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March 3, 2026 · 2:58 pm

Auditions Announced for THE NANCE at Middletown Lyric Theatre

THE NANCE
By Douglas Carter Beane
Original Music by Glen Kelly​

Directed by Charley Shafor​

AUDITIONS

  • Sunday, March 29, 2026 – 1pm – 4pm
  • Monday, March 30, 2026 – 6:30pm – 8:30pm
  • Tuesday, March 31, 2026 – 6:30pm – 8:30pm

First Meeting: April 6, 2026
Rehearsals will be 3-4 times a week beginning in May
You must be CONFLICT FREE: June 13 – June 28, 2026

SYNOPSIS:
A bold, heartfelt comedy/drama set in 1930s New York, where burlesque and politics collide. At its center is Chauncey Miles, a witty performer who plays the flamboyant “Nance” caricature onstage, an outrageous stereotype of a gay man, while secretly living as one in a world that refuses to accept him. As Mayor LaGuardia cracks down on “indecency” in entertainment, Chauncey grapples with the rising tide of censorship, the costs of hiding his true self, and a surprising romance that threatens his carefully constructed facade. A sharp blend of comedy, tragedy, music and showbiz sparkle, The Nance explores identity, repression, and the fight for dignity with unflinching honesty. This play deals with mature themes, gay & political issues and suggestive humor of the era. Recommended for 16+​

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
You must complete an audition form & sign up for an audition time slot cold reading from the script

CHARACTERS
While this is a play with music. Musical abilities is a bonus as there is light singing and movement. The three female burlesque performers will be costumed in “burlesque style” costumes. (no nudity) They are bold, brash and unapologetic. They all have been around the block and then some. This is an historic piece and deals with burlesque style humor, there is no room for being offended by jokes and dialogue that may be considered inappropriate by today’s standards. When it comes to singing the males are baritones and there are 2 mezzo-sopranos and one alto. Do not let your fear of singing keep you from auditioning.

Chauncey Miles:
Should appear to be in his mid 40’s. He is a closeted gay comic who plays a “nance” on-stage. Witty, quick humored, sarcastic and a little bitter about life. On stage he is over-the-top. This will be a challenging but albeit rewarding role for even the most seasoned performer. The actor must be comfortable with male intimacy.

NED:
Should appear to be in his 20’s. Good-looking, fit and a little innocent. He was once married but now shares in a secret relationship with Chauncey. He later becomes a stage performer. Role will require the illusion of being nude. Must be comfortable with male intimacy.

EPHRAIM:
Should appear to be in his 50’s. Straight, homophobic, a little gruff and is the lead comedian and theatre manager.

SYLVIE:
Should appear to be in her mid 20’s to early 30’s. A burlesque dancer and member of the communist party. Not afraid to argue politics.

JOAN:
Should appear to be in her 20’s. Somewhat innocent, perky and vivacious.

CARMEN:
Should appear to be in her mid 20’s to early 30’s. On stage she specializes in playing with an exaggerated Latin-American accent.

There are two additional roles one female and one male. These are non-singing roles who may play a variety of characters both verbal and non-verbal. Both should range in age from 30’s to 50’s

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March 2, 2026 · 5:25 pm

Auditions Announced for 9 TO 5 the Musical at Stage Right Musical Theatre Comopanh

Stage Right Announces Auditions for Summer’s 9 TO 5 the Musical!
Dolly Parton’s Musical Comedy kicks off 10th Season

Williamstown, KY – Stage Right Musical Theatre Company is thrilled to announce auditions for their summer production of: ”9 to 5 the Musical” running June 12 – 28th at the Williamstown Performing Arts Center.

Auditions will be held:

  • March 28 11:30am – 4:30 pm | First Love Community Fellowship (930 Curry Ln Dry Ridge, KY 41035)
  • March 29 12:30pm – 4:30pm | Footlighters Inc. (802 York St Newport, KY 41071)

To Request an audition slot visit: https://www.stagerightmtc.org/auditions

9 TO 5 the Musical

Rehearsal Dates: May 11 – Jun 11, 2026 (Weeknight evening rehearsals and midday rehearsal on the weekend)
Stage Right understands that the majority of our artists are coming from away. We value the time of our artists and work to make sure actors are only called if they are working.
Show Dates: June 12 – 28 (Thursday – Sunday performances)

This summer getting even is a full-time job. 9 to 5 is a high-energy, laugh-out-loud story of friendship, empowerment, and turning the tables. Based on the hit 1980 film and featuring music and lyrics by the legendary Dolly Parton, the show follows three working women in the 1980s, trying their best to navigate life, work, and a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot of a boss. Packed with catchy songs, bold humor, and heartfelt moments, 9 to 5 celebrates standing up for yourself, supporting one another, and proving that change is possible when you refuse to settle. Get ready for big laughs, big hair, and big fun!

“Fresh and original… bouncy and big-hearted songs.” — New York Daily News

Character Description: All Actors must be 18 years old or older

Violet: The company’s Head Secretary and Mr. Hart’s Administrative Assistant, she is a single mother and typically
stands up for what she believes in. Attractive, strong, ambitious.
Gender: female | Age: 40 to 50 | Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: F3

Doralee: A young, sexy spitfire who works at Mr. Hart’s office. She is proof that there is more to a woman than just
her looks.
Gender: female | Age: 20 to 30 | Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: G3

Judy: The “new” girl at the firm, she has been burned by her husband’s affair and is searching for personal
empowerment. Insecure, determined, and hopeful.
Gender: female | Age: 30 to 35 | Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: Ab3

Franklin Hart: One of the firm’s executives and a notorious chauvinist. He is capable of faking charm but usually
shows his true colors as an arrogant, self-absorbed boss.
Gender: male | Age: 45 to 50 | Vocal range top: Gb4 Vocal range bottom: C3

Roz Keith: The attentive office gossip queen and snitch. She has an unrequited love for Mr. Hart and will do anything
she can to win his approval.
Gender: female | Age: 35 to 45 | Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: G3

Joe: A handsome, young office accountant. Genuine and nice, and smitten with Violet.
Gender: male | Age: 25 to 35 | Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: B2

Dwayne: Doralee’s attractive husband. He is very supportive of her professional pursuits.
Gender: male | Age: 25 to 30 | Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: E2

Josh: Violet’s awkward teenage son.
Gender: male | Age: 18-22

Missy: Franklin Hart’s wife, clueless to her husband’s true nature.
Gender: female | Age: 20 to 35

Maria: A young and vibrant secretary in Hart’s office.
Gender: female | Age: 20 to 30 | Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: F4

Dick: Judy’s soon-to-be ex-husband. An average guy, he is sporting a little less hair and a little more paunch than he
did ten years ago.
Gender: male | Age: 35 to 45

Kathy: A secretary in Hart’s office with a tendency to gossip.
Gender: female | Age: 30 to 40 | Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: G4

Margaret: A secretary in Hart’s office with a tendency to drink.
Gender: female | Age: 30 to 40

Tinsworthy: Franklin Hart’s boss and Chairman of the Board. A good man, who may be wiser to Hart’s ways than he
lets on.
Gender: male | Age: 50 to 65

For Auditions: Please choose one of the following options:
General Auditions:

  • A Current Resume and Headshot
  • A 30-40 bar cut from a musical song in the style of the show. Selections from the show are acceptable.
  • Properly marked Sheet Music for accompaniment (Acapella auditions will not be considered)
  • A Dance audition will take place following your audition. Please bring clothes and shoes you can move in.
  • You may be asked to participate in cold readings from the script.

Actors wishing to be considered for Violet, Doralee, Judy, Franklin, and Roz please provide:

  • A Current Resume and Headshot
  • A 30-40 bar cut from the following (Sheet Music access will be provided on our auditions page):
    • Violet: One of the Boys
    • Doralee: Backwoods Barbie or Change it
    • Judy: Get Out and Stay Out
    • Franklin: Here for You
    • Roz: Heart to Hart
  • Properly marked Sheet Music for accompaniment (Acapella auditions will not be considered)
  • A Dance audition will take place following your audition. Please bring clothes and shoes you can move in.
  • You may be asked to participate in cold readings from the script.

To Request an audition slot visit: www.stagerightmtc.org/auditions

All Roles are paid. Stage Right Musical Theatre Company welcomes and encourages people of backgrounds, identities, and ethnicities to audition. Your unique perspective makes our company stronger.

For any questions contact Casting@StageRightMTC.org

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February 25, 2026 · 5:58 pm

Auditions Announced for THE WEDDING SINGER at La Comedia Dinner Theatre

La Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, Ohio, is holding an open call audition for its upcoming production of THE WEDDING SINGER on Saturday, March 7th, at 9:00am at 765 W. Central Ave. Springboro, Ohio.

SEEKING (all ethnicities are encouraged to audition)

ROBBIE HART: The lead singer of a band. Handsome and charismatic. A truly ‘nice’ guy that has the classic lead singer aura and personality. Also a bit of a dreamer. In love with love until Linda leaves him at the altar and breaks his heart. Gender: male Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: C6 Vocal range bottom: B3

SAMMY: The bass player in the wedding band and one of Robbie’s best friends. A total guy’s guy, but beneath his pretending to love being a bachelor he is actually in love with Holly. Gender: male Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: C4

GEORGE: The wedding band’s keyboardist and one of Robbie’s best friends. He is sensitive and somewhat flamboyant. The foil to Sammy’s super guy attitude. Gender: male Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: C4

JULIA SULLIVAN: Waitress. The pretty “girl next door” in looks and personality. Engaged to Glen but falls in love with Robbie and is conflicted as to who to choose. Empathetic, caring, and brave. Gender: female Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: G3

HOLLY: Julia’s cousin. Promiscuous and always up for a good time, but wants to be loved and is looking for romantic fulfillment in all the wrong places. She is in love with Sammy. Gender: female Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: A3

GLEN GUGLIA: Julia’s fiancé. A Wall Street broker. He is rich, shallow, and materialistic. Constantly tries to buy Julia’s love with money. He is a bit of a womanizer. Gender: male Age: 30 to 45 Vocal range top: B5 Vocal range bottom: D4

ROSIE: Robbie’s grandmother who raised him. Motherly but adventurous and always trying to remain “hip” despite her age. Gender: female Age: 60 to 80 Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: C4

LINDA: Robbie’s fiancé who leaves him at the altar. Keeps Robbie around as a back-up plan. Is more in love with the idea of Robbie being a rock star than she actually is with Robbie. Gender: female Age: 20 to 30 Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: A3

ENSEMBLE: Male and female, play multiple ensemble roles and understudy principle roles. Must be 18 years of age to audition.

Prepare 16 bars of music in the 80’s pop style of the show or a number from The Wedding Singer score. Be prepared for a dance call.

Rehearsals: April 27th-May 9th, 2026 (Mon-Sat 9am-6pm.)
Tech: May 11th-May 13th, 2026.
Performances: May 14th-June 21, 2023. Thurs-Sun matinees and evenings.
Rehearsal and performance conflicts will not be accepted.

Performers are paid biweekly. Meal each performance, gym membership, worker’s comp provided.
If you have questions, or for more information email artisticdirector@lacomedia.com
Non-Equity.

Although it is highly beneficial to attend the in-person audition,
if you are unable to be present, you may send resume, headshot, 16 bars of 80’s pop music in style of the show or a number from the show before that day to submissions@lacomedia

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February 17, 2026 · 5:18 pm

Auditions Announced for THE FULL MONTY at Dayton Playhouse

Audition Dates:

  • March 16 & 17, 2026 at 7pm

Auditions will include:

  • Singing
  • Dancing
  • Possibly cold readings from the script

Music Preparation:

  • Prepare 16–32 bars of a pop/rock-style song
  • Bluetooth speaker and accompanist provided

Dance Requirements: Standard

Cast Type: BIPOC roles encouraged and welcomed

IMPORTANT CONTENT NOTICE:
This production includes partial male nudity and adult themes. Performers cast in principal male roles must be comfortable with nudity as part of the storytelling. Nudity will be staged respectfully and professionally.

GOOD NEWS:
There are many fun, high-energy Ensemble roles available that do NOT require nudity!

PERFORMANCE DATES
May 15–31, 2026
(Weekend performances)

PRINCIPAL ROLES AVAILABLE

Jerry Lukowski
Male | 30–40
Vocal Range: B2–Db5
An unemployed mill worker fighting to maintain his pride and custody of his son. An all-American jock—spontaneous, prideful, and deeply human.

Pam Lukowski
Female | 25–35
Vocal Range: Eb4–Ab4
Jerry’s estranged wife and high school sweetheart. Strong, compassionate, and determined to do what’s best for her son.

Dave Bukatinsky
Male | 30–40
Vocal Range: B2–Db5
Jerry’s loyal best friend. A sidekick with a big heart, deep insecurities, and unwavering pride.

Georgie Bukatinsky
Female | 30–40
Vocal Range: G3–D5
Dave’s wife. Loud, brash, loving, and the confident leader of her friend group.

Harold Nichols
Male | 35–45
Vocal Range: B2–Ab4
Former mill supervisor and Hot Metal’s choreographer. Measures his worth by providing for his wife.

Vicki Nichols
Female | 30–40
Vocal Range: G3–D5
Harold’s stylish, loving wife—supportive and devoted no matter what.

Malcolm Macgregor
Male | 25–35
Vocal Range: C#3–E5
Awkward, anxious, and fragile. Finds unexpected comfort and connection with Ethan.

Ethan Girard
Male | 25–35
Vocal Range: B2–Ab4
Quiet confidence and relentless determination. Loyal, earnest, and deeply human.

Noah “Horse” T. Simmons
Male | 50–60
Vocal Range: C#3–Bb4
A retired mill worker with explosive dance moves, a grumpy exterior, and a big heart.

Jeanette Burmeister
Female | 65–75
Vocal Range: F3–Bb4
A seasoned piano player and showbiz pro—sassy, quick-witted, and larger than life.

Whether you’re ready to bare it all or prefer to keep the layers on, there’s a place for you in this show.
Come be part of a body-positive, consent-forward production that celebrates courage, community, and confidence.
We can’t wait to see you at auditions!

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February 16, 2026 · 5:00 pm

Auditions Announced for I REMEMBER MAMA at Xenia Area Community Theatre

Xenia Area Community Theater announces open auditions for I REMEMBER MAMA by John Van Druten
Adapted from Kathryn Forbes’ book Mama’s Bank Account.

John Van Druten’s gratifyingly sentimental play shows how Mama, with the help of her husband and Uncle Chris, brings up the children in their modest San Francisco home during the early years of the 20th century. Mama, a sweet and capable manager, sees her children through childhood, manages to educate them, and helps one of her daughters begin her career as a writer. Mama’s sisters and uncle furnish a rich background for a great deal of comedy and a little incidental tragedy, while the doings of the children keep everyone in pleasant turmoil.

Auditions: March 2 and 3, 2026 at 7pm (if you need to make special arrangements e-mail Debra.Zweber@gmail.com
Auditions are cold readings from the script
Tech Week: Monday, May 5, 2026 through Thursday, May 7, 2026
Production Dates: May 8th, 2026 through May 17th, 2026.

CAST DESCRIPTION
**This is a large cast! Please help spread the word to your friends, acquaintances, people on the street, etc. There are many parts that are smaller than usual (but still challenging) so if anyone is unsure about acting this is a good show to start with or if you are short on time for learning lines. Also, backstage help is needed if anyone wants to volunteer but not be on stage**

Main Characters (the Hanson Family)

  • Marta (Mama) Hanson: The loving, wise, and resourceful matriarch who manages the family budget and keeps them together. Age 40’s or 50’s
  • Katrin Hanson: The eldest daughter and aspiring writer who narrates the play and looks back on her upbringing. Ages 16 – 17 and early 20’s both played by the same actress.
  • Lars (Papa) Hanson; a hardworking ship’s carpenter. Age 40’s or 50’s
  • Nels Hanson: the eldest and only son. Age 18 or so.
  • Christine Hanson: daughter slightly younger than Katrin.
  • Dagmar Hanson: youngest child (age loves animals.

Extended Family and Supporting Characters

  • Uncle Chris Halvorsen: Mama’s gruff, wealthy, but kind-hearted older brother. Age late 40’s to early 60’s
  • Aunt Jenny: Mama’s oldest sister, bossy and opinionated. Age mid 40’s to 50’s (younger than Uncle Chris).
  • Aunt Sigrid: Mama’s sister, a follower, all talk. Age 30’s to early 40’s
  • Aunt Trina: Mama’s “baby” sister. Very timid. Age early 30’s
  • Mr. Hyde: A charming, educated boarder who reads to the family. Age variable
  • Florence Dana Moorhead: A famous author who encourages Katrin’s writing. Larger woman of mature age.
  • Peter Thorkelson: A timid man who courts Aunt Trina. Age 30’s to 40’s.
  • Stray Cat: any color but should be adult (not kitten) and calm enough to be carried in Dagmar’s arms wrapped in a blanket while on stage (not very long). Should also be able to yowl and whine on cue – ok that’s probably too much to ask LOL

Other parts (some may be doubled)

  • THE woman (Jessie)
  • Dr. Johnson
  • Arne (child)
  • Nurse 1
  • Nurse 2
  • Soda Clerk
  • Madeline (teen)
  • Dorothy Schiller (teen)
  • Bell-Boy
  • Scrubwoman, Nurses, Doctors and Hotel guests

We will also need at least 2 for the stage crew.

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