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February 27, 2017 · 6:54 am

Auditions Announced for LES MISERABLES at Commonwealth Artists Summer Theatre

C.A.S.T. Students will present LES MISERABLES

CAST_logoThe Commonwealth Artists Summer Theatre (C.A.S.T.), under the direction of Fort Thomas Independent Schools’ theatre teacher and director, Jason Burgess, will produce LES MISERABLES.

LES MISERABLES is an epic and uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit. In nineteenth century France, Jean Valjean is released from years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a lifelong struggle for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe Valjean can change his ways. Finally, during the Paris student uprising of 1832, Javert must confront his ideals after Valjean spares his life and saves that of the student revolutionary who has captured the heart of Valjean’s adopted daughter.

Auditions for LES MISERABLES will take place at Highlands High School in Fort Thomas, KY on Saturday, March 11th from 1pm to 4pm and Saturday, March 18th from 2pm to 5pm. Technical Design and Crew interviews will take place at Highlands as well on Saturday, March 11th from 9am to noon. All audition and crew interview information is located at www.castnky.com. You must be an incoming high school freshman to a graduating high school senior to audition for LES MISERABLES. Any student from any school in the tri-state area (Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky) may audition for LES MISERABLES and be considered for any role. Anyone interested in learning more about C.A.S.T. or any student interested in being a part of the production whether it is onstage or in a backstage capacity, C.A.S.T. will be hosting a Facebook live chat and simultaneously an Instagram Live chat on Tuesday, February 28th at 8pm. To participate on Facebook, just log on and like the Commonwealth Artists Summer Theatre page. To participate on Instagram, just log on and follow castnky.

Performance dates for LES MISERABLES are Friday, July 21st thru Sunday, July 23rd and Friday, July 28th thru 30th. All performances will take place in the Performing Arts Center at Highlands High School located at 2400 Memorial Pkwy, Fort Thomas, KY 41075.

C.A.S.T. is a project for students in the Greater Cincinnati area who range from being incoming freshman to graduating seniors in high school. It was started with the idea of giving high school students a different avenue to be involved in a theatrical production and potentially master classes when schools are not in session.  The program doesn’t just focus on acting in a production. The entire crew is made up of students including most of the designers for the different departments involved in creating a production. The ultimate goal is to open the doors of collaboration to students from different high schools in the Greater Cincinnati Area to create and produce a show together and to establish new relationships and create new friendships.

For any questions regarding C.A.S.T, the production of LES MISERABLES or anything else, visit www.castnky.com or please contact Jason Burgess at 859-815-2512 or castnky@gmail.com.

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February 25, 2017 · 7:16 am

Auditions Announced for MIAMI WRITES SHORTS 2017 at Miami University Hamilton

muht_miami-writes-shorts-logoAuditions for Miami University Hamilton Theatre’s spring production of MIAMI WRITES SHORTS 2017. We are presenting an evening of short works by local playwrights.

Auditions are Tuesday February 28th from 7PM until 9PM. (If you cannot make this date, contact Bekka Eaton at eatonrl@miamioh.edu and we can arrange a date for you). In Studio 307 (Phelps 307) on the Hamilton campus of Miami University—1601 University Blvd. Hamilton, OH 45011.

We need actors of a mix of genders, ages late teens to 50s and 60s. Actors will fulfill at least more than one role. Audition with a prepared monologue or, if you prefer, audition materials will be provided for you.

The plays are:

BLACK-WINGED  FISH by Bridget Ossmann
A man alone on a nature trail has a heart attack and as he awaits help, he revisits his past. Will he make it? Does he have the strength—inside and out to pull through

  • YOUNG JAMIE Male 16 – 18 years old
  • YOUNG SHARON Female 19 – 22 years old
  • OLDER JAMIE Male 50 years old

CLUB SODA by Karen Righter
What happens when espionage hits home? A seemingly benign lunch turns into a spy story with double twists and knots.

  • Cintia female, late twenties, pleasantly coy, nice legs, professional (cin-tee-a)
  • Manuel male, early thirties, Latino
  • Two Agents dressed in black

INSIDE THE PLASTIC BAG (Revision by Christina Teed, Jordan Eaton and Bekka Eaton)
INSIDE THE PLASTIC BAG was written, in the most part, from auto-stories donate by clients of Mercy Health Partners Mercy Franciscan at St. Raphael’s and its companion service organizations. The principal writers were: Ruth Britt, Beth Dieselberg, Bekka Eaton, Jon Keith,  and Christina Teed; however; the entire piece was written via improvisation and devising—actors and writers working in tandem. The actors were:  Sarah Baker, Meg Haven,  Jon Keith,  John Larson, Deb Richardson, Tim Simeone and Donna Stevens

  • Meg—female, 20s-40s
  • Don—male, 20s-40s
  • God—female, any age
  • Vietnam Angel—male, 40s+
  • Chorus members, any age, gender, etc…

OFFICE ROMANCE by Alan Jozwiak
What happens at the “office” when superheroes get romantically involved? Office intrigue and scuttlebutt abound.

  • CAPTAIN FANTASTIC, a Superhero
  • JOHN, EVIL OVERLORD OF THE UNIVERSE, Captain Fantastic’s arch enemy
  • SIDEKICK, Captain Fantastic’s Sidekick

WHY I WRITE: A TRUE CONFESSION by Roger L Collins
A poet has doubts about his ability as a writer, but in composing his videotaped confession he taps a flood of imagination to conjure up his victims and the meaning of his crime.

  • The Poet: Young Adult Male
  • Classmate #1: Young Adult Male
  • Classmate #2: Young Adult Female
  • Their Instructor/Sarah: Middle-age (or older) Adult Female

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February 23, 2017 · 6:23 am

Auditions Announced for THE TOXIC AVENGER at Sunset Players

SSP_logoThe Sunset Players announces auditions for their summer musical, the regional community theater premier of THE TOXIC AVENGER.

March 12 and 13, 7-9pm

Directed by Jerry Yearout, Music Director Allen Lindsey

Show dates are July 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, and 22nd.

Based on Lloyd Kaufman’s cult film and winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Musical, The Toxic Avenger is a charming love story and laugh-out-loud musical that has it all: an unlikely hero, his beautiful girlfriend, a corrupt New Jersey mayor and two guys who play… well, everyone else … bullies, mobsters, old ladies and stiletto-wearing back up singers.  With book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro and music and lyrics by David Bryan, the show also features the most memorable and unbelievable duet you’ll ever see on any stage.

Melvin Ferd, the Third, wants to clean up Tromaville, the most polluted town in New Jersey (just off Exit 13B on the Turnpike). Foiled by the mayor’s bullies, Melvin is dumped into a vat of radioactive toxic waste, only to reemerge as The Toxic Avenger, New Jersey’s first superhero. Affectionately known as Toxie, our new hero is a seven-foot mutant freak with superhuman strength and a heart as big as Newark. He’s out to save New Jersey, end global warming, and woo the blind librarian in town.

It’s a toxic love story with an environmental twist! The Toxic Avenger will leave audiences laughing in the aisles as it rocks the house. Featuring a wailin’ rock score, this comical musical has something for everyone to enjoy.

Roles:

  • Melvin Ferd The Third/toxic Avenger
    Always trying to be the hero, but he isn’t very good at it until he is turned into the Toxic Avenger. Determined to save New Jersey from toxic waste. He is a nerd but prone to bouts of rage in the face of corruption. Unattractive and sensitive. In love with Sarah.
    Gender: Male
    Age: able to play early 20’s to early 30’s
    Vocal range top: C6
    Vocal range bottom: D4
  • Sarah The Blind Librarian
    Blind. The classic heroine. Very sexy and sensual. Always speaks exactly what’s on her mind. An aspiring writer of graphic romance novels.
    Gender: Female
    Age: able to play early 20’s to early 30’s
    Vocal range top: E5
    Vocal range bottom: G3
  • Mayor Babs Belgoody / Ma Ferd / Nun
    As the Mayor, she is corrupt and scheming. Accepts loads of cash in return for storing the toxic waste. Set on one day being the governor of New Jersey by any means necessary.
    Gender: Female
    Age: Able to play 45 to 55
    Vocal range top: G5
    Vocal range bottom: G3
  • Black Dude
    Appears as numerous supporting roles, both male and female, such as PROFESSOR KEN, SLUGGO the bully, LITTLE OLD LADY, and SHINEQUA the friend. Physically versatile with strong dialects.
    Gender: Male
    Age: 20 to 30
    Vocal range top: D6
    Vocal range bottom: A3
  • White Dude
    Appears as numerous supporting roles, both male and female, such as DR. FISHBEIN, BOZO the bully, SAL the cop, and LORENZO the hairdresser.
    Gender: Male
    Age: 20 to 35
    Vocal range top: B5
    Vocal range bottom: A3

Auditions will be held at the Arts Center at Dunham.  1945 Dunham Way, Cincinnati, OH 45238

Sign up for audition times by going to http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a4caea72fabff2-auditions2

Walk ins will be auditioned in any open slots that may be available.

Please prepare 16-20 bars of an upbeat song preferably in the pop/rock genre.  Call backs if needed will be held 7-9pm on March 16th.

Any questions please contact the director, Jerry Yearout, at gyearout72@gmail.com.

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February 22, 2017 · 7:18 am

Auditions Announced for JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH at Beechmont Players

BPI_logo12JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
Music and Lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
Book by Timothy Allen McDonald

Come be a part of this fresh and delightfully offbeat musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale about a boy, his insect friends and their amazing journey across the ocean on a giant piece of fruit!   With a wickedly tuneful score by the red-hot songwriting team of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Dear Evan Hansen, Dogfight, A Christmas Story the Musical, and movies La La Land and Trolls), and a fun and quirky book by Timothy Allen McDonald (Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, CEO of iTheatrics). It will be an exciting summer creating this musical “masterpeach!”

James ONLY Audition:

  • Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 3-5pm
  • Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 7-9pm

All Others:

  • Sunday, April 9, 2017 at 3-6pm
  • Monday, April 10, 2017 at 7-10pm

Callbacks:

  • Wednesday April 12, 2017 at 7-10pm

Location:
Faith United Church of Christ
6886 Salem Road
Cincinnati, OH 45230

Production Dates:

  • August 4 – 12, 2017

Production Team:

  • Directed by Fred Tacon
  • Produced by Pam Kaesemeyer
  • Choreographed by Dee Anne Bryll
  • Music Direction by Charlie Wilhelm
  • Vocal Direction by Sarah Mizelle

Audition Details:

  • You must sign up for an audition time slot at:
  • Prepare 16-32 bars of a song in the style of (but not from) the show that best shows off your personality and vocal range.
  • Please bring sheet music, well-marked and in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided.
  • For James only, be prepared to sing “Middle of a Moment” in addition to your audition song. It doesn’t have to be memorized, you can use the sheet music. Please contact Fred Tacon at fred@tacon.net for additional information about the James audition.
  • The cast album is available for free at http://www.jatgp.com and on YouTube. Please listen to it, and fall in love with the music just like we have.
  • You will be asked to read from the script.
  • Note that there will not be a dance audition. However, dance and movement are a part of the show. Highlighting experience on your resume or audition form will be appreciated.
  • Rehearsals will begin in mid-late May and will be determined by the availability of the cast. Please bring known conflicts from May 15th-August 13th.
  • Resume and head shot are appreciated but not required.
  • Contact Fred Tacon at fred@tacon.net if you have any questions.

Characters:

  • James (M) A lonely young boy
  • Ladahlord (M) A strange and magical storyteller
  • Spiker (F) James’ mean and nasty aunt
  • Sponge (F) James’ other mean and nasty aunt
  • Green Grasshopper (M) Fatherly to James
  • Ladybug (F) Motherly to James
  • Spider (F) Warm and friendly to James
  • Earthworm (M) A bit of a scaredy-cat
  • Centipede (M) Grumpy and hates humans
  • Ensemble: Women and/or men who play a variety of characters

Character descriptions, ages, and vocal ranges can be found at http://www.mtishows.com/full-cast-info/1025. Part doubling in our production may differ from what is listed.

Note on Character Ages: Ideally, we would like to find a young boy to play James. But, because of the vocal demands of this role, we will consider ages from 7 to 15. All other roles are generally consistent with the MTI website. However, we will consider older teens (17-19) for the insects and ensemble.

Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

Beechmont Players, Inc.
www.beechmontplayers.org

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February 22, 2017 · 6:55 am

Auditions Announced for JEKYLL AND HYDE at Footlighters

FLI_logoFootlighters Inc. announces auditions for JEKYLL AND HYDE

Conceived for the stage by Steve Cuden & Frank Wildhorn
Book and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse
Music By Frank Wildhorn
Directed by Amanda Emmons Shumate
Music Direction by Alan Masters

Auditions

  • Wednesday, April 5 6:30pm-9:00pm
  • Saturday, April 8 11:00am-1:30pm

Callbacks
Sunday, April 9 1:00pm

Location: Stained Glass Theatre, 802 York St, Newport KY

Performance dates: October 5-21, 2017

Synopsis: The epic struggle between good and evil comes to life on stage in the musical phenomenon, Jekyll & Hyde. Based on the classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson and featuring a thrilling score of pop rock hits from multi-Grammy- and Tony-nominated Frank Wildhorn and double-Oscar- and Grammy-winning Leslie Bricusse, Jekyll & Hyde has mesmerized audiences the world over.

Auditions Requirements: No roles have been precast. Please bring a headshot and resume if possible. Those auditioning are encouraged to sign up for a time slot. Those without appointments will be seen in the next available slot when you arrive. Please bring your conflicts for May through October as well. Please prepare two contrasting pieces (preferably musical theatre) for the audition. Cuts should be clearly marked between 16-32 bars and in the proper key. You may not be asked to sing both, but please have both available. There will be no cold readings, dance or monolog requirements at auditions, however, you may be asked to prepare something for callbacks.

Questions? Contact Amanda at amanda.y.emmons@gmail.com

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