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July 8, 2016 · 6:21 am

Auditions Announced for CAMELOT at Dayton Playhouse

DPH_logoCAMELOT is the timeless legend of King Arthur brought to the stage. Based on the classic work The Once and Future King, CAMELOT was a successful Broadway show before being turned into a musical movie in 1967. The story begins with a young Arthur nervous to meet his new wife, Guenevera. Before disappearing forever, Merlin offers some last advice, and Arthur sets out to build the ideal society of knights. With the help of Guenevera, Lancelot, and Pellinore, Arthur begins his quest to establish the knights of the round table. However, it’s not long before old sins and new betrayals threaten to undo all the things they’ve built. This musical blends humor with drama in a wonderful story of chivalry and the legacy we leave behind.

Rehearsals:
Rehearsals will run Monday through Thursday, generally from 7pm to 10pm for the months of August and September. During the final week of rehearsals, we will run rehearsals every night. Please check your calendars before auditions and be aware of any conflicts you may have with the rehearsal calendar.

Show Dates:
The show will open on Friday, September 16th, and there will be nine performances spread over three weekends. On September 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, 30th, and October 1st, the performance will begin at 8pm. On September 18th, 25th, and October 2nd, the performance will begin at 2pm. Strike will occur after the final performance on October 2nd.

Auditions Info:
Auditions will be on Monday and Tuesday, July 25th and 26th at 7pm

  • Please come prepared to sing 16-32 bar of a song of your choice. It is strongly recommended that you select a song from the classical/golden age of Broadway to best match the show. Please select a song that shows range and character in line with the character(s) you are interested in.
  • Auditions will consist of a vocal and movement portion, as well as possible cold readings from scenes. We ask that you attend both nights of auditions.
  • On Monday we will run vocals, movement, and some preliminary scenes.
  • On Tuesday, we will vocals and movement for anyone who was unable to attend Monday, and will continue with scenes and vocals.
  • Please dress comfortably and ready to move.
  • Please come to the audition with any and all possible conflicts you may have with the rehearsal calendar.

Character Info:

  • King Arthur (Male/ Young Adult-Middle Aged/ Lead/ Baritone) – an ambitious and idealist man who must wrestle with the struggle between his vision for the future and the reality of the world around him.
  • Guenevere (Female/ Young Adult-Middle Aged / Lead/ Soprano) – an adventurous spirit caught in the world of high society. She is excited by the idea of adventure and has romanticized the world of knights.
  • Lancelot (Male/ Young Adult-Middle Aged/ Lead/ Baritone) – a righteous and pure knight whose desire to serve the greater good comes into conflict with his own personal desires.
  • Pellinore (Male/ Middle Aged and older/ Supporting/ Spoken) – a bumbling, well meaning knight on a long forgotten quest.
  • Mordred (Male/ Young Adult/ Supporting/ Tenor) – an ambitious, power hungry man who shares none of the ideals of his father.
  • Nimue (Female/ Young Adult – Middle Aged/ Featured/ Mezzo-Soprano) – a mysterious magical woman who lures Merlyn to his fate.
  • Morgan Le Fey (Female/ Young Adult – Middle Aged/ Featured/ Spoken) – an estranged witch who uses her powers for mischief.
  • Merlyn (Male/ Older/ Featured/ Spoken) – a wise mentor whose words don’t always make sense at first.
  • Tom of Warwick (Male/ Young Adult/ Featured/ Spoken)- a young boy who stumbles on the biggest battle of the age.
  • Sir Dinadan (Male/ Young Adult – Middle Aged/ Featured/ Tenor)- a knight of the round table who serves the King and Queen faithfully.
  • Sir Sagramore (Male/ Young Adult – Middle Aged/ Featured/ Tenor)- a knight of the round table who serves the King and Queen faithfully.
  • Sir Lionel (Male/ Young Adult – Middle Aged/ Featured/ Tenor)- a knight of the round table who serves the King and Queen faithfully.
  • Squire Dap (Male/ Young Adult/ Featured/ Spoken)- Lancelot’s loyal squire.

Ensemble: (Assorted scenes, lines, moments)

  • Lady Anne
  • Lady Sybil
  • Guilliam
  • Colgrevance
  • Bliant
  • Castor
  • Clarius
  • Page

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July 8, 2016 · 6:10 am

Auditions Announced for SIDE SHOW at Footlighters Inc.

FLI_logoDirected by Bill Geraghty
Produced by Mary Stone and Cathy Lutts

  • Sunday, September 11, 2016
  • Monday, September 12, 2016
    7pm to 10pm

Callbacks

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 7pm

Location

The Footlighters, Inc.
802 York Street
Newport, KY 41071

Details

  • Sign up for an audition time on the SignUp Genius page.
  • Please bring 16-32 bars of two contrasting songs that show your vocal range.
  • Please have your music marked with the 16 – 32 bars that you want to sing for each song in advance. If you start at the top of the song, the accompanist will be instructed to stop playing after 32 bars.
  • An accompanist will be provided.
  • Please don’t audition with anything from “SIDE SHOW.”
  • A dance combination will be a part of a callback audition.

Show Dates

February 16th through March 4th, 2017

Performances the first two weekends will be on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, with a matinee on Sunday.

Performances the third weekend will be on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night.

Rehearsals

Rehearsals will begin in early November.

We will have a light rehearsal schedule during the week leading to Christmas and the week leading to New Year’s Eve.

Show Description

Side Show is set against the backdrop of 1920’s and 30’s show business that seamlessly blends the worlds of carnival, vaudeville, and Hollywood glamour. The musical is inspired by the remarkable true story of the Hilton twins, Daisy and Violet, who were legends in their time and the highest paid performers on the vaudeville circuit. Side Show is their heartwarming search for first love and acceptance amidst the spectacle of fame and scrutiny under the spotlight.

Production Team

Producers – Cathy Lutts and Mary Stone
Director – Bill Geraghty
Music Director – Todd Florin
Vocal Director – Alan Masters
Choreographer – Karen Sowards
Asst. Director – Nick Horton
Lighting Designer – Missi Malone
Stage Manager – Janet Wisner
Costumer – Tia Casey

CAST BREAKDOWN

A Multi-Ethnic/Multi-Racial Cast of 22-28 adults. Actors of all ages, genders, sizes, and races are needed. The entire cast/ensemble will sing. Depending on turnout and look, we may split/add more actors focusing on different strengths (dancing/singing/physical strength/acrobatics).

Daisy Hilton: Female, 20-35 (Mezzo/Soprano with belt; Big range. belter with high extension). The dominant and more outspoken of the twins, her dream is to became a famous actress/performer/celebrity.

Violet Hilton: Female, 20-35 (Mezzo/Soprano with belt; Big range. belter with high extension). The shy and more composed of the twins, her dream is to marry and raise a family at home.

NOTE: Since the Hilton sisters were conjoined twins, attached at the lower spine/hip, actresses interested in these roles MUST be comfortable acting, moving and dancing in tandem with another actress, and will be paired at the audition with other candidates for scenes and dances. Actresses should feel comfortable being on stage less than fully clothed and in a scene suggesting adult interaction with the leading men.

Terry Conner: Male, able to play 30-40 (Baritone with strong upper range). A talent scout/agent for the Vaudeville circuit. Handsome, smooth/suave, leading man type. Daisy’s love interest. Actor will ballroom dance.

Buddy Foster: Male, able to play 20-35 (Tenor; big range). Usher turned Entertainer. Bright and energetic, but a bit naive. A song and dance man. Violet’s love interest.

Jake: Male, African-American, able to play 25+ (tenor/baritone with strong top range). Sideshow Foreman. Very strong physical presence even when silent. Secretly in love with Violet. Strong singer who can move well. Athletic build. Jake is also the Cannibal King, and will likely appear bare-chested in his King costume.

Sir/The Boss: Male. Formidable presence, sleazy, mean owner/MC of the Side Show. 35-60. Caucasian. Strong Tenor voice. (NOTE – The actor cast as Sir/The Boss may also be in some ensemble scenes.)

Featured/ENSEMBLE ROLES: The entire ensemble will double in a number of smaller parts with featured lines, as well as singing throughout the show. The roles listed below are their featured roles in the “Side Show” but they will also play reporters, vaudevillians, spectators, Follies performers, party guests, and Carny hawkers. Actors with special skills, especially jumps and acrobatics are a plus.

Fortune Teller: Female. Size, race and age open. Exotic look. Strong belter/gospel voice.

Reptile Man: Male. Half man/half reptile. Tall, lean. Race and age open. Form fitting costume.

Snake Lady: Female. Snake Charmer. Athletic/dancer’s body. Race and age open. Revealing costume.

6th Exhibit: Female. Religious Martyr. Size, race and age open.

Dolly Dimples: Female. Listed as the classic “Fat Lady” with Baby-Doll attire. Size, race and age open.

Sheik: Male (Middle Eastern character). Athletic build. Size, race and age open. Must be comfortable appearing partially clothed.

Harem Girls: (2-4) Females. Race and age open. Must be comfortable appearing in Harem outfits, meaning you will appear on stage partially clothed.

Bearded Lady: Male or Female. Size, race and age open. If a male, he must be comfortable appearing in women’s clothes. Beard a plus, but not required.

Fakir: Male (Far East/Indian character). Athletic build. Size and age open.

The Geek: Male. “Refined but deadly.” Size, race and age open. Must be comfortable with blood/gore.

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July 7, 2016 · 7:06 am

Auditions Announced for THAT TIME OF YEAR at Middletown Lyric Theatre

MLT_logoAugust 8 & 9 from 7-8:30pm

THAT TIME OF YEAR a musical revue
Concept & Lyrics by  Laurence Holzman & Felicia Needleman
Music by  Sanford Marc Cohen, Nicholas Levin, Donald Oliver, Kyle Rosen, Brad Ross, Mark Wherry and Wendy Wilf

Looking for 2 men and 3 women for this fast paced, cabaret style musical revue. From hilariously, lively songs to tender ballads this show runs the gamut of musical genre.

This is a true ensemble piece that requires strong vocal skills, comedic timing, some light musical staging. Please prepare an upbeat Broadway/Cabaret style song as well as a ballad. An accompanist will be provided.

THAT TIME OF YEAR is a musical revue of 25 all-original Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s songs. Running the musical gamut from show tunes to rock, blues and jazz, the songs range from funny numbers highlighting the joys and anxieties of the holiday season to beautiful, touching ballads about the meaning behind the holidays.This multi-cultural, multi-faith, multi-generational musical premiered off-Broadway in November 2006 at the York Theatre Company in Manhattan

For more information visit www.middletownlyric.org/P_Auditions.html.

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July 5, 2016 · 6:22 am

Auditions Announced for THE LAST LIFEBOAT at Dayton Theatre Guild

DTGOpen audition notice for THE LAST LIFEBOAT by Luke Yankee

Auditions will be held Tue & Wed, July 5 & 6, 2016, starting at 7:00 pm both nights.
Production dates: Aug 19-Sep 4, 2016

The Dayton Theatre Guild at the Caryl D. Philip TheatreScape
430 Wayne Ave, Dayton OH, 45410
937-278-5993 — www.daytontheatreguild.org

Directed by Jeff Sams
Produced by Debra Kent

Joseph Bruce Ismay, an English businessman who served as chairman and managing director of the White Star Line of steamships becomes the perfect scapegoat for the sinking of the Titanic. Ismay saved as many people as he could, but with no women and children in sight, he stepped into the last lifeboat…and was branded a coward and a traitor forever. This play deals not only with the disaster itself, but the sensationalized trials and aftermath of an event that changed the world forever.

Casting Requirements:

  • Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
  • A résumé and headshot are not required but are appreciated.
  • Please provide a list of all known conflicts between July 7 & Sep 4, 2016.

This is a movement play. Those auditioning should be able to move, sit, and stand easily. This production will use eight actors to play over sixty roles by changing costume pieces and using hand props and a minimal set (much like the Royal Shakespeare’s NICHOLAS NICKLEBY or PETER AND THE STARCATCHER.) Actors never leave the stage and work as an ensemble to tell the story. Most characters speak with standard British accents.

Actors who can speak with an Irish or Scottish dialect should be prepared to demonstrate one as part of auditions, but this is not a requirement.

NOTE: The breakdown of characters for actors found in the script may not be the exact breakdown used for this production.

  • Actor #1: 40s. Plays J. Bruce Ismay, the central character in the story. A reluctant businessman who was branded a coward for taking a seat in the last lifeboat to leave the Titanic.

  • Actor #2: 20s-30s. Plays William Randolph Hearst, Thomas Andrews and others. Youthful appearance and energy is prefered.

  • Actor #3: 30s-40s. Plays a wide range of characters (Policeman, Sailor, Senator Fletcher, etc.)

  • Actor #4: 60s. Plays Captain Smith (of the Titanic), J.P. Morgan,Thomas Ismay and John Jacob Astor. Must be willing and able to grow facial hair to match that of the famous Captain Smith.

  • Actress #1: 40s. Plays the role of Vivian, a widow and acquaintance of Ismay. Also plays other female characters.

  • Actress #2: 20s. Plays Florence Ismay and others. Must be able to play a small girl in some scenes.

  • Actress #3: 50s-60s Plays Margaret Ismay (Bruce’s mother) among other female roles.

  • Actress #4: 30s-40s. Plays a variety of female roles in the show.

For more information please contact:
Director Jeff Sams at jeff.sams@daytontheatreguild.org
or
Producer Debra Kent at debra.kent@daytontheatreguild.org.

The show runs weekends Aug 19-Sep 4, 2016
First Weekend: Friday 8pm, Saturday 8pm, Sunday 3pm
Second & Third Weekend: Friday 8pm, Saturday 5pm, Sunday 3pm

*Children under seven will not be admitted

Adult: $19
Senior (60 or older): $17
Student: $12
Special pricing for groups of 10 or more, call the Box Office at 937-278-5993 for pricing
– http://www.daytontheatreguild.org/ click on “Tickets” link
– or call 937-278-5993
– or at the box office day of the show

* All individual tickets purchased in advance via our on-line ticket system or by telephone will also include a $1 convenience fee.

For more information, including auditions, see http://www.daytontheatreguild.org/

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July 4, 2016 · 10:05 am

Auditions Announced for THE ODD COUPLE at The Drama Workshop

TDW_VERTTHE ODD COUPLE
Written by Neil Simon

Directed & Produced by Ray Persing

Auditions will be Aug 17 & 21, 2016, at The Glenmore Playhouse, 3716 Glenmore Ave, Cheviot, OH 45211. Doors will open at 6:30pm, and auditions will begin promptly at 7pm. Actors are asked to bring a resume and headshot, and will audition in groups. Auditions will run no later than 9 pm, and may end earlier. Callbacks, if necessary, will be on Aug 24, 2016. Updates will be posted on the TDW Facebook page.

Show dates are February 24, 2017 through March 12, 2017. Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 pm, Sunday afternoon at 2 pm. Call time is 1 ½ hours before curtain, unless other arrangements are made with the stage manager. Table work will begin in December, with rehearsals starting in January.

The director is seeking eight actors. Needed: 6 men (40-60) and 2 women (ages late 20s-early 30s). Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to audition.

ABOUT THE SHOW: This classic comedy opens as a group of the guys assembled for cards in the apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it’s no wonder that his wife left him. Late to arrive is Felix Unger who has just been separated from his wife. Fastidious, depressed and more than a bit tense, Felix seems suicidal, but as the action unfolds Oscar becomes the one with murder on his mind when the clean-freak and the slob ultimately decide to room together with hilarious results as The Odd Couple is born.

  • Oscar Madison (Lead): Male, early 40s
    Sports writer in New York. Divorced and used to it. Behind on his alimony, but doesn’t take anything too seriously. A slob, untidy with little care for tending to his surroundings, which is a large and very nice 8 room apartment in the upper eighties of New York, he has relaxed into his environment, and hosts rowdy poker nights and is generous with his apartment and with his friends.
  • Felix Ungar (Lead): Male, early 40s
    Obsessive/Compulsive/Neurotic in a funny way. Loves to cook very fancy meals. Cleans too much. In the midst of a divorce, kicked out by his soon-to-be ex-wife and very upset about it. Fastidious, well dressed, loves to spend time in the kitchen, everything has its place, also very emotional with a list of maladies: sinus problems, back problems, emotional problems. Oscar has invited him to live with him for a while until he gets things sorted out, their relationship is oil and water.
  • Speed, Roy, Murray & Vinnie (Supporting): Male, 40-59
    Oscar’s poker buddies, an assortment of “character types” (Speed is a bit of a wiseguy, Roy is Oscar’s accountant, Murray is a police officer, Vinnie is a bit hen-pecked). They enjoy playing cards together, and teasing and jabbing each other, these poker nights are their nights away from the wives.
  • Gwendolyn & Cecily Pigeon (Supporting): Female, late 20s – early 30s
    British sisters living in Oscar’s building, Oscar looks at them as potential dates for himself and Felix, very sweet and accommodating and quick to laugh.

Actors who are selected will be contacted by the director. The practice of The Drama Workshop is to notify all auditioners via email of results once the show is cast, after which a cast list will be posted on the TDW website and Facebook page. Those without email who are not cast will not be contacted individually.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

Please bring a current headshot & resume. No prepared monologue is required. Auditions will consist of readings from the script. Callbacks, if needed, will be at the director’s discretion. Bring your calendar and be prepared to list all conflicts. Conflicts not listed at time of audition may not be honored. Those who are cast will be expected to assist with the staging, advertising, or some other aspect of the production.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Ray Persing at 937.877.6116 or at trpersing@gmail.com.

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