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ASSASSINS
Directed by Matt Neal
​Produced by Meggorie Haven

Audition time and date:

• 7 p.m. Thurs., June 21
• 7 p.m. Fri.,  June 22

Callbacks: If needed, callbacks will be 2 p.m. June 23. Actors will be asked to attend callbacks per request at auditions.

Location: Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton

Character needs: All ages, ethnicities, and genders sought

Preparation:

• Auditioners should prepare 1 to 1.5 minutes of a musical theatre selection that shows vocal and acting range.
• Headshots appreciated but not required.
• Contact: matthewdouglasneal@gmail.com

ASSASSINS will be performed at the Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton, in the Fitton Family Theater. This is a Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre show — the organization is working in collaboration with the Fitton Center in honor of its 25th anniversary.

Performances: Sept. 20-23, 2018

​Other: Video auditions will be accepted if auditioners cannot make the above dates. Tickets to this show will be available via the Fitton Center at www.fittoncenter.org and (513) 863-8873 ext. 110

CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES
(Note: Actors of all races and genders considered for ALL roles.)

• American Ensemble: Greek chorus of 4-6 strong character actors/singers to play 100+ roles from every American time period. Seeking performers of all voice types capable of strong characterization and comedic timing. Dance ability or special talents/instrument playing a plus.
• The Proprietor: Male or Female. Vocal range top- F4, bottom- Gb2. Ageless. Mysterious. Seductive. Charisma of a circus ringmaster.
• The Balladeer: Male or Female. Age 18-35. Vocal range top- G4, bottom- C3. The American everyman. Narrator of the action. Youthful. Witty.
• John Wilkes Booth: Male. Age 25-40. Vocal range top- G4, bottom- F2. The American pioneer of assassination. Vainglorious. Charismatic. Proficient with genteel southern accent a plus.
• Charles Guiteau: Male or Female. Age 30-55. Vocal range top-Ab4, bottom- A2. Charming. Friendly. A murdering madman.
• Leon Csolgosz: Male. Age 25-45. Vocal range top-G4, bottom-G#2. Angry. Brooding. Poverty worn-radical.
• Giuseppe Zangara: Male or female. Age 25-45. Vocal range top- A4, bottom- B2. Enraged. Frantic. Driven to insanity by chronic pain. Proficient with Italian accent a plus.
• Sam Byck: Male or female. Age 35-55. Vocal range top- G4, bottom-D3. Strong actor/improviser. Comedic timing and turn on a dime temper tantrums.
• Sara Jane Moore: Female. Age 30-55. Vocal range top-Eb5, bottom- F3. Frazzled. Medicated. In her own reality. Comedic timing a must.
• John Hinckley: Male. Age 18-35. Vocal range top-G4, bottom- A2. Depressed. Delusional. Desperate for affection.

Director Brett Parr and Producer Carrie Rusche are thrilled to announce auditions for the October 2018 production of “The Wedding Singer”! Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4, 5, 6 and 2 p.m. Oct. 7. All performances are at Parrish Auditorium on the Miami University Hamilton campus, 1601 University Blvd., Hamilton.

Auditions will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 7 and 2 p.m. Sunday, July 8. Callbacks will be at 6 p.m. Monday, July 9. Auditions, callbacks, and rehearsals will be at the Creative Center at the Palace, 215 S. Third Street, Hamilton, Ohio 45011. Those who audition are asked to prepare 32 bars of a song, preferably a pop/rock show tune. An accompanist will be provided. Please come dressed to dance. Those auditioning are asked to sign-up for an audition time. Online Sign-ups will open on June 7, 2018. Check the website for the sign-up link then.

SHOW SYNOPSIS:
The year is 1985, where the hair is big and the collars are popped. This musical comedy follows wannabe rock star Robbie Hart, a wedding singer, on a trip down the aisle we’ll never forget.

CAST OF CHARACTERS:

Seeking a cast of energetic and strong triple-threats, ages 16 and older. All roles are open.

• JULIA: Waitress at the “House of Class,” falls in love with Robbie. Vocal Range: A below the staff to fourth space E.
• HOLLY: Julia’s sexy cousin, fashions herself as a cross between Madonna & Cyndi Lauper. Vocal Range: B below the staff to fourth space E.
• ROSIE: Robbie’s Grandmother, an old lady with a lot of spunk. Must be able to rap. Vocal Range: Middle C to third space C.
• LINDA: Robbie’s Fiancée, leaves him at the altar, a hard core Rocker Chick, will also perform with Ensemble. Vocal Range: A below the staff to fourth line D.
• ANGIE: Julia’s mother, wants her to marry Glen for his money, will also perform with Ensemble. Vocal Range: D below the staff to fourth space E.
• ROBBIE: The Wedding Singer, a lovable guy, that you can’t help smile at. Guitar Playing Skills a plus.. Vocal Range: B below the staff to A above the staff.
• SAMMY: Robbie’s best friend, plays guitar in the band. Vocal Range: C below the staff to fifth line F.
• GEORGE: A “Boy George” wannabe, plays with the band. Vocal Range: C below the staff to A above the staff.
• GLEN: Julia’s fiancée, very pompous and conceited, a true lady’s man. Vocal Range: C below the staff to fourth line D.
• IMPERSONATORS: Billy Idol, Mr. T, Ronald and Nancy Reagan, Tina Turner, Cyndi Lauper, Imelda Marcos. Impersonators will also be Ensemble Members.
• ENSEMBLE: Servers, waitresses, accountants, retail employees, wedding guests, bridesmaids,etc. Seeking strong dancers and sharp pop/rock vocals. Ensemble members will play various roles.

This musical is sponsored by Community First Solutions