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Auditions Announced for IT’S A HARD KNOCK LIFE at Cincinnati Black Theatre Company

CBTC_logoCincinnati Black Theatre Company is holding open auditions for IT’S A HARD KNOCK LIFE, a full length dance children’s production.

Auditions to be held Sat, March 2 from 3-7pm

Lindner YMCA
1425B Linn St, Cincinnati, Ohio 45214.

  • Have clothes to move in to learn a combination.
  • Please bring a head shot and a resume.
  • Ages 8 and up.

More details are at the Cincinnati Black Theatre company Facebook event.

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Auditions Announced for Full-Time Touring Actors at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

TCTC_new logoAUDITION 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 1st 2019 – May 31st 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 1st 2019 – May 31st 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 1st 2019 – May 31st 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 1st 2019 – November 3rd 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 4th, 2019 – May 31st 2020.

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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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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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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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