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September 30, 2016 · 6:33 am

Auditions Announced for THE CIVIL WAR at Showbiz Players

SBP_logoShowbiz Players is extremely proud to announce auditions for it’s 30th Anniversary Production, Frank Wildhorn’s THE CIVIL WAR.

  • Sunday, November 20 – 6:00-9:00 pm
  • Monday, November 21 – 7:00-10:00pm
    Callback – Tuesday, November 22 – 7:00pm

Madisonville Recreation Center
5320 Stewart Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45227

This production of THE CIVIL WAR will be very special and will have a strong emotional impact.  Besides the dramatic content, this show will be a celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Showbiz Players and will also be its final show. This production will be totally re-staged and re-imagined from our previous versions.  Some of the songs previously sung by one person, may be sung by someone else or by multiple people this time.  We have permission from Frank Wildhorn to change things from the script.  He will be providing us with a new song for this production.

Multi-Ethnic Cast of Strong Singers Needed

  • 12 Caucasian Men/6 Caucasian Women
  • 5 African American Men/5 African American Women
  • 2 Possibly Non-singing Caucasian Men

To sign up for an audition time slot – http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49a5a623a46-auditions

Audition Requirements – Bring sheet music in the correct key and prepare 16-32 Bars from your best Pop, Gospel or Broadway selection. No monologue required.  Acting ability will be determined by the “selling” of your song.  There will be a dance audition for those auditioning as interpretive dancers.  Headshots are helpful but not required.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email the Director, Bunny Arszman at barszman@gmail.com or call 513-325-7842.

Production Dates:  April 28-May 6 at The Carnegie in Covington

Caucasian Male Roles:

  • Confederate Captain Billy Pierce (age range 35-55) (Vocal range B5-A3)
  • Union Captain Emmet Lochran (age range 35-60) (Vocal range B5-C4)
  • Bill McEwen (age range 20’s-30’s)
  • Nathaniel Taylor (20’s) (Vocal range B5-B3)
  • Samuel Taylor (20’s)
  • AutoLycus Fell (30’s)
  • Narrator – Possibly Non-singing (40’s-60’s Country accent) – May play other roles
  • Speaker of some of Abraham Lincoln quotes – Possibly non-singing (40’s-60’s)
  • + Strong male singers for Solder’s Ensemble

African American Roles – Male & Female:

  • Frederick Douglass (50’s) (Vocal Range D6-D4)
  • Benjamin (30’s-40’s) (Vocal Range G5-C4)
  • Clayton & Bessie Toler  (Vocal Range C6-F3) – These roles have been pre-cast
  • Harriet (Age Range 25-35) (Vocal Range C6-A3)
  • Exter
  • 2 Interpretive Dancers – 1 Male/1 Female (potentially non-singing)
  • + Strong Male/Female singers for Enslaved Ensemble

Caucasian Female Roles:

  • Sarah McEwen (age range 18-30)  (Vocal range F5-F3)
  • The Nurse (age range 20’s-40’s)
  • + Strong female singers for Civilian Ensemble (will be some solo opportunities)

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September 28, 2016 · 7:06 am

Auditions Announced for SANDERS’ FAMILY CHRISTMAS at RiverStage Community Theater – Music Director Needed

RSCT_logo.jpgSanders’ Family Christmas
Book by Connie Ray

Directed by Richard Zenk
Produced by Linda Shuck and Pat Mattingly Norman

RiverStage Community Theater seeks a Musical Director and actors for the Christmas show. 

Audition Dates: 

  • Saturday, October 1st from 1-3pm
  • Sunday, October 2nd from 1-3pm

Headshots and resumes are appreciated but not required. 

Location:
Market Street School Auditorium
212 Market Street
New Richmond, Oh 45157 

Performances run December 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, and 11.

Rehearsals start October 11th and will be held Saturdays and Sundays 1-3P and some Tuesdays 7-9P in October.  Schedule for November TBD.

Actors are expected to be off-book November 1st. 

Synopsis: This play with bluegrass/gospel music is set in the small country sanctuary of the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant, North Carolina near the Blue Ridge Mountains.  It is Wednesday night, December 24, 1941, eighteen days after Pearl Harbor and FDR’s declaration of war.

The fictional Sanders Family first performed at Mount Pleasant on June 15, 1938 after a five-year hiatus from the Gospel Circuit (the setting of the musical Smoke on the Mountain – the prequel show).  This will be their last performance before the war forces the group to disband since Dennis will be shipping out to Boot Camp the day after Christmas. 

Characters:

  • Burl Sanders: Father (40 – 60s) – Baritone – Strong patriarch, and proud leader of his family.
  • Vera Sanders: Mother (40 -60s) – Alto –  Strong faith, adores her children, challenges the Reverend with knowledge of scriptures. Good comic timing.
  • Stanley Sanders: Uncle (40 – 50s) – Bass – Burl’s brother, formerly served prison time and most recently returned from a role in a Hollywood western. Rough but sweet on the inside.
  • Dennis Sanders: Twin brother (20s) – Tenor – Has become a “real” preacher since his first visit to Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.  He is proud to have enlisted in the Marines instead of being drafted. He is the younger of the twins and seems willing to follow the lead of others.
  • Denise Sanders: Twin sister (20s) – Soprano – Naïve, with good intentions that cause the family some embarrassment. She is the oldest of the twins and has a bubbly personality. Good comic timing.
  • June Sanders: Sister (20-30s) – June contributes to the family’s performances by playing hand-held percussion instruments and demonstrating her own interpretive “sign language.” The only role thatdoes notrequire singing.
  • Reverend Mervin Oglethorpe: – Tenor – Pastor of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church (30s) An enthusiastic minister who recently lost his beloved mother. Good comic timing.

Note about stage ages: The director must select individuals that look age appropriate as parents and children.  In addition, Melvin must be appear to be just a few years older than June as he proposes marriage to her in the show. 

Audition Expectations

  • Those auditioning should be prepared to sing with or without musical accompaniment.  Prepare to sing any popular church Christmas song rather than the songs listed in the audition notice. and bring the sheet music if you have it. Looking forward to your audition. 
  • Each character, except June, must be able to sing bluegrass/folk/gospel styles. There is both group singing and solo singing.  We are looking for heartfelt quality singing as might be heard in a church choir.
  • Those auditioning for Denise will be asked to sing I Wonder as I Wonder. Those auditioning for men’s roles will be asked to sing Onward, Christian Soldiers. Those auditioning for Vera will be asked to singHold Fast to the Night. You will be asked to sing Angels We Have Heard on Highand/or A Country Type of Christmas with others. The songs will be played by a keyboard accompanist.
  • Listen to the cast recording on iTunes or watch both acts of the show on YouTube (member name: korggrok).
  • The ability to play instruments such as piano, guitar, mandolin, upright bass, ukulele, banjo, fiddle, even a harmonica, is a plus (but not required) for each family member. No dancing is required for this show.
  • Familiarize yourself with the Baptist religion (e.g., http://www.abc-usa.org/10facts/)
  • For the role of June, prepare your own version of sign language to A Country Type of Christmas. The more original and humorous the better.
  • All will be asked to do readings from the script. Email the director (richardjoseph@gmail.com) if you would like to review  for the sections of the script each character will be asked to perform. In addition, you may be asked to read other parts with others.

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September 27, 2016 · 7:00 am

Auditions Announced for THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER at Beavercreek Community Theatre

BCT_YouthTheatreBeavercreek Community Theatre is pleased to announce audition dates for our first Youth Production of Season 2016-17, THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER, Monday, October 3 and Tuesday, October 4 for those young people ages 8-18 and still in high school.

You may call us at (937) 429-4737, listen to the prompts and leave a message in the Youth Theatre voicemail option with your preferred date or email us at kids@bctheatre.org . You will be assigned a time at 5-minute intervals from 7-8:30pm. Confirmation of your assigned time will be emailed and an Audition Form will be attached. Please prepare a memorized 1-minute monologue and be prepared to read from the script.

The Participation Fee is $90 per child with consideration given to familieswith 3 or more children enrolled in the program. There is no fee for those interested in working tech(lights and sound; training provided).

The play will be held December 2-11, 2015. Please check your calendars for family and school conflicts, as this is a very busy time of year.

Show Description:
“In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with the casting of the Herdman kids – probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You wont believe the mayhem – and the fun – when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on.”

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September 23, 2016 · 6:43 am

Auditions Announced for Season 19 MainStage Projects at Know Theatre of Cincinnati

Season 19 MainStage Projects

KTC_logoAuditions: October 1 at Know Theatre
10am-2pm, by appointment only.

Hi all – the current available slots filled up fast. Please send me a note at twinters@knowtheatre.com if you’d like to read at an alternate time TBA. Please include headshot/resume if possible. Thank you!

Know Theatre of Cincinnati seeks performers for MainStage productions from November 2016 ­ may 2017.

Know seeks to represent diverse perspectives, voices, and individuals on our stages. Actors of all ethnicities and backgrounds are encouraged to submit for all projects!

Projects being cast include:

DARKEST NIGHT AT THE GNARLY STUMP
An Appalachian Ghost Story Musical (World Premiere)
By Lauren Hynek & Elizabeth Martin
With music by Paul Strickland
Performances Nov. 26-Dec. 17
Rehearsals begin Nov. 17, 2016

Characters:

  • KIM – A modern, city dweller. 20s­-30s Female
  • JOCASTA – Flinty. No­nonsense. 40s-­50s Female
  • ELISHA – Gentle. Soft. 20s­-30s Female
  • SHERIFF EVERETT – A performer. But takes his job seriously. 40s Male
  • SILAS – Old fashioned. Any Male
  • AMANDA – Kim’s sister (doubles with Elisha)

DRAGON PLAY
A new drama by Jenny Connell Davis
Performances Jan. 27-Feb. 18
Rehearsals begin January 3, 2017

Characters:

  • Woman 30s. An old soul.
  • Man Late 30s. A good man, Marlboro­type, smarter than he looks.
  • Dragon Girl Looks about 15, with an old soul.
  • Boy 11 years old. Grows up to be Loser Boy
  • Loser Boy Looks about 19. Resembles Dragon.
  • Dragon Looks mid­-20s, with an old soul. Resembles Loser Boy.

HEAVIER THAN…
A new dramedy by Steve Yockey
Performances March 10-April 1
Rehearsals begin Feb. 13, 2017

Characters:

  • Asterius – The Minotaur, 29, square‐jawed and masculine, beautiful, surprisingly optimistic, but lonely and too innocent for a monster; strong, with gigantic pale horns emerging from his forehead, almost surreal
  • Icarus – A man, but more of a boy, early 20s, blithe, fickle, pretty, craving attention, attracted to Asterius and the inherent risk
  • Ariadne – A young woman, Asterius’ sister, early 20s if that, selfish, passionate, raised to expect constant praise, literally unraveling for love
  • Pasiphae – A woman, 40s and gorgeously preserved by status and privilege, Asterius’ mother, the Queen of Crete, graceful but hard edged, not what she seems & at odds with her past
  • Chorus (3) – 3 women: the flirt, the friend, the advisor; but together they are an ephemeral idea of one “woman” with the confidence of fate.

LISTEN FOR THE LIGHT
A world premiere drama by Kara Lee Corthron
Performances April 21-May 13
Rehearsals begin March 27

Characters:

  • ELI -­ late 30s/early 40s, African­American male; fastidious, brooding and so intelligent he has to hide it. This actor will also play the following roles: HYRUM ­ a white man, JOSEPH’s brother BONNET 2 – a white woman and one of JOSEPH’s wives
  • LULA ­- 17 year­old young white woman. Precocious, rough around the edges, under educated and strong­willed; speaks without thinking.
    This actor will also play the following roles:

    • MAN – a well­off white man and slaveholder
    • CLERK – a white man working in a general store
    • CRONY – another white man
    • EMMA – a white woman and Joseph’s first wife, severe and at the end of her patience
  • JOSEPH -­ late 30s, white male. VERY charismatic and rather handsome. A rock star of his time.
    This actor will also play the following roles:

    • MAN 2 ­ a black slave
    • BONNET 1 ­ a white woman and one of JOSEPH’s wives
    • PA – LULA’s father

Audition Requirements

  • All applicants interested in GNARLY STUMP should be prepared to sing acapella one song that is *not* from a musical; preferably a traditional or folk song.
  • All applicants should come prepared with a 60 second contemporary monologue.
  • Audition slots will be 10-­15 minutes, and may include the reading of a side or two from the scripts listed above, in addition to your prepared material.

Compensation
Know Theatre acting positions are competitively paid positions for both AEA and non­union roles. Know Theatre productions rehearse six days per week, an average of 30 hours per week. Rehearsal schedules vary from production to production.

Contact Know’s Associate Artistic Director Tamara Winters at twinters@knowtheatre.com with the subject line “October 1 Auditions” for questions about auditions or time slots.

TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT, please click through the following link and select an appointment time: http://doodle.com/poll/3iwgcx9iuenbbkpp

About Know Theatre
Know Theatre is Cincinnati’s Theatrical Playground. Now in its 19th Season, the Know showcases unexpected voices, new works, and plays that embrace the inherent theatricality of the live experience. Know Theatre seeks to be a place where artists and audiences feel welcome to take artistic risks, creating work that is cutting edge and accessible

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September 21, 2016 · 6:38 am

Auditions Announced for THE UNAVOIDABLE DISAPPEARANCE OF TOM DURNIN at Dayton Theatre Guild

DTGProduction Dates: November 18 – December 4, 2016
Director: Marjorie Strader
Producer: Barb Jorgensen
Assistant Director: K.L. Storer
Stage Manager: Melanie Brenner

Audition Dates: Monday October 10 and Tuesday October 11 at 7 PM

For further information contact: Marjorie Strader (mstraderia@gmail.com)

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script
A resume and headshot are not required but are encouraged
Please bring ALL scheduling conflicts between October 12 and December 4, 2016

Character Descriptions:

  • Tom Durnin (mid-late 50s)
  • James Durnin, his son (mid-late 20s)
  • Chris Wyatt, his son-in-law (mid 30s)
  • Katie Nicholson, creative writing classmate and emerging romantic interest of James (mid-late 20s)
  • Karen Brown-Canedy, Tom’s ex-wife, James’ mother (50s)

Tom Durnin is a disbarred lawyer who has spent the last five years in prison for a fraudulent investment scheme. He returns to his family, envisioning a happy reunion and catching up on lost time. What he finds instead is a son (James) who is struggling with a job he hates, a marriage that has failed, and resentment towards his father for much of it. While James reluctantly allows Tom to camp out on his couch, the rest of the family is even less thrilled about Tom’s return. His now ex-wife Karen has moved on to another marriage, unbeknownst to Tom, and his daughter will not allow him to see his grandchildren, though her husband Chris, who owes his job to his father-in-law, is caught between competing loyalties. The family, still hurting, has managed to move on, but Tom’s return to them in hopes of reclaiming a happier past dredges up even more pain.

In a 2015 interview about his work as a whole, Levenson notes: “I do find the dynamics in the family to be fascinating and endlessly variable. Family is, obviously, among the most universal experiences. We all come from some kind of family, for better or worse, healthy or not. Family has always been very important to me and has always been something that is such a rich part of our experience. I guess people living together is always a fraught enterprise, filled with so much beauty, so much joy and so much sorrow.”

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