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November 17, 2015 · 8:25 am

Auditions Announced for THE SMELL OF THE KILL at Beechmont Players

BPI_logoAuditions will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, and 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, with callbacks, if needed, at 7 p.m. Jan. 12.

Auditions will be held at the Anderson Center Theatre (7850 Five Mile Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45230).

Take three delicious, malicious wives, add three unlovable husbands and chill. That’s the recipe of Michele Lowe’s tantalizing dark comedy that had Broadway audiences laughing and cheering.

THE SMELL OF THE KILL revolves around Nicky, Debra and Molly who have tolerated one another during once-a-month dinners for years. While their unseen spouses play golf in the dining room, the women exchange confidences for the first time revealing that all three marriages are on the brink of disaster and all three women are facing the challenges of their lives. Nicky’s husband has been indicted for embezzlement, Molly’s husband is stalking her and Debra’s husband is leaving her for another woman. When the men mistakenly lock themselves in a basement meat locker the women are faced with a life-or-death decision–should they leave the men out in the cold–permanently–or let them thaw? One by one the women make their choices with more than a little help from one another.

Cast:

  • Three women, stage age 35-50, who are married to college buddies.
  • Three men, husbands of the women.The men are heard but not seen.

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.

Resume and headshot are appreciated but not required. Please know all confirmed and possible conflicts. Rehearsals likely will occur three times per week beginning at the end of February but will increase as the production nears.

Performance dates and times are: 8 p.m. Friday May 13, 8 p.m. Saturday May 14, 3 p.m. Sunday May 15, 8 p.m. Friday May 20, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday May 21.

For more information visit http://beechmontplayers.org/

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November 12, 2015 · 8:40 am

2016 Live Entertainment Auditions at Kings Island

MISC_Kings Island logoDo you love the stage? Do you enjoy being in the spotlight? Kings Island may have a job for you.

The 364-acre amusement and waterpark’s entertainment department will hold auditions in search of trained, talented and versatile singers, dancers, musicians, variety artists, characters, character cohorts, technicians and costumers for the 2016 season. Auditions will be held November 13-15 at Kings Island.

Interested performers should prepare the following:

Singers: Prepare at least one up-tempo and one ballad in a pop style. You may not sing a cappella. An accompanist will be provided. Bring sheet music in the proper key or pre-recorded instrumental sound tracks (without lead vocals) on CD. You may be asked to read a brief monologue and to dance, so bring appropriate clothes and shoes for movement. Singers need to bring a current photo and one-page resume.

Dancers: Kings Island is looking for energetic, technically trained dancers experienced in jazz, ballet, hip-hop and acrobatics for an exciting new production. Dancers will be taught a combination during the audition. If dancers sing, please bring music as specified above. Please come prepared in comfortable and appropriate clothing and shoes. Dancers need to bring a current photo and one-page resume.

Musicians: Kings Island is casting for drums, trumpet, keyboard, bass guitar, alto and tenor saxophone and trombone. Please prepare two pieces of music in an up-tempo style. Musicians may be asked to sight read at the audition. Must be available six days per week June through mid-August and have open availability.

Variety Artists: Kings Island is looking for unique and creative acts. If you are an experienced performance artist with an awesome approach to entertainment, please prepare a montage of your best work no longer than four minutes in length. Please bring a current photo and one-page resume.

Actors: Kings Island is looking for experienced actors with strong improv skills and excellent comedic timing to perform various roles throughout the park. All ages are encouraged to audition. Please prepare a short family-friendly monologue and a one-page resume.

Show Characters: Energetic and animated dancers are needed for productions featuring costumed characters. Please come prepared in comfortable and appropriate clothing and shoes for a movement audition. Please bring a current photo and a one-page resume.

Character Cohort: The Park is looking for enthusiastic individuals to provide assistance to characters during their walks. Please bring a current photo and one-page resume.

Technicians/Costumers: Interviews will be conducted for experienced sound operators, lighting operators, follow spot operators, stage crew and costumer positions. Interviews will be held on Audition Dates on a first-come, first-served basis. Please bring a one-page resume with references.

Please note: Singers may be asked to stay for the Dancer Audition. Auditions will take place in order of arrival within your talent category. You must be at least 15 years of age to audition and/or interview. Auditions are limited to two minutes. Times listed are for registration only. The audition procedure may take a long time – please be prepared to wait. Equal opportunity employer.

Audition Dates and Locations:

Friday, November 13
Kings Island
Kings Island Theater
Singers /Musicians /Technicians /Characters
Registration opens at 4:30 p.m.
Audition-interview 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis

Dancers
Registration opens at 7:00 p.m.
Dancer auditions at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 14
Kings Island
Kings Island Theater
Singers /Musicians /Technicians /Characters
Registration opens at 9:30 a.m.
Audition-interview 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis

Dancers
Registration opens at 1:30 p.m.
Dancer auditions at 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 15
Kings Island
Kings Island Theater
Singers / Musicians / Technicians / Characters
Registration opens at 9:30 a.m.
Audition-interview 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis

Dancers
Registration opens at 1:30 p.m.
Dancer auditions at 2:00 p.m.

For more information on Kings Island’s 2016 live entertainment auditions call (513) 754-5740 or visit the Park’s official website.

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November 11, 2015 · 10:19 am

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park To Audition Children Dec. 10 For TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK TO AUDITION CHILDREN DEC. 10 FOR TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

PIP(CINCINNATI) – The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will hold auditions on Thursday, Dec. 10, for children’s roles in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. Three area children will be cast for the roles of Scout, Jem and Dill. The roles of Jem and Dill are available for boys ages 10 to 13. The role of Scout is available for girls 10 to 15 years old.

Children should email a resume of any experience to the Playhouse, along with a photograph (a good quality school or family photo is acceptable). The resume and photo must be emailed again even if they have been sent in the past. The resume must include exact birth date and height, as well as an email address and telephone number. At the audition, children will be asked to share a one-minute monologue, story or poem. Cold readings also will be available.

Interested children must be available for all rehearsals of this production, most of which are scheduled around school hours. Children must also be available for all performances of the show, which are scheduled Tuesdays through Sundays and include some weekday student and public matinees. TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD will be performed in the Playhouse’s Robert S. Marx Theatre March 5 through April 3, 2016. For further information, visit the Playhouse website at www.cincyplay.com.

Photographs and resumes should be emailed to the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park to kristin.clippard@cincyplay.com. The deadline for consideration is Dec. 4. Those selected to audition will be contacted by telephone to schedule specific times. Audition location and other details will be provided when appointments are made.

The Playhouse is supported, in part, by the generosity of the tens of thousands of individuals and businesses that give to ArtsWave. The Ohio Arts Council helps fund the Playhouse with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The Playhouse also receives funding from the Shubert Foundation.

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November 9, 2015 · 10:41 am

Auditions Announced for Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID at Acting Up

ACTUP_logoActing Up’s auditions for Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID

Who: Anyone ages 6-18 years old

When: Monday December 7, Tuesday December 8, or Wednesday Dec. 9 from 6:00-9:00 pm. You will sign up for a 20 minute spot, but the entire audition will take about 45 minutes.

Where: Mason Intermediate 45 School, 6307 S. Mason Montgomery Road, Mason, OH 45040 in the 45 cafeteria.

What to prepare and bring:

  • Song: Be prepared to perform 32 measures (no longer than 1 minute) of any song that highlights your voice. This should be a Broadway-type song. You preferably should sing with a CD or ipod karaoke-type music (no vocals,) or you may sing a-cappella. There will not be an accompanist.
  • Monologue: You should perform a monologue of 1-2 minutes that demonstrates your acting ability and range. (you may be cut off)
  • Dress to dance.
  • Please bring a completed Audition Form. Found at www.ActingUp.com
  • Photo: Bring a recent photo that looks like you, that you do not need returned. No need at all for professional photos. It is merely to help the casting board recall who is who.

Show info:Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl,” and “Part of Your World.” – See more about roles available here.  Performances will be April 8,9,10 at the Mason Middle School Theater.

These auditions are for the full 2 Act version with a live orchestra which recently became available from Music Theatre International.

Location: MI-45 cafeteria.

To sign up for an audition slot, click here.

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November 9, 2015 · 10:10 am

Auditions Announced for BULL IN A CHINA SHOP at Xenia Area Community Theatre

xactBULL IN A CHINA SHOP
A comedy by C. B. Gilford

Directed by Sara Duibley

Nov. 9 & 10 at 7pm
Xenia Area Community Theater
45 E. Second St. in Xenia

Needed: 7 women, 5 men
Auditions are cold readings from the script, no preparation needed.
Show Dates: January 29-February 6

When a household of sweet little old ladies learn that a handsome detective moved into the house across the street, they resort to murder to attract his attention. Once a short story in Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine, it was also a huge success on Alfred Hitchcock Presents.

For more information email director@xeniaact.org.

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