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July 24, 2018 · 1:16 pm

Auditions Announced for ORDINARY DAYS at INNOVAtheatre

INNOV_logoORDINARY DAYS
Music and Lyrics by Adam Gwon

Directed by Jacqlyn Schott
Music Direction by Ron Attreau

Wed, July 25 from 7-9:30pm

From one of musical theatre’s most exciting new composers comes ORDINARY DAYS, a refreshingly honest and funny musical about making real connections in the city that never sleeps (but probably should at some point.) ORDINARY DAYS tells the story of four young New Yorkers whose lives intersect as they search for fulfillment, happiness, love and cabs. Through a score of vibrant and memorable songs, their experiences ring startlingly true to life. ORDINARY DAYS is an original musical for anyone who’s ever struggled to appreciate the simple things in a complex place. With equal doses of humor and poignancy, it celebrates how 8.3 million individual stories combine in unexpected ways to make New York City such a unique and extraordinary home.

Performances will be held at The Arts Center at Dunham August 30th- September 2nd
8pm August 30th, 31st & September 1st and 3pm September 1st and 2nd 2018

**Video Submissions will be accepted… please email them to INNOVAauditions@gmail.com.

Character Descriptions:

  • Claire is in her 30’s and is embarking on a new stage of her life with boyfriend Jason. The decision to share an apartment is the catalyst for Claire to face her past. Her cathartic “I’ll Be Here” provides the audience the final clue to her arc.
    Required vocal range: Soprano
  • Jason is in his 30’s and is the boyfriend of Claire. A romantic at heart, he spends the bulk of the musical attempting to further his relationship, at first by moving in (“The Spaces Between”) and then by proposing. Claire consistently resists his attempts leading to the central conflict of their story arc (“Fine”).
    equired vocal range: Tenor
  • In her mid twenties, Deb is a cynical and defensive grad student who is struggling to find focus in her life. She meets struggling artist Warren when he finds her thesis notes in the street.
    Required vocal range: Mezzo
  • The cheerful and sometimes annoyingly optimistic Warren sees beauty in the simple things in life, delivering the musical’s message and final number (“Beautiful”).
    Required vocal range: Tenor

Auditions and all performances will be held at The Arts Center at Dunham
1945 Dunham Way, Cincinnati, OH 45238

To select an audition time please follow the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e4badad29a2fa7-ordinary

Hello, lovely people! This is your director speaking. Here are the requirements/requests for auditions as well as some general audition and important info:

  • 16-32 bars of a Broadway-style song that showcases your vocal range.
  • Sheet music in the proper key with cuts marked. An accompanist will be provided (no CDs, tapes, or a cappella numbers, please. The show is done with only piano and so it would best serve you and us to hear you that way in auditions).
  • Resume and/or headshot, if you have it.

WALK-INS ARE WELCOME!!!! And will be seen at the next available opportunity.

There will NOT be a dance audition or cold-readings. The show is completely sung through without dialogue and has no dance numbers.

Auditions will be individual auditions in front of the director and some production staff. It will include singing your selection and vocalization for your range.

Just because we are accepting video auditions, that does not mean we would prefer them to actually being able to see you in person. If you can make it to auditions, that would be preferred. However, if you can’t, that is what the video audition is for  🙂

This show will be done with a three week music rehearsal period–this includes tech week. Those cast in the show will receive their copy of the score immediately after the cast list posting in order to get as much of a head start on the material as they so choose to be the most ready for performance time. There WILL be dedicated rehearsals to learning the music, but as this show is largely solos, it is expected for the performers to work on the music outside of rehearsals. This is also why the first two weeks the performers will be able to meet with the director to go over character, general blocking ideas, etc before everyone hits the ground running.

On a lighter note…There are water fountains in the building, so if you’re someone who is a fish or forgets their water bottle, no worries  ❤

If anyone has any questions, please feel free to PM me (Jacqlyn Schott).

Love you all already and can’t wait to see you! Looking forward to a very difficult decision  ❤

Cheers,
Jacqlyn

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July 23, 2018 · 4:27 pm

Auditions Announced for MY SON PINOCCHIO: GEPETTO’S MUSICAL TALE at Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre

GHCT_logoMY SON PINOCCHIO: GEPETTO’S MUSICAL TALE
Directed by Rodney Neal
Produced by Mandy Gambrell

  • 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26
  • 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27
    Callbacks: 7  p.m.  Tuesday, Aug. 28

Location: Creative Center at the Palace, 215 S. Third St., Hamilton

Audition sign ups: Click here

Please prepare 1-2 minutes of a musical theatre style song. Bring sheet music for the accompanist or sing with a CD. A CD player will be provided. You are also welcome to use your own Bluetooth speaker but please be connected and ready to sing when your time slot begins. After singing, you may be asked to stay for the dance portion of the audition. Please bring appropriate footwear.

Please bring a complete list of conflict dates from September 25 through November 14. You may not have any conflicts from November 14 through the performance weekend without prior approval.
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Performances: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6-8 and 2 p.m. Dec. 9, 2018 at Parrish Auditorium on the Miami Hamilton campus

Contact: rodneyn2@hotmail.com.

Rehearsals begin in late September 2018. Rehearsals will typically be 2-6 p.m. Sundays and 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Rehearsals may be conducted on other days of the week as we get closer to show week.

No absences will be accepted the final three weeks of the show, which includes tech week and the show run. Please note that not all performers will be asked to attend all rehearsals.

CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:

  • Geppetto: (stage sge: 35-60) Geppetto is a lonely toymaker who longs to be a father. Looking for a strong actor and singer, as the show is about Geppetto’s journey to becoming a father. Male. Vocal range Bb3- F5.
  • Pinocchio: (stage age 9-12) Pinocchio is a wooden puppet who doesn’t know where he belongs. Looking for a performer who can handle the lively personality of a little boy while also capturing tender moments. Although Pinocchio is a boy, the role can be played by a boy or girl. Male/Female. Vocal range: G3-E5.
  • Blue Fairy: (stage age 25-40) The Blue Fairy is convinced of her own perfection and does not like having it called into question. Must have good comedic instincts and a solid singing voice. This role does not require excessive dancing. Female. Vocal range: G3-E5.
  • Fairies: (stage age 18-25) Rosa, Viola & Arancia, fairies in training, are sweet and kind. The performers in these roles should be expressive observers since they often oversee the action occurring onstage during flashbacks. They sing as a group, often alongside the Blue Fairy. They each have their own individual distinctions. Female. Vocal range: G3-E5.
  • Sue: (Stage Age 18-25) Sue is a fairy in training who marches to the beat of her own drum. She isn’t your typical fairy, as sweetness isn’t in her nature. The performer in this role can be brooding or brash, certainly a contrast to Rosa, Viola and Arancia, although vocally she should blend in. Female.
  • Stromboli: (stage age 20-60) Stromboli is a bumbling, loud, incompetent puppeteer who has at least a few screws loose. Must be a versatile performer who can create silly voices to take this character and his marionettes over-the-top. Stromboli’s songs are challenging, so this performer must be comfortable with solos. Male. Vocal range: Bb3-F5
  • Professore Buonragazzo: (stage age 20-60) Professore Buonragazzo is a passionate, mad-scientist type obsessed with building perfect children. Must be able to sing, but strong character work is most important for this role. Male. Vocal range: Bb3-C#4.
  • Junior: (stage age 9-12) Junior is Professore Buonragazzo’s mirror image assistant, created using the child-making machine. The performer in this role will need to work closely with the performer playing the Professor to mimic his movements. A short solo is required, but it can be spoken if necessary. Male/Female. Vocal range: Bb3-C#5.
  • Ringleader: (stage age 20-60) The Ringleader runs Pleasure Island. The performer playing this role should have a real sense of showmanship and also a creepy quality. The Ringleader can be played by a male or female, but either way must be able to commit to the character’s mischievous and deceptive ways. Male/Female. Vocal range: A3- E5.
  • Signora Giovanni: (stage age 20-60) Signora Giovanni is Pinocchio’s teacher Supporting role. Female/Male.
  • Bernardo: (stage age 20-45) Bernardo & Maria are married residents of Idyllia who are looking to purchase a “perfect” daughter from Professore Buonragazzo. Male.
  • Maria: (stage age 20-45) Bernardo & Maria are married residents of Idyllia who are looking to purchase a “perfect” daughter from Professore Buonragazzo. Female.
  • Talia: (stage age 7-10) Talia is the “perfect child” created for Maria and Bernardo by Professore Buonragazzo’s machine. Talia sings and dances to impress her parents, singing and dancing abilities. Female. Vocal range: C3- C4.
  • Boy #1: (stage age 9-12) Boy 1 is the first replacement for Pinocchio, created by Professore Buonragazzo’s machine. This performer must be able to mimic a comedic version of the famous puppet. Male.
    Vocal range: C3-C4.
  • Boy 2: (stage age 9-12) Boy 2 is the second replacement for Pinocchio. Male. Vocal range: C3-C4.
  • Marionettes: (stage age 15-25 or 8-13 if using kids) Marionettes are the stringed puppets in Stromboli’s show. Strong dance skills required. Female. Vocal range: Bb3-E5.
  • Town children: (stage age 7-13) The Town Children (Dante, Agata, Fiorello, Francesca, Adriana, Luigi, Gina, Lia, Rico) love the toys in Geppetto’s shop. The performers cast in these roles should be able to create individual personalities for their characters. There are opportunities for solos from this group. Male/Female
  • Town parents: (stage age 30-60) Signora Lisi, Signore Fucito, Signora Mancini, Signor Alcamo, Signora Sommelia, Signora Contrastana, Signora Rosati, Signore Proto and Signore Marino are the beleaguered mothers and judgmental fathers of the town children. The performers cast in these roles should be able to create individual personalities for their characters. There are also opportunities for solos from this group. Male/Female.
  • Children of Idyllia: (stage age 7-13) Children of Idyllia (Amelia, Salvatore, Carla, Lucia, Giuseppe, Boy 1, Boy 2) are the perfect children created by Professore Buonragazzo. Performers cast in these roles should be able to sing in groups, with featured speaking lines, as well as have dance strong abilities. Male/Female.
  • Animals: (stage age 7-13) Animals (Pig, Foxes, and Horse) serve as voices of reason for Geppetto’s journey. Performers cast in these roles do not have to sing; however, comic timing and deadpan delivery are essential. These performers should be comfortable inhabiting the mismatched animals they portray. Male/Female.
  • Roustabouts: (stage age 7-18) Roustabouts are the sidekicks to Pleasure Island’s Ringleader. When performing these roles, personality is key. Group singing is required. Male/Female.
  • Delinquents: (stage age 7-18) Delinquents (Malvolio, Brutto, Sporco, others) Strong actors needed. Must be comfortable turning into donkeys. Male/Female.

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July 20, 2018 · 9:45 am

Auditions Announced for OTHER DESERT CITIES at Middletown Lyric Theatre

MLT_logoMiddletown Lyric Theatre
1530 Central Avenue
Middletown, Ohio 45042
513-425-7140

AUDITION DATES & TIMES:

  • Tuesday August 7th – 7pm – 8:15pm
  • Wednesday August 8th – 7pm – 8:15pm

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Cold Reading form the script

PRODUCTION DATES:

  • NOVEMBER 8, 9, 16 at 8:00 pm
  • November 17 at 3:00 pm & 8:00 pm

REHEARSAL AND PRODUCTION WEEK COMMITMENT:

  • Rehearsals Begin: Early to mid-October
  • Production Week: November 4 – 8

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:

Ages are reference points if you think you can pull of the recommended age than please auditions.

  • Lyman Wyeth (Lead): Male, 50’s – 60’s
    patriarch of the family, a real patrician of Californian royalty. Hollywood “B” actor with some celebrity and political influence, seemingly conservative but with a sense of humor and a deep love and care for his adult children.
  • Polly Wyeth (Lead): Female, 50’s – 60’s
    Lyman’s wife. Graceful, funny, and doesn’t suffer fools gladly. Deeply devoted to the preservation of family and all it stands for, and even more, the health of her husband.
  • Brooke Wyeth (Lead): Female, late 20’s  – upper 30’s
    Lyman and Polly’s adult daughter. Writer, lives in New York although born in California. Thrives on solitude, coffee shops, intelligent conversation, and being understood. Loves family but also independence.
  • Trip Wyeth (Lead): Male, 20’s – lower 30’s
    Brooke’s brother. TV producer. Easy going, takes life as it comes. Loves being around family and, oddly, all its traditions. Devoted to older sister and her health.
  • Silda Grauman (Supporting): Female, 50’s – 60’s
    Polly’s sister. Indeterminate age, a former TV writer, definitely from the more Bohemian gene in the family. Impulsive, creative, reckless, fragile, and funny. Rather be living alone but is dependent upon Polly and Lyman for support entirely.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

OTHER DESERT CITIES
by John Robin Baitz

Brooke Wyeth after a six year absence returns home to Palm Springs to celebrate Christmas with her parents, brother, and her aunt. Brooke announces that she is about to publish a memoir dredging up a pivotal and tragic event in the family’s history—a wound they don’t want reopened. In effect, she draws a line in the sand and dares them all to cross it.

Directed by Charley Shafor

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July 17, 2018 · 11:45 am

Auditions Announced for Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival

OTRFF_logoAudition – Actors
Paid position Cincinnati, Ohio – pop up performances Aug & Sept 2018

The Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival is September 26-30. Leading up to the festival actors will present speeches from the film industry that encourage viewers to celebrate diversity, differences and our shared humanity.

Auditions at LADD: 3603 Victory Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45229
LADD is a 42-year-old organization that is guided by the belief that everyone has ability and value. LADD empowers adults with disabilities to live, work and, connect.

Tuesday, July 31 from 1-3pm and 6-8pm
Time of audition- in 10 minute increments.
Sign up at: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F094CAFAF23A64-film
If you have a problem signing up please email Jennifer Timm, jenn.timm@laicommunications.com.
We will do our best to accommodate you.

Performers can read speeches and monologues provided at the audition or bring their own material. All text must come from the film industry and can include: award speeches given by industry professionals, monologues from movies, or presentations on why the film industry should represent a diverse population.

Actors will perform this meaningful material to the public as pop up street theater. Performance dates will be decided by the group based on availability. Pop up performances will be weekends and weekday afternoons/evenings prior to the OTR International Film Festival Sept 26-30.

Diversity is all about differences, and the Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival is a universal approach to the City of Cincinnati celebrating its shared humanity, regardless of background, education, gender, ethnicity, nationality, generation, age, religious background, sexual orientation, or ability.

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July 17, 2018 · 11:13 am

Auditions Announced for A CHRISTMAS STORY at the Covedale Center

CLPCincinnati Landmark Productions to hold auditions for A CHRISTMAS STORY by Philip Grecian. Based on the movie A CHRISTMAS STORY, Written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown and Bob Clark

  • Saturday, August 18th Noon to 5:00pm
  • Sunday, August 19th 6:00pm to 9:00pm
  • Monday, August 20th 6:00pm to 9:00pm

The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
4990 Glenway Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45238

If you’d like the audition forms sent to you in advance, email Jennifer Perrino at jenniferperrino@CLPShows.org

All auditionees will read from the script (this is a play).

ADULT ROLES include:

  • MOTHER – Ralphie’s Mom; age range: 35- 50
  • THE OLD MAN – Ralphie’s Dad, also plays SANTA CLAUS; age range: 35- 50
  • MISS SHIELDS – Ralphie’s teacher, also plays ELF and WICKED WITCH; age range: 20 – 40
  • RALPH– Adult, narrator, also plays COWBOY, TREE LOT SALESMAN, DELIVERY MAN, VOICE OF NEIGHBOR; age range: 25- 40

CHILDREN ROLES include:

  • RALPHIE PARKER – BB gun enthusiast (10 to 13 years of age)
  • FLICK – Ralphie’s friend and classmate, also plays DESPERADO ONE (10 to 13 years of age)
  • SCHWARTZ – Ralphie’s friend and classmate, also play DESPERADO TWO (10 to 13 years of age)
  • ESTER JANE – Ralphie’s female classmate, friend (10 to 13 years of age)
  • HELEN – Ralphie’s female classmate, friend (10 to 13 years of age)
  • RANDY – Ralphie’s little brother; (8 to 10 years old).
  • SCUT FARKAS – School bully, also plays BLACK BART; (11 to 14 years old).

All roles are paid positions. No Roles have been precast.

Cast members do not have to be the actual ages of the characters in any of the productions – But must be able to look age appropriate and act accordingly.

Marquee Season Shows at Covedale Center for the Performing Arts:

A CHRISTMAS STORY
November 29 – December 23, 2018
By Philip Grecian. Based on the movie A Christmas Story,
Written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown and Bob Clark

“You’ll shoot your eye out, kid!” Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in 1940’s Indiana, follows Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case to his mother, his teacher and Santa Claus himself at Goldblatt’s Department Store. All the elements from the beloved movie are here – the family’s temperamental furnace, the school bully Scut Farkas, the boys’ bet concerning a wet tongue on an icy lamppost, the Little Orphan Annie decoder ring; and Ralphie’s father winning “a major award” – the lady’s leg lamp in a fishnet stocking! A Christmas Story has become a theatrical holiday classic!

For more information on auditions, contact us at 513.241.6550. Check us out on the web at www.CLPShows.org

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