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July 15, 2015 · 11:01 am

2015-2016 Season Auditions Announced for Dare to Defy Productions

Dare to Defy Productions – Open Auditions

D2D_logoWe will be having open auditions on August 2, 2015 at the Dare to Defy Productions Loft at 400 Linden Ave Dayton, OH

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  • Please prepare 32 bars of a song, and have a contrasting selection ready if asked.
  • Bring sheet music in the correct key; and accompanist will be provided.
  • Also prepare a one minute monologue.
  • Be prepared to dance if asked.
  • Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together.

All roles are open at this time. We are looking for performers for the following shows: 

FOOTLOOSE the Musical
Music by Tom Snow, Lyrics by Dean Pitchford, Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie, based on th eoriginal screenplay by Dean Pitchford, additional music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman. 

One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn’t prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town’s youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated top 40 score (the soundtrack album reached number one on the Billboard charts and has sold over 15 million copies!) and augmented with dynamic new songs for the stage musical, FOOTLOOSE celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind. This show is a great showcase for actors, singers, dancers and is a star vehicle for a triple threat!

Callback auditions will take place later in the day on August 2, 2015

PRODUCTION DATES: November 27 &  28, 2015
Rehearsals will start mid-October
Performances will be held at the Victoria Theatre

THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL
With Music and Lyrics by David Nehls and Book by Betsy Kelso, “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” began its journey as a series of staged readings and workshops, followed by a sold-out run at The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) in 2004, which led to the 2005 Off Broadway run produced by Jean Doumanian and Jeffrey Richards.  

“There is a new tenant at Armadillo Acres – and she’s wreaking havoc all over Florida’s most exclusive trailer park.  When Pippi, the stripper on the run, comes between the agoraphobic Jeannie and her tollbooth collector husband Norbert – the storms begin to brew! This hilarious show is a great showcase for singers and actors with comedic timing.   

Callback auditions will be announced at a later date 

Production Dates: January 8, 9, 15 and 16 2016

Rehearsals will start Early December 2015

Performances will be held at the Mathile Theatre in the Schuster Center

The Wild Party

Book, Music, and Lyrics: Andrew Lippa

Adapted from a book-length poem written in and about the Roaring Twenties,The Wild Party tells the story of one wild evening in the Manhattan apartment shared by Queenie and Burrs, a vaudeville dancer and a vaudeville clown. In a relationship marked by vicious behavior and recklessness (mirroring the time in which they live), they decide to throw a party to end all parties. As the guests arrive, we meet an assortment of people living on the edge. Queenie and Burrs set out to make each other jealous, but Queenie begins to fall in love with her conquest named Mr. Black. After a long night of decadence, Burrs’ jealousy erupts and he comes to a violent end at Mr. Black’s hand. In the stark light of a new day, Queenie moves out into a brighter world, although not necessarily a brighter future, leaving the passed-out revelers in her wake. An award-winning score by Andrew Lippa provides excitement and drive for this tale of passions out of control. Capturing the sound of a bygone era with a nod to the present one, he makes us realize that moral decadence is not only limited to our past.

Callback auditions will be announced at a later date

Production Dates: April 1, 2, 9 and 10, 2016
Rehearsals will start early March
Performances will be held at the Mathile Theatre in the Schuster Center

AMERICAN IDIOT

This sung-through jukebox musical is an adaptation of the 2004 rock opera of the same name, originally written and recorded by punk band Green Day.

Story: Three American youths, Johnny, Tunny, and Will, seek to escape the media-saturated life of suburbia. The boys strike out in various directions, with Johnny seeking solace in the city, Tunny enlisting in the Army, and Will staying home with his pregnant girlfriend. The individual journeys challenge the boys, with each facing considerable hardships and finding few rewards. Eventually they all return home with hard-won maturity and a new outlook on life.

Callback auditions will be announced at a later date

Production Dates: May 20 and 21, 2016
Rehearsals will start late April
Performances will be held at the Victoria Theatre

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July 13, 2015 · 1:05 pm

Auditions Announced for BIRDS at Tri-County Players

TCP_logoTri-County Players announces auditions for BIRDS, A Greek comedy by Aristophanes re-imagined by Burt McCollom!

BIRDS is a family-friendly, over-the-top, hilarious  comedy (think Shrek meets Hee-Haw meets Laugh-In…and Benny Hill)  about two humans (think Abbott and Costello) fed up with a world of lawyers, politicians and taxes who flee earth in search of the King of the Birds to find a simpler life. They concoct a crazy plan to build a city in the clouds, ruled by the Birds, which blocks sacrifices and forces both man below and the Olympian gods above to do their bidding.

Auditions are Monday, Aug. 17 and Monday Aug 24th, 7-9pm at the at the Sharonville Library at 10980 Thornview Dr Sharonville, Oh 45241

CHARACTERS:

  • Pithetaerus…(Pith) a conniving human (Bud Abbott-ish)
  • Euelipides…(Euel) a human sidekick (Lou Costello-ish)
  • Trochilus…The Butler/Chef Bird…a “Stuffy” avian
  • Epops…King of the Birds..an “Elvis-like” Hoopoe (Who-Poo)
  • Bird Leader…a French-speaking legionnaire type
  • The Priest Bird…a “heavenly” friar (Irish?)
  • The Poet…”Be Cool…Be Bop”
  • The Oracle…a “gypsy-like” soothsayer
  • The Realtor…a “Million Drachma Club” wheeler-dealer
  • The lst Messenger…a “UPS”-er type
  • The 2nd Messenger…a “Fed-EX”-er type
  • Iris…a small-time, bubblegum-chewing, Goddess
  • Harold…an absent-minded “dim-witter”
  • Stage Manager…the name says it
  • Prometheus…a “disguised” fore-shadower
  • Poseidon…a “sea-weeded”, trident wielding deity
  • Hercules…a “Marvelous” stereotype with sword/shield
  • A Barbarian…”Bam-Bam” incarnate with club
  • Dionysis…a “lover” of the grape with wine sac
  • A Chorus of Birds

Show Dates Oct. 9-10-11-16-17 at the Sharonville Cultural Arts Center

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July 8, 2015 · 3:15 pm

Auditions Announced for BYE BYE LIVER by 628 Productions

628_Bye Bye Liver promoCasting Call for the show “Bye Bye Liver” at Below Zero Lounge 1122 Walnut St. 45202

The longest running show here in Cincinnati is looking to add talented actors to the cast! “Bye Bye Liver” first opened here in Cincinnati in March 2014 and has been running every Saturday since the show hit the local scene. It is a social satire that pokes fun at the follies of drinking through hilarious sketches and interactive games with the audience. The show has had rotation of material during its run thus far with opportunities for bringing in new sketches. The show run time is approximately 90 minutes.

Casting Tuesday July 14 7-9pm, Wednesday July 15 7-9pm and July 21, 22 for callbacks if necessary Looking for actors to begin as soon as Saturday, August 1st depending on role.

Roles:

  • Male character actor (20-45)
  • Female character actor (20-45)

Shows to run only on Saturday nights with an open-ended run, but commitments are negotiable. Please bring a resume to auditions, headshot optional.

Contact 628productions@gmail.com to schedule an audition time slot.

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July 8, 2015 · 12:22 pm

Auditions Announced for THE COUNTRY HOUSE at Middletown Lyric Theatre

MLT_logoMiddletown Lyric Theatre
1530 Central Avenue
Middletownlyric.org
513-425-7140

August 3rd & 4th 7pm

This is the OHIO Premiere for this Broadway hit!
THE COUNTRY HOME By David Margulies
Nov. 6-14

Directed by Charley Shafor

A brood of famous and longing-to-be-famous creative artists have gathered at their summer home during the Williamstown Theatre Festival. When the weekend takes an unexpected turn, everyone is forced to improvise, inciting a series of simmering jealousies, romantic outbursts, and passionate soul-searching. Both witty and compelling, THE COUNTRY HOUSE provides a piercing look at a family of performers coming to terms with the roles they play in each other’s lives

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
Ages are used as guidelines.

  • SUSIE KEEGAN: early twenties, a college student, the plainly lovely daughter of Walter Keegan and the recently deceased Kathy
  • WALTER KEEGAN: sixty-six, a successful film and stage director; granddaughter of
  • ANNA PATTERSON: the matriarch, a great and famous actress; Susie’s grandmother.
  • ELLIOT COOPER:  forty-four, a failed actor and aspiring playwright. Susie’s uncle and brother to her late mother
  • NELL MCNALLY, Walter’s girlfriend an actress in her early forties, an intelligent, inscrutable beauty.

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July 7, 2015 · 3:44 pm

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s 2015-2016 Mainstage Season Auditions

TCT_logoCINCINNATI: Children ages 9-17 and adults 18+ may email auditions@thechildrenstheatre.com to make an audition appointment. Please share your name, your age (or child’s age if you are under 18), phone number, and preferred audition date and time. Auditions (except for our Kenwood Towne Centre auditions on August 20) and Callbacks are held at our offices located at 5020 Oaklawn Drive, Cincinnati OH 45227. Auditions are by appointment only.

AUDITION DAYS AND TIMES:

  • THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 — Appointments available from 1 PM to 4 PM at Kenwood Towne Centre
  • FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 — Appointments available from 6 PM to 9 PM at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati offices
  • SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 — Appointments available from 10 AM to 5 PM at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati offices
  • SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 — Appointments available from 1 PM to 5 PM at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati offices

INVITED CALLBACKS:

  • MONDAY, AUGUST 24 — “Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR.” Callback (dance and read) 6 PM to 10 PM
  • TUESDAY, AUGUST 25 — “A Charlie Brown Christmas” Callback (dance and read) 6 PM to 10 PM
  • WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 – “Snow White and the Dancing Dwarfs” Callback (dance and read) 6 PM to 10 PM
  • THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 — “Shrek the Musical JR.” Callback (dance and read) 6 PM to 10 PM

YOU SHOULD PREPARE:

  • A memorized monologue (1 minute MAX). It should showcase your range of dramatic ability keeping in mind the type of production for which you are auditioning. Please remember this is theater for young audiences.
  • A memorized song that best shows your vocal range. (1 minute MAX). Remember your PIANO SHEET MUSIC for your song. An accompanist will be provided. The sheet music MUST have the piano part, not just the vocal line.
  • You may be asked to show us your dance ability, so come prepared. Wear appropriate shoes. No flip flops. Wear appropriate dance clothes please.
  • Please bring a RECENT 8×10 headshot and UPDATED performance resume.
  • Please plan to arrive at least 10-15 minutes ahead of your appointment to fill out paperwork. If we are ahead of schedule, you may audition early.
  • Due to concentrated rehearsal periods, we ask that you don’t have any conflicts during rehearsals. In an effort to best facilitate all rehearsal times, all those auditioning will be asked to list all conflicts at the time of the audition. Please take note of when rehearsals begin and bring your calendar with you to the audition.
  • Auditions and Callbacks are held at our offices located at 5020 Oaklawn Drive, Cincinnati OH 45227. Auditions are by appointment only.

2015-2016 SEASON CASTING INFORMATION

Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR.
Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater Music by Alan Menken.
Book by Doug Wright.
Based on the Hans Christian Andersen Story and the Disney Film produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker and written & directed by John Musker and Ron Clements.

In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home – and her fins – behind and be part of the world above. But first she’ll defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl with the enchanting voice that he has been seeking.

Rehearsals begin: September 14 – October 10 (Monday–Thursday 6:30 PM-9 PM, Saturday 10AM-4 PM) MANDATORY TECH in the Taft Theatre: October 13, 14 and 15 from 11 AM to 9 PM.

Performances run October 16-25, 2015 with MORNING performances during school days, and afternoon and evening performances on weekends.

Male Roles: (9)

  • Prince Eric: (Actor, Singer, Mover) Portrays age 18-25. A Prince who would rather explore the ocean than govern a kingdom.
  • Sailors/ Gulls / Under the Sea Chorus / Lagoon Animals/ Chefs / Ensemble/: (3 Singer, Actor, Dancer, Puppeteers) Portrays a variety of Sea Creatures, Sailors, and Townsfolk.
  • Grimsby: (Actor, Singer) Portrays 50-60 years old. Prince Eric’s Valet
  • Pilot/Chef Louis: (Singer, Actor, Dancer) Portrays 29-40 years old. Driver of Prince Eric’s Ship/ Prince Eric’s Chef. Sings the Opening Number and Les Poissons.
  • King Triton (Actor, Singer, Mover) Portrays 40-50 years old. King of the ocean. Iconic look. Fit, strong, stern, but had a soft spot for his daughters.
  • Scuttle: (Actor, Singer, Mover) 25-40 year-old male portraying a zany seagull and self-proclaimed expert on humans.
  • Sebastian: (Singer, Actor, Mover) 25-45 year-old male portraying an anxious crab/court composer for King Triton.

Female Roles (9)

  • Ariel: (Singer, Actor, Mover) Portrays 18-20 years old. A mermaid who longs to be a human.
  • Mer-sisters / Princesses / Lagoon Animals / Under the Sea Chorus/ Ensemble: (6 singer, Actor, Dancer, Puppeteers) Portrays 15-25 years old. Ariel’s sisters.
  • Carlotta/ Under the Sea Chorus / Ensemble: (Actor, Singer, Mover, Puppeteer) Portrays 50-60 years old. Headmistress in Prince Eric’s Palace
  • Ursula: (Actor, Singer, Mover) Portrays 40-50 years old. The Sea Witch with a vendetta.
  • Non-Gender Specific Roles (10)
  • Flounder: (Singer, Actor, Mover) Child with an expressive character voice. Ariel’s young rambunctious best friend.
  • The Seahorse/ Under the Sea Chorus / Lagoon Animal/Ensemble: (Singer, Actor, Dancer, Puppeteer) Child with a cute character voice. The Herald of King Triton’s Court.
  • Flotsam & Jetsam: (2 dancer, Actor. Singer, Acrobats) Electric Eels, and Ursula’s sidekicks.
  • Ursula’s Tentacle Puppeteers/ Lagoon Animals/ Under the Sea Chorus: (6 Singer, Actor, Mover/ Puppeteers)

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
By Charles M. Schulz.
Based on the television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson.
Stage adaptation by Eric Schaeffer.
By special arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson.

Bring your family and celebrate Christmas with our live rendition of your favorite holiday special! Don’t let the hustle and bustle of the holidays get you down – Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang are here to remind us all about what’s most important during this Yuletide season. 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the animated television special, A Charlie Brown Christmas.

Rehearsals begin: October 26- November 25 (Monday – Thursday 6:30 PM-9 PM, Saturday 10 AM-4 PM) Additional rehearsal on Sunday November 29th due to Thanksgiving MANDATORY TECH in the Taft Theatre: December 1, 2 and 3 from 11 AM to 9 PM. Performances run December 4-13, 2015 with MORNING performances during school days, and afternoon and evening performances on weekends.

  • Charlie Brown: (Actor, Singer) portrays age: young boy
  • Snoopy: (Actor, Mover) Portray age: Dog. Must have a great since of comedic timing.
  • Lucy: (Actor, Singer) Portray age: young girl. Self-assured, somewhat bossy friend to Charlie Brown
  • Linus: (Actor, Singer) Portray age: young boy. Best friend of Charlie Brown
  • Pig Pen: (Actor, Singer) Portray age: young boy. Friend of Charlie Brown. Part of the gang.
  • Frieda: (Actor, Singer) Portray age: young girl. Part of the gang. Lovely red head very proud of her curls
  • Schroeder: (Actor, Singer) Portray age: Young boy. Part of the gang. Plays the toy piano and love interest of Lucy
  • Violet: (Actor, Singer) Portray age: young girl. Part of the gang
  • Sally: (Actor, Singer) Portray age: young girl. Charlie Brown’s Sister in love with Linus
  • Patty: (Actor, Singer) Portray age: young girl. Part of the gang. known as Peppermint Patty
  • Shermy: (Actor, Singer) Portray age: young boy. Part of the Gang

The ability to ice skate is a plus for all characters

SNOW WHITE AND THE DANCING DWARFS
Story and book by Ken Jones.
Music by Jamey Strawn.
Lyrics by Christine Jones.

Did you know that Snow White’s Dwarfs are amazing dancers? Come see for yourselves as the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale of Snow White, her evil stepmother, the all-knowing mirror and the handsome (but not-too-brainy) prince, step their way back into your hearts and imagination. This is a world-premiere production you don’t want to miss!

Rehearsals begin: January 11- February 6 (Monday – Thursday 6:30 PM -9 PM, Saturday 10 AM-4 PM) MANDATORY TECH in the Taft Theatre: February 9, 10, 11 from 11 AM to 9 PM.

Performances run February 12-21, 2016 with MORNING performances during school days, and afternoon and evening performances on weekends.

  • The Mirror: (Actor, Singer, Dancer) Serves as the narrator. Menacing but also funny.
  • Queen Tempestula/The Peddler/The Witch: (Actor, Singer, Dancer) Incredibly vain and very evil.
  • Snow White: (Actor, Singer, Dancer): Kind and loving toward all people and creatures. Strong and smart.
  • The Huntsman/Prince Thomas: (Actor, Singer, Dancer) Dashing, strong and obedient as The Huntsman. Handsome, funny, and self-absorbed as Prince Thomas.
  • The Guards: (Dancers)

The Seven Dancing Dwarfs:

  • Waltzie: (Actor, Singer, Dancer) Dances the waltz, British, the boss.
  • Jiggles: (Actor, Singer, Dancer) Dances the jig (River Dance), Irish, worried but charming.
  • Tango: (Actor, Singer, Dancer) Dances the tango or salsa, Spanish, fiery and passionate.
  • Polkie: (Actor, Singer, Dancer) Dances the polka, German, strong and direct.
  • Tutu: (Actor, Singer, Dancer) Dances the ballet, French, delicate and beautiful.
  • Boots: (Actor, Singer, Dancer) Dances the line dance, U.S. (Texas), loud and pushy.
  • Tapper: (Actor, Singer, Dancer) Is a tap dancer, Silent (mute), thoughtful and sweet.
  • Animals: These are puppets or groups of puppets. Please note any puppetry experience on your audition form.

SHREK THE MUSICAL JR.
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig. Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire.
Music by Jeanine Tesori.
Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions.
Original production directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford.
“I’m a Believer” by Neil Diamond.

In a faraway kingdom, the green ogre Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits, runaways who’ve been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wise-cracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he’s handed a task – if he rescues feisty Princess Fiona from the Dragon-guarded tower, his swamp will be returned to him.

Rehearsals begin: February 29- April 2 (Monday – Thursday 6:30 PM -9 PM, Saturday 10 AM-4 PM)

MANDATORY TECH in the Taft Theatre: April 5, 6 and 7 from 11 AM to 9 PM.

Performances run April 8-17, 2016 with MORNING performances during school days, and afternoon and evening performances on weekends.

  • Shrek: (Singer, Actor, Mover) Adult Male High Baritone, a stinky Ogre that wants to be left alone
  • Donkey: (Singer, Actor, Mover) Adult Male High Baritone, annoying friend of Shrek’s
  • Mama Ogre, Mama Bear, Dragon Puppeteer, Duloc Performer: (Singer, Actor, Mover) Adult Female Portray 30 -40 Soprano
  • Baby Bear, Duloc Performer: (Singer, Actor, Mover) Child Soprano
  • Shoemaker’s Elf, Duloc Performer: (Singer, Actor, Mover) Ensemble
  • Pig, Dragon Puppeteer, Duloc Performer: (Singer, Actor, Mover) Ensemble, Adult Male High Baritone (Understudy Shrek)
  • Ugly Duckling, Duloc Performer: (Singer, Actor, Mover) Ensemble
  • Peter Pan, Understudy Donkey: (Singer, Actor, Mover) Ensemble
  • Fiona: (Actor, Singer, Mover) Adult female – Belter
  • Lord Farquaad: (Actor, Singer, on knees for entirety of show) High Baritone
  • Witch: (Actor, Singer, Mover) Ensemble
  • Pinocchio: (Actor, Singer, Mover) High Tenor
  • Fairy Godmother, Dragon Puppeteer, Understudy Fiona: (Actor, Singer, Mover) Ensemble
  • Sugar Plum, Gingy, Teen Fiona: (Actor, Singer, Mover) Ensemble
  • Big Bad Wolf, Understudy Farquaad: (Actor, Singer, Mover) Ensemble
  • Young Shrek, Dwarf, Young Fiona, Baby Bear: (Actor, Singer, Mover) Child Actor
  • Papa Bear, Dragon Puppeteer, Understudy Donkey: (Actor, Singer, Mover)
  • Papa Ogre, Duloc Performer: (Actor, Singer, Mover) Adult Male
  • Ensemble members (5 members) – Knights, Fairy Tale Creatures, Duloc Performers, Woodland Creatures, Deer, Rooster, Birds, Trees

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