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October 21, 2026 · 5:18 pm

Auditions Announced for THE WEDDING SINGER at Beechmont Players Inc.

BPI, director Charlie Russell, and the whole production team are so excited to welcome you to audition for THE WEDDING SINGER.

The show will run April 30-May 9 2027 at the Anderson Center.

Auditions are October 29 and 30 2026 at Cherry Grove United Methodist Church.

Find more details and sign up HERE!

Music Matthew Sklar | Lyrics Chad Beguelin | Book Chad Beguelin & Tim Herlihy

Directed by Charles Russell
Vocal Direction by Chelsea Harris
Choreography by Pam Blessing
Assistant Direction by Adam Drake

Set your Swatch, tease the hair, and meet us in Ridgefield, New Jersey — 1985. A wedding singer who guarantees love for a living gets left at the altar and takes it roughly as well as the public took New Coke. Big laughs, big hair, and a heart the size of a boom box.

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October 21, 2026 · 5:17 pm

Auditions Announced for WAR OF THE WORLDS at The Lamplight Theater Company

The Lamplight Theater Company is pleased to announce auditions for WAR OF THE WORLDS

What: This is a recreation of the 1938 panic broadcast by Orson Welles radio broadcast with a limited number of rehearsals and performances Jan 14-17, 2027, 7:30pm 

Director Tom Yoder 
Producer Leslie DeVoe

Who:  All-male cast age 20 years+

As a radio show, vocal ability will be the key part of the roles.  Character roles include Orson Welles, Carl Phillips and various others with 7-10 male actors needed.  This is an opportunity to recreate history for our audiences in an intimate setting. 

When: Auditions:  Nov 9 & 11, 6-9pm
Sign ups at:  https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0B44A9AA29A2FCCF8-66629692-auditions?useFullSite=false

Performances:  Jan 14-17, 2027

Where: 
Madeira Silverwood Presbyterian Church
8000 Miami Ave, Madeira, OH
The Chapel

Contact us at LamplightTheater@outlook.com
Visit us at LamplightTheater.org

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October 21, 2026 · 5:17 pm

Auditions Announced for DANTE 360 at The Angelico Project

DANTE 360
Written by Lawrence Daufenbach and Elizabeth Lev

Directed by Jay Muldoon

Performed with special permission by Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture

Based on Dante Alighieri’s The Divine Comedy (translation by John Ciardi), DANTE 360 tells the journey of Dante Alighieri through art, music and of course the poetry and beauty of The Divine Comedy. This epic journey in art, thought and culture truly reveals the deepest parts of a man’s soul.

Performances: January 14, 15,16 & 17 at the Aronoff Center.

If you have a passion for theatre and a desire to be part of a meaningful artistic experience, we invite you to audition and be part of this exciting production.

Auditions: Oct 28 & 29, 6:30-9:30p.m., St. Monica Newman Center – 328 W McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45219

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October 19, 2026 · 5:10 pm

Auditions Announced for COMPANY at Mason Community Players

COMPANY is the first show of Mason Community Players’ 2027 Season. 

It will be presented February 19-27, 2027.

The show will be directed by Jim Cronin, produced by Tess Catlin, stage managed by Stephanie Dalsfoist with music direction by Lara Gonzalez.

Auditions will be held at the Mason Community Playhouse – 5529 Mason Road in Mason:

  • Saturday, November 14th, from Noon to 2:00pm 
  • Sunday, November 15th, from 1:00 to 3:00pm 
  • Monday, November 16th, from 7:00 to 9:00pm 

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.

Those trying out are asked to bring a prepared vocal selection of 16-32 bars from musical theatre. An accompanist will be provided, as well as a Bluetooth speaker for tracks. No A capella selections, please.

Dance per se will not be a part of the audition process. There will be a simple observation of movement by the choreographer, but please wear comfortable shoes … ones that won’t trip you up.

Those auditioning are asked to fill out a form, which can be accessed here – https://www.masonplayers.org/j30/index.php?view=article&id=513:page-233&catid=2.

A complete list of character descriptions, which includes vocal ranges is also included on the page, as is contact information for the director, if you have questions or concerns.

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October 15, 2026 · 6:36 pm

Auditions Announced for THE MUSIC MAN at The Carnegie

THE MUSIC MAN
July 1-18, 2027
Rehearse: June 7-30

Rachel Stevens, Director
TBA, Choreographer
Ian Axness, Music Director

Note: These auditions are for roles in THE MUSIC MAN. Auditions for MEAN GIRLS will take place in early 2027.

AEA Contracts: Single Engagement Agreement Tier B ($604/week minimum). AEA eligible roles are indicated in the production breakdowns.
Non-AEA Contracts: Non-AEA actors will receive $350/week minimum.

Actors must be 18+ by June 1, 2027 to be considered.
Housing, travel, and transportation are provided for select roles for non-local actors.

The Carnegie is committed to inclusive casting. All races, ethnicities, gender identities, body types, and mobilities are encouraged to apply. The character breakdown refers to the genders of the characters only. Actors should submit for any roles they feel comfortable playing. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination.

IN-PERSON AUDITIONS
Saturday, December 5, 2026
10am-6pm, by appointment
Lunch break from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Walk-ins will be seen as time permits.

The Carnegie
Eva G. Farris Education Center
1028 Scott Blvd.
Covington, KY 41011 

Prepare one 16-32 bar cut.
Please bring a hard copy of your headshot and résumé stapled together.

An accompanist will be provided.

Expected to attend are Tyler Gabbard (Producing Director of Theatre), director, choreographer, and music director. An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Schedule an Audition Appointment

 VIDEO SUBMISSIONS
Submissions are due by 11:59 PM EST on Sunday, November 15, 2026.

Prepare one 16-32 bar cut.

  • Audition videos will only be accepted as links. Files requiring download will not be accepted.
  • Please ensure that privacy settings are such that we are enabled to view by the link only, with no need for password or additional access request. Please film your material in a horizontal/landscape frame on a solid background or plain wall.  A ¾ shot is preferred.

Please submit your headshot and résumé.

  • Your headshot must be an image file and your resume must be in PDF format. Both should be labeled with you name (i.e. Gabbard_Tyler.pdf)
Submit Your Video Audition

CALLBACKS
Callbacks will be a mix of live and digital based on availability of the auditionee and production staff. In-person callbacks will take place on Sunday, December 6, 2026.

AVAILABLE ROLES

*AEA Eligible Roles are indicated by an asterisk.

PRINCIPALS

  • Harold Hill* (He/Him; Ab2–F4) A charismatic traveling salesman with a carefully constructed persona. His confidence and quick wit help him win over a town full of skeptics.
  • Marian Paroo* (She/Her; G3–A5) River City’s librarian and a dedicated music teacher. Independent-minded and observant, Marian values honesty and intellectual curiosity.
  • Marcellus Washburn* (He/Him; G2–A4) Harold’s longtime friend and former partner in confidence schemes, now settled in River City..
  • Mayor Shinn* (He/Him) A forceful public figure who takes his civic responsibilities seriously. Protective of his authority and reputation, he approaches newcomers with skepticism.
  • Eulaiie Mackecknie Shinn* (She/Her; D4–D5) The mayor’s wife and a prominent presence in River City society. Socially ambitious and outspoken, Eulalie enjoys being at the center of community life and rarely keeps an opinion to herself.
  • Mrs. Paroo* (She/Her; Ab3–Eb5) Marian and Winthrop’s Irish-born mother, a warmhearted widow with a lively spirit and a talent for matchmaking. She wants the best for her children and is never short on advice.

ENSEMBLE

Eight versatile actors of varying ages will portray all of the following townspeople and supporting characters, with each actor playing multiple roles. Specific role assignments and doubling will be determined during the casting process.

  • Zaneeta Shinn (She/Her) The mayor’s daughter, who brings energy and enthusiasm.
  • Tommy Djilas (He/Him) A resourceful young River City resident who is pursuing a relationship with Zaneeta Shinn.
  • Ewart Dunlop (He/Him; F3–F5) A River City resident who joins Harold Hill’s barbershop quartet.
  • Jacey Squires (He/Him; C3–C5) A River City resident who joins Harold Hill’s barbershop quartet.
  • Oliver Hix (He/Him; B2–F4) A River City resident who joins Harold Hill’s barbershop quartet.
  • Olin Britt (He/Him; F2–C4) A River City resident who joins Harold Hill’s barbershop quartet.
  • Maud Dunlop (She/Her) A member of River City’s socially connected “Pick-a-Little Ladies.”
  • Mrs. Squires (She/Her) A member of the “Pick-a-Little Ladies.”
  • Alma Hix (She/Her) A member of the “Pick-a-Little Ladies.”
  • Ethel Toffelmier (She/Her) A member of the “Pick-a-Little Ladies.”
  • Amaryllis (She/Her; C4–E5) A young piano student of Marian Paroo.
  • Winthrop Paroo (He/Him; C4–Eb5) Marian’s younger brother, whose world begins to open up through music and new friendships.
  • Charlie Cowell (He/Him) A traveling salesman who recognizes inconsistencies in Harold Hill’s story and is determined to expose them.
  • Constable Locke (He/Him) A River City lawman responsible for maintaining order in the community.

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