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AUDITION CASTING NOTICE: FULL TIME TOURING ACTORS

TCT is holding auditions in March for the 19-20 TCT on Tour Acting Company!

All roles are paid positions. All roles are open to all ethnicities. Auditions are by appointment only.

You only need ONE audition appointment.

Adults 18+ may make an audition appointment. Appointments can be made for:

• Sunday, March 10 2:00PM-4:00PM

You may be asked to return and attend a “short callback” on the day of your audition, which will take place from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

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

For information concerning auditions call Eric Byrd at 513-569-8080 ext. 21 or email eric.byrd@tctcincinnati.com. Visit https://tinyurl.com/TCTonTour to sign-up for an audition appointment.

PREPARE

2 contrasting 16-Bar songs that show off your range.  An accompanist will be provided. Your sheet music MUST have the piano part, not just the vocal line, and music should be in a 3-ring binder with the cut CLEARLY marked for the accompanist.  Women should prepare the FEMALE SIDES PACKET, Men should prepare the MALE SIDES PACKET.  You may be asked to read from the sides. Sides can be found by clicking the link below… http://tinyurl.com/TCTonTourSides

 You may be asked to show your dance ability, Please bring attire with you to change into in case we ask you to return.

You must bring a RECENT 8×10 headshot and UPDATED performance resume.  Even if you upload to the audition website, a hardcopy of your headshot and resume is required.

Plan to arrive at least 10-15 minutes ahead of your appointment to check/correct previously submitted paperwork. If we are ahead of schedule, we may audition you early.

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.

ABOUT TCT on TOUR

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is seeking a diverse company of FULL TIME actors for the 2019-2020 TCT on Tour season, a division of the organization that brings the magic of live theatre to schools, libraries, event spaces, and beyond, with company members responsible for all aspects of production including tour management, travel and load in/out.  The ideal candidate is flexible, hard-working, and passionate about their craft and the organization’s mission.  They should be able to lift 50 lbs. safely, and have a valid driver’s license.   Contract dates vary per casting needs. Local Actor Salary $400+ per week.  TCT on Tour rehearses each show for two weeks, and performs 5 days a week with two guaranteed days off each week, plus generous holiday time off.  Show titles run in rep.

[ACTOR 1] – Female, versatile African American singing actress to play multiple roles in Suffragettes, Dorothy in Oz, Mrs. Claus in Mrs. Claus Saves the Day, and Coretta in Coretta Scott King. Puppeteering and musical instrument ability a PLUS! Contract dates August 1^st 2019 – May 31^st 2020. 

[ACTOR 2] – Female, versatile singing actress, any ethnicity, to play multiple roles in Suffragettes, Mrs. Claus Saves the Day, Coretta Scott King, and Dorothy in Dorothy in Oz.  Puppeteering and musical instrument ability a PLUS!.  Contract dates August 1^st 2019 – May 31^st 2020.

[ACTOR 3] – Male, versatile African American singing actor to play multiple roles in Dorothy in Oz, Mrs. Claus Saves the Day, Frederick Douglas in Suffragettes, and Martin Luther King Jr. in Coretta Scott King. Puppeteering and musical instrument ability a PLUS! Contract dates August 1^st 2019 – May 31^st 2020.

[ACTOR 4] – Female, versatile singing actress, any ethnicity, to play multiple roles in Suffragettes, and Dorothy in Oz.  Puppeteering and musical instrument ability a PLUS! Contract dates August 1^st 2019 – November 3^rd 2019.

[ACTOR 5] – Male versatile singing actor, any ethnicity, to play multiple roles in Mrs. Claus Saves the Day, Coretta Scott King, Dorothy in Oz.  Puppeteering and musical instrument ability a PLUS! Contract dates November 4^th, 2019 – May 31^st 2020.