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Auditions Announced for Summer Show at Know Theatre of Cincinnati

KTC_Know Season 18 logoAudition Notice Bengsons Musical Project

Auditions: April 25, by appointment
Callbacks: April 26, 11:00am-­4:00pm

Know Theatre of Cincinnati seeks musician-­performers for a theatrical musical storytelling project by The Bengsons, to be produced as part of Know Theatre’s 18th Mainstage Season.

In this project the band makes up the entire cast. We’re looking for a diverse collection of instrumentalists and vocalists who can sing, love storytelling, and have a real sense of stage presence.

Breakdown

Musicians

  • Drummer -­ Kick ass kit player.
  • Electric Bassist & Cellist -­ If you play either, we’d love to hear you.  If you play both, double bonus!
  • Guitarist -­ Play both acoustic and electric. Triple bonus if you’re a wizard with pedals and sonic manipulation!

If you have *proficiency* in other instruments (like brass, woodwinds, concertina, accordion, melodica, whatever) we’d love to hear what you can do.

We’re seeking instrumentalists who play and sing simultaneously (unless you’re playing a wind instrument, as we recognize you’re (probably) only human), but we’re flexible depending on the final composition of the cast.

Vocalists

In addition to our instrumentalists, we’re looking for vocalists of any vocal type: if you’ve got stage presence and love musical storytelling, we want to hear you!

Audition Requirements

All applicants should be prepared to sing acapella one song that is *not* from a musical.

Audition slots will be 10-­15 minutes, and will include some musical coaching and singing of harmonies. When appointments are made, instrumentalists will be sent charts, and both instrumentalists and vocalists will be sent sample tracks from the show.

Group callbacks will be scheduled for the 26th with schedules distributed by midnight on the 25th.

Compensation
This is an 8 week contract, paid at $250 per week.

Calendar:
Rehearsals begin on or around June 29.
30 hour rehearsal weeks, Tuesday-­Sunday.
Technical rehearsals July 18-­19.
Opening July 24.
Closing August 22.

Performances:
Wed-­Saturday at 8pm
Sunday at 3:00pm.

Contact Know’s Producing Artistic Director Andrew Hungerford at: andrewh@knowtheatre.com with the subject line “Bengsons Audition” to schedule an audition.

About the Bengsons
Married duo The Bengsons blend soaring vocals, frenetic rhythms and rousing all join hands choruses to create new hybrid indie rock/art/theater performances. Their Americana-­influenced brand of Indie Rock has received accolades from fans and critics alike.

The Bengsons have appeared at such venues as Joe’s Pub (NYC), NYU’s Skirball Center (NYC), La MaMa (NYC), MASS MoCA (North Adams, MA), FlynnSpace (Burlington, VT), Z Space (San Francisco), On The Boards (Seattle), Artists Rep Theater (Portland, OR), Know Theatre (Cincinnati, OH), and the Market Theater (Johannesburg, South Africa).

About Know Theatre
Know Theatre is Cincinnati’s alternative theatrical playground, and is dedicated to producing explosive and evocative live entertainment in the heart of Cincinnati’s Over-­the-­Rhine.

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Auditions Announced for 2015-2016 Resident Dance Company at Exhale Dance Tribe

May 29 from 7:30-9:30pm

Planet Dance Cincinnati
2230 Gilbert Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45206

Exhale Dance Tribe is rooted in rhythmic storytelling, existing to leave an emotional imprint on our audiences. Exhale is currently seeking dancers for the 2015-2016 season. Auditions are being held for Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Free Form/Authentic Movement, Modern and Contemporary style dancers. Male dancers encouraged.

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Auditions Announced for NUNSENSE: The Mega-Musical Version by Rivertown Players

RP_logoSat, May 2 at 10am
Sun, May 3 at 2pm

Hamline Chapel
Lawrenceburg

  • Have a short song prepared to show your talent.
  • If you want to audition for a speaking role, readings will be provided.

Mega-NUNSENSE starring the original five nuns features five new (male and female) characters including the never-before-seen infamous convent cook, Sister Julia, Child of God. In addition there is a chorus of men, women and children.

  • Sister Mary Regina (Mother Superior) (mezzo) A fiesty overweight Sophie Tucker-type who can’t resist the spotlight.
  • Sister Mary Hubert (mezzo) The second in command – always competing with the Mother Superior.
  • Sister Robert Anne (mezzo) A streetwise tough character from Brooklyn – a constant source of aggravation for the Mother Superior.
  • Sister Mary Amnesia (soprano) A sweet, but spacy nun who has lost her memory and does not know who she is.
  • Sister Mary Leo (mezzo) A novice, who has entered the convent with the firm desire to become the first nun balleria.
  • Sister Julia, Child of God – Convent cook
  • Brother/Sister Brendan – Novice
  • Brother/Sister Luke – Novice
  • Brother/Sister Wilhelm – Convent nurse
  • Father Virgil – Sr. Leo’s Brother
  • Chorus – Nuns, Brother and Students (ages 6 and up)

The parts of Brendan, Luke, Wilhelm and Virgil can be “Sisters” or “Brothers.” Sister Julia, normally played by a woman, can be played by a man impersonating Julia Child.

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Auditions Announced for COMPANY at The Carnegie

TC_logo_newRobert is single, but all of his friends are married. He envies their love and companionship, but can’t seem to part with his bachelor ways. On his 35th birthday, they surprise him with a cake and a birthday wish that will leave him pondering the life he’s chosen. Full of lively, idiosyncratic characters, in addition to some of Sondheim’s best known songs, COMPANY is a rollicking and reflective send up of the modern relationship. Both poignant and funny, anyone who’s been in love can find a little of themselves in this contemporary Broadway classic.

Winner of twelve Tony Awards (including “Best Musical”) in 1971 and three Tony Awards (including “Best Revival of a Musical”) in 2007, COMPANY is one of the most beloved musicals of the modern era. Featuring hit songs such as “Another Hundred People,” “Side by Side by Side,” “The Ladies Who Lunch,” and “Being Alive,” COMPANY is musical comedy at its very best.

Directed by Corrie Danieley
Music Direction by Erin McCamley
Choreography by Jennifer Martin

Performances August 15-16, 21-23, 28-30
Rehearsals evenings and weekends July 13th-August 14th

Auditions by Appointment on May 9th 1pm-5pm or May 10th 1pm-5pm
To schedule a time slot, please contact Jessica Picado, jpicado@thecarnegie.com

  •  Please prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song in the style of the show- An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music in the correct key. A cappella auditions, or those with pre-recorded accompaniment, will not be considered.
  • There will be a short movement audition so please dress appropriately.
  • You may also be asked to read from the script.
  • Resume listing theatrical experience and headshot/picture are required to audition.
  • Cast members do not have to be the actual ages of the characters, but must be able to look age appropriate and act accordingly.

Auditions will take place in the Eva G. Farris Education Center at The Carnegie
1028 Scott Blvd. Covington KY, 41011

Available Roles:

  • Robert, Male, Baritone, 30 – 40. A middle class man with a sleek bachelor pad caught between living the single life and watching his married friends live out their different happily-ever-afters… and sometimes not.
  • April, Female, Mezzo, 21 – 30. One of Robert’s girlfriends, an airline hostess, naïve and ditzy.
  • Harry, Male, Baritone, 30 – 45. Sarah’s husband, struggling not to be ‘whipped’, recent recipient of a DWI.
  • Susan, Female, Mezzo, 25 – 35. A sweet, Southern Belle, and adoring wife of Peter.
  • Kathy, Female, Mezzo, 30 – 40. One of Robert’s recent girlfriends who is getting married and moving.
  • Marta, Female, Mezzo, 25 – 35. One of Robert’s girlfriends, in touch with the common man, passionate about her beliefs.
  • Peter, Male, Baritone, 25 – 35. Ideal, Ivy League-type, married to Susan.
  • Jenny, Female, Soprano, 30 – 45. Middle-class, run-of-the-mill wife of David.
  • David, Male, Tenor, 30 – 45. Middle-class, attempting-to-be-modern husband of Jenny.
  • Amy, Female, Alto, 25 – 40. Frantic, anxious, bride-to-be of Paul, who overanalyzes everything.
  • Paul, Male, Tenor, 25 – 40. Calm, cool, loving groom-to-be of Amy, who loves her more than life.
  • Larry, Male, Tenor, 45 – 65. Somewhat oblivious, enjoying-life-in-the-moment, husband of Joanne.
  • Sarah, Female, Alto, 30 – 40. Know-it-all, dieting wife of Harry, who has taken up karate.
  • Joanne, Female, Alto, 45 – 65. Sharp-tongued realist who knows what she wants, and often wants a drink… or ten.

COMPANY is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com.

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Auditions Announced for THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) at The Ohio Stage Company

OSC_logoAuditions for THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED), are being planned now.

Where: New Miami High School, 600 Seven Mile Avenue, Hamilton, Ohio 45011
When: Sunday, May 17, 2015 from 4-6pm. and again on Monday, May 18, 2015 from 7-9pm.
Who: Open to all interested. No previous experience needed. Flexible casting for men and women (no set number or gender).
What: Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Familiarity with Shakespearean language will be needed.

Synopsis: Featured are all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays, meant to be performed in 97 minutes. An irreverent deconstruction of Shakespeare’s work makes a dilly of poor Willy. Fast paced, witty, and physical, it’s full of laughter for Shakespeare lovers and haters alike.

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Play Publishing, Inc. Rehearsals begin immediately with 6 production dates July 2 thru 11, 2015. Rehearsals and performances will be held at New Miami High School.

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