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February 26, 2019 · 10:37 am

Additional Audition Date Added to Fill Male Roles in NANA’S NAUGHTY KNICKERS at The Drama Workshop

TDW_VERTThe Drama Workshop is looking for a couple of men for their summer production.

NANA’S NAUGHTY KNICKERS is a slick comedy by a new playwright, Katy DiSavino.

  • TOM O’GRADY – The newest cop on the force, easy going and friendly, potential love interest for Bridget, Nana’s granddaughter. Stage age 20s -30s
  • UPS MAN – Cute and a little lonely. Stage age 20s-30s
  • VOICE – The man at the front desk
  • OTHER UPS MAN (role may be combined with Voice)

An additional audition date has been set for this Thursday, Feb. 28th at 7pm and it will take place at the Drama Workshops new annex. 3619 Harrison Ave, between Game Time and American Gold and Silver. It was Angel’s Touch (sign still on front of building). There’s parking on the street or in Cappels lot in the back off of Gamble. The small parking lot on Harrison between Cappels and Gold and Silver belongs to Gold and Silver and we can’t use it. 

Production dates are Aug. 9-25.

If you have any questions please contact the director, Judy Berrens at goddessofsplendor@yahoo.com

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February 22, 2019 · 10:50 am

Auditions Announced for JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH at Bart’s Bards

BB_logoBart’s Bards is excited to announce the auditions for their 2019 summer show, JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH. (Music by Justin Paul & Benj Pasek). We’re looking for anyone ages 6 and up!

Director: Maddy Weinkam
Music Director: Danielle Reynolds
Choreographer: Elenya Stephani

Show runs June 20th-23rd with 5 performances

Audition dates and times:

  • March 23rd from 1:00-4:00
  • March 25th from 7:00-9:00
    Callbacks, March 26th from 7:00-9:00

Audition location:
John Paul II school at St. Bartholomew Parish (9375 Winton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231)

Signup for an audition time here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044DAEAA22A5FA7-james

**We are more than happy to accept walk-ins, but please know scheduled auditions will be taken first.**

Please prepare 16-32 bars of a Broadway song NOT from James and the Giant Peach. An accompanist will be present, but feel free to bring accompaniment tracks if that is preferred. There will be a choreo audition following three groups of audition time slots. Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes (no open toed shoes).

If you are out of high school and over the age of 18, you must be willing to be Virtus trained through the Archdiocese of Cincinnati to participate in this show. We will be offering a training session after the show has been cast on March 30th in the afternoon, but feel free to attend another training session prior to auditions if you know you want to be in the show! Link for times and dates for trainings is below:
https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/reg_list2.cfm?theme=0

**If you have been in a Bart’s Bards show before and ONLY want to be in the ENSEMBLE, please email BartsBardsPeach@gmail.com and we will add you to the list**

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February 20, 2019 · 11:01 am

Audition Call for Modern Dancers at MamLuft&Co. Dance

ML&CO logoAudition call for Modern Dancers!

When: Saturday March 30, 2019, 11am-1:30pm and 3-5pm Call backs
Where: Contemporary Dance Theatre (1805 Larch Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224)
Fee: $20

Pre-registration is required. Request audition packet.

MamLuft&Co. Dance, a progressive modern dance company in Cincinnati, Ohio, auditions annually for intelligent and skilled dancers who possess a strong commitment to the rehearsal process and the development of original dance in an ensemble.

The Company seeks experienced, mature dancers with strong training and experience in modern and “post-modern” techniques, including release techniques, weight share/partnering, and somatic practices.

Successful applicants will be invited to join a community, in which all members — regardless of their roles on stage — are responsible for creating, producing, and public relations in/for a grassroots organization.

Applicants should be committed to being an integral part of the development and advancement of a young, but exceptional organization. The season’s in-depth and extended process takes place over a ~40-45 week season.

Experienced adults and serious inquiries only. MamLuft&Co. Dance prefers not to enlist students who are still in college, but may do so in exceptional cases.

NO PHONE CALLS. PLEASE REQUEST AUDITION PACKET FROM JEANNE@MLCO.ORG.

Video Pre-Screen
Applicants are welcome to send Artistic Director Jeanne Mam-Luft (jeanne@mamluftcodance.org) video links of dancers in class, performance, and/or rehearsal. Use the subject line: “Video audition pre-screen.” Jeanne will let you know if she recommends you attend in person or not. We strongly encourage sending videos that are in-line with MamLuft&Co. Dance’s aesthetic, which you can get a sense of at vimeo.com/mamluftcodance or facebook.com/mamluftcodance.

When to Audition
Preferred: attend open audition on Saturday, March 30, 2019 (11-1:30pm and 3:00-5:00pm call backs).

Less preferred: by appointment before May 2019 or June 3 and 4 at the Summer Workshop/Intensive, if positions are still available.

Rehearsals for the 2019-2020 season may begin as early as June 23.

How to proceed
Please request an audition packet from jeanne@mlco.org to register and/or make an appointment.

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February 18, 2019 · 10:10 am

Auditions Announced for MAMMA MIA at Loveland Stage Company

LSC_logoOpen auditions for MAMMA MIA

  • Mon, March 18 from 6-9pm
  • Wed, March 20 from 6-9pm
  • Thu, March 21 from 6-9pm

Loveland Stage Company Theatre
111 S. 2nd. Street (Rt 48)
Loveland, OH 45140

Directed by Deirdre Dyson and Glenna Knapp
Produced by Theresa and Steve Kovacs
Music Directed by Pat Kelly
Choreographed by Sonja Hansen

SHOW DATES
2 weekends: 8 performances
August 15,16,17,18 23, 24, 24, 25
Rehearsals will start in June.

EVERYONE: Please prepare 16 to 32 bars of a song in the same style as the show to showcase your range. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes for a dance audition. There will also be cold readings from the script.
Chorus can audition solo or in small groups.

You can download the audition form here.

CASTING REQUIREMENTS
Cast Size: About 30 -35, age 16 and up.

Major roles (Note: Ages noted are age of the STAGE characters)

  • Donna Sheridan: 41 Leader of “Dynamos” rock Group 20 yrs ago. Fiesty, independent single parent
  • Tanya & Rosie 40’s Former “Dynamos”
  • Sophie Sheridan 20 Donna’s Daughter. Wants romance, babies and a big white wedding.
  • Lisa & Ali 20 Sophie’s Girl friends
  • Sky 20’s Sophie’s Fiancee
  • Harry Bright mid-late 40’s May be Sophie’s Dad
  • Bill Austin mid-late 40’s May be Sophie’s Dad
  • Sam Carmichael mid-late 40’s May be Sophie’s Dad
  • Pepper 20s Barman at Taverna
  • Eddie 20s
  • Father Alexandrios Any age
    Chorus : Male and female. Variety of ages. Islanders who work at Donna’s, wedding guests.

Synopsis: A Romantic Comedy featuring music by Abba, set on a Mediterranean Island sparkling in the irridescent blue Aegean. Action takes place on the eve of Sophia’s wedding to Sky and the next day.

Music and Lyrics by Benny Anderson & Bjorn Ulvaeus and some songs with Stig Anderson.
Book by Catherine Johnson.

Questions? Email: Deirdre dyson.d@fuse.net OR Glenna gknapplmtatc@aol.com

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February 15, 2019 · 11:00 am

Auditions Announced for SHREK at La Comedia Dinner Theatre

LAC_logoLa Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, Ohio, is holding auditions for its upcoming production, SHREK on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio.

SEEKING:
9:00 AM – CHILDREN & TEENS

  • Young Fiona: Girl Age 7 – 11 Princess Fiona as child. Imprisoned but hopeful. Sings well. Will also play a fairy tale creature in the ensemble
  • Teen Fiona: Girl Age 14 – 17 Princess Fiona as teen. Sassy, impatient, but hopeful. Sings well. Soprano. Will also play a fairy tale creature in the ensemble
  • Ensemble: Boys & Girls Ages 7 – 17 Will play various characters. Includes Young Shrek, Dwarves, and other fairy tale creatures

10:00 AM – ADULTS

  • Shrek: The grumpy ogre who becomes the story’s hero. At least 6 feet tall. Strong tenor/baritone
  • Fiona: Quirky, blunt, not your ordinary princess. Soprano with a strong belt
  • Donkey: Sharp-witted chatterbox, easily frightened but has a huge heart. Needs to move well. Tenor with gospel-style quality
  • Lord Farquaad: Comically short (role is performed on knees), ruthless ruler of Dulac. Self-absorbed, cruel. Baritone
  • Ensemble: All types. Will play multiple roles and understudy. Includes Pinocchio, Dragon, 3 Pigs, etc.

Prepare 16 bars (ballad or up-tempo song). Bring sheet music in appropriate key. Be prepared to dance.

Please provide a current headshot and resume.

Director/Choreographer is Chris Beiser
Rehearsals begin June 2, 2019. Performances June 20 – August 11, 2019
Questions call Kris Byerly @ 937-746-4554 ext 241.
Non-equity

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