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February 11, 2019 · 4:08 pm

Auditions Announced for MAMMA MIA! at Dayton Playhouse

DPH_logoMAMMA MIA!
Music and Lyrics by: Björn Ulvaeus Benny Andersson
Book by Catherine Johnson
May 3 through 19, 2019

Auditions: March 11 & 12, 2019 @ 7pm both nights.
Possible Callbacks March 13, 2019 @ 7pm

Director: Richard Lee Waldeck
Assistant Director: Dawn Roth Smith
Producer: Tim Rezash
Music Director: Andrew Hackworth
Choreographer: Kara Castle

www.daytonplayhouse.com

Dance Requirements: Heavy

Please prepare 16-32 bars of music in the style of Pop, Europop,Disco, or Pop Rock from 1972-1982 with cuts clearly marked. We also ask that you do not sing any material from the show itself. Cuts may be made after your vocal audition. An accompanist will be provided. ALL vocalists must sing with piano accompaniment. No acapella,or use of digital tracks or electronic media will be permitted. ALL conflicts must be provided at auditions. Headshots are not required but are helpful. Please come dressed to impress, you will be given time to change into your dance attire before the dance portion of your audition.

***There may or may not be a call back. If so, not all of you may be called back so please do not feel as though you will not be cast. Until you receive a call or an email from us, you are not yet out of the running for a role in this production.

Synopsis and Character Descriptions:

On a small Greek island, Sophie dreams of a perfect wedding — one which includes her father giving her away. The problem? Sophie doesn’t know who he is! Her mother Donna, the former lead singer of the 1970s pop group Donna and the Dynamos, refuses to talk about the past, so Sophie decides to take matters into her own hands. Sneaking a peek in her mother’s old diaries, she discovers three possible fathers: Sam, Bill, and Harry. She secretly invites all three to the wedding, convinced that she’ll know her father when she sees him. But when all three turn up, it may not be as clear as she thought! Told through the legendary music of ABBA, Mamma Mia! has become a worldwide sensation that has audiences everywhere dancing.

DONNA (late 30s-early 40s – the mother of a 20 year old girl) Attractive and free-spirited. A former lead singer in a group called “Donna and the Dynamos” who now owns and runs a hotel/casino on a Greek island. A strong feminist who also has a zany and vulnerable side. Principal role.

SOPHIE (18-25) A very special young woman who is determined to find the romance and happiness she feels eluded her mother. Has a wild, zany spirit even though she pursues a conventional marriage. Pop soprano. Principal role.

TANYA (late 30s-early 40s) A former singer in the “Dynamos”. Rich, sophisticated, acerbic, funny, and witty. Supporting Principal role.

ROSIE (late 30s-early 40s) Also a former singer in the “Dynamos” who now writes for and runs a feminist press. She’s confident, strong, and funny on the outside but shy underneath. Kooky and fun, good comic actress, bit of a clown. Actress who sings. Supporting Principal role.

LISA (18-25) Sophie’s friend who arrives to be a bridesmaid. Very energetic and kooky. Should be African-American, Hispanic-American, Asian-American, Native American or any non Caucasian young woman. Should sing and dance well. Featured Ensemble role.

ALI (18-25) Sophie’s friend. Impulsive and fun. Should contrast to Lisa and Sophie. Featured Ensemble role.

SAM (35-45) May be Sophie’s father. Left Donna 20 years ago because he was engaged to another woman. Charming, successful architect. Actor who sings. Baritone. Supporting Principal role.

HARRY (35-45) May be Sophie’s father. British financier, weathy, buttoned-up, and conservative but trying to reconnect with his freer, youthful self. Must do a very convincing English accent. Also an actor who sings. High baritone, tenor. Supporting Principal role. Preferably able to play guitar.

BILL (35-45) May be Sophie’s father. A travel writer with no possessions or strings. Good-natured, always ready for adventure. Funny, preferably a big or imposing man. Supporting Principal role.

SKY (late 20s) Sophie’s fiance. Athletic, attractive – has given up his life as a successful young businessman in order to make over Donna’s taverna and marry Sophie. Featured Ensemble role.

PEPPER (20s) Sky’s friend. Helps run the hotel. Charming, loves women, always flirting. Must be a good mover/dancer. Acrobatic skills a plus. Baritone/tenor. Featured Ensemble role.

EDDIE (20s) Another friend of Sky and hotel worker. Laid-back, easygoing. Also a mover/dancer role. Baritone/tenor. Featured Ensemble role.

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February 11, 2019 · 3:41 pm

Auditions Announced for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Mount Notre Dame

MNDT_logo2The MNDT Spring Show is open to MND Students and male High School students throughout the tri state area.

If you are currently enrolled in High School then you are eligible to audition for this production.

AUDITIONS

  • Monday February 25th, 3:30pm to 5:30pm
  • Tuesday February 26th, 3:30pm to 5:30pm

If callbacks are necessary, they will be held after auditions on Wednesday February 27th.

Auditions are held at MND:  711 E. Columbia Ave. Reading, OH 45215

To Sign Up for Auditions please click the link and sign up for a specific day:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b054da8a829a6f49-mndt1

For more information concerning auditions please email the Artistic Director, Kyle Imbronyev at kimbronyev@mndhs.org

PREPARE
Please prepare a 60 second Comedic Monologue and 32 bars of a comedic Musical Theatre piece. We are accepting selections from the show.

You must supply the sheet music for your audition. An accompanist will be provided. No tracks or acapella singing will be accepted.

Rehearsals are Tuesday and Thursday 3:30pm to 6:30pm, and Saturday 3:30pm to 5:30pm. We ask that all conflicts are presented at the auditions.

Performances are May 3rd – 5th and May 9th – 11th.

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February 11, 2019 · 3:31 pm

Auditions Announced for WE ARE MONSTERS at Camp Carnegie

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It’s that time of year again, The Carnegie invites any student between the ages of 7 and 18 who has ever attended Camp Carnegie or Artstop to take their skills to the next level and audition for WE ARE MONSTERS.

WE ARE MONSTERS is a hilarious musical that follows human kids into a monster cabaret filled with quirky characters. The adventurous humans uncover vegetarian vampires and rock ‘n roll werewolves, gradually realizing there may be more to these monsters than meets the eye! Most importantly, these monsters and kids discover the importance of friendship and celebrating the attributes that make each of us different and unique.

Auditions will be held by appointment on February 25 and 27 in Eva G. Farris Education Center at The Carnegie. There are five audition spots in each half-hour time slot:

February 25, 2019 | 4:30-5 p.m., 5-5:30 p.m., 5:30-6 p.m., 6-6:30 p.m.
February 27, 2019 | 4:30-5 p.m., 5-5:30 p.m., 5:30-6 p.m., 6-6:30 p.m.

The Carnegie will also be looking for older students interested in filling the roles of stage manager, dance captain, and stage crew.

What to prepare:

  • A prepared, memorized song (no more than 60 seconds memorized)
    • Feel free to sing one of the following songs from WE ARE MONSTERS
      • Be in Touch
      • Howl at the Moon
      • We Love Lettuce
        • Email Alissa Paasch if you would like the lyrics and music to one of the songs above
    • If you are taking private lessons and can bring pre-recorded music, you may bring something prepared in your lessons
  • Performers may also be asked to:
    • Improvise a short scene
    • Demonstrate their movement in a brief dance combo
    • Read a short snippet from the script

What we are looking for:

  • Courage to perform in front of an audience
  • The ability to memorize and prepare for a performance
  • Volume, clarity, and commitment
  • Personality and attitude in delivering character

Please keep the following in mind:

  • Students who are cast will need to pay a $50 fee and have a signed permission form to participate
  • Your child may not be cast or might be offered a smaller role if they have too many conflicts

Rehearsals will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30-6:30 p.m. March 11 – May 22, 2019. Students will not need to attend all rehearsals. Once we receive student conflicts, we will create a detailed rehearsal schedule.

Tech week will be 4-7 p.m. from May 28 – May 31, 2019. All students must attend. 

Performances will be June 1 and 2 at 2 p.m. All students must attend.

We are aware of the fact that many of the students have not auditioned before. We will be patient and gentle.

For more information, or to schedule a time slot for auditions, please contact me at apaasch@thecarnegie.com. Be sure to leave the name and age of the participant, first and second choice for audition time, and a phone number and email address.

For more information on WE ARE MONSTERS, script samples, and song snippets, please visit http://www.bbbpress.com/musicals/we-are-monsters.

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February 11, 2019 · 12:47 pm

Auditions and Technical Interviews Announced for MR. BURNS and SPRING AWAKENING at Commonwealth Artists Student Theatre

  • CAST_logoSat, March 9 from 10am to 1pm (Technical Interviews)
  • Sat, March 9 from 2-5pm (Auditions)
  • Sat, March 16 from 10am to 2pm (Auditions)

All applicants and auditions are required to fill out paperwork prior to interviewing or auditioning. (Available here.)

SPRING AWAKENING runs July 19-28 at Highland High School
MR BURNS, a post-electric play runs July 5-14 at The Carnegie

Requirements for SPRING AWAKENING:

  • 32 measure excerpt from a Broadway show that showcases your vocal talents

    • An accompanist, iPod/phone connection, and CD player will be provided. If you intend on using the accompanist, please provide a clearly marked score that is hole punched and placed in a three-ring binder.  A cappella singing is strongly discouraged

  • A memorized 45 second to 1-minute monologue from a play

  • Review and learn the dance from the video (video available soon).

    • ***Please remember the dance audition is not a commentary on your dancing skills.  We are not just assessing your dance ability.  We are assessing your ability  of comprehension, your acting while dancing and, most of all, your willingness to have fun.​

      • There will be a voluntary dance workshop to brush​ up the video for anyone interested for 30 minutes prior  to auditions starting on the days of auditions

  • A synopsis can be found here

  • A character breakdown of the show can be found here.

Requirements for MR BURNS, a post-electric play:

  • 1 minute monologue from a play similar in style to the season selection

  • A synopsis can be found here

  • A character breakdown of the show can be found here.

For additional information or to schedule an appointment, visit www.caststages.org/auditions.

 

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February 8, 2019 · 1:04 pm

Auditions Announced for NANA’S NAUGHTY KNICKERS at The Drama Workshop

TDW_VERTThe Drama Workshop will hold open auditions for its summer production of Nana’s Naughty Knickers at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 24 and Monday, February 25 at The Glenmore Playhouse, 3716 Glenmore Ave., Cheviot, Ohio, 45211. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

Nana’s Naughty Knickers is a slick comedy by a new playwright, Katy DiSavino. The dialog is crisp and funny, and the action fast-paced.  Critics have said that the play “flows in a perfect rhythm, and hits every high and low note of comedy” and that “the show is so entertaining and laugh-out-loud funny from beginning to end, that it is hard to tell if the audience or the cast is having the most fun.”

Judy Berrens will direct the play which revolves around new law-student Bridget and her grandmother, who are about to become roommates in Nana’s rent-controlled New York City apartment. However, it seems Nana is running an illegal boutique from the apartment, selling handmade knickers to every senior citizen in the five-borough area! Will Bridget be able to handle all the excitement? Will her nana get arrested – or worse – evicted?

The age range of the characters in the play is quite broad, including leading roles for senior citizens as well as those in their 20s and 30s. There are roles for five women and four men. The ages listed below are “stage ages”. Actors do not have to be the character’s age.

CHARACTERS

  • SYLVIA CHARLES – In her early 80s, living like she’s in her early 20s. The mastermind behind Saucy Slips, Etc., and the proud tenant of a rent controlled apartment.
  • VERA WALTERS – Sylvia’s aged accomplice: equipped with two hearing aids and a collapsible walker.
  • BRIDGET CHARLES – Sylvia’s unsuspecting, 20-something, soon-to-be-law-student granddaughter.
  • TOM O’GRADY – The newest cop on the force, happily assigned the beat where Sylvia’s apartment is.
  • GIL SCHMIDT – The landlord, overly eager to rid himself of his aged tenants. 60s.
  • HEATHER VAN PREE – Employee of Saucy Lips, looking for better opportunities, a modeling career, or just her boxes.
  • CLAIR – The big client. Mid 60’s
  • VOICE – The man at the front desk
  • UPS MAN – Cute and a little lonely.
  • OTHER UPS MAN

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Please bring a resume and a headshot.

Performances are Aug. 9-25.

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