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Auditions Announced for INTO THE WOODS at Voices of Broadway

VOI_logoAuditions to participate in the Voices of Broadway production of INTO THE WOODS are NOT a requirement for chorus.

Voices of Broadway is an educational program, and there is a fee to participate. Limited tuition assistance and scholarships are available.

Specific roles (leads and support roles) will be cast from those who choose to audition.

This production is open to all, ages 7-107!!

Prepare at least 16 bars (measures) of a musical theatre song. Selection does NOT need to be from INTO THE WOODS.

Scripts will be available for cold readings.

If needed, Call Backs will be on a different day, TBD.

Click here to reserve an audition spot.

Rehearsals will start in MAY; performances are JUNE 29 & 30 at Lawrenceburg High School (LHS) Auditorium.

Rehearsal Schedule will be based in part on the availability of the participants.

ALSO NEEDED:
Stage/Tech Crew, Pit Musicians, General Volunteers

April 3 & 4 from 3:30-8:30pm

Location:
Lawrenceburg High School, Choir Room
100 Tiger Blvd
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

Visit www.voicesofindiana.org for more information.

 

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Auditions Announced for MEMPHIS at Loveland Stage Company

LSC_logoLoveland Stage Company announces auditions for MEMPHIS, THE MUSICAL. From the underground dance clubs of 1950’s Memphis, Tennessee, comes the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Come along on this incredible journey to the ends of the airwaves – filled with laughter, soaring emotion and roof-raising rock ‘n’ roll.

Please sign up for your audition time at Http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b084ba8a823a2f94-memphis.

Audition Dates and Times:

  • Sunday, April 8, 2018 from 6-9:15pm
  • Friday, April 13, 2018 from 6-9:15pm

Callbacks (as necessary) Sunday, April 15, 2018 at 6 pm

For the audition:

  • Prepare 16-32 bars of a song that demonstrates your range and vocal ability. An accompanist will be provided or you may bring an instrumental track.
  • Be prepared to learn a short dance combination. (Bring appropriate shoes and attire).
  • Be prepared for cold readings from the script.

Please be aware this show contains strong language and we suggest that you listen to the songs or watch the show before the auditions.

Questions? Please contact Loveland Stage Company at Memphisatloveland@gmail.com.

Show Dates: November 2018: 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18
Friday & Saturday evening shows are at 7:30 pm
Sunday Matinees are at 3:00 pm

Director: Liz Olekas
Vocal Director: Jon Scheiding
Producers: Jonathan Eckman and Tom Cavano

All roles are available for this show, a list of role descriptions are available below:

  • Huey: Male, Caucasian, 20s-30s. Motor-mouthed hero, who talks his way into becoming a DJ at a local white radio station. Ignores race barriers and eventually falls in love with Felicia, a black singer, which causes a whole new set of problems for Huey in a segregated 1950s Memphis. Tenor with a great feel for pop/rock/R&B.

  • Felicia: Female, African American, 20s-30s. Beautiful, wide-eyed. Fiercley gifted singer. Follows her heart and falls in love with Huey, despite knowing that a relationship between a white man and a black woman in predjudiced Memphis is doomed. High R&B Belt.

  • Delray: Male, African American, 30s-40s. Felicia’s older brother. Owns the club where she sings. Realistic, protective and aware of the realities of the segregation that exists in Memphis. Baritenor with great pop/rock/R&B voice.

  • Gladys: Female, Caucasian, 40s-60s. Huey’s Southern blue-collar mother. SHe loves her son but constantly worries. Strong singer with alto-belt mix; excellent actor with comic skills.

  • Gator: Male, African American Male, 20s-30s. Bartender at Delray’s. Hasn’t spoken since age five, when he saw his father killed. As the story progresses, Gator finds his voice. Requires an excellent actor. Comic timing a plus. Great R&B Baritenor.

  • Bobby: Male, African American male 20s-30s. Janitor at the radio station. Full of personality and heart. Great gospel voice. Role requires an actor who is comfortable with physicality, as he has a dance break in his show-stopping number. Comic skills a plus.

  • Mr. Simmons: Male, Caucasian, 40s-60s. Conservative owner of the radio station. Strong, Southern businessman. Great actor who is comfortable singing.

  • Ensemble: Males & Females, All ethnicities, All ages. Dancers who sing very well, to play various ensemble characters. Excellent athletic dancers who sing.

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Auditions Announced for MAN OF LA MANCHA at Mason Community Players

MCP_logoMason Community Players is excited to announce auditions for its 2018 summer show, Man of La Mancha.

Join director Liz Olekas and her production staff at auditions.

They will be held:

  • Sunday, April 29th from 2:00 to 5:00 PM
  • Sunday, April 29th from 7:00 to 9:00 PM
  • Monday, April 30th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

Callbacks will be at 8:00 PM Monday the 30th, if needed.

Auditions on both days will be held at Theatre 42, located at 2752 S. US Route 42, Lebanon, OH 45036. The venue is just north of Mason on Route 42 … one driveway north of the Southwest Golf Ranch.

Please come prepared with 16-32 bars of a song that demonstrates your range and vocal ability. An accompanist will be provided or you may bring an instrumental track. The director may ask you to do a cold-reading from the script. All roles are available; MCP is looking for all levels of talent to be in the show and help behind the scenes. A list of roles are available for review below.

Walk-ins are welcome, but the production staff highly encourages you to sign up for an audition time by clicking here.

Join MCP in producing one of the most enduring works and great theatre successes of our time. This thrilling play-within-a-play, based on Cervantes’ Don Quixote is a remarkable classic. The old man’s dream is Everyman’s dream. His tilting at windmills is Everyman’s great adventure.

The show’s rehearsals will start in May and performances will be July 27th, 28th, 29th and August 2nd, 3rd and 4th. All but the performance on July 29th will be at 8:00 PM. The performance on the 29th is a 2:00 PM Matinee.

Descriptions of the roles are available at the sign-up site provided above.

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Auditions Announced for I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at Fairfield Footlighters

fflMonday, April 2 at 6:30pm

Fairfield Community Arts Center- 411 Wessel Drive, 45014

Auditions for 1 Women / 1 Men
(more may be cast, if audition numbers permit)

Auditions will consist of vocal auditions (Two-minutes prepared song, not from the show) and cold-readings from the script. Please be prepared to list all rehearsal conflicts.

Due to the nature of a small cast, only minimal conflicts will be accepted.

Woman #1 – age 25-45, confident to solo in soprano range (low A to top Bb)
Woman #2 – age 25-45, confident to solo in alto range (low F# to Db)

Man #1 – age 25-45, confident to solo in bari/tenor range (middle C to high G#)
Man #2 – age 25-45, confident to solo in bari/tenor range (middle C to high G#).

Directed by Heidi Schiller. Music Direction by Mark Durbin.
Rehearsals: Monday – Thursday, 6:30 PM to 9 PM, starting April 2

ABOUT THE SHOW: Presented in the form of a series of vignettes connected by the central theme of love and relationships. With few exceptions, the scenes stand independent of the others, but progress in a fashion designed to suggest an overall arc to relationships throughout the course of one’s life. All actors have to play multiple roles and be good vocal artists, as the songs feature lots of close harmonies and a cappella singing.

This production is for mature audiences. Rated PG-13 for language and sexual innuendo that may not be suitable for young children. 

For more information, call 513-896-8415 or email hschiller@fairfield-city.org

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Auditions Announced for A FEW GOOD MEN, THE WIZARD OF OZ and NEXT TO NORMAL at Cincinnati Landmark Productions

CLPCincinnati Landmark Productions to hold auditions for two Marquee Season Shows at the Covedale Center and one District Series Show at Warsaw Federal Incline Theater including A FEW GOOD MEN, THE WIZARD OF OZ and NEXT TO NORMAL.

Open Audition dates/time for Adults all shows:

  • Saturday, May 5th from Noon-5pm
  • Sunday, May 6th from 5-9pm 

Open Audition dates/time for Children for THE WIZARD OF OZ: 

  • Saturday, May 5th Noon-2pm
  • Sunday, May 6th 5-7pm 

Audition Location:
The Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre
801 Matson Place, Cincinnati, OH 45204

Callback dates:

  • Monday, May 7th from 5-7pm for A FEW GOOD MEN
  • Monday, May 7th from 7-9:30pm for NEXT TO NORMAL
  • Tuesday, May 8th from 6-9pm for THE WIZARD OF OZ

Please note: Everyone will not have to attend callbacks – you will be asked to attend (and expected to attend if asked). However, not being asked to callbacks doesn’t mean you won’t be cast.

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

Important Audition Information

  • You may audition for more than one show. 
  • For A FEW GOOD MEN please prepare one 30-45 second monologue. (Actors will read from the script AT THE CALLBACKS only). Age Requirement: Mid 20s – 50s
  • For NEXT TO NORMAL prepare 16 to 32 bars of a contemporary musical theatre style song that best demonstrates your vocal ability. You will read from the script at callbacks. Must be a minimum of 16 years of age to audition for this show. No Dance Required.
  • For THE WIZARD OF OZ all Adults/Children please prepare 16 – 32 bars of a song that best demonstrates your vocal ability. You will be tested for dance ability at the audition. 
  • For THE WIZARD OF OZ children auditioning for the roles of Munchkins, Crows and Flying Monkeys height requirement will be no taller than 4′ 10″. 
  • For THE WIZARD OF OZ children (ages 8 to 14) Adults (ages 15 and up)
  • Adults – If you are auditioning for NEXT TO NORMAL and THE WIZARD OF OZ you’ll want to prep two songs that represent the styles of each of these shows.
  • Adults MUST HAVE A RESUME listing theatrical experience in order to audition.
  • A headshot/picture is appreciated. Please bring a head shot and resume for each show you are auditioning for, e.g. two shows =two head shots and resumes; three shows =three headshots etc.
  • No more than 2 conflicts will be accepted during the rehearsal process for each of these productions. 
  • 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. 

A FEW GOOD MEN
By Aaron Sorkin
September 13 – October 7, 2018

This Broadway hit about the trial of two Marines for complicity in the death of a fellow Marine at Guantanamo Bay sizzles on stage. The Navy lawyer, a callow young man more interested in softball games than the case, expects a plea bargain and a cover-up of what really happened. Prodded by a female member of his defense team, the lawyer eventually makes a valiant effort to defend his clients and, in so doing, puts the military mentality and the Marine code of honor on trial.
Ed Cohen, Director

THE WIZARD OF OZ
By L. Frank Baum
October 25 – November 18, 2018
With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg; Background Music by Herbert Stothart Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard; Orchestration by Larry Wilcox; Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company. Based on the 1939 movie with Judy Garland. 

Dorothy Gale, a young girl living on a Kansas farm with her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry, dreams of escaping her mundane life. So when witchy old Miss Gulch threatens to impound Dorothy’s dog Toto, Dorothy runs away with her pet, only to be whisked away to the Land of OZ in a terrifying cyclone. Looking for her way back home, she and her new friends sing some of the most iconic songs ever, including “If I Only Had a Brain/Heart/Nerve”, “Munchkin Land”, “Follow The Yellow Brick Road” and the classic “Over the Rainbow”.
Bob Brunner, Director; Ron Attreau, Music Director; Jeni Bayer Schwiers, Choreographer

NEXT TO NORMAL
Music by Tom Kitt; Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey
October 4 – 21, 2018

NEXT TO NORMAL, explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Score and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, Next to Normal was named “one of the year’s ten best shows” by critics around the country, including The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone and The New York Times.

Dad’s an architect; Mom packs lunches and pours cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens in a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal; mother has been battling manic depression for 16 years. Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, with deep love and sympathy. An emotional powerhouse encompassing grieving a loss, bewildering psychiatry and modern life.
Matthew Wilson, Director/Choreographer; Brian Hoffman, Music Director

For more information on auditions, contact us at (513) 241 – 6550. Check us out on the web @ www.CLPShows.org

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