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August 14, 2018 · 1:13 pm

Dog Auditions Announced for CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN at RiverStage Community Theatre

RSCT_logo.jpgRiverStage Community Theatre of New Richmond is on the hunt for a dog for our upcoming production of CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN. We need to cast the ‘ideal’ family dog. The dog will need to be large and *very* hairy. The dog must be calm, housebroken, good with children, and able to go up and down steps.

The dog and its keeper will need to be able to attend rehearsals within the time frame of August 27th – September 7th, and be available for shows September 8th and 9th, and September 15th and 16th at the New Richmond High School Theatre.

Dog auditions will be held Saturday, August 25th from 1:00 – 2:30pm at 310 Susanna Way, New Richmond (the Vornholt House). Please bring your dog on a leash.

No appointment is necessary, but you may use our online sign-up to receive a convenient reminder here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0944abae2ca1fb6-dogauditions

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August 14, 2018 · 12:53 pm

Auditions Announced for OUTSIDE MULLINGAR at Mariemont Players

MPI_logoMariemont Players and director Michael Morehead announce auditions for OUTSIDE MULLINGAR by John Patrick Shanley.

Audition Dates and Times:

  • 7:00 PM Sunday, September 9th, 2018
  • 7:00 PM Wednesday, September 12th, 2018

Location:
4101 Walton Creek Road, Cincinnati, OH 45277

Performance Dates:
March 8 to 24, 2019

Synopsis
Set in rural Ireland, this compassionate, delightful, and deeply moving story explores with poetic passion two introverted misfits and their journey to find a kind of happiness.

Characters

  • Tony Reilly, playing age 75.
  • Rosemary Muldoon, playing age 36.
  • Anthony Reilly, playing age 41.
  • Aoife Muldoon, playing age 70.

Please bring to the audition a resume, a head shot, and a list of conflicts from December through performances. Blocking and table work may be scheduled prior to the Christmas holidays. Rehearsals will begin after New Year’s Day, if possible.

For more information or to review a copy of the script, please contact director Michael Morehead or producer Steve Winslow.

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August 8, 2018 · 11:27 am

Auditions Announced for ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at SSCC Theatre

SSCC_logoSSCC Theatre is pleased to announce their upcoming auditions for the fall production of ARSENIC AND OLD LACE by Joseph Kesselring.

We meet the charming and innocent ladies who populate their cellar with the remains of socially and religiously “acceptable” roomers; the antics of their nephew who thinks he is Teddy Roosevelt; and the activities of the other nephew—these require no further description or amplification here.

Auditions, open to community members and students, will be held on Friday, August 24 at 6:30 p.m. in The Edward K. Daniels Auditorium at the Central Campus of Southern State Community College, in Hillsboro, OH. Those interested in auditioning should prepare and memorize a comedic one to two-minute monologue. Those interested on working in available crew positions will be asked to complete an interview during auditions. If you’re interested in auditioning, but unavailable to attend the audition date, please contact Rainee Angles (rangles@sscc.edu) to schedule an alternate audition date prior to August 24.

ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, directed by Rainee Angles, will be performed November 2 – 4.

For more information about ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, available roles, and a rehearsal schedule, please visit www.sscctheatre.com.

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August 7, 2018 · 2:37 pm

Auditions Announced for FUN HOME at Beavercreek Community Theatre

bctMon & Tue, Aug. 20-21 at 7pm

Beavercreek Community Theatre
3868 Dayton Xenia Rd, Beavercreek, Ohio 45432

Directed by Matt Owens
Music directed by Chuck Larkowski

Productions dates are Oct. 26-Nov. 4.

Prepare one minute of a Broadway-style song that demonstrates your vocal abilities and range. An accompanist and CD player will be provided. Please bring to auditions a complete list of schedule conflicts from August 27 through November 4. For more information, please contact Matt Owens (owens_112@hotmail.com).

This is an Edge of the Creek production, so anyone under 18 auditioning will need parental consent.

The winner of five 2015 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Fun Home is based on Alison Bechdel’s best-selling graphic memoir. When her father dies unexpectedly, lesbian graphic novelist Alison dives into her past to tell the story of a one-of-a-kind man whose temperament and secrets defined her family and her life. Alison relives her unique childhood playing at the family funeral home, her growing understanding of her own sexuality, and the looming, unanswerable questions about her father’s hidden desires. Fun Home is a refreshingly honest, wholly original musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes.

Character Breakdown:

  • Alison Bechdel (Female, 30s to 50): A lesbian cartoonist, 43 years old; narrator; now a self-aware adult, she is able to reflect insightfully on her own life and her relationship with her father before his tragic death (Alto, Low E to light belt C sharp, Belter)
  • Medium Alison (Female, Late Teens to 20s): A freshman at Oberlin College, discovering her sexuality; an incredibly well-read, hyper-intelligent teenager; her uncertainty about who she is makes her socially awkward at times (Alto, Strong mix-belt to C and effortless mix to E)
  • Small Alison (Female, 9-14): A young girl, 9 years old – Alison Bechdel as a child; precocious and opinionated; on the cusp of finding herself and forming her own views on how a girl her age should behave and dress; confident and intelligent (Natural sound, B to B)
  • Bruce Bechdel (Male, 30s to 50): Alison’s father, high-school English teacher, funeral home director, spends his spare time on the historic restoration of his home; complex man with a hot temper as a result of years of repression; can be caring and attentive to his children but is also quick to anger (Tenor, B to G)
  • Helen Bechdel (Female, 30s to 50): Alison’s mother; frustrated, exhausted by her tumultuous marriage; has spent her life trying to be a good mother and wife while turning a blind eye to the irreverent activities of her husband (Mezzo, A flat to strong mixed E)
  • Christian Bechdel (Male, 10-15): Alison’s 10-year-old brother; oldest of the three children; strives to be the leader, but is sometimes overshadowed by Alison’s strong personality (Natural sound with good sense of harmony and pitch)
  • John Bechdel (Male, 6-12): Alison’s 6 year-old younger brother; like most boys his age, he is full of energy with a quirky imagination; looks up to his siblings (Natural sound with good sense of harmony and pitch)
  • Joan (Female, Late Teens to 20s): A student at Oberlin; exudes a confident, sexual energy, with a dry sense of humor; unlike Alison, Joan is very comfortable in her skin and openly identifies as a lesbian; must be comfortable with harmony singing. (Alto)
  • Roy/Pete/Mark/Bobby Jeremy (Male, 20s): Flexible character actor to play Roy, a young man Bruce hires to do yard work, Pete, a mourner visiting the funeral home, Mark, a high school junior, and Bobby Jeremy, the lead singer of a band in Alison’s imagination (High Tenor, to a B; strong clean 70s pop sound)

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August 1, 2018 · 3:57 pm

Auditions Announced for Disney’s THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS and SLEEPING BEAUTY at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

TCTC_new logoThe Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) is holding auditions in August for the last two MainStage productions of the 18-19 season!

All roles are paid positions. All roles are open to all ethnicities. Upon audition registration, you may indicate which shows you would like to be considered for this season. Auditions are by appointment only.

You only need ONE audition appointment even if you are interested in both productions.

Visit www.thechildrenstheatre.com to sign-up for an audition appointment.

Children ages 9-17 and adults 18+ may make an audition appointment.

Appointments can be made for:

  • Monday, August 20, 2018 between 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM
  • Tuesday, August 21, 2018 between 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM
  • Wednesday, August 22, 2018 between 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM
  • August 23, 2018 between 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM

You may be asked to return and attend a “movement callback” on the day of your audition, which will take place from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

JUNGLE BOOK callbacks will take place on Saturday, August 25, 10:30AM – 1:30PM

SLEEPING BEAUTY callbacks will take place on Sunday, August 26, 6:30PM – 9:30PM

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 www.thechildrenstheatre.com to sign-up for an audition appointment.

PREPARE

Please prepare one memorized song that best shows your vocal range. (1 minute max).  The song must be an age appropriate.  Remember to have your PIANO SHEET MUSIC, as we will NOT be auditioning your a cappella skills. 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.

You only need a song. You do NOT need to prepare a monologue.

You may be asked to show your dance ability later in the evening. 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.  Conflicts will result in a stipend adjustment. Please take note of when rehearsals begin, the day and evening tech and performance schedule, and bring your calendar with you to the audition.

ABOUT THE PRODUCTIONS

DISNEY’S THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS is based on the classic Disney musical film with standard vocal requirements.

SLEEPING BEAUTY is a world-premiere rock musical.

DISNEY’S THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS

Directed by: Roderick Justice

Choreographed by: Paula Rakestraw and Anupa Mirle

Rehearsals: January 12 – February 9, 2019

Tech Rehearsals: February 13 – 15, 2019

Performances:  February 16 – 25, 2019

SEEKING THE FOLLOWING:

MOWGLI: Young Male, Portrays 9-10 years old. A joyful and curious natured boy raised by wolves. Must be able to carry the show and captivate the audience. Loveable but must be a bit feisty. Actor, Singer, Dancer

BAGHERRA: Adult Male or Female. A wise panther who is physically agile and uninhibited. The actor should also be able to lift the actor who plays Mowgli. Bagheera is like an older brother or sister to Mowgli. Actor, Singer, Dancer.

BALOO: Adult Male or Female. Baloo the bear is exuberant with a great natural talent for comic timing, as the comedic relief in the story. Must be able to  lift the actor who plays Mowgli. Actor, Singer, Dancer.

KAA: Adult Male or Female. Kaa, the snake is a threat to Mowgli’s journey out of the jungle. Puppetry skills are a plussss. Alto/Tenor

SHERE KAHN: Adult Male. Shere Khan, the tiger, is King of the Jungle. He is the villain the audience loves to hate. Actor, Singer, Dancer. A Strong Rich Bari-Bass sound.

COLONEL HATHI: Adult Male. Colonel Hathi, the elephant, is in charge of the elephant brigade. but is also a little forgetful. He is good at giving commands but doesn’t really understand what’s going on around him. Actor/Singer

BABY ELEPHANT: Young Child 9-10 years old (Mowgli Understudy). Cute Character voice. Actor, Singer, Dancer.

KING LOUIE: Adult Male. King Louie is King of the Monkeys. A cool, hip, and swingin’ kinda guy! Singer Dancer and Actor with strong comedic timing.  Baritone.

SHANTI: Young Female Portrays 9-11 years old (Baby Elephant Understudy) Shanti is the girl who takes Mowgli to the village at the end of the story. She is hiding in the jungle the entire time. She should exude sweetness and kindness, but have a natural ability to command the audience’s attention as she tells much of the story. Flight experience a plus. Must not be afraid of heights.

ENSEMBLE: Adults and Teens Snake Puppeteers, Monkeys, Vultures, Elephants, Jungle Chorus. Strong Dancers and Singers. Tumblers and Percussionists are also encouraged to audition.  Indian Dance experience a plus. 

SLEEPING BEAUTY

Directed by: Ken Jones

Music Direction: Jamey Strawn

Written By: Ken Jones, Jamey Strawn, and Christine Jones

Choreographed by: Eric Byrd

Rehearsals: March 23 – April 19, 2019

Tech Rehearsals: April 24 – 26, 2019

Performances:  April 27 – May 6, 2019

SEEKING THE FOLLOWING:

NARRATOR/ BISHOP: Adult male. The actor should be adept at physical comedy.

KING CHARLES:  Adult male. King Charles is a kind and warm ruler of the Kingdom. He has a fascination with “modern” technology. Actor, singer (Baritone)

QUEEN GENEVIEVE: Adult female. The Queen cares for everyone. She is especially protective of the Princesses. Actor, Singer (Mezzo)

BRINHILDA: Adult or Teen Female. The Fairy Godmother of Princess Snow White. Also plays Snow White. Actor, Singer, Dancer (Belt/Mixer)

GRINHILDA: Adult or Teen Female. The Fairy Godmother of the Little Mermaid. Also plays the Little Mermaid. Actor, Singer, Dancer (Belter)

DRINHILDA: Adult or Teen Female. The Fairy Godmother of Princess Rapunzel. Also plays Rapunzel. Actor, Singer, Dancer (Mixer)

PRINHILDA: Adult or Teen Female. The Fairy Godmother of Princess Gerda (Snow Queen). Also plays Gerda. Actor, Singer, Dancer (Belt/Mixer)

TRINHILDA: Adult or Teen Female. The Fairy Godmother of Princess Cinderella. Also plays Cinderella. Actor, Singer, Dancer (Mixer)

MAGNILDA: Adult Female. The Fairy Godmother of Princess Aurora. She becomes the Evil Fairy’s Maleficent. Actor, Singer. Must have ability to sing a Rock and Roll style. (Belter – Rock Riff)

AURORA: Adult or Teen Female. She is strong, smart, and independent. She is Sleeping Beauty. Actor, Singer, Dancer. (High Belt, Strong Mixer)

PRINCE PHILLIP: Adult or Teen male. Kooky, funny, disheveled. Actor, Singer, Dancer (Tenor)

(The following Princes are stereotypical Princes…) (3 Baritones, 2 Tenors)

Prince EDWARD: (also Nobleman 1, Witch’s Guard) Strong, handsome and clueless. A Singer, Dancer, and Actor with strong comedic timing.

Prince FREDERICK: (also Nobleman 2, Witch’s Guard) Strong, handsome and clueless.  A Singer, Dancer, and Actor with strong comedic timing.

Prince WILLIAM: (also Attendant, Dragon Puppeteer) Strong, handsome and clueless. A Singer, Dancer, and Actor with strong comedic timing.

Prince CHRISTOPHER: (also Attendant, Dragon Puppeteer) Strong, handsome and clueless. A Singer, Dancer, and Actor with strong comedic timing.

Prince CHARMING: (also Attendant, Dragon Puppeteer) Strong, handsome and clueless. A Singer, Dancer, and Actor with strong comedic timing.

ENSEMBLE: Young males and females. 10 and up. Puppeteers and scenic movers. Strong Dancers and Singers. Understudies many characters.

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