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July 26, 2017 · 9:14 am

Auditions Announced for THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY with Tri-County Players and Milford Theatre Guilde

TCP_logoTriCounty Players and Milford Theatre Guilde announce auditions for their Fall collaboration, THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY by Ken Ludwig.

Directed by Bonnie Froelich, formerly with The Fort Findlay Playhouse.
Directing Assistant – Barb Russell / Producers – Linda Roll & Elizabeth Smith

Auditions
Monday, August 7th and Wednesday, August 9th
7:00pm – 9:00pm

MTG_logo_newThe Day Heights Memorial Firemen’s Building
1313 State Route 131 Milford, OH 45150

Cast 3 men and 3 women.
**Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script**

Please contact the director with any questions:  adivared50@aol.com.

A tribute from Ken Ludwig to the great English farces of the 1930s and 1940s, The Fox On The Fairway takes audiences on a hilarious romp which pulls the rug out from underneath the stuffy denizens of a private country club. Filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors, and over-the-top romantic shenanigans, it’s a furiously paced comedy that recalls the Marx Brothers’ classics. A charmingly madcap adventure about love, life, and man’s eternal love affair with… golf.

Character descriptions are as follows. The ages listed are the stated ages of the characters, not necessarily the required age of the actors.

  • HENRY BINGHAM (mid 40s): Director of the Quail Valley Country Club. He is witty and cynical at times, much like Basil Fawlty from Fawlty Towers. He gets into a high-stakes bet on a golf tournament and is determined to do what it takes to win. He is also unhappy in his marriage to Muriel and becomes involved with Pamela.
  • PAMELA PEABODY (39): A member of the Quail Valley Country Club. She is very attractive and sophisticated, but a bit loose and a bit of a drinker. Throughout the play she aids Bingham in his plans to make sure their club wins.
  • JUSTIN HICKS (25): Bingham’s new eager-to-please assistant who volunteers his services as a golfer to help Quail Valley win the golf tournament. He is romantically involved with Louise and proposes to her early on, but becomes emotionally distraught when things become difficult between them.
  • LOUISE HEINDBEDDER (23): A waitress at the Quail Valley Country Club. She is very attractive, and a bit flighty, but studious. She gets engaged to Justin early on, but a mishap results in her becoming very upset over their future together, making her bawl at a moment’s notice.
  • DICKIE BELL (mid 40s): The director of the rival Crouching Squirrel Country Club, with whom Bingham gets into a high-stakes bet. He is a bit obnoxious, including his fashion sense, but tries to come off as good-natured. He is Pamela’s ex and has a thing for Bingham’s wife Muriel.
  • MURIEL BINGHAM (40s): Bingham’s wife, who runs an antique shop, which becomes part of the bet between Henry and Dickie. Generally overbearing and stern, she somehow has a soft spot for Dickie.

 

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July 25, 2017 · 1:33 pm

Auditions Announced for CONEY ISLAND CHRISTMAS at CenterStage Players

CSPOH_logoCenterStage Players and director Fred Hunt announce the auditions for CONEY ISLAND CHRISTMAS.

Pulitzer Prize winner Donald Margulies weaves together nostalgia, music and merriment for our annual holiday show for people of all ages and all faiths. CONEY ISLAND CHRISTMAS, based on the story “The Loudest Voice” by Grace Paley, introduces us to Shirley Abramowitz, a young Jewish girl who (much to her immigrant parents’ exasperation) is cast as Jesus in the school’s Christmas pageant. As Shirley, now much older, recounts the memorable story to her great-granddaughter, the play captures a timeless and universal tale of what it means to be an American during the holidays.

Audition location: Lockland High School Auditorium, 249 W. Forrer Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45215 (park in lot and enter Door #10)

Audition dates: Tuesday, September 19th (6PM-8PM) and Thursday, September 21st (6PM-8PM) – Callbacks TBD (if needed)

Auditionees can email the headshot to the director if available – not required.

No appointments are required. Auditions will be held in approximate order of arrival.

Rehearsals begin October 23rd, which is date of the first meeting and script read-through.

Production Dates:  December 7-10, 2017 (7:30PM THU/FRI/SAT and 2PM SAT/SUN)

Characters and Stage Ages (NO roles have been pre-cast):

Adults:

  • Shirley Abramowitz – Stage Age 90+ (we can make you look older!) – Modern day Great-grandmother
  • Mr. & Mrs. Abramowitz – Young Shirley’s Jewish parents (Approx. Age 35-50)
  • Mr. Hilton – Drama teacher (Approx. Age 25-35)
  • Miss Glace – Music teacher with a French accent (Approx. Age 25-35 – ability to play the piano is a plus)
  • Mrs. Kornblum/Teacher/Coney Island Workers – Roles with a few lines (great for those starting or returning to the stage)

Students (Casting Grade 3 and Older):

  • Young Shirley – Age 12 – Jewish girl with “the loudest voice”
  • Clara – Shirley’s great-granddaughter (Approx. Age 12)
  • Additional speaking roles for 7 other male and female students
    MANY additional speaking and non-speaking roles for pageant members (Approx. Age Grades 3-12)

For questions or information, contact the director, Fred Hunt at nwlsdhunt@fuse.net or 513.266.6755.

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July 24, 2017 · 2:48 pm

Auditions Announced for MOON OVER BUFFALO at Sunset Players

SSP_logoSunset Players announces auditions for MOON OVER BUFFALO by Ken Ludwig and directed by Allen Lindsey.

Auditions are: Sunday, August 6 and Monday, August 7, 7-9pm at The Art Center at Dunham at 1945 Dunham Way, Cincinnati, OH 45238.

The hilarious MOON OVER BUFFALO centers on fading 1950s stars George and Charlotte Hay who learn they might have one last shot at stardom: Frank Capra is coming to see their matinee show and might cast them in his next movie. Unfortunately, everything goes wrong with a visit from their daughter’s clueless fiancé and hysterical uncertainty about which play they’re performing caused by Charlotte’s old stage-manager mother who hates George.

The cast consists of the following four female and four male roles:

  • George Hay – (Male, 50s) is very dramatic, a slapstick type, over-the-top actor. Must be able to do strong physical comedy, including pratfalls, running, stage combat (fencing), etc.
  • Charlotte Hay – (Female, 50s) helps run the acting troupe and plays all the leads even those for which she is a bit too old. Must be able to do an upper-class British accent.
  • Ethel – (Female, 70s) is Charlotte’s mother. Grumpy, trouble-maker, hard of hearing, leading to comic misunderstandings. Should have huge stage presence and strong comedic skills.
  • Rosalind “Roz” Hay – (Female, 20-30 years old) is George and Charlotte’s daughter, used to be an actress and a member of their acting troupe, but decided she wanted a real career, so she left – determined never to act again – or be like her parents. Must be able to do an upper-class British accent.
  • Eileen – (early 20s) is an aspiring actress, eager to please. She has a crush on George and has been having a fling with him.
  • Howard – (late 20s-early 30s) – is a weatherman and Rosalind’s fiancé. He comes across as a wimp, a little annoying, nervous and very excitable. Must be able to do strong physical comedy.
  • Paul – (late 20s-early 30s) is a member of the acting troupe, who used to be with Rosalind and still loves her and wants her back. But he is an actor first and foremost, so he wouldn’t leave the troupe to be with her. Must be able to do strong physical comedy.
  • Richard – (50s) is George and Charlotte’s attorney, but he is in love with Charlotte – always trying to get her to leave George. He is wealthy and used to getting what he wants, and he is both amused and perplexed by the Hay family.

Auditions will involve cold readings from the script. Performance dates are September 22, 23, 29, 30, October 1, 5, 6 and 7. All shows are at 8PM, except Thursday at 7:30 PM and Sunday at 3 PM.

If you have any questions regarding the auditions, please contact: Allen Lindsey at alindsey@gmail.com.

Sunset Players, Inc. is a community theater group located on the west side of Cincinnati. Founded in 1979, the group performs at the Arts Center at Dunham and has produced more than 120 plays. Its mission is to bring a smile, and its plays include comedies, farces, dramatic comedies and musical comedies—as long as there is some “comedy” in the performance somewhere.

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July 21, 2017 · 1:12 pm

Auditions Announced for MY WAY at Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre

GHCT_logoAug. 14 & 15 at 7pm

The Creative Center at the Palace
215 South Third Street, Hamilton, Ohio 45011

We’re seeking performers to audition for our fall music revue, MY WAY. It’s a tribute to Frank Sinatra. Performers should be stage age 40 or younger and both sing and dance. Please prepare a song for auditions (no Sinatra songs, please). A pianist will be provided. Auditioners only need to attend one of the two nights.

More information available here: http://www.ghctplay.com/auditions.html

MY WAY will be performed Oct. 5-8, 2017 on stage at Parrish Auditorium on the Miami University Hamilton campus.

Sponsored by Community First Solutions

Directed by Brian Smith
Produced by Mandy Gambrell
Musical and vocal direction by Ryan Heinrich
Choreography by Olivia Pannek

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July 20, 2017 · 2:48 pm

Auditions Announced for MADAGASCAR: A Musical Adventure and MARY POPPINS JR. at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

TCTC_new logoALL ROLES ARE OPEN TO ALL ETHNICITIES!

For information concerning auditions call Eric Byrd at 513-569-8080 ext. 21 or email eric.byrd@tctcincinnati.com.

Click here to sign up for an audition time.

This year, we will be holding auditions in August for our last two MainStage productions of the 17-18 season.

All roles are paid positions.

Upon audition registration, you may indicate which shows you would like to be considered for this season.

Auditions are by appointment only.  You only need ONE audition appointment even if you are interested in both productions.

Children ages 9-17 and adults 18+ may make an audition appointment.  Appointments can be made for:

  • Monday, August 7th, 2017 between 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM
  • Tuesday, August 8th, 2017 between 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM
  • Wednesday, August 9th, 2017 between 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM
  • Thursday, August 10th, 2017 between 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM

You MAY be asked to return and attend a “movement callback” on the day of your audition, which will take place from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

MADAGASCAR:  A Musical Adventure callbacks will take place on Saturday, August 12th, from 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

MARY POPPINS JR. callbacks will take place on Sunday August 13th, from 1 PM to 6 PM.

Auditions and Callbacks are held at our offices located at:  4015 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati OH 45227.

Please bring a memorized song that best shows your vocal range. (1 minute max). Remember your PIANO SHEET MUSIC for your song as we will NOT be auditioning your a cappella skills.  An accompanist will be provided. Your sheet music MUST have the piano part, not just the vocal line, and music should be in a 3-ring binder with the cut CLEARLY marked for the accompanist.

You do NOT need to prepare a monologue.

You may be asked to show your dance ability, please bring appropriate movement clothes and shoes.

Please bring a RECENT 8×10 headshot and UPDATED performance resume.

Please plan to arrive at least 10-15 minutes ahead of your appointment to check/correct previously submitted paperwork.

If we are ahead of schedule, we MAY audition you early.

Due to concentrated rehearsal periods, we ask that you do not have conflicts during rehearsals. In an effort to best facilitate all rehearsal times, all those auditioning will be asked to list all conflicts at the time of the audition. This season, all conflicts will result in a stipend adjustment. Please take note of when rehearsals begin, the day and evening tech and performance schedule, and bring your calendar with you to the audition.

Auditions are by appointment only. Click here to schedule your audition time.

MADAGASCAR: A Musical Adventure

Directed by: TBD
Choreographed by: Eric Byrd
Music Direction: TBD
Book by: Kevin Del Aguila
Original Music, and Lyrics by: George Noriega & Joel Someillan

Rehearsals: January 8th-February 3rd, 2018
Tech Rehearsals: February 7th-February 9th, 2018
Performances: February 10th-February 19th, 2018

SEEKING THE FOLLOWING:

  • [MARTY] Marty is a zebra with dreams of exploring beyond the confines of the Central Park Zoo and into the wild. Cast a young man who is a solid singer and actor who also possesses a sweet disposition. Strong singer/actor/mover.
  • ALEX] Alex, the lion, is the main attraction at the Central Park Zoo and undoubtedly “The King of New York City.” He’s a fun-loving fella whose devotion to steak is matched only by his devotion to his friends. Strong singer/actor/mover.
  • GLORIA] Gloria, the hippopotamus, is a bold young lady with a maternal streak that shines when she’s with her three closest friends: Alex, Marty and Melman. Strong singer/actor/mover.
  • MELMAN] Melman is a kind-hearted giraffe who is a bit of a hypochondriac. He’s always just a little bit nervous, but when it comes down to it, he’ll rise to the situation. Strong singer/actor/mover with comic chops.
  • [MASON] Mason is a chimpanzee with a bone to pick: though highly intelligent, his species seems to get a bad reputation for being simpleminded, and he takes that quite personally.
  • [THE PENGUINS] [Skipper] serves as the captain of the Penguins group, giving orders with ease and command. [Kowalski] is Skipper’s second-in-command and a dutiful one at that. [Rico] is the brute of the group and can karate chop anything in sight. [Private] His primary job in the group is to maintain the cute and fuzzy disguise.
  • [THE LEMURS] The Lemurs are a wild band of creatures native to Madagascar trying desperately to avoid being eaten by the cat-like creatures called the Fossa. [King Julien] is their leader a comedian who can sing, dance, act and has intuitive comedic timing. [Maurice] is King Julien’s assistant who is not so welcoming to Madagascar’s new inhabitants.  [Mort] is the littlest of the Lemurs, who can barely speak.
  • [MALE & FEMALE ENSEMBLE] Skilled and versatile dancer/actor/singers of all ages to portray Lemurs, Foosa, Servers, Camaraman, Candy Hammernose, Passerby, Old Lady, Police Officer #1 and #2, Animal Control Officers, Newspaper Man and Ship’s Captain and possibly cover principal roles.  Tumbling skills and dance technique a HUGE plus!

MARY POPPINS JR.

Directed by: Roderick Justice
Choreographed by: Paula Rakestraw
Music Direction: TBD
Book by: Julian Fellowes
Original Music & Lyrics by: Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
New Songs & Additional Lyrics by: Anthony Drewe & George Stiles

Rehearsals: March 3rd-March 31st, 2018
Tech Rehearsals: April 2nd-April 6th, 2018
Performances:  April 7th-April 16th, 2018

SEEKING THE FOLLOWING:

  • [MARY POPPINS] Jane and Michael Banks’s new nanny. She is extraordinary and strange, neat and tidy, delightfully vain yet particular, and sometimes a little frightening but always exciting. She is practically perfect in every way and always means what she says. A mezzo soprano with strong top notes, she should be able to move well. Vocal range Gb3-C6
  • [BERT] The narrator of the story, is a good friend to Mary Poppins. An everyman, Bert has many occupations, including hurdy-gurdy player, sidewalk artist and chimney sweep. He has charm, speaks with a Cockney accent and is a song-and-dance man. Strong singer/dancer/actor, Baritenor, Vocal Range: B2-F#4
  • [GEORGE BANKS] The father to Jane and Michael Banks, is a banker to the very fiber of his being. Demanding “precision and order” in his household, he is a pipe-and-slippers man who doesn’t have much to do with his children and believes that he had the perfect upbringing by his nanny, the cruel Miss Andrew. Strong actor, a baritone, George may speak-sing as necessary.
  • [WINIFRED BANKS] George’s wife and Jane and Michael’s mother. A former actress, she is a loving and distracted homemaker who is busy trying to be the model wife and mother. She suffers from the conflicting feelings that she’s not up to the job of “being Mrs. Banks,” yet, she is, and more. Vocal Range: A3-D5
  • [JANE] The high-spirited 11 year old daughter of Mr. and Mr. Banks, is bright and precocious but can be willful and inclined to snobbishness. Vocal Range: A3-F#5
  • [MICHAEL] The cute and cheeky 9 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Banks. Excitable and naughty, he adores his father and tries to be like him. Both he and Jane misbehave in order to get the attention of their parents, Vocal Range: A3- E5
  • [BIRD WOMAN] An elderly woman covered in a patchwork of old shawls, with her pockets are stuffed with bags of crumbs for the birds. She tries to sell her crumbs to passersby, who ignore her as if she doesn’t exist. Sings “Feed the Birds.” There can be a gruff, folksy quality to her voice that reflects the hardness of her life.  Vocal range: Gb3-C5
  • [MRS. CORRY] Owns a magical gingerbread shop. She is a mysterious woman of great age who speaks with a Caribbean accent (or any accent that would make her seem exotic).
  • [MISS ANDREWS] George’s overbearing and scary nanny. With her bottle of nasty-tasting brimstone and treacle to keep naughty children in line, she is a bully who only knows one way of doing things – her way. A soprano with an alto belt, there can be some heaviness to her voice along with range. Vocal range: Gb3-F5
  • [KATIE NANA] Jane and Michael’s nanny at the beginning of the show. Overwhelmed and upset, she has absolutely had her fill of the Banks children.
  • [POLICEMAN] A neighborhood fixture who is respected by and observant of households on his beat.
  • [BANK CHAIRMAN] The head of the bank where Mr. Banks is employed, is an Edwardian stuffed-shirt. Vocal range: C3-D4, He can speak/sing his lines if necessary.
  • [MRS. BRILL] The housekeeper and cook for the Banks family. Overworked and harrassed, she’s always complaining that the house is understaffed. Her intimidating exterior is a cover for the warmth underneath. Mrs. Brill doesn’t have a high opinion of nannies in general and Mary Poppins in particular. Vocal Range: F#3-D#5
  • [ROBERTSON AYE] The houseboy to the Banks family. Lazy, sleepy and grumbling, he never gets things right and believes himself to be useless. Vocal range top: F3-G#4
  • [PARK KEEPER] Uniformed and officious, he makes sure no one breaks park regulations. His life is defined by rules, but he secretly hankers after his childhood.
  • [NELEUS] The statue of a young boy posed with a dolphin in the park. Neleus was separated from his father, Poseidon, and misses him very much. A small and lonely being, he is very happy to befriend Jane and Michael. Extremely technical dancer.
  • [MISS SMYTHE] The Bank Chairman’s humorless secretary.
  • [VON HUSSLER] A businessman seeking a loan from the bank for a shady business deal. He speaks with a German accent.
  • [JOHN NORTHBROOK] An honest business man seeking a loan to build a factory for his community. He speaks with an accent from Northern England.
  • [MALE & FEMALE ENSEMBLE] 4 men, 4 women, to portray various characters in the ensemble, including Chimney Sweeps, Parkgoers.  Seeking extremely strong actor/singer/dancers with pop/rock voices and hip-hop/jazz dance training.  Puppeteer and tumbling skills a HUGE plus!

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