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September 14, 2026 · 4:52 pm

Auditions Announced for HOW IT FEELS TO FALL FROM THE SKY at Dayton Theatre Guild

HOW IT FEELS TO FALL FROM THE SKY, by Dominic Finocchiaro, is a serious, but darkly comic play about five strangers in New York who are brought together because they randomly witness a woman falling to her death from a tall building. In their makeshift support group, we gradually learn about the traumas and fears that each of them carry, and on reflection, that we all carry. Above all, this play explores the value of human connection, sometimes found in the most unexpected places.

Production Dates: December 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 & 13, 2026

Director: Marjorie Strader
Producer: Rhea Smith
Stage Manager: Kathryn Sykes

Audition Dates: Monday October 12 and Tuesday October 13 at 7 PM at the Dayton Theatre Guild; 430 Wayne Ave; Dayton

Auditions:

  • Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
  • A resume and headshot are not required but are encouraged.
  • Please bring ALL scheduling conflicts between October 14 and December 13, 2026

Character Descriptions:

  • Marjory (80s) The person who organizes the group. A widow who never had children, she terribly misses her husband of over 60 years. She is unpretentious with a wry sense of humor and provides a motherly/grandmotherly sort of support to the group.
  • Kathryn (30s-40s) Tightly strung lawyer struggling to raise her 10-year-old autistic son alone after her husband left her for a much younger woman. She is angry about almost everything. She is blunt and frank to a fault and has little room for sentiment in herself or anyone else.
  • Birch (20s) A young actress trying to make it in New York with very little luck or progress so far. She is outgoing, but carries a lot of self-doubt, fear and depression.
  • Leonard (40’s, although could be played older) A reclusive mystery novelist of some renown. He has not written in the last five years since the suicide of his wife, and in fact has become an extreme germaphobe, terrified to leave his apartment.
  • Luis (19) a Latino food delivery worker, grinding it out in a gig economy. He appears to be extremely carefree and gregarious, but hides the fact that he is an alcoholic, trying to recover with uneven success.

Luis is the only character whose ethnicity is a central part of the script. All the other characters could be any race or ethnicity.

For further information, please contact Marjorie Strader (mstraderia@gmail.com)

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September 14, 2026 · 4:51 pm

Auditions Announced for St. John Passion Play 2027

The St. John Passion Play, a Cincinnati tradition, celebrates its 109th anniversary this year as the longest-running passion play in the United States. The St. John Passion Play looks at the final week of Jesus Christ’s life, as He comes into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, and suffers His Passion, Crucifixion and Resurrection. This magnificent production has touched and changed many lives of the theatergoers who attended.  The cast and crew of The Saint John Passion play are proud to be a part of this Christian ministry by bringing the Passion of Our Lord to life, and evangelizing the Cincinnati area. The St. John Passion Play community wants to welcome all those who share our vision to bring more souls to Christ, and to keep this Cincinnati tradition alive for future generations.

On September 12, 13, 19, and 20th, 2027, auditions will be held at Lockland Christian Church, 231 Mill Street (at Patterson), Cincinnati, Ohio 45215. See the attached flyer for information.

The 110th season of the St. John Passion Play will be held at the Lockland Christian Church, 231 Mill Street (at Patterson), Cincinnati, Ohio 45215. The performances are on the following dates:

  • Saturday, March 13st at 7:00 pm
  • Sunday, March 14nd at 3:00 pm
  • Saturday, March 20th at 7:00 pm
  • Sunday, March 21th at 3:00 pm           

We are in need of male and female actors of all ages, wardrobe technicians, seamstresses, make-up artists and hairstylists, stage crew, lighting and sound effects technicians, carpenters and electricians, ushers, and publicity committee members. We especially need high school age and older males for the roles of apostles, temple guards, Roman soldiers, and servant roles. Middle school students are needed for cross-climbers, rabbinical and servant roles. Elementary school students are needed for children of Jerusalem roles and servant roles. 

Students are also encouraged to invite relatives, friends and neighbors to participate in the St. John Passion Play in both cast and crew positions. Adults of all ages who are ambulatory are needed for various roles and crowd scenes. Women with infants-in-arms, toddler and pre-school age children are welcome. Students can earn community services hours by participating in any aspect of the play. 

The St. John Passion Play greatly appreciates your school community’s participation. Both our current and past cast and crew members are deeply impacted by the experience and it has brought them closer to God and the Lord. We want your community to benefit from the St. John Passion Play experience and be a part of the evangelization process.

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September 14, 2026 · 4:51 pm

Auditions Announced for IN-LAWS, OUTLAWS, AND OTHER PEOPLE (THAT SHOULD BE SHOT) at Tri-County Players

Not your traditional Christmas show!

Auditions Announced for Tri-County Players’ IN-LAWS, OUTLAWS, AND OTHER PEOPLE (THAT SHOULD BE SHOT)
By Steve Franco

Directed by Jamie Ball

Evendale Bell Tower Art Pavillion – 3270 Glendale Milford Rd, Evendale, OH 45241

  • Sunday, September 27th 7pm
  • Wednesday, September 30th 7pm 

Cast Requirements

  • 3 Females that can play teenagers
  • 1 Male that can play a teenager
  • 4 Females stage age 40-55
  • 6 Males stage age 40-55

It is 6pm and the Douglas family is busily preparing for their annual Christmas Eve dinner. After robbing a neighborhood liquor store, high strung and irritable Tony, and his dim-witted side-kick Vinny, find themselves in need of a hide-out. A comic treasure that is sure to leave your audience in stitches while celebrating the true meaning of Christmas.

COLD READINGS FROM THE SCRIPT

Show dates:  December 4, 5, 11 & 12 7:30pm, and December 6 3:00pm

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September 8, 2026 · 6:31 pm

Auditions Announced for AMERICAN CHRISTMAS CAROL at Harrison Center for the Arts

The Harrison Center for the Arts announces open auditions for its upcoming holiday production of AMERICAN CHRISTMAS CAROL, written by Mary Klopfstein Lenning, with original music and arrangements by Nina Quinlivan. Inspired by the book A Christmas Carol, this uniquely American adaptation follows the families of small‑town America as they navigate the hardships of World War II—poverty, prejudice, and the ache of missing loved ones serving overseas.

Through true American stories and original music, the production highlights resilience and hope in a time of profound uncertainty.

AMERICAN CHRISTMAS CAROL is told by ten storytellers who portray over forty characters in an episodic format, staged in an engaging theater‑in‑the‑round style. This structure creates an intimate, immersive experience that brings audiences close to the heart of each story and the community that lived it.

Auditions will be held on September 14 and 16 at 7:00 PM, with callbacks on September 17 at 7:00 PM, at the Harrison Township Civic Center, 9940 New Haven Road, Harrison, Ohio 45030. The production seeks twelve performers, ages 11 to 60+, to portray a wide range of roles. Audition participants will read from the script and perform a classic Christmas carol.

As an open call, no appointment is required.

Rehearsals begin in October, primarily on Monday and Thursday evenings, with occasional Friday sessions. This is a volunteer‑based community production. Performances are scheduled for December 4 and 5 at 7:30 PM, with a concluding matinee on December 6 at 2:00 PM.

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September 8, 2026 · 6:04 pm

Auditions Announced for REINA DEER AND THE HUMBUGS at Village Players

A holiday play for young audiences by Fred Tacon.

Monday, September 21st 6:00pm-9:00pm

8 North Center for the Arts, Fort Thomas, KY.

All are welcome to come and audition. Schedule your time for auditions at: https://www.signupgenius.com/…/20F0E45A9AC2FA3FC1…

Performances are at the 8 North Center for the Arts on December 4-13

Plot Synopsis:

This world premiere Christmas comedy finds the North Pole in distress and disarray. The toys are behind schedule, the cookie kitchen is a mess, the reindeer are arguing over who should lead the sleigh, and Santa is in a mood. Reina Deer goes to Santa with a suggestion to start a glee club. She thinks that singing will lift everyone’s spirits and help get things done. Santa is not sold on the idea, especially not now, with so few hours left until TTF (Time-To-Fly). But, not wanting to discourage her enthusiasm, he tells her that if she can find three people (any species) who will agree to join her club, then he will approve it. But it won’t be easy. There are mischievous Humbug pests that are swarming the North Pole. Can Reina find three people who will join her glee club before TTF? Or will Christmas be ruined by the mischievous Humbugs?

Characters:
Santa (Male 50-60s)
Me, A Humbug (Late Teens-Early 20s, Female)
So, A Humbug (Late Teens-Early 20s, Female)
Dash, Head Reindeer (Any Age, Any Gender)
Don, A Reindeer (Any Age, Any Gender)
Blitz, A Reindeer (Any Age, Any Gender)
Vix, A Reindeer (Any Age, Any Gender)
Ham, A Toy Elf (Any Age, Any Gender)
Saul, A Toy Elf (Any Age, Any Gender)
Frostine, A Cookie Elf (Any Age, Any Gender)

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