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September 17, 2015 · 8:21 pm

Auditions Announced for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Footlighters

FLI_logoThe Footlighters, Inc. is proud to announce auditions for the Andrew Lloyd Webber rock opera, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

Auditions:
Sunday, October 25, 2015 and Monday, October 26th, 2015 from 7pm to 10pm

Callbacks:
Tuesday, October 27 at 7pm

Audition Location:
The Footlighters, Inc.
802 York Street
Newport, KY 41071

– Sign up for audition time: http://bit.ly/Footlighters_Audition_JCS
– 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 “Jesus Christ Superstar.”
– A dance combination will be a part of a callback audition.

Show Dates:
March 10 – 26, 2016

This legendary rock opera tells the story of the last seven days in the life of Jesus as seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. The show illuminates the transcendent power of the human spirit through an extraordinary, groundbreaking score. As compelling today as it was at its inception over 40 years ago, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR has some of musical theatre’s most legendary songs from “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Everything’s Alright,” “Gethsemane,” and of course, “Superstar.”

Producers – Jennifer Keith Richardson, Janet Wisner, and Megan Osborn Williams
Director – Bill Geraghty

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September 16, 2015 · 3:23 pm

2015-2016 Season Auditions Announced for Cincinnati Black Theatre Company

CBTC_logoCincinnati Black Theatre Company (CBTC)
2015 2016 Season Auditions

The season includes:

  • BLACK NATIVITY (musical),
  • AMERICAN MENU (play)
  • THE WIZ (musical)
  • HANDS UP (Play)

Auditions are Saturday Sept. 19, 2015 10am-2pm at the Carl H. Lindner Family YMCA, 1425 Linn Street, Cincinnati, OH 45214.

Seeking Singers, Dancers, Modern, Jazz, Musicians, Actors, Actresses, Technical Crew and  Production Assistants.

For auditions:

  • Prepare 1 minute monologue
  • Prepare 1 minute song
  • Prepare a short dance piece
  • Bring current photo/headshot
  • Bring current performance resume
  • Please be prepared, expect a wait

Contact 513-241-6060 or cincyblacktheatre@gmail.com for more information.

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September 15, 2015 · 4:53 pm

Auditions Announced for DOROTHY MEET ALICE OR THE WIZARD OF WONDERLAND at Sunset Players

SSP_logoSunset Players is holding auditions for DOROTHY MEET ALICE OR THE WIZARD OF WONDERLAND by Joseph Robinette on Sunday, September 20 at 3 pm and Monday, September 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the Arts Center at Dunham. The Arts Center at Dunham is located at 1945 Dunham Way, Cincinnati, OH 45238.

Produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing, Inc., the annual holiday children’s show is delightful meeting of two of literature’s most famous young ladies after a young man puts off a book report till the last minute, then suddenly finds himself in a strange place somewhere between Oz and Wonderland. It then becomes his responsibility to unscramble the stories and steer the familiar characters—the Cowardly Lion, the Mad Hatter, the Scarecrow and the White Rabbit, among others—to their ultimate destinations while avoiding the Wicked Witch and the Red Queen.

Auditions will be a cold read from the script. Roles are for 11 characters:

  • Young boy: About 12-14 yr. old, procrastinator and adventuresome.
  • Alice: from Alice in Wonderland, just a little dopey.
  • Dorothy: from the Wizard of Oz. mostly just lost.
  • Tin Man: from Wizard of Oz, looking for a heart.
  • The Scarecrow: from Wizard of Oz, wishing for a brain.
  • The Cowardly Lion from Wizard of Oz, cowardly.
  • The Mad Hatter: from Wonderland, zany and crazy.
  • The Doormouse from Wonderland. Not at all timid.
  • The March Hare: from Wonderland, in a rush.
  • The Queen of Hearts: from Wonderland, mean and nasty but misunderstood.
  • The Wicked Witch: from Wizard of Oz, mean and nasty but misunderstood.

All skills levels and ages are welcome for this workshop production in which you can learn about live theater and hone your acting or tech skills.

Performance dates will be Dec. 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13. Friday shows are at 7:00 p.m. with Saturday and Sunday performances at 2:00 p.m.

If you can’t make either audition or you have questions, contact Dave Myers at (513) 451-2519 or email myersdam@fuse.net.

Sunset Players, Inc. is a community theater group located on the west side of Cincinnati. For more information, visit our website at www.sunsetplayers.org or like us on Facebook.

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September 15, 2015 · 9:22 am

Auditions Announced for THE SANTALAND DIARIES

NETNew Edgecliff Theatre will hold auditions for their upcoming production of THE SANTALAND DIARIES on Sunday September 20 from 3:00 to 5:00 at Urban Artifact, 1660 Blue Rock St, Cincinnati, OH 45223. The production is directed by Missy Whitis and will run December 3 through 19.

We are casting the role of Crumpet. Out of work, our slacker decides to become a Macy’s elf during the holiday crunch. At first the job is simply humiliating, but once the thousands of visitors start pouring through Santa’s workshop, he becomes battle weary and bitter. Taking consolation in the fact that some of the other elves were television extras on One Life to Live, he grins and bears it, occasionally taking out his frustrations on the children and parents alike. The piece ends with yet another Santa being ushered into the workshop, but this one is different from the lecherous or drunken ones with whom he has had to work. This Santa actually seems to care about and love the children who come to see him, startling our hero into an uncharacteristic moment of goodwill just before his employment runs out.

Interested actors should schedule an appointment by emailing jstump@newedgecliff.com. When your appointment is scheduled you will be sent a set of audition monologues from the show to choose from and prepare.

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September 11, 2015 · 3:08 pm

Open Call Auditions in Cincinati for MOTOWN THE MUSICAL on Sept. 16

MOTOWN THE MUSICALTO HOLD OPEN CALL AUDITIONS IN CINCINNATI

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
AT THE ARONOFF CENTER

CINCINNATI, September 11, 2015 — Producers Kevin McCollum, Doug Morris and Berry Gordy are pleased to announce an open call casting search for African-American singers for both the Broadway production of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL and the national tour, with an opportunity to audition at the Aronoff Center in Cincinnati, Ohio on Wednesday, September 16.   

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is seeking African-American men and women, ages 20s-40s, with exceptional voices.  Also seeking an African-American boy, age 8 to 13, to play young Michael Jackson / Berry Gordy / Stevie Wonder.  No prior theatre experience is necessary.

All candidates must have amazing soulful voices to play different performers from Motown history.  All vocal parts are encouraged to attend.

CINCINNATI OPEN CALL

  • Date: Wednesday, September 16
  • Time: 9:00 AM ET – 12:00 PM ET (sign-in begins at 8:30 AM ET)
  • Location: Fifth Third Bank Theatre at the Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati. Entrance located at the SW corner of 7th and Main Streets downtown

What to Bring

  1. Bring sheet music for a song of choice from the Motown songbook that best features vocal range.
  2. Bring a picture and resume including contact information (cell phone, email) stapled together.  A recent snapshot is sufficient in the absence of a formal headshot. An accompanist will be provided.

For more information on the open call auditions visit: http://www.motownthemusical.com/casting.

For details about what to bring and what to prepare, email casting@motownthemusical.com.

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is playing the Aronoff Center, through September 20, 2015 as part of the 2015-2016 Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati Season presented by TriHealth. Group orders of ten or more may be placed by calling 513.369.4363.

Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye and so many more.

Featuring more than 40 classic hits such as “My Girl” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” MOTOWN THE MUSICAL tells the story behind the hits as Diana, Smokey, Berry and the whole Motown family fight against the odds to create the soundtrack of change in America. Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives and made us all move to the same beat.

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is produced by Tony Award® winning producer Kevin McCollum (Rent, In the Heights, Avenue Q), who was recently named Distinguished Visiting Professor at the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of music, where he is an alumnus.   MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is also produced by Chairman and CEO of SONY Music Entertainment Doug Morris and Motown founder Berry Gordy. 

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL features choreography by Patricia Wilcox (A Night with Janis Joplin) and Warren Adams (Toy Story), scenic design byDavid Korins (Bring It On: The Musical, Annie), costume design by Tony Award® nominee ESosa (The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, “Project Runway”), lighting design by Tony Award® winner Natasha Katz (Once, Sister Act), sound design by Tony Award® nominee Peter Hylenski (Rock of Ages, The Scottsboro Boys), projection design by Daniel Brodie (Jekyll and Hyde), hair and wig design by Charles LaPointe (Memphis) and casting by Telsey + Company.

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL’s arrangements and orchestrations are by Grammy and Tony Award® nominee Ethan Popp (Rock of Ages), who also serves as music supervisor in reproducing the classic “Sound of Young America,” with co-orchestrations and additional arrangements by Tony Award® nominee Bryan Crook (“Smash”) and dance arrangements by Zane Mark (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels). 

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is produced by Tony Award® winning producer Kevin McCollum (Rent, In the Heights, Avenue Q), Chairman and CEO of SONY Music Entertainment Doug Morris and Motown founder Berry Gordy.

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is playing the Aronoff Center through September 20: Tuesday – Thursday at 7:30PM, Friday at 8:00PM, Saturday at 2:00PM and 8:00PM and Sunday at 1:00PM and 6:30PM. Tickets for MOTOWN THE MUSICAL start at $29. They are available at the Aronoff Center Box Office downtown at 650 Walnut Street, online at CincinnatiArts.org or by phone at 513.621.ARTS. For groups of 10 or more, contact the group sales department at 513.369.4363. Performance schedule, prices and cast are subject to change without notice. For more information, please visit www.BroadwayInCincinnati.com.

For more information, visit www.MotownTheMusical.com.

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Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati presented by TriHealth is committed to bringing the very best of Broadway to the Tri-State, presenting touring Broadway plays and musicals in Cincinnati since 1987. For the past twenty years, Broadway in Cincinnati has presented all shows at the Aronoff Center, and joins in celebrating the Aronoff’s landmark 20th Anniversary this year.  The Broadway in Cincinnati series brings more than 185,000 people downtown to the Aronoff Center each year, and contributes an average of $30 million to the local economy each season. Broadway in Cincinnati is amember of the Greater Cincinnati Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce and The Broadway League. Fifth Third Bank is the sponsor of the Cincinnati 15/16 Season and the season is presented by TriHealth. LOCAL 12 is the official television station of the 15/16 Cincinnati Season.    

BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA is part of the Key Brand Entertainment family of companies, which includes Broadway.com, under the supervision of John Gore (Owner & CEO).  BAA is the foremost presenter of first-class touring productions in North America, operating in 38 markets. Current and past productions include Beautiful, Finding Neverland, It Shoulda Been You, Million Dollar Quartet,Hairspray and The Producers. BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com; Broadway.com

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