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October 27, 2016 · 7:38 am

Auditions Announced for THE STAR SPANGLED GIRL at Mariemont Players

MPI_logoAudition Dates/Times:

  • Monday, November 7th – 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
  • Tuesday, November 8th – 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Callbacks – Monday, November 14th – 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Location: 4101 Walton Creek Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45227

Performance Dates: March 3rd – 19th

Synopsis
One of Neil Simon’s lesser-known comedies, THE STAR SPANGLED GIRL is the story of a hilarious love triangle between two life-long friends and (literally) the girl next door. It’s San Francisco in the late 1960s and the political climate is tense; Andy and Norman are radical liberals struggling to make a living through their political magazine “Fallout”. Sophie, an aspiring Olympic swimmer, and as American as apple pie, moves into their building and captures Norman’s affections, but they are not reciprocated. Norman’s obsession with Sophie forces Andy to hire her at the magazine just to keep Norman focused on writing for the cause. What happens next threatens both the future of the magazine and Norman and Andy’s friendship.

Characters
A note about the ages of the characters: it must be believable that Andy and Norman have graduated college and that Sophie competed in the Olympics but otherwise there are no age restrictions. That said, depending on the casting of one character will impact the rest. For example, if the actress playing Sophie is 25, Andy and Norman will be cast in a similar age-range.

  • Andy: Uber liberal. The salesman behind Fallout magazine. Very sarcastic.
  • Norman: Also Uber liberal but more of a hippy type to Andy’s suit and tie persona. The writer of Fallout magazine. Hopelessly in love with Sophie.
  • Sophie: Ultra conservative, All-American girl next door. Olympic swimmer from down South. Will require a Southern accent.

Please bring your theater resume, headshot (if you have one), and list of conflicts between January and March, 2017. The audition will consist of cold reading from the script.

Questions? Please contact Laura Berkemeier (Director) at laura.berkemeier@gmail.com.

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October 27, 2016 · 6:40 am

Auditions Announced for A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Loveland Stage Company

LSC_logoA FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
Book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Come and audition for this hysterical musical comedy! This hilarious show, based on the Roman farces of Plautus, is a nonstop laughfest in which Pseudolus, a crafty slave, struggles to win the hand of a beautiful, but slow-witted, courtesan named Philia for his young master, Hero, in exchange for freedom. The plot twists and turns with cases of mistaken identity, slamming doors and a showgirl or two. This unforgettable, hysterical musical allows a terrific ensemble of comedic actors to shine – “something for everyone, a comedy tonight!”

Auditions:

  • Sunday, November 20, 2-5pm
  • Monday, November 21, 7-10pm

Prepare 16-32 bars of a song that best shows off your range.
Be prepared to learn a short dance combination. (Bring appropriate shoes and attire).
Be prepared for cold readings from the script.

Directed by: John Sloan
Produced by: Pat Furterer, Jill Gornet
Music Director: Marge Henderson
Choreographer: Marjory Clegg

Show Dates: March 2017: 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19
(Evening shows at 7:30pm; Sunday matinees at 3pm.)

Questions or concerns: email or instant message John Sloan at rbunthorne2180@yahoo.com or visit www.lovelandstagecompany.org

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October 25, 2016 · 7:00 am

Auditions Announced for IN THE SPOTLIGHT at Playhouse South

PS_logo2Dates: November 14 & 15, 2016 at 7pm.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT is a Playhouse South annual tradition and fundraiser. This exciting showcase highlights some of the great talent that we have in the Dayton communities.

This year’s theme is all about Inspiration. Please come prepared with a song that inspires you or has an inspirational theme. Songs do not need to be from musical theater, all genres of music are welcome. We will also ask for a list of songs that inspire you.

Non singing acts are asked to prepare a piece that they would be interested in performing. Please keep under 3 minutes.

There will be a dance audition for both singing and non singing parts so please bring comfortable clothes and shoes for movement.

We are looking for all actors, singers, musicians, comics, jugglers, acrobats, and creative people of all ages. Please be prepared to list all instruments you play and if you read music.

Show dates are January 13 & 14, 2017. Please contact the director, Rob Breving, via email at rjbreving@gmail.com if you have any questions.

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October 20, 2016 · 6:56 am

Auditions Announced for 2017 Season Chorus at Cincinnati Opera

co_logoCINCINNATI–Auditions for Cincinnati Opera’s 2017 Summer Festival Chorus will be held at the Cincinnati Club, located at 30 Garfield Place, Cincinnati, Ohio on December 1, 2, 3, and 4, 2016.

The Cincinnati Opera Chorus is a paid, professional chorus under the jurisdiction of AGMA, the American Guild of Musical Artists. Residents from outside of the Greater Cincinnati area are welcome and encouraged to audition. However, applicants should be aware that most chorus members tend to be cast locally. Rehearsals and performances for the 2017 Summer Festival will begin in mid-May (exact start dates TBD) and run through the end of July.

Audition Process
Audition requests are now received exclusively through an online application process. Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 20, 2016. Please email auditions@cincinnatiopera.org with any questions.

  1. Complete the online application at https://form.jotform.com/62555502887161.
    Applicants are required to upload a resume (PDF only, please) detailing performance experience. A headshot/photo is appreciated, but not required.
  2. Audition times will be assigned in the order they were received beginning November 21, 2016. Notification of assigned audition times will be sent to applicants via email.
  3. Auditions will be held at the Cincinnati Club (30 Garfield Place, Cincinnati, OH 45202). Singers should prepare two (2) contrasting arias in the original languages. An accompanist will be provided.

Please note that there is a separate application and audition process for those interested in 2017 Young Artist positions. Visit www.cincinnatiopera.org/auditions for more information.

2017 Season
Cincinnati Opera’s 2017 Summer Festival, which will run from June 15 to July 23, opens with the heartbreaking English National Opera co-production of La Bohème, conducted by Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Music Director Louis Langrée. It will be followed by the company premiere of Robert Xavier Rodríguez’s Frida, inspired by the life and work of the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. The season closes with the spectacular Barrie Kosky/1927 production of The Magic Flute from the Komische Oper Berlin. All mainstage productions will be presented at the Aronoff Center for the Arts in Downtown Cincinnati due to renovation work at Music Hall. Cincinnati Opera will also collaborate with concert:nova on a special presentation of Missy Mazzoli’s Song from the Uproar. The season will commence with the fifth annual free Opera in the Park concert in Washington Park on June 11.

For additional 2017 season and casting information, please visit cincinnatiopera.org.

Founded in 1920 and the second oldest opera company in the nation, Cincinnati Opera presents a thrilling season of grand opera every June and July. The company’s repertoire includes beloved classics and contemporary masterworks brought to life by some of the world’s most dynamic performers and creative teams.

Cincinnati Opera’s 2017 Summer Festival runs June 15 through July 23, featuring Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème, Robert Xavier Rodríguez’s Frida, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s
The Magic Flute. The season will open with Opera in the Park, a free community concert in Washington Park, on June 11. Cincinnati Opera will also present Missy Mazzoli’s
Song from the Uproar in collaboration with concert:nova. Cincinnati Opera’s 2017 season is made possible with support from ArtsWave, Ohio Arts Council, Macy’s, The Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund, and many generous individuals, corporations, and foundations.

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October 20, 2016 · 6:55 am

Auditions Announced for 2017 Season Young Artists at Cincinnati Opera

co_logoCINCINNATI–Auditions for Cincinnati Opera’s 2017 Young Artist positions will be held at the Cincinnati Club, located at 30 Garfield Place, Cincinnati, Ohio on December 1, 2, 3, and 4, 2016.

Young Artist positions are specifically for young, up-and-coming singers who wish to gain professional experience and exposure in the opera industry. Young Artists will be engaged as Choristers in Cincinnati Opera’s 2017 Summer Festival productions. In addition to their chorus duties, Young Artists will perform at various donor and patron events and programs during the season, and may also be engaged to cover principal roles in rehearsals or perform comprimario roles in mainstage performances. Young Artists have the opportunity to work with distinguished professionals in the field, as well as experienced staff members, to build and enhance repertoire through private coachings. Rehearsals and performances for the 2017 Summer Festival will begin mid-May (exact start dates TBD) and run through the end of July.

Audition Process
Auditions are by invitation through an application process. Not all applicants will receive an audition. Applicants who receive an audition are also eligible for positions in the 2017 Summer Festival Chorus. Please email auditions@cincinnatiopera.org with any questions.

  1. Complete the online application and submit the $25 application fee at https://www.yaptracker.com/applications/cincinnati-opera-2017/
  2. Completed applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. onSunday, October 30, 2016. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
  3. Auditions will be held at the Cincinnati Club (30 Garfield Place, Cincinnati, OH 45202). Singers should prepare four (4) arias in the original languages. An accompanist will be provided.

Please Note: Positions in the Cincinnati Opera Summer Festival Chorus, principal cover, and comprimario roles in season productions are under the jurisdiction of AGMA, the American Guild of Musical Artists.

2017 Season
Cincinnati Opera’s 2017 Summer Festival, which will run from June 15 to July 23, opens with the heartbreaking English National Opera co-production of La Bohème, conducted by Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Music Director Louis Langrée. It will be followed by the company premiere of Robert Xavier Rodríguez’s Frida, inspired by the life and work of the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. The season closes with the spectacular Barrie Kosky/1927 production of The Magic Flute from the Komische Oper Berlin. All mainstage productions will be presented at the Aronoff Center for the Arts in Downtown Cincinnati due to renovation work at Music Hall. Cincinnati Opera will also collaborate with concert:nova on a special presentation of Missy Mazzoli’s Song from the Uproar. The season will commence with the fifth annual free Opera in the Park concert in Washington Park on June 11.

For additional 2017 season and casting information, please visit cincinnatiopera.org.

Founded in 1920 and the second oldest opera company in the nation, Cincinnati Opera presents a thrilling season of grand opera every June and July. The company’s repertoire includes beloved classics and contemporary masterworks brought to life by some of the world’s most dynamic performers and creative teams.

Cincinnati Opera’s 2017 Summer Festival runs June 15 through July 23, featuring Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème, Robert Xavier Rodríguez’s Frida, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s
The Magic Flute. The season will open with Opera in the Park, a free community concert in Washington Park, on June 11. Cincinnati Opera will also present Missy Mazzoli’s
Song from the Uproar in collaboration with concert:nova. Cincinnati Opera’s 2017 season is made possible with support from ArtsWave, Ohio Arts Council, Macy’s, The Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund, and many generous individuals, corporations, and foundations.

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