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September 24, 2018 · 12:43 pm

Auditions Announced for ALMOST HEAVEN: Songs of John Denver at La Comedia Dinner Theatre

LAC_logoLa Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, Ohio, will hold auditions for its upcoming production, ALMOST HEAVEN: SONGS OF JOHN DENVER at 9:00 A.M. Saturday, October 6, 2018, at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio.

SEEKING:
3 Adult Male Singers
3 Adult Female Singers

Please bring sheet music, a current headshot and resume.
Prepare a Country Song, please.

Director is Chris Beiser
Rehearsals begin January 2, 2019. Performances January 17 – Feb 17, 2019.
Questions call Kris Byerly @ 937-746-4554 ext 241.
Non-equity.

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September 21, 2018 · 10:16 am

Auditions Announced for THE TRIAL OF THE BIG BAD WOLF at Sunset Players

SSP_logoCINCINNATI, OH – September 19, 2018 — Sunset Players will hold open auditions for its children’s show The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf by Joseph Robinette and directed by Bob Kelley on Sunday, September 30 and Monday, October 1 at 6:30 pm at The Art Center at Dunham at 1945 Dunham Way, Cincinnati, OH 45238.

Was the Wolf a villain or victim? Were the Three Pigs innocent or at fault? The nursery and fairytale character jurors and Judge Wise O. Al will decide in this fun-filled, action-packed trial-of-the-century.

The children’s show at Sunset Players is a great way for children or adults with little to no acting experience to gain some experience performing live theater. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Actors must be able to read. Auditions will consist of reading selections from the script.

The cast consists of 16 roles. Crew members and set builders are also needed.

Performances are November 30, and December 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9. Friday night performances are at 7:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm.

If you have any questions regarding the auditions, please contact: Nancy Anderson at anderson.nmac@gmail..com.

Sunset Players, Inc. is a community theater group located on the west side of Cincinnati. Founded in 1979, the group performs at the Arts Center at Dunham and has produced more than 120 plays. Its mission is to bring a smile, and its plays include comedies, farces, dramatic comedies and musical comedies—as long as there is some “comedy” in the performance somewhere. For more information about the 38th season, visit our website at www.sunsetplayers.org or like us on Facebook.

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September 18, 2018 · 9:04 am

Auditions Announced for AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ at Dayton Playhouse

DPH_logoAIN’T MISBEHAVIN’
Directed by Kip Moore

Performances: January 18 – February 3, 2019

Auditions: November 5 – 6, 2018 at The Dayton Playhouse at 7pm

Seeking Actor/Singers that have comedic ability, move well, a varied vocal range, and are able to handle tight vocal harmonies. Looking to cast three ladies and two gentleman.

To audition, please prepare 16 bars of a song in the style of the show. Accompanist provided.

ROLES

  • Andre– African American male, age 25-45. Baritone. An unrepentant party hound. A flirt and a bit of a womanizer.
  • Armelia– African American female, age 25-55. Soprano. A voluptuous and sassy woman. Very strong-willed and not afraid to share her thoughts.
  • Charlaine– African American female, age 18-35. Mezzo. A sweet, young lady. Very innocent.
  • Ken– African American male, age 25-55. Bari-Tenor. Jovial, cheerful, and loud. Larger than life.
  • Nell– African American female, age 30-45. Mezzo. Confident and charming. A knowledgeable woman of the world.

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September 18, 2018 · 8:52 am

Auditions Announced for EUNICE: STAR AND CLAY at University of Dayton

UOD_logoEUNICE: STAR AND CLAY, an original work co-produced by the Theatre, Dance, and Performance Technology Program and OFP Theatre & Productions, recipient of the Ohio Governor’s Award for the Arts 2018.

Seeking professional actors for this Non-Union Paid Poetic Drama/Musical production at the University of Dayton Boll Theatre.

Mon, Sept. 24 from 7-10pm

University of Dayton Theatre, Dance, and Performance Technology Program
300 College Park, Dayton, Ohio 45469

  • Please prepare a song and bring sheet music for accompanist if planning to audition for the role of Eunice/Nina or another part that indicates singing (see below).
  • Readings from the script will be used for the audition, no prepared monologue is necessary.
  • Resume and headshot welcomed but not required.
  • If you are unable to arrive at 7pm, please email the stage manager, Alexa Denney, to indicate your arrival time: denneya2@udayton.edu

Rehearsal Dates:
Oct 22-Nov 18 Evening rehearsals TBD
Nov 19, 20 Tech part 1
Nov 26-29 Tech part 2

Show Dates:
Nov 30. and Dec 1 @ 8pm

Synopsis:
A riveting poetic musical about the Black activist, classically trained pianist and High Priestess of Soul being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Born Eunice Waymon, Nina Simone captures the spirit of her heritage, womanhood, racial oppression and the Black Arts Movement through her global musical platform. This original production honors Nina Simone’s legacy while imagining her artistic and activist responses to the current movement.

Character Descriptions:

  • Eunice/ Nina Simone: African American woman, 30’s, Singer, & Musician
  • Sam Waymon: African American man, mid-20’s, Eunice’s brother/road manager/musician
  • James Baldwin: African American man, late 30’s-early 40’s, writer, activist, friend to Eunice
  • Andrew Stroud: Mixed race/multiracial, early 40’s, Eunice’s husband, manager, singer
  • Flight Passenger: African American woman, 50+
  • Visual Artist: African American woman, 50+
  • 2 Singers, open gender, 18+
  • 2 Poets/Spoken Word Artists, open gender, 18+

For Questions, please contact: Sierra Leone of pproductionusa@gmail.com 937-241-4957 & Michelle Hayford mhayford1@udayton.edu 937-229-3950

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September 17, 2018 · 2:38 pm

Auditions Announced for RAVENSCROFT at Gaslight Theater Players

GLP_logoGaslight Theater Players announce auditions for RAVENSCROFT written by Don Nigro.

  • Mon, Oct. 1 from 6:30-9pm
  • Tue, Oct. 2 from 6:30-9pm

Southern Hills Career and Technical Center
Hamer Road
Georgetown.

Show will run December 14th, 15th, 21st and 22nd.

Cast is 5 females and 1 male with ages 18 years and up to be considered for the roles.

Production will be directed by Jennifer Stewart

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