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March 5, 2016 · 8:16 am

Auditions Announced for THE WIZARD OF OZ at La Comedia Dinner Theatre

LAC_logoLocal Auditions THE WIZARD OF OZ – Adults only

La Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, Ohio, will be holding an ADULT audition for their production of THE WIZARD OF OZ on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at 765 W. Central Ave. Springboro, Ohio.

We will be auditioning for ALL roles in the show.
Sing 16 bars from a standard Broadway Musical.
Be prepared to dance.

Director / Choreographer is Chris Beiser.
Rehearsals begin June 17, 2016
Performances July 7 – August 28, 2016

Questions call Joe (937) 746-4537
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March 3, 2016 · 7:06 am

Auditions Announced from WEST SIDE STORY at Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre

CYPT_logoCincinnati Young People’s Theatre (CYPT)
Audition Dates and Times

For its 35th Annual Summer Musical
WEST SIDE STORY

Tim Perrino, Director; Steve Goers, Music Director; Maggie Perrino, Choreographer

AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD ON:
Saturday, April 30th, 2016
Sunday, May 1st, 2016
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016

Location:
Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
4990 Glenway Ave
Cincinnati, Ohio 45238

As of March 1st you may set up your audition appointment (and request a particular time slot) email Jennifer Perrino, Producer at jenniferperrino@covedalecenter.com  OR call the box office at 513.241.6550 Monday – Friday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.

(See scheduled audition time slots below – item #3.  Read further for information about tech positions)

REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Must be 13 – 19 years of age at the time of the audition
  2. All auditionees MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO AUDITION by:
    Emailing Jennifer Perrino at jenniferperrino@covedalecenter.com OR call the box office at 513 241 6550 – Monday – Saturday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. 

Please note:  You must provide your age, a good phone number and an email address when setting up your audition.

You may request a specific time slot as listed in #3 below:

  1. Audition times include:

Saturday, April 30th @ 10:00, 11:00 am, 1:00 and 2:00 pm
Sunday, May 1st   @ 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 pm
Tuesday, May 3rd @ 5:00 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 pm

  1. It is important you arrive 15-20 minutes BEFORE your scheduled audition time to fill out paperwork.
  2. Please prepare a song from a musical theater show that best represents your singing voice (please bring sheet music for our accompanist).  Please note: Do not expect to sing a cappella or with pre-recorded music.
  3. Dress appropriately as you will be required to complete a dance audition.
  4. You will be asked to read from the script as well.

All auditionees must complete all three parts of the audition process (singing, reading script, dancing).  If all areas are not completed, then he/she will not be considered for a role in the show.

Participation Fee:  All participants (on stage and off) are required to pay a participation fee for this summer program.  Fee will be due at the first rehearsal: $150.00 for performers (includes costume and show t-shirt); $50.00 for Techies (includes show t-shirt).

Attention Techies:  Interviews will be set up for those interested in working tech for this production.  Set up your audition by calling the box office at 513.241.6550 Monday – Saturday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.  Or email Jennifer Perrino, Producer atjennifeperrino@covedalecenter.com  to request a particular time slot.

Interviews slots include:

  • Saturday, April 30th @ 1:00 and 2:00 pm
  • Sunday, May 1st   @ 6:00 and 7:00
  • Tuesday, May 3rd @ 5:00 and 6:00 

Please Note:  A limited amount of funds are in place to assist with the participation fee. Funds are distributed on a confidential basis.  Everyone is encouraged to audition, regardless of ability to pay!  Choosing the cast of the show is based upon talent, enthusiasm and availability only. Ability to pay the participation fee is never a factor in casting decisions.

The Show Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City, as two young idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the “American” Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time.

What is CYPT?  Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre (CYPT) provides a summer of great experience for performers and techies alike. Many of our members are now professional actors, singers, dancers, technicians and musicians.  Others are Drama, Opera, Music Theatre, Voice, Music and Broadcasting majors at colleges all over the country.  To date, over 2,200 teens have been a part of CYPT!
CYPT has produced 33 years of exciting shows, including: Jesus Christ Superstar, Footloose, 42nd Street, Children of Eden, Hello Dolly, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Anything Goes, The Pajama Game, Godspell,  Les Miserables, Crazy For You, The Wedding Singer, Grease, Footloose, Hairspray and many more!

CYPT is the recipient of the Post-Corbett Award for Outstanding Arts Organization, plus, the National Recreation and Parks Arts and Humanities Award, and the Ohio State Award for Best Student Program.

CYPT brings together 100 teens each summer, on stage and off.  In 2015, participants came from 38 different schools, from all over the Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana region.

CYPT is for you!  The teenage performer/techie interested in three things: 1) Theatrical Experience; 2) A Summer project with a difference; 3) A lot of new friends with the same interests.

WEST SIDE STORY Complete Performance Dates:
Thursday       July 28     7:30 pm
Friday           July 29     8:00 pm
Saturday       July 30     8:00 pm
Sunday         July 31     2:00 pm

Wednesday     August 3      7:30 pm
Thursday        August 4      7:30 pm
Friday            August 5       8:00 pm
Saturday        August 6       8:00 pm
Sunday          August 7th     2pm and 7:30 pm.

Tickets on sale now!   Adult $16; Senior $14; College Students $14.00; High school $12.00.  Tickets may be purchased by calling the box office at 513 241 6550 or click here to purchase online

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March 1, 2016 · 6:38 am

Auditions Announced for 1776 at Dayton Playhouse

DPH_logoThe seminal event in American history blazes to vivid life in this most unconventional of Broadway hits. 1776 puts a human face on the pages of history as we see the men behind the national icons: proud, frightened, uncertain, irritable, charming, often petty and ultimately noble figures determined to do the right thing for a fledgling nation. It’s the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence…if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! 1776follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, and Richard Henry Lee and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles of the British monarchy by signing the Declaration of Independence.

Audition Dates: Monday, March 14 and Tuesday March 15 at 7:00pm
Call back: (only if needed) Wednesday, March 16 at 7:00pm

Production dates: May 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 2017
PLEASE NOTE: We may add 2 performances on May 12 and May 19 – please keep this in mind

Please bring 16-30 bars of music; An accompanist will be provided. Dress comfortably for movement

Director Tina McPhearson is looking to fill the following roles:

Character Age Vocal Description State Inde. Songs
Stephen Hopkins 70 gnarled and grizzled old geezer, long grey hair RI For 8
Edward Rutledge 23-35 high baritone handsome, aristocratic and somewhat of a dandy…languid and sinuous with leonine grace cloaking a barely concealed force and fury, youngest man to sign the Declaration S. Car Against 3
Caesar Rodney 40-60 Gaunt, bony man who works hard for independence,despite the fact that he has skin cancer. Del For 3
George Reed 40-50 bewigged prig of a man Del Against 3
Colonel Thomas McKean 40-55 tall, booming voice, Scottish brogue Del For 3
John Dickinson 35-50 Baritone Thin hawkish, with elegance,stylish man of the class, figurehead of the conservative members Penn Against 3
James Wilson 30-45 bespectacled cautious little sycophant Penn Against 3
Charles Thomson 45-60 Pedantic Secretary to the Congress, prissy, man of order
John Adams tenor force behind the creation of the Declaration of Independence…pushes hard and antagonizes almost everyone in Congress…“obnoxious and disliked” but committed to independence Mass For 8
Ben Franklin 50-70 Baritone witty and playful and insightful, tends to be somewhat of a leveling influence in Congress…quick to quip but also acutely analytical Penn For 5
John Hancock 40-55 President of the Congress, caustic when irritated, intelligent but bored with the daily affairs of Congress Penn For 3
Richard Henry Lee 35-46 high baritone Virginia aristocrat…ambling, enthusiastic and gregarious buffoon, full of energy and charm almost to the point of being overbearing VA For 2
Dr. Lyman Hall 45-55 tall and distinguished GA Against 3
Lewis Morris 50 proper formal man, always abstains NY Against 2
Robert Livington 55-65 tenor proper formal man,is a member of the committee assigned to write the Declaration. NY Against 4
Roger Sherman 45-55 tenor ascetic, serious, self righteous, loves coffee Conn For 3
Joseph Hewes 40-50 Aristocrat, dressed in bright colors, sides with Rutledge, demands the Declaration allow slavery. N. Car Against 3
Josiah Barlett 40-50 dry, taciturn, not amused by much NH For 3
Thomas Jefferson 35-40 baritone tall, red head, soft spoken, comtemplative, shy, smart VA For 2
Samuel Chase 35-40 obese, ungainly man MD Against 3
Reverend John Witherspoon 45-60 A New Jersey delegate, argues for, and wins, the inclusion of the Supreme Being in the Declaration. NJ For 3
Andrew McNair 40-65 custodian, gnomish little man of indeterminate age 2
Leather Apron 15-25 assistant custodian 1
Courier/ Painter 15-25 tenor witnessed the hardships of war, although his innocent disposition/appearance may imply otherwise. 1
Martha Jefferson 20-30 mezzo soprano lovely, maidenly and playful with a bit of a vixen 1
Abigail Adams 30-45 soprano warm with gentle understanding…dignified and resolute… intelligent with a sense of humor… inner serenity contrasting to John’s aggressiveness…anchor to their relationship  

 

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February 25, 2016 · 6:18 am

Auditions Announced for THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL at Dayton Theatre Guild

DTGOpen audition notice for THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL by Horton Foote

Auditions will be held Tue & Wed, Mar 1 & 2, 2016, starting at 7:00 pm both nights.

Production dates: Apr 15-May 1, 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 Craig Smith
Produced by Debra Kent

Carrie Watts wants to go home. She has been living with her son and daughter-in-law in a small flat in Houston. She is concerned that she is in the way and she is longing to return to her childhood home of Bountiful. With each government check she receives she makes an attempt to go home. She is thwarted each time. Her son is afraid for her safety; her daughter-in-law is afraid she’ll lose the money. Carrie is afraid she may lose herself if she doesn’t get back to Bountiful.

Casting Requirements:

  • Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
  • A résumé and headshot are not required but are appreciated.
  • Please bring all scheduling conflicts between March 1 and May 1, 2016.
  • The Director prefers that the family unit (Carrie, Ludie and Jessie Mae) be of the same race, but all are invited to audition

Characters:

  • Carrie Watts: Elderly, busy and lively. Really wants to go home.
  • Ludie Watts: Carrie’s son, married to Jessie Mae. Not a strong-willed person. 
  • Jessie Mae Watts: Carrie’s daughter-in-law, she rules the roost. Can be rather childish and demanding.
  • Thelma; Carrie’s travelling companion.
  • Houston Ticket Man #1 
  • Houston Ticket Man #2 
  • Harrison Ticket Man 
  • Sheriff

For more information please contact Debra Kent at debra.kent@daytontheatreguld.org.

The show runs weekends Apr 15-May 1, 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

Individual tickets on sale now

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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February 23, 2016 · 6:37 am

Auditions Announced for The Murder Mystery Company

TMMC_logoThe Murder Mystery Company announces auditions for Cincinnati, OH.

March 7, 2016
2-8pm

Location:
5725 Dragon Way
Suite 302
Cincinnati 45227

Become a part of The Murder Mystery Company: The Experts in Mystery Entertainment!

Auditions fill up fast. To reserve a spot click here.

  • Seeking talent with all levels of training, 18 & up, Non-Equity
  • Flexible schedule
  • Fun, professional improv and acting training
  • Be a part of the over 300 shows a year MMC performs in the Cincinnati area
  • Actor pay ranges from $65-100 per show and includes tips, travel reimbursement, experience-based raises, and meals

Please note that audition spots fill up fast and spots must be reserved in advance. Once auditions are filled they are not guaranteed to recur every year. No make-up auditions are available.

For more info visit murdermysteryco.com or email us at auditions@themurdermysterycompany.com.

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