pm
  • Monday, August 9. 2021 – 7pm – 8:30pm
  • Tuesday. August 10. 2021 – 7pm – 8:30pm 

Cold readings from the script
You will be asked to sing a Christmas Carol (no sheet music is required, singing may be A cappella. Everyone sings in this show,  but you don’t need to be a great singer. Able to sing harmony is a plus.

The on-line audition form is available here.

Rehearsals:
Rehearsals will begin at the end of October.
You must be available December 3rd & 4th

Performance Dates:
December 10, 11 & 12 (4 performances)
 
Roles Available:

  • Male Angel, Age13 – 18: confident, a character unto himself, witty and in command
  • Mary: able to play in your early 20’s: her own woman not like you think Mary might be
  • Joseph: a carpenter – able to play in your 40’s: unsure, aged, a bit wishy-washy
  • The Tree (Female): 18 – 40’s: Narcissistic, funny, exhausting. The role is somewhat physical
  • King Herod, Man in Grey and Courier: able to play in your 50’s: A character actor for sure, a little insane
  • 3 female roles – age 13 & above:  To play Women of Nazareth, Women of Herod’s court, & Chorus
  • 3 male roles – age 13 & above: To play Mary’s brothers, the three kings, soldiers & Chorus
  • 4 children roles – ages 8 to 12: To play children of Nazareth, farm animals, and Chorus

THE BUTTERFINGERS ANGEL MARY AND JOESPH, HAROD THE NUT AND THE SLAUGHTER OF 12 HIT CAROLS ON A PEAR TREE is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.

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July 6, 2021 · 10:23 am

Auditions Announced for FOOTLOOSE the Musical at La Comedia Dinner Theatre

LAC_logoLa Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, Ohio, is holding auditions for its upcoming production of FOOTLOOSE on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at 10:00 A.M., at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio.

SEEKING:

  • REN McCORMACK – (18-24) Athletic city boy, pop/rock voice, good dancer.
  • REVEREND SHAW MOORE – (40-50) Powerful, iron-clad minister, strong voice.
  • WILLARD HEWITT – (18-24) Ren’s friend, country boy, sings and moves well.
  • CHUCK CRANSTON – (20s) Ariel’s boyfriend, pop/rock voice, moves well, good-looking bad boy.
  • ARIEL MOORE – (18-24) Beautiful minister’s daughter with a wild side, pop/rock voice, good dancer.
  • ETHEL McCORMACK – (30-45) Ren’s Mother, single, attractive, good singer.
  • VI MOORE – (30-45) Minister’s wife, good singer.
  • ENSEMBLE: Seeking an ensemble that sings and dances well.
  • TEENAGERS: (13-18) Ensemble teens

ALL ENSEMBLE ROLES WILL BE CAST FROM THE PRINCIPAL CALL AND DANCE CALL.
Teenagers (13 years old and older) will be auditioning for ensemble roles ONLY.

All adults and teens should prepare 16 bars of a song in the style of the show.
Also be prepared to dance.

Please provide a current headshot and resume.

Director/Choreographer is Chris Beiser.
Rehearsals begin Sept 7, 2021 (Mon-Sat 9-6).
Performances Sept 23-Oct 31, 2021. Thurs-Sun matinees and evenings.
Questions call Kris Byerly (937) 746-4554 ext 241
Non-Equity. See Less

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July 5, 2021 · 9:35 am

Auditions Announced for ALL TOGETHER NOW at The Drama Workshop

TDW_VERT(Cheviot) The Drama Workshop is pleased to announce audition dates for the musical to be presented at The Glenmore Playhouse in November of 2021.

ALL TOGETHER NOW

Director Linda Abbott will hold auditions for All Together Now, a musical revue, on Sunday, August 8 and Monday, August 9 at 7 p.m.  Auditions will be held at the Glenmore Playhouse, 3716 Glenmore Ave, Cheviot, 45211.  Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

All Together Now was created by Music Theatre International, Inc. as a global celebration of the re-opening of theaters.  The show consists of popular songs drawn from a variety of musical shows that MTI represents.   Thousands of theatrical organizations will be performing this show on the same dates all around the world.

Those auditioning are asked to prepare 32 bars of two contrasting songs to sing. An accompanist will be provided but using recorded accompaniment is also encouraged.  Bring sheet music in your key. There will be no dance audition.

Rehearsals for All Together Now will begin in early September and the show will have a four-performance run November 12-14.

For more information, contact Linda Abbott at labbott1@cinci.rr.com.

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July 5, 2021 · 9:35 am

Auditions Announced for MAKING GOD LAUGH at The Drama Workshop

TDW_VERT(Cheviot) The Drama Workshop is pleased to announce audition dates for the play to be presented at The Glenmore Playhouse in December of 2021.

MAKING GOD LAUGH

Director Mike Morehead will hold auditions for Making God Laugh, a touching comedy by Sean Gannon, on Sunday, July 25 at 7 p.m. and Monday, July 26 at 7 p.m.   Auditions will be held in person at the Drama Workshop’s Annex building located at 3619 Harrison Ave., Cheviot, Ohio, 45211 (Enter at the building’s rear entrance off of Gamble Ave.) Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.

Making God Laugh follows a suburban family of five as it celebrates holidays over the course of thirty years beginning with Thanksgiving in 1983. As the years change, so do the holidays depicted and the children’s life plans reshape over time, ending in unexpected destinations.

Roles include parents Bill and Ruthie and their children – a priest, an aspiring actress and a former high school football star. All five characters age 30 years during the play.

Rehearsals for Making God Laugh will begin in early September. Performances will run December 3-19.

For more information, contact Elaine Volker at eavolker@gmail.com.

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July 2, 2021 · 2:05 pm

Auditions Announced for MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS IN PEMBERLEY at CenterStage Players

CSP_logoCenterStage Players announce auditions for
MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS IN PEMBERLEY

We are thrilled to announce auditions for our first show as we return to the stage . . .
MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS IN PEMBERLEY by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon
Directed by Darren Lee

MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS IN PEMBERLEY takes place two years after the conclusion of Pride and Prejudice. We get to revisit many of our favorite characters including Lizzy, Mr. Darcy, Jane, Mr. Bingley, and Lydia and finally get to know more about Mary Bennet, the middle sister who has been written off as a spinster who will never be married. Lizzy and Mr. Darcy have decided to host Christmas at their estate, Pemberley, this year, and Lizzy’s sisters show up a few days early to prepare for the holiday. Jane is seven months pregnant, Lydia is still pretending that her marriage to Mr. Wickham is not a total disaster, and Mary is lonelier than ever stuck at home with their parents and youngest sister, Kitty. When Mr. Darcy’s cousin Arthur De Bourgh shows up at Pemberley to spend the holiday with them, Mary’s life suddenly gets more interesting. She and Arthur seem to have all the same interests and find that they enjoy talking to one another. Could this be love? Mary and Arthur’s relationship seems to be progressing well until Arthur’s cousin, Lady Anne, shows up and tells him that they are engaged to be married. Arthur is confused, Mary feels betrayed, and everyone in the house decides to work together to fix this situation and bring Arthur and Mary back together. It takes a Christmas miracle, a lot of communication, and a touch of forgiveness to convince Mary and Arthur that they are meant for each other and can choose to be in love.

Auditions will be held on Sunday, July 25th from 1:00-3:00 PM and on Monday July 26th from 7:00-9:00 PM.

Auditions will be held at Lockland High School – 249 West Forrer Avenue, Cincinnati, OH (enter using door #10 from the main parking lot).

To reserve an audition time, please click on the link below. Walk-ins will be accommodated if there are openings in the schedule or at the end of each particular day.

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Headshots and resumes are appreciated.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DA8AF29A1F85-auditions

In lieu of in-person auditions (if preferred) a one to three minute video monologue may be submitted to the director (Darren Lee) at vnpdlc@gmail.com. Rehearsals will begin in September and the show runs from November 12th – 21st at Lockland High School.

NOTE: For the safety of everyone, auditions will comply with current CDC guidelines. If you have not been vaccinated, you will be asked to wear a mask during your audition and ensure that social distancing is maintained.

Cast of Characters

  • MARY BENNET—20. Finally coming in to her own, she is no longer the plain, boring girl she once was. She has a fire in her now. She is intelligent, curious, and lively, but her family only sees her as a future spinster. She does not suffer fools. She wants to live.
  • ARTHUR DE BOURGH—25. A studious, unsociable only child who has never been around women or large families. He is a loner who prefers books to people. He has recently inherited a large estate and has no idea what to do next.
  • ELIZABETH “LIZZY” DARCY—22. Married to Mr. Darcy. Confident, charming, and witty. She makes a fun and surprising lady of the house. She is best friends with her sister Jane.
  • FITZWILLIAM DARCY—30. A loving, generous, and smart (if slightly stiff) husband. He is quiet and vigilant and thus sees what others often miss. He knows what being lovelorn is like.
  • JANE BINGLEY—24. Married to Mr. Bingley. She is seven months pregnant with her first child and is sweet and optimistic as ever. The kindest heart in the house.
  • CHARLES BINGLEY—25. Gracious, happy and ever focused on the love of his life, Jane. A good friend and always ready with a smile.
  • LYDIA WICKHAM—17. Flirtatious, youthful, self-centered. Her marriage to Mr. Wickham is a sham but she will not admit this. She is the person you want to have at your party: energetic, engaging, unstoppable.
  • ANNE DE BOURGH—20s. Only daughter of the late Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Lived in her mother’s very large shadow, never having to ask for anything or speak for herself her entire life. Judgmental and impatient, just like her mother.

NOTE: Character ages are for reference only. We will focus on the talent of the performers to cast this show.

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