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December 13, 2018 · 12:30 pm

Auditions Announced for PRELUDE TO A KISS at INNOVAtheatre

INNOV_logoPRELUDE TO A KISS is a romantic comedy with a twist. We are guided by our narrator Peter as he meets Rita at a party and is enthralled. We see them get to know each in a rushed whirlwind romance leading to a wedding after only a few months. At the wedding, a mysterious old man requests a kiss from the bride and she is happy to oblige. On their honeymoon, Peter starts to notice that something’s not quite right. The wedding kiss caused Rita’s soul and the old man’s to change places. Peter must track down the old man and free his young love’s spirit trapped in an aging and diseased body before it’s too late. At the same time, he realizes that he loves who Rita is, no matter how she is packaged.

Sun, Jan. 13 from 1-5pm
Jewish Community Center of Greater Dayton
525 Versailles Dr, Centerville, Ohio 45459

Mon, Jan. 14 from 6:30-9:30pm
Miamisburg Branch Library
35 S 5th St, Miamisburg, Ohio 45342

Directed by Michael Schumacher
Production Stage Manager: Jamison Meyer

Character Breakdown:

  • Peter- (late20s to late30s) Intelligent, witty, slightly awkward man looking for love, never leaves the stage
  • Rita- (mid20s to late30s) clever, anxious, funny, “afraid of life,” embodied by the spirit of the old man
  • Old Man- (60+) Widower coming to the end of his life, embodied by the spirit of Rita
  • Taylor- (mid20s to mid 40s) Peter’s sarcastic best friend
  • Dr. Boyle- (40+) Rita’s father a jovial dentist
  • Mrs. Boyle- (40+) Rita’s mother, caring and bubbly
  • Tom- (any age) bartender, works with Rita
  • Leah- (30+) old man’s daughter, worried about him
  • Aunt Dorothy- (30+) Rita’s aunt
  • Uncle Fred- (30+) Rita’s uncle
  • Jamaican waiter- any age
  • Minister- any age

There is a possibility of dual role casting for some characters and some roles may be gender flexible.

Performances will be at The Baum Opera House in Miamisburg, OH in March 2019.

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December 6, 2018 · 11:47 am

Additional Audition for Men Announced for THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Loveland Stage Company

LSC_logoLSC is looking for a few good men to round out the cast of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE. Speaking roles and ensemble roles are available.

Wed, Dec. 19 from 7-9pm
Loveland Stage Company – 111 S. 2nd St. Loveland OH 45140

Prepare 16 to 32 bars of a song, dress comfortably for a dance audition (bring tap shoes if you have them), and there will also be cold readings.

Show dates are March 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17.

If you have any questions, or if you want to audition and cannot make it on the 19th, please contact Director, Carissa Sloan at carissa_griffith@hotmail.com.

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December 5, 2018 · 3:24 pm

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Holding Auditions for STAR Programs

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Children ages 9-18 (going into their Senior year of high school) can now register to audition for the renowned STAR Intensive NKU and STAR Camp Red Bank programs with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. Auditions will be held at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s new facility, 4015 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227 on:

  • Sunday, January 13, 2019 from 1 PM to 5:30 PM
  • Sunday, January 20, 2019 from 1 PM to 5:30 PM (CANCELLED) 

Appointments are mandatory. You MUST set up an audition in advance. Audition time slots are on a first-come, first-served basis.  To register for an audition please visit: www.thechildrenstheatre.com/audition

What to Prepare:

  • A memorized, age-appropriate monologue (1 minute MAX). It should showcase your acting skills.
  • A memorized 16-bar song selection that best shows your vocal range. Remember to bring your PIANO SHEET MUSIC for your song in a 3-ring binder with music CLEARLY marked. An accompanist will be provided. The sheet music MUST have the piano part, not just the vocal line.
  • You may be asked to show us your dance ability, so come prepared. Wear appropriate shoes and clothing you can move in. No flip flops.
  • Upon online registration, you MUST upload a RECENT picture; please ALSO bring your 8×10 headshot and theatrical resume with you to your audition. We WILL request a paper copy.
  • Please plan to arrive at least 20 minutes ahead of your appointment for check-in. If we are ahead of schedule, you may audition early. 

ABOUT STAR INTENSIVE NKU:
Our STAR Intensive NKU program is a four-week training program for students, ages 9-18. Students are accepted by audition only and will work with leading professionals in the theater business to help them become well-rounded performers in all areas of Musical Theatre.  The intensive culminates in a Musical Theatre showcase featuring some of the most popular songs from the Broadway repertoire as well as a fully produced One-Act Play festival!  STAR Intensive NKU participants will have the opportunity to be considered for STAR ALL STARS, a select group of students who participate in year-round training and coaching.  Participants will train with our expert teaching staff and have exclusive access to workshops, master classes, and concerts from some of Broadway’s biggest names.  They also perform a showcase and a fully-produced musical within the training year.

When:  July 1 – July 28, 2019 (off on July 4th), weekdays 10 AM to 4 PM at Northern Kentucky University

Tuition: $650

Security deposit of $150 due upon acceptance into the program.  Payment plans and scholarships are available. 

ABOUT STAR CAMP RED BANK:
STAR Camp Red Bank (formerly known as stARTs) is our program for gifted and talented students who are advanced in some areas of musical theatre and who have progressed beyond the basic levels of training.  For three weeks in July, a select number of students will work with leading professionals in the theatre business to help them improve and become well-rounded performers in all areas of Musical Theatre.  STAR Red Bank culminates in a Musical Theatre showcase featuring some of the most popular songs and scenes from the Broadway repertoire!

When:  July 8-26, 2019, weekdays 9 AM to 4 PM at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s new facility, 4015 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH  45227

Tuition: $500

Security deposit of $100 due upon acceptance into the program.  Payment plans and scholarships are available.

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December 4, 2018 · 1:42 pm

Auditions Announced for Children’s Chorus for JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at La Comedia Dinner Theatre

LAC_logoCHILDREN: La Comedia Dinner Theatre is doing the production JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. This spectacular show will be presented on our stage from February 21 through April 14. JOSEPH…is one of the most popular shows La Comedia has ever produced and we’re so excited to be bringing it back for the first time in ten years!

Here is where you come in…We would love to do the show with a children’s chorus. Even though it’s the chorus they play a major role in the show and are on stage the ENTIRE TIME! Some actors wait their entire life for that chance, and we are making it a possibility for you.

If you are between the ages of 7 and 14, all you have to do is come to our open audition on Monday December 10, 2018 at 5:00 pm. Upon arrival to the lobby of the theatre, please fill out an audition form and we will have each child come into the theatre and sing 16 bars of a song that they feel comfortable with. It can be Happy Birthday, a Christmas Carol, church song, or a song they know from school, it doesn’t matter we just want you to audition!

The children will be double cast, so the child will only have to do half of the total amount of shows in the run of the production. We do Thursday, Friday, and Sunday matinees as well as Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings.

Rehearsals will be Monday, February 4 – Friday, February 8 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturday, February 9 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10 is a day off
Monday, February 11 – Friday, February 15 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturday, February 16 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 is a day off

Monday, February 18- Wednesday, February 20 are our tech rehearsals. The kids will be needed for one half of our tech day, either 10:00 am – 3:00 pm or 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

The show opens for a matinee performance on Thursday, February 21.

This is an excellent opportunity for your child to be in a La Comedia production. If you have never seen a performance of Joseph…you are in for a real treat. The show is set to an abundance of musical styles from country western and calypso to bubble-pop and rock and roll. This biblical retelling of Joseph and his coat of many colors has something for everyone!

Please contact me at 1-800 677-9505 ext. 225 if you have any questions you can email me at producer@lacomedia.com

I will be the director/choreographer for the show so I hope to see lots of you at the audition on the 10th!

Chris Beiser

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December 3, 2018 · 2:20 pm

Auditions Announced for THE SUNSHINE BOYS at Troy Civic Theatre

TROY_logoDirector Cathie Melvin is seeking 5 men (ages 30s to 70s) and 2 women for our March production of Neil Simon’s THE SUNSHINE BOYS. Auditions will be held Wednesday and Thursday, December 12 and 13 at 7:00 pm at the Barn in the Park, and will consist of cold readings from the script.

Al and Willie as “Lewis and Clark” were top-billed vaudevillians for over forty years. Now they aren’t even speaking. When CBS requests them for a “History of Comedy” retrospective, a grudging reunion brings the two back together, along with a flood of memories, miseries, and laughs. The story follows the attempt by a young theatrical agent to re-unite his elderly uncle, a former vaudevillian great, with his long-time stage partner for a TV reunion. Despite their celebrated reputation, the two old men have not spoken in twelve years. Besides remastering their sketch, the two men have numerous issues to work out before they are ready to return to the public eye.

THE SUNSHINE BOYS will be presented March 1-3, 8-10, 2019 – Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm.. Rehearsals are expected to be 3-4 times a week, to be set based on the cast availability. THE SUNSHINE BOYS is being produced with permission through Samuel French, Inc.

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