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FLI Announces Auditions for LITTLE WOMEN

FLI_logoLittle Women
Audition Dates

  • September 7 & 8 from 7pm – 10pm
  • Callbacks on September 10, 2014

Show Dates

  • March 5-21, 2015

at The Stained Glass Theatre, Newport, KY
Directed by: Jerry Wiesenhahn
Please prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song that best showcases your voice. Please, no selections from Little Women. You will also be asked to read from the script.

Character Breakdown:
AMY MARCH The youngest, most energetic sister with a rather pompous air about her.
Female, Stage age 14-18 yrs old
Range: Cb4 – Gb5

AUNT MARCH A formidable, over-bearing matron and great-aunt to the March sisters. The wealthy socialite in town.
Female, Stage age 45-60 yrs old
Range: E3 – F5

BETH MARCH The second youngest sister. Peace-maker, lover, and an optimist who is always encouraging her sisters to dream.
Female, Stage age 17-21 yrs old
Range: A3 – G5

JO MARCH Our story’s protagonist. Passionate, adventurous, and brave.
Female, Stage age 18-23 yrs old
Range: E3 – A5

LAURIE LAURENCE The bright-eyed boy-next-door with considerable charm.
Male, Stage age 18-23 yrs old
Range: Bb2 – Bb4

MARMEE MARCH The girls’ mother. She is the strong backbone of the family, who is courageous in spite of the difficult odds she faces.
Female, Stage age 45-55 yrs old
Range: Eb3 – Eb5

MEG MARCH The world-weary, yet hopeful, oldest sister who yearns for a great life.
Female, Stage age 21-25 yrs old
Range: A#3 – Gb5

MR. JOHN BROOKE Laurie’s tutor who later marries Meg.

Male, Stage age 30-40 yrs old
Range: C#3 – F#4

PROFESSOR BHAER German Professor who exemplifies proper manners and becomes friends with Jo in New York.

Male, Stage age 35-45 yrs old
Range: G2 – F#4

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CBTC Announces 2014-2015 Season Auditions

CBTC_logoCincinnati Black Theatre Company (CBTC) 2014-2015 Season

*Checkmates – Black Nativity – A Tribute To Motown-The WIZ

Saturday August 23rd   10am-2pm 

Auditions will be held at
1425 Linn Street, Cincinnati, OH 45214

Contact 513-241-6060 or cincyblacktheatre@gmail.com
www.cincyblacktheatre.org 

We Need:
Singers, Dancers, Praise/Liturgical Dancers, Modern, Jazz, Musicians, Actors, Actresses, Technical Crew, Production Assistants 

Materials to prepare in advance

  • Prepare 1 minute monologue
  • Prepare 1 minute song
  • Prepare a short dance piece
  • Bring current photo/headshot
  • Bring current performance resume

Musicians please come prepared to play. Everyone who attends should dress comfortably and be prepared to move!!

Be Prepared to Wait!

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CSP(OH) Announces Auditions for GODSPELL

CSPO_logoCenterStage Players announces Auditions for their Spring Production:  GODSPELL

Sunday, September 14 at 1pm
Monday, September 15 at 7:00 pm
Possible Call Backs Thursday, September 18 at 7:00pm

North College Hill City Center 1500 Galbraith Road, Cincinnati 45231

Creative Team:

  • Director: Judy Berrens
  • Musical/Vocal Director: Dennis Betz
  • Choreographer: Karen Vanover
  • Producer: Dee Dunn

Audition Details:

  • Audition sign-ups via Sign-up Genius is preferred, but not required. Walk-Ins will be taken during the next available time slot: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4CA4AA2AA20-godspell
    Time slot is for vocal audition time, performers will need to stay for dance and improvisation.
  • 16 bars of your best up-tempo song. Bring sheet music as an accompanist will be provided. Please no a capella songs or CDs.
  • Be prepared to do a dance audition and show your improvisational acting skills (dress comfortably).
  •  Show dates: April 10,11,12,17,18,19,23,24, & 25, 2015. Rehearsals will begin in February, 2015. Bring known conflicts.
  • Contact the director, Judy Berrens, via e-mail at goddessofsplendor@yahoo.com for more information.

Character Descriptions:
We are doing the 2012 revival version and looking for a multi-generational cast of 10-16 actors who are enthusiastic and energetic and most importantly can tell stories. The role of Jesus has been cast, all other roles are available.

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The Carnegie Announces Auditions for WEST SIDE STORY

THE CARNEGIE ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR A LIGHTLY STAGED PRODUCTION OF

TC_West Side Story
DIRECTED BY JOSHUA STEELE | MUSIC DIRECTION BY SCOT WOOLLEY
CHOREOGRAPHED BY JAY GOODLETT

PERFORMANCES JANUARY 9 – 11, 15 – 18, 2015
REHEARSALS EVENINGS & WEEKENDS, DECEMBER 8 – JANUARY 8
NO REHEARSAL DECEMBER 24, 25, 26 OR 31

OPEN AUDITIONS:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2:30PM – 7:00PM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 6:30PM – 9:30PM

AUDITIONS HELD AT NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
FINE ARTS BUILDING, ROOMS 220 & 221

For actors who ONLY want to be considered for Tony or Maria:
Please prepare 32 bars of one musical theatre selection in the style of the show. Please have a contrasting selection available. You may be asked to read from the script.

For actors who want to be considered for all roles:
Please prepare 32 bars of one musical theatre selection in the style of the show. You may be asked to read from the script. Please wear appropriate attire for a dance combination.

The roles of Shrank, Krupke, Doc and Glad Hand have been pre-cast.

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. Please provide three copies of your résumé and at least one headshot.

WEST SIDE STORY is a professional production, and all performers will be compensated. The roles of Tony, Maria and Anita will receive total gross compensation ranging from $800 – $1,500; AEA actors may be considered for these three roles through a Guest Artist Agreement. All other roles will receive total compensation of $500 – $800.

To schedule an audition slot, or for questions about auditions,
please contact Eamon Hill at ehill@thecarnegie.com.

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CSP(OH) Announces Auditions for Two Christmas One-Acts

CSPO_logoCenterStage Players announces auditions for their Christmas program of two one-acts, “A Charlie Brown Christmas”  and “A Seussified Christmas Carol”  Sunday September 7th, 2014  3-5pm and Monday September 8th, 2014 6:30-8:30pm at the North College Hill City Center 1500 Galbraith Road, Cincinnati 45224. Auditions will consist of reading from the script, some movement and group singing. Bring a list of conflicts. Call backs will be on Tuesday September 9, 2014   6:30-8pm

Production dates: Dec. 4-7 and 12-13. Rehearsals will start in October. No rehearsals the week of Thanksgiving. 

We are looking for actors of all genders, ethnicities, sizes, shapes, ages 6-96 and types.  All you need is a willingness to play and a lack of preconceived ideas to portray these whimsical, cartoon and reimagined characters.  Questions? Contact the director, Karen Vanover at karenmdv@aol.com, subject line-Auditions. 

Cast of Characters for A Charlie Brown Christmas:

  • Charlie Brown
  • Lucky
  • Linus
  • Pig Pen
  • Frieda
  • Schroeder
  • Violet
  • Sally
  • Shermy
  • Snoopy

Cast of Characters for A Seussified Christmas Carol:

  • Narrators 1 & 2
  • Jake Marley
  • The Scrooge
  • Bob Cratchit
  • Be-Headed Fred
  • Solicitors 1 & 2
  • The Ghost of Christmas Past
  • Young Scrooge
  • Belle
  • Belle’s Husband
  • The Ghost of Christmas Present
  • Mrs. Cratchit
  • Timmy Loo Hoo
  • Bed-Headed Fred’s Wife
  • Voices at Party 1, 2, 3 & 4
  • Sven (The Ghost of Christmas Future-non-speaking)
  • A Boy
  • A Maid
  • Old Fezzwig (Non-speaking)

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