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October 9, 2019 · 1:50 pm

Auditions Announced for THE FACE OF EMMITT TILL at Xenia Area Community Theatre

xactNovember 4 and 5 at 6:30pm

THE FACE OF EMMITT TILL
A drama by Maimee Till-Mobley and David Barr III

A true-to-life dramatization of the death of 14-year-old Emmett Till, a Chicago teenager who, while visiting relatives in Money, Miss., in August 1955, was kidnapped, tortured and murdered by two white men who claimed they wanted to teach him a lesson for allegedly whistling at a local white woman. This tragedy has been credited with sparking the modern Civil Rights Movement.

Directed by Joyce Barnes (Email questions to: jabarnes937@gmail.com)

Auditions are cold readings from the script and other sides. You do not need to have a prepared monologue. Southern dialects for some characters. Please bring an acting resume if you have one. Head shots are not needed.

NEEDED: 11 M, 4 W (see below)
SHOW DATES: February 14-23, 2020

Xenia Area Community Theater
45 E Second St. 372-0516 www.xeniaact.org

Characters:

  • Mamie Till Mobley, African-American female, 30s
  • Emmitt Till, African-American male, age 14
  • Morris Dees/Gerald Chatham, White male, 40s
  • Alma Spearman, African-American female, late 50s
  • Henry Spearman, African-American male, late 50s-early 60s
  • Roy Bryant, White male, 20s
  • Carolyn Bryant, White female, 20s
  • J. W. Milan, White male, 40s
  • Roy Wilkins/Bishop Henry Louis Ford, African-American male, 40s
  • Moses Wright, African-American male, 60s
  • A.A. Rayner/ Willie Reed, African-American male, 20s-50s
  • Maurice, African-American male, late teens
  • John Whitten/Sheriff H. C. Strider, White male, 40s-50s
  • Senator James Eastland/Judge Swango, White male, 50s
  • Mrs. Burke/Reporter, White female, 20s-30s

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October 8, 2019 · 1:56 pm

Auditions Announced for House Team at OTRimprov

CFF_OTRimprovInterested in joining one of our house teams? We are looking for experienced improvisers and improvisers in search of experience. House teams rehearse once weekly and perform once monthly.

Auditions are:
Saturday, October 19th at 10am to Noon at the Eddy, 656 E. McMillan, Cincinnati, OH 45206.

Please wear clothes you can move in comfortably. Our audition space’s temperature can vary, so consider bringing layers.

Auditions will last 30 minutes.

Sign up for your time slot here: https://www.otrimprov.com/auditions.

Questions? Give us a shout at hello@otrimprov.com.

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October 7, 2019 · 12:34 pm

Auditions Announced for THE NAUGHTY LIST at OTRimprov

ktc_the-naughty-list-logoOTRimprov is hosting open auditions for the cast of our annual holiday show, THE NAUGHTY LIST! Some improv experience is required. Our show is a mix of holiday-themed short and long form, sprinkled with tons of holiday cheer! Directed by Chris Wesselman.

Auditions are:
Saturday, October 19th at 2pm and 2:30pm at the Eddy, 656 E. McMillan, Cincinnati, OH 45206.

Performances run Dec. 3-19 at Arnold’s Bar and Grill.

Check out our website for more details and to sign up!
https://www.otrimprov.com/the-naughty-list-auditions

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October 4, 2019 · 10:23 am

Auditions Announced for Comedians, Improvisers and Actors at THE DINNER DETECTIVE

MISC_The Dinner Detective logoNow casting paid comedians, improvisers and actors for the “The Dinner Detective,” America’s largest Interactive Murder Mystery Comedy Dinner Show!

AUDITION DETAILS:

EMAIL FOR AUDITION SLOT – dylan@thedinnerdetective.com
– If you cannot make the audition time, but think you would be right for the role, submit your material for consideration at a later date.

FACEBOOK EVENT

When: Saturday, October 26th, 2pm

Where: Embassy Suites Rivercenter (City View Ballroom)
10 E Rivercenter Blvd
Covington, KY 41011

What to Bring: Headshot and Resume, and be prepared to improvise.

Seeking:

  • Actors/Comedians ages 18-65, for hire as ensemble members.
  • ALL ETHNICITIES ENCOURAGED TO AUDITION
  • Shows are year-round on most Saturday nights, ending by 9:30pm.
  • Actors are scheduled according to their availability, collected each month.
  • Actors are not required to work every week, as there will be a rotating cast.
  • Improv experience is a plus.
  • Actors will be treated as professionals and will be expected to behave as such.

Additional Details about The Dinner Detective:

  • Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Show set in modern day with no costumes required.
  • This is a paid position, and you will get tips in addition to your base pay.
  • No campy dialogue. This is an improv based show, with locations all across the US.
  • Time commitment for regular shows is 4-6 hours including a pre-show rehearsal.
  • No weekly rehearsals required, you rehearse immediately before the show only when you are scheduled to work.
  • Show takes place at the Embassy Suites Rivercenter
  • Roles rotate depending on actor availability

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October 3, 2019 · 4:23 pm

Auditions Announced for MAN OF LA MANCHA at Dayton Playhouse

DPH_logoDirected by Dawn Roth-Smith
Musical direction by Andrew Hackworth
Choreographed by Jeffrey Payne

Where: Dayton Playhouse, 1301 Siebenthaler Ave, Dayton, OH

When: November 4 and 5, 2019 at 7:00 PM

The Dayton Playhouse will hold auditions for the musical MAN OF LA MANCHA on two nights, Monday and Tuesday, November 4 and 5, 2019 at the Playhouse beginning at 7:00 PM. No reservations are necessary, but the vocal audition will be closed…only the Director, staff and an accompanist will be with you during your vocal audition.

If you absolutely cannot make this time frame, contact the director at dawns1210@gmail.com.

Performance dates: Jan. 17-Feb. 2

Notes:

  • Vocal: Please prepare 16 bars of a musical theatre style song, bring your sheet music with cuts clearly marked. No Pop music, rock or country. Acapella auditions will not be considered.
  • Dance: Wear clothes appropriate for a light choreography audition including closed toed shoes. You will be taught and then perform a short movement routine.
  • Actors: We will also be asking some of you to stay and read from the script after vocal auditions. No monologues are necessary.

About the show:
The musical takes place in a Spanish prison, filled with characters who have all been accused of crimes against The Church. During the Spanish Inquisition people from many different walks of life, countries, religions (Jews, Muslims, Gypsies, Non Catholic Christians), and anyone who spoke ill of The Church were arrested and had to face a trial –and often times torture.

The writer Miguel de Cervantes and his manservant make their living as tax collectors, but soon find themselves imprisoned after being accused of “crimes against The Church.” Now facing the wrath of their fellow inmates, Cervantes must persuade the unruly bunch not to burn his prized manuscript — by performing it for them. With the help of their reluctant fellow captives, they begin the tale of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza.

We will cast the best performers, there are no pre-set notions regarding race, size, mobility, or gender.

Characters/Vocal Ranges noted for soloist- almost everyone sings in this show

  • Cervantes/Don Quixote Tenor/High Baritone
    Miquel de Cervantes is the director of the play within this play, and the lead actor.
  • Sancho Panza Tenor
    Sancho is very much the stage manager and supporting actor of the manuscript, it is very important to him to get everything just right for Cervantes.
  • Aldonza/Dulcinea Mezzo-Soprano
    Female prisoner, reluctant to participate, but has a change of heart.
  • Antonia Soprano Female prisoner, eager to help out
  • Fermina Female prisoner
  • Maria Female prisoner
  • Housekeeper Alto (high range) Female prisoner
  • Barber Tenor Prisoner, featured
  • Padre Tenor/High Baritone Prisoner, featured
  • Dr. Carrasco/ Duke Baritone/Tenor Male prisoner, educated, Featured
  • Innkeeper/Governor Baritone Male prisoner, Featured
  • Captain of the Inquisition Non-Singing role, Cameo

Muleteers:

  • Jose Male prisoner, Chorus
  • Tenorio Male prisoner, Chorus
  • Paco Male prisoner, Chorus
  • Juan Male prisoner, Chorus
  • Anselmo (Tenor +Falsetto) Male Prisoner, Chorus, Featured
  • Pedro Male prisoner, Head Muleteer
  • Gypsies (Moors) Prisoners, Dancers

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