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November 10, 2014 · 4:09 pm

SSCC Announces Auditions for AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY

SSCC_logoSSCC Theatre is pleased to announce their upcoming auditions for the spring production of Tracy Letts’ AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY.

A vanished father. A pill-popping mother. Three sisters harboring shady little secrets. When the large Weston family unexpectedly reunites after Dad disappears, their Oklahoman family homestead explodes in a maelstrom of repressed truths and unsettling secrets. Mix in Violet, the drugged-up, scathingly acidic matriarch, and you’ve got a major new play that unflinchingly—and uproariously—exposes the dark side of the Midwestern American family.AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY was the winner of the 2008 Tony Award for Best Play, and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Auditions, open to community members and students, will be held on Friday, December 5 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 203 at the Central Campus of Southern State Community College, in Hillsboro, OH. Those interested in auditioning should prepare and memorize a dramatic, one to two-minute monologue. Those interested on working in available crew positions will be asked to complete an interview the night of auditions. If you’re interested in auditioning, but unavailable to attend the audition date, please contact Rainee Angles (rangles@sscc.edu) to schedule an alternate audition date prior to December 5.

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, directed by Rainee Angles, will be performed March 27 – 29. For more information about AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY available roles, and a rehearsal schedule, please visit www.sscctheatre.com.

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November 10, 2014 · 3:38 pm

GHCT Announces Auditions for SORDID LIVES

GHCT_logoAuditions for SORDID LIVES are scheduled for 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014 and 7-9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, 2014 at The Creative Center at the Palace. Please be prepared to read from a script. The show is directed by Brett Sandlin. Email him at brettsandlin@cinci.rr.com with questions.

Synopsis: A black comedy about white trash! From the author of Daddy’s Dyin’ (Who’s Got the Will?), SORDID LIVES is the story of a colorful family from a small Texas town who must come to grips with the accidental death of the elderly family matriarch during a clandestine meeting in a seedy motel room with her much younger, married neighbor. The woman’s family must deal with their own demons while preparing for what could be an embarrassing funeral.

Date: Sunday November 23 and Monday, November 24, 2014
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Location: The Creative Center at the Palace, 215 South Third Street, Hamilton, OH 45011

Roles: 6 men, 6 women

  • BITSY MAE HARLING – the guitar playing ex-con bar singer.
  • TY WILLIAMSON – 27, a handsome gay man on a journey.
  • SISSY HICKEY – mid 50s, the caretaker who picked the wrong day to quit smoking.
  • NOLETA NETHERCOTT – early 40s the angry overweight betrayed housewife.
  • LATRELLE WILLIAMSON – early 50s, Ty’s uptight, proper mother.
  • LA VONDA DUPREE – late 40s, Latrelle’s liberal-minded, worldly sister.
  • G.W. NETERCOTT – late 40s, the distraught legless Vietnam Vet.
  • WARDELL “BUBBA” OWENS – late 40s, the former gay-bashing remorseful bartender.
  • ODELL OWENS – mid 40s, Wardell’s worthless story-telling brother.
  • DR. EVE BOLINGER – late 40s, the over-sexed pill-popping, alcoholic therapist.
  • EARL “BROTHER BOY” INGRAM – late 40s, the Tammy Wynette obsessed transvestite.
  • REV. BARNES – the Southern Baptist preacher.

Please be prepared to read from the script. If auditioning for the role of Bitsy, please be prepared to play a short song on the guitar and sing a few bars.

Note, ages may shift slightly depending on actors/actresses and group dynamics.

Performance dates are Feb. 5-8.

For more information, contact the director (Brett Sandlin) at 513-518-3705 or brettsandlin@cinci.rr.com.

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November 9, 2014 · 2:03 pm

DTG Announces Auditions for DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS

DTGOpen audition notice for DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS by Eugene O’Neill

Auditions will be held Mon & Tue, Dec 8 & 9, 2014, starting at 7:00 pm both nights.

The Dayton Theatre Guild at the Caryl D. Philip TheatreScape
430 Wayne Ave, Dayton OH, 45410
937-298-5993 — www.daytontheatreguild.org

Directed by Craig Smith
Produced by Debra A. Kent

This American classic by America’s leading playwright is the story of an old, flinty, New England, hardscrabble farmer determined to take a young wife after burying his first two, and the raging conflict that follows with his sons and the young wife. Greek tragedy imposed on an American landscape.

Casting Requirements:

The script is written with a Down East dialect. Auditioning actors must attempt the accent at auditions. For those selected we will develop your skills in rehearsals.

NOTE: There will be two or three table-work rehearsals in December — schedules dependent — to develop characters and accents. Actors will be expected to come to rehearsals beginning January 12, nearly off-book so that the accents can be polished and perfected during rehearsals.

Come to auditions prepared to provide the staff with a list of all known (or anticipated) conflicts – the director does not like surprises!

• Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
• A résumé and headshot are not required but are appreciated.

-) Ephraim Cabot:
Aged 75. A landowner/farmer. Tall and gaunt. He is fit and strong and still full of life. He will need to be able to dance

-) Abbie Putnam-Cabot:
Aged 35. Ephraim’s third wife. Buxom, attractive, sensual

-) Eben Cabot:
Aged mid-late 20’s. Ephraim’s third son (from second marriage). Attractive, brooding, clever

-) Simeon Cabot:
Aged 39. Ephraim’s first son (from his first marriage). Unhappy, physically strong, dreamer

-) Peter Cabot:
Aged 37. Ephraim’s second son (from his first marriage). Unhappy, wants more from his life

-) Extras, in one scene only, of various ages:
– Fiddle Player – someone who can actually play and call a square dance.
– Old Farmer, 50+
– Younger Farmer, 35+
– Young girl, 20+
– Woman, 35+
– Sheriff, 40+
– Others: Young men and women to square dance (four each is preferred)

For more information please contact the producer at dannkent@aol.com

The show runs weekends Feb 27-Mar 15, 2015
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: $18
Senior (60 or older): $16
Student: $11
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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November 5, 2014 · 12:10 pm

Meals 4 Monologues Auditions with D. Lynn Meyers at ETC

MEALS 4 MONOLOGUES:
CASTING SOCIETY OF AMERICA MEMBER D. LYNN MEYERS TO AUDITION ACTORS IN
EXCHANGE FOR DONATIONS TO BENEFIT LOCAL FOODSTORE, DECEMBER 8 & 9, 2014

ETC_new_logo_banner(Cincinnati, OH) Dim the lights, raise the curtain! With the holiday season upon us, Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati hosts its third annual Meals 4 Monologues open auditions. Actors from throughout the Midwest are invited, on behalf of the Casting Society of America (CSA), for an open general audition call to perform for D. Lynn Meyers, C.S.A. in exchange for two non-perishable food items to benefit Cincinnati’s Freestore Foodbank.

The event, which is part of a nationwide Casting Society of America effort to support local food banks while auditioning local talent, will be held at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (1127 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202) on Mon, Dec 8, and Tues, Dec 9, 2014 from 11:00 am-5:00 pm each day. This is an open casting call to all Equity union and non-union actors for future theatre, film, TV, and/or commercial projects cast by D. Lynn Meyers, C.S.A.

Actors must bring:

  • A current HEADSHOT and RÉSUMÉ to the audition
  • TWO non-perishable food (pasta, canned goods, etc…) or toiletry items (soap, toothpaste, etc…)
  • A short, prepared monologue, song (must be performed a cappella), both, or two monologues.

Time slots are 5 MINUTES maximum and are available by appointment only.

Time slots are on a first-come, first-serve basis and may be scheduled by contacting Directing Apprentice Ben Raanan at braanan@ensemblecincinnati.org or (513) 421-3555 x14 by December 5, 2014.

The Freestore Foodbank distributes over 12 million pounds of food annually. In 20 counties in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, they have a trusted network of over 325 local member agencies. Member agencies include soup kitchens and shelters, food pantries, churches, daycare and senior centers, and many other community and social services organizations.

The Casting Society of America (CSA) is the premier organization of theatrical Casting Directors in film, television, and theatre. Although it is not a union, CSA’s members are a united professional society that consistently set the level of professionalism in casting on which the entertainment industry has come to rely. CSA’s more than 490 members are represented not only in the United States, but also in Europe, Canada, Australia and South Africa.

“I am very proud to be a member of the Casting Society of America,” says C.S.A. member D. Lynn Meyers. “I am delighted at the opportunity to see new faces and to spread outreach beyond the Greater Cincinnati area by embracing the idea of Meals 4 Monologues. It is such an inspiration for CSA to support this event.” Ms. Meyers would like to welcome actors of all ages and experience levels to partake in auditions and highly encourages people to give back to the community in which we live.

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati is supported, in part, by the generosity of community contributions to the ArtsWave Campaign. 

The Ohio Arts Council helps fund Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati also receives funding from the Shubert Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts. 

2014-2015 Season Presenting Sponsor is the Otto M. Budig Family Foundation. Additional support provided by Garfield Suites Hotel, The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, the Shubert Foundation, and National Endowment for the Arts. 

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati is a professional theatre dedicated to producing world and regional premieres of works that often explore compelling social issues. We fulfill our mission through our stage productions and educational outreach programs that enlighten, enliven, enrich and inspire our audiences.

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October 30, 2014 · 5:44 pm

CMT Announces Auditions for CRAZY FOR YOU

CMTCincinnati Music Theatre is proud to announce AUDITIONS for CRAZY FOR YOU, The New Gershwin Musical

Sunday and Monday, November 30th & December 1st, 2014
7:00 – 10:00 p.m., Clifton United Methodist Church, 3416 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati

AUDITIONS ARE BY APPOINTMENT.

  • Each day’s Audition will be conducted in 2 groups, one at 7:00 p.m. and the other at 8:30 p.m. It is important that you arrive 15 minutes prior to the audition time and be prepared to stay for the entire 90 minutes.
  • Please reserve your time as soon as possible by emailing Ethan Chamberlain, chamberlain.ea52@gmail.com or leaving a message at 513-780-6070.  Slots will be filled on a first come, first served basis, so include your 1st and 2nd choices for audition times. PLEASE LEAVE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION, PHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS, SO YOUR AUDITION TIME CAN BE CONFIRMED. AUDITION DETAILS AND FORMS WILL BE SENT TO YOU.
  • Walk-ins are welcome, but you must wait for the next available slot

PLEASE PREPARE & PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING FOR YOUR AUDITION:

  • The dance audition will be a mixed combination including some tap, but tap shoes will not be worn. Character shoes (women with heels) are preferred
  • 16-32 bars of a Broadway-style song that showcases your vocal range;
  • Sheet music in the proper key with cuts marked. An accompanist will be provided (no CD’s, tapes or a cappella numbers);
  • A copy of your resume and headshot.

Callbacks will be held on Wednesday, December 3rd at 7:00pm.

Rehearsals will tentatively begin in late January, 2015.

Production dates: May 8 – 16, 2015 at the Jarson-Kaplan Theatre of the Aronoff Center.

CRAZY FOR YOU, winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical in 1992, tells the story of Bobby Child, a well-to-do banker/playboy whose dream in life is to dance. When he is sent west to foreclose on a derelict theater, he is smitten by the daughter of the owner. In spite of the serious efforts of his mother and soon-to-be ex-fiancee, Bobby realizes his dream of dancing by putting on a show to save the theater. Memorable Gershwin tunes include I Got Rhythm, Naughty Baby, They Can’t Take That Away From Me, Embraceable you and Someone to Watch Over Me. It’s a high energy musical comedy which includes mistaken identity, plot twists, fabulous dance numbers and classic Gershwin music.

Roles include:

  • Polly Baker — postmistress in Deadrock, Nevada; a tough “All American Girl”, aged 25-35, mezzo
  • Irene Roth — New York society debutante and Bobby’s Fiance,  aged 25-33, mezzo
  • Patricia Fodor — Eugene’s sister, aged 32-50, soprano
  • Bobby Child — headstrong young banker from New York in love with musical theater, aged 30-35, baritone
  • Bela Zangler — an established theatrical producer in New York, aged 35-55, baritone
  • Eugene Fodor — an English tourist, aged 40-55, baritone
  • Everett Baker — Polly’s father, aged 50-65, baritone
  • Lank Hawkins — saloon proprietor in Deadrock, Nevada, aged 30-45, spoken
  • Mother (Mrs. Lottie Child) — Bobby’s business-oriented and controlling parent, aged 45-60, spoken
  • Perkins — Mother’s business assistant, aged 30-40, spoken
  • Tess — dance director; Zangler’s favorite, aged 22-32, spoken
  • Patsy — ditzy showgirl, aged 18-32
  • Mitzi — a principal dancer, aged 18-32
  • Elaine, Louise, Susie, Betsy, Margie, Sheila, and Vera— follies girls, aged 18-32
  • Moose — member of Cowboy Trio
  • Mingo — member of Cowboy Trio and of Male Quartet
  • Sam — member of Cowboy Trio
  • Harry — member of Male Quartet; Bartender
  • Junior — member of Male Quartet; card player
  • Wyatt — member of Male Quartet; card player
  • Ensemble of NYC Socialites, Deadrock Cowboys, Dancers and Singers
  • PRODUCERS: Kathy Beiting and Ethan Chamberlain
  • DIRECTOR: Sarah Mizelle
  • CHOREOGRAPHER: Brian Anderson
  • VOCAL DIRECTOR: Marie Kramer
  • MUSIC DIRECTOR: Charlie Wilhelm

Good seats are still available for CMT’s production of YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, playing Nov. 7-15 at the Jarson-Kaplan Theatre of the Aronoff Center.

For tickets call 621-ARTS (2787) or order at www.cincinnatiarts.org.

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