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December 14, 2017 · 10:12 am

Auditions Announced for ONE SLIGHT HITCH at Fairfield Footlighters

fflTuesday and Wednesday, January 2 & 3
6:30 pm in the Theatre on the 1st floor of the Arts Center.

Cast:  3 Men / 4 Women

Auditions will consist of cold-readings from the script. Please be prepared to list all rehearsal conflicts.

ONE SLIGHT HITCH is directed by R. Geoffrey Werbin

It is Courtney’s wedding day in 1981. Her parents and sisters are trying to make everything perfect, when her old boyfriend shows up and all hell breaks loose.

  • Doc Coleman – late 40’s, father of the family, a doctor, charming, eccentric conservative, hides his anger with a smile.
  • Delia Coleman – late 40’s, the mother, loving, practical, in a constant state of panic.
  • Courtney – early 30’s, a freelance writer with an almost-successful novel, torn between artistic freedom and a stable marriage.
  • Ryan – early 30’s, Courtney’s old boyfriend, a drifter, bohemian free spirit.
  • P.B. – The 16-year-old daughter, the story’s narrator, precocious, loves music & dancing.
  • Melanie – 20-something daughter, a nurse, attractive party girl and a little psychotic.
  • Harper – early 30’s, Courtney’s fiancé, logical and wealthy, supportive but unexciting.

Rehearsals: Mon-Thru, 6:30 PM to 9 PM
For more information, call 513-867-5348.

Performance dates: February 16-18, 23-25

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December 13, 2017 · 11:43 am

Auditions Announced for ALMOST, MAINE at Lebanon Theatre Company

LTC_logoAuditions for ALMOST, MAINE will take place January 7th and 8th at 6:00 PM, at the Mechanic Street Playhouse. No prepared material is necessary, as auditions will consist of cold reads from the script. Please arrive 15 minutes early to complete audition forms and take headshots.

Casting note: ALMOST, MAINE was written with the intent to allow doubling, and can be performed by as few as 4 actors (2 Male, 2 Female). However, the playwright encourages flexibility in the ensemble, and the play can be performed by as many as 19 actors (10 Male, 9 Female). More information on the play can be found here: http://almostmaine.com/aboutPlay.html

We welcome performers of all experience levels (ages 16 and up) to audition.

Performances will be March 16-18 and 24-25, 2018.

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December 12, 2017 · 2:00 pm

Auditions Announced for MASS at 2018 May Festival

May Festival logoJoin the cast of Leonard Bernstein’s MASS at the 2018 May Festival!

The Cincinnati May Festival invites singers of all voice types to audition for solo and chorus roles in the May 2018 performance of Leonard Bernstein’s MASS: A Theatre Piece For Singers, Players, and Dancers.

Those selected to participate will join the May Festival Chorus, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and conductor Robert Porco for a performance of this monumental work on May 19, 2018 at the recently re-opened Cincinnati Music Hall. The performance celebrates the centenary of Bernstein’s birth and recalls a previous performance of the work at the 1972 May Festival.

Auditions will take place in the May Festival Rehearsal Room at Music Hall on Saturday, January 20, 10am–4pm and Sunday, January 21, 6pm–9pm.

Casting 

Street Chorus: The May Festival seeks approximately 40 singers (ages 16+) to populate the “Street Chorus,” an ensemble that sings in Latin and English in a wide variety of musical styles. Singers will be chosen from this chorus to sing solos ranging from extended songs to brief interjections. Street Chorus singers and soloists should be comfortable in rock, blues, jazz, pop, and Broadway vocal stylings and should possess the ability to learn complex ensemble music. Previous experience in musical theater productions is desirable, but not required.

Boy Soloist: The May Festival seeks a boy soloist with an unchanged voice to play an important dramatic role in the performance. The boy should possess a pleasant voice and strong musical skills. Previous stage experience is desirable, but not required.

Audition Requirements

All singers interested in the Street Chorus should prepare two musical selections:

  1. A Street Chorus excerpt from MASS, distributed by the May Festival in advance of the auditions to all auditioning singers. Singers should prepare one voice part of the excerpt (soprano, alto, tenor or bass) as appropriate to their vocal range. The excerpt does not need to be memorized. An accompanist will be provided.
  2. Any song from the Broadway or show tune repertoire. The audition panel will hear up to three minutes of the song; therefore, excerpts of songs are acceptable and encouraged. Auditioning singers should choose excerpts that best showcase their range and unique vocal abilities. Selections should be memorized. An accompanist will be provided, and singers should bring two copies of their selection for the accompanist and the audition panel. Copies should be in the key in which singers intend to sing the excerpt.

All boys interested in the role of the Boy Soloist should prepare two musical selections:

  1. An excerpt of the solo music for the boy from MASS, distributed by the May Festival in advance of the auditions to all auditioning singers. The excerpt does not need to be memorized. An accompanist will be provided.
  2. Any short song that demonstrates vocal skill and dramatic comfort. Simple folk songs are acceptable, as are Broadway tunes. The song should be memorized. Selections need not be accompanied, but if an accompanist is desired, singers should bring two copies of their selection for the accompanist and the audition panel. Copies should be in the key in which singers intend to sing the excerpt.

Audition Signups

Interested singers should fill out the audition form linked below. Before signing up for an audition, singers should consult the rehearsal and performance schedule carefully. All rehearsals are mandatory. However, if you are aware of schedule conflicts, please note them in your audition signup form. Participation in this performance with regard to rehearsal conflicts is at the discretion of the conductor and May Festival management.

The Boy Soloist will not attend Street Chorus rehearsals. Rather, individual rehearsals will be arranged with the conductor, and the Boy Soloist will join the cast in May for any necessary staging rehearsals and for all full cast rehearsals.

SIGN UP FOR AN AUDITION TIME

Questions? Contact mswanson@mayfestival.com for more information or to inquire about upcoming auditions.

We look forward to hearing you!

Bernstein Mass: May Festival 2017

Sat Jan 20
Street Chorus & Soloist Auditions
May Festival Rehearsal Room @ Music Hall
10 am-4 pm

Sun Jan 21
Street Chorus & Soloist Auditions
May Festival Rehearsal Room @ Music Hall
6 pm-9 pm

Sun Feb 18 Rehearsal 1: Street Chorus

Venue TBA
6 pm-9 pm

Sun March 11 Rehearsal 2: Street Chorus

Venue TBA
6 pm-9 pm

Sun March 25 Rehearsal 3: Street Chorus

Venue TBA
6 pm-9 pm

Sun April 15 Rehearsal 4: Street Chorus

Venue TBA
6 pm-9 pm

May 6-11 Possible Staging Rehearsals: Street Chorus, Boy Soloist

Evenings
Venue TBA

Sat May 12 Rehearsal: Street Chorus, May Festival Chorus

May Festival Rehearsal Room @ Music Hall
2 pm-5 pm

Wed May 16 Orchestra Rehearsal: Full Cast

6:30 pm Chorus Call
Rehearsal 7:30-10:00 pm

Sat May 19 Dress Rehearsal: Full Cast

9 am Chorus Call
Rehearsal 10 am-1 pm

Sat May 19 May Festival 2: Bernstein, Mass

6:45 pm Chorus Call
8 pm Performance

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December 4, 2017 · 9:59 am

Auditions Announced for WHEN WE ARE MARRIED at Beechmont Players

BPI_logoBeechmont Players announces auditions for WHEN WE ARE MARRIED by J.B. Priestly with six performances from May 11-19, 2018 at Anderson Center.

Audition dates/times:  Sunday, January 7 from 2-4 PM and Monday, January 8 from 7-9PM

Audition location: Cherry Grove United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, lower level, 1428 Eight Mile Rd, Anderson Township

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.

A resume with photo is preferred, but all auditionees should bring a resume along with your conflicts for the period February 26 – May 19.

Summary: Twenty-five years ago, three young couples were married on the same day by the same newly ordained parson.  Now pillars of the community, the couples gather to celebrate their anniversary. Pandemonium breaks out and relationships are hilariously re-evaluated when they discover that at the time of their marriage, the parson wasn’t yet legally licensed—and they’ve been living in sin!

CAST with stage ages:

Female roles:

  • Ruby Birtle:  A cheeky maid-of-all-work, 15
  • Mrs. Northrop: A gossipy, grumpy old cook
  • Nancy Holmes:  A young lady in her 20’s, love interest for Forbes
  • Maria Helliwell: The Alderman’s wife, 45-55 year old
  • Clara Soppit:  A noisy, domineering 45-55 year old, wife of Herbert
  • Lottie Grady:  A flashy, middle-aged barmaid
  • Annie Parker:  The councillor’s long suffering wife, 45-55 year old

Male roles:

  • Gerald Forbes:  The church organist, a young man in his 20’s
  • Fred Dyson:  A cheeky youngish newspaper reporter
  • Henry Ormonroyd:  A middle-aged, boozy newspaper photographer
  • Alderman Joseph Helliwell: A pompous 45-55 year old, proud of his lofty position
  • Councillor Albert Parker:  A conceited 45-55 year old
  • Herbert Soppit:  A henpecked 45-55 year old
  • Reverend Clement Mercer:  the middle-aged local parson

Questions? Contact the director Cathy Roesener at c.a.roesener@gmail.com or 513-231-8558.

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November 29, 2017 · 9:43 am

Auditions Announced for A FEW GOOD MEN at Dayton Playhouse

DPH_logoAuditions begin at 7:00 PM each evening. Auditioners are encouraged to arrive at the Dayton Playhouse in advance of the auditions to fill out the Audition Form. Theatre resumes are encouraged; auditioners need to be prepared to list all conflicts between the audition date and the final performance of the production. All auditions are held at the Dayton Playhouse: 1301 Siebenthaler Avenue in Dayton (inside Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark).

A FEW GOOD MEN
By Aaron Sorkin
Directed by Jennifer Lockwood
Produced by J. Gary Thompson
March 9 through 18, 2018
Auditions: January 22 & 23, 2018

Dayton Playhouse is excited to announce auditions for the riveting, military drama A FEW GOOD MEN. Before Aaron Sorkin created The West Wing, Sports Night, and The Social Network, he took Broadway by storm with his compelling story of honor vs. justice. Auditions will be Monday and Tuesday, January 22-23, 2018 at 7 PM at Dayton Playhouse. Performance dates are March 9-18, 2018.

Director Jennifer Lockwood is looking for a few good men and one woman to fill the following roles:

Lance Cpl. Harold Dawson – early 20’s, proud, leader, definitely had a future in the Corps

PFC Louden Downey – 18-20, not worldly, bewildered by the politics

Lt. J.G. Sam Weinberg – late 20’s-30, smartest kid in the room, became a lawyer to help the little guy

Lt. J.G. Daniel Kaffee – late 20’s – 30, used to getting by on his charm which he has in abundance, smart and talented lawyer but not used to working too hard

Lt. Cmdr. Joanne Galloway – early 30’s, born with a rule book in her hand, hard worker, socially awkward

Capt. Isaac Whitaker – 35+, sarcastic, manages his staff with a loose rein and a dash of humor

Capt. Matthew Markinson – 50+, former spy, honor is deeply important to him

PFC William Santiago – 19-20, not physically cut out for Marine Corp through no fault of his own

Lt. Col. Nathan Jessep – 50+, old-school marine but politically savvy, always in charge of every situation

Lt. Jonathan Kendrick – 30’s, from the Bible Belt, a true believer in the code

Lt. Jack Ross – 30’s, gifted lawyer, smart and good at playing whatever game is necessary at the moment

Cpl. Jeffrey Howard – early to mid-20’s, not the sharpest knife in the drawer

Capt. Julius Randolph – 50+, possibly retired, the judge, worked hard to get where he is and demands the respect he know he deserves

Cmdr. Walter Stone – 40+, doctor, not done advancing and willing to compromise to get where he wants to go

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