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November 13, 2024 · 3:48 pm

Auditions Announced for SWEET CHARITY at Cincinnati Music Theatre

Music by Cy Coleman, Lyrics by Dorothy Fields, Book by Neil Simon

AUDITION DATES:

  • Sunday, December 1, 3:00 – 9:30 pm
  • Tuesday, December 3, 6:30-9:30 pm
  • Wednesday, December 4, Callbacks if needed – 7:00 pm

LOCATION: Clifton United Methodist Church, 3416 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH

AUDITIONS ARE BY APPOINTMENT: Please reserve your audition time at
www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4EAEAA22A64-52931114-audtions

Please print and fill out the audition form when you receive it via email and bring it to your
audition.

Walk-ins are welcome and will be seen in the next available slot.

PLEASE PREPARE & PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING FOR YOUR AUDITION:

  • 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).
  • Shoes and clothing appropriate for a dance audition
  • A copy of your resume and headshot.
  • Your audition form.

ABOUT THE SHOW:
This brassy, bold musical comedy follows the hapless but unflappable Charity Hope Valentine in her search for love, friendship, and the chance to make it big in The Big Apple. With music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Dorothy Fields, and book by Neil Simon, this Tony Award nominated, danceinfused musical captures all the humor and heartbreak of life in 1960s New York City.

Characters

  • Charity Hope Valentine, the girl who wanted to be loved.
  • Oscar Lindquist, a man whom Charity befriends and eventually falls in love with.
  • Charlie, Charity’s boyfriend in the opening of the show, and the name on her tattoo
  • Nickie and Helene, Charity’s closest friends who are taxi dancers at the Fandango Ballroom.
  • Herman, the authoritarian owner of the Fandango Ballroom; Charity’s boss.
  • Vittorio Vidal, a famous Italian movie star.
  • Ursula March, Vittorio’s girlfriend
  • Manfred, Vittorio’s butler
  • Daddy Johann Sebastian Brubeck, the enigmatic leader of the Rhythm of Life Church.
  • Carmen, a dancer at the Fandango Ballroom who is friends with Nickie, Helene, and Charity
  • Rosie, the new dancer at the Fandango Ballroom.
  • Suzanne, Frenchie, Betsy, and Elaine, dancers at the Fandango Ballroom
  • Ensemble

Sweet Charity is directed and choreographed by Genevieve Perrino, produced by Karen and
Cody Hendershot and Kathy Beiting, with vocal direction by Lena Andrews and music direction by Shawn Charton.

Rehearsals will begin in February, 2025, and performance dates are May 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17,
2025

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November 12, 2024 · 3:53 pm

Auditions Announced for CRUSHIN’ IT! Vol. 3 at Loveland Stage Company

It’s time to bring your talent to the stage for LSC’s Valentine Variety Show & Fundraiser! This crowd-pleasing show is built around the cast’s ability to shine and bring joy to the crowd. Seeking talented singers, dancers, comedic sketches and more to audition for this super fun event.

  • Duets and group numbers are welcome.
  • Prioritize pop songs over show tunes
  • Comedic sketches and monologues encouraged.

Audition Dates: 12/4 & 12/5, 6:30-9 PM at The Loveland Stage Company – 111 S Second St
Loveland, OH 45140

Show Dates: 2/14 & 2/15, 7 PM

Tech Runs: 2/10-2/13

Rehearsal Dates: 1/7, 1/9, 1/14, 1/16, 1/23, 1/28, 2/4, 7pm

Saturday choreo: 1/11, 1/25, 2/1, 11am-1pm
(Not all will be called for every rehearsal)

Directed by Jenna Schroeder & Justin Hanks

For questions or video submissions please contact: Justin@justinhanks.com or Jenna32@gmail.com.

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November 12, 2024 · 3:38 pm

Auditions Announced for BINGO the Winning Musical at The Drama Workshop

The Drama Workshop and director Gina Kleesattel are pleased to announce auditions for BINGO THE WINNING MUSICAL!  Book by Michael Heitzman & Ilene Reid.

Music and Lyrics by Michael Heitzman, Ilene Reid & David Holcenberg. Elaine Volker is producing.

Audition Dates:

  • Sunday December 8. 6-9pm
  • Sunday December 15. 6-9pm

Auditions will be held at The Drama Workshop located at 3716 Glenmore Ave.

Please sign up at this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094FA8A622A6FC1-53106122-auditions

Production dates: May 2-18

Synopsis: Best friends and Bingo pals Vern, Honey and Patsy brave a terrible storm in order to attend the yearly celebration of the birth of Bingo and tribute to its founder, Edwin S. Lowe. As the storm knocks out power at the Bingo Hall, Patsy and Honey remind each other of the ominous night 15 years ago that began in the same way. In flashback, Honey tells us about the night Vern and her best friend, Bernice, had their falling out. Bernice’s sweet yet headstrong daughter, Alison, enters the Bingo hall in disguise – Bernice’s health is failing, and Alison is determined, with the help of Bingo, to reunite her mother with her long-lost best friend.

Audition Requirements

Auditioners should prepare a short (~1 minute) light/comedic monologue.  In addition, you may also be asked to read from the script.

All characters sing.  Please prepare a 24-36 bar musical number.  Best style is “Broadway pop”.  Please bring music for the accompanist.  No acapella singing will be accepted.

Several women characters also require a belt voice.  If you can belt, please show it.  You may be asked to do a “range check” with the musical director as well.

Character Descriptions

VERN – 40s; Matriarch of the group; funny; robust; stubborn and crusty, but with a good heart buried under her gruff exterior. Mermanesque Broadway belt, showing range and power from low A to a solid C.

PATSY – 40s; Somewhat mousey; neurotic; obsessively superstitious, yet underneath all that anxiety lies a rock star who can let it rip! Pop belt to F.

HONEY – 40s; Leggy; beautiful, but a little past her prime. She’s an extremely loveable sex kitten if not the brightest of bulbs. Belt/mix to E.

SAM WONNIETSKI/FRANK – 40s; Sam is the Bingo caller – tall, rugged, and handsome. He loves his job and takes his calling very seriously. The only thing that can distract him is Honey – the woman of his dreams. In flashbacks, he doubles as FRANK – a long-haired, hippie bingo caller from the past. Baritone to F.

MINNIE MARTINELLI – 60s; Friendly bingo hall manager, she’s everyone’s favorite, cute, cuddly grandma. Although this woman could be the oldest in the group, she’s still spry and quick on her feet. She must be extremely comfortable interacting and improvising with the audience and have a good, warm energy. Belt up to C.

BERNICE BOODALAY – 40s; Super mom; genuinely sweet and cheerful. She’s the peacemaker and pie baker, and spreads sunshine wherever she goes….maybe a bit passive aggressive with her friends. Belt to C.

ALISON BOODALAY – 20s; Bernice’s daughter – fresh faced, passionate, optimistic, perky and quirky. She is a young, comedic character woman in an ingénue’s body. Must be able to belt F sharp.

If you have questions, please email Producer Elaine Volker at eavolker@gmail.com

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November 6, 2024 · 11:17 am

MEALS FOR MONOLOGUES at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Dec. 9-10 & 12

MEALS FOR MONOLOGUES:
Casting Society of America member D. Lynn Meyers to Audition Actors
to Encourage Support of Local Foodstore, December 9 – 10 & 12

(Cincinnati, OH) Dim the lights, raise the curtain! Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati hosts its 13th annual Meals 4 Monologues auditions. Actors from throughout the nation are invited to a general audition call to perform for D. Lynn Meyers, a member of the Casting Society of America (CSA), and are encouraged to make a donation to Cincinnati’s Freestore Foodbank.

The event, in an effort to support local food banks while auditioning local talent, will be held in-person on Monday, December 9 from 10 am – 4 pm, Tuesday, December 10 from 10 am – 3 pm, and virtually via Zoom on Thursday, December 12 from 10 am – 2 pm. 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, CSA. This call is for all interested without regard to previous experience and with a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion.

Sign-ups are now available and are and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Audition time slots are 3 minutes each and must be scheduled ONLINE at www.ensemblecincinnati.org/about/auditions.

To audition:

  • Upload a current HEADSHOT and RÉSUMÉ (DO NOT email them) during sign-up
  • Prepare a short monologue and song (must be performed a cappella), or two prepared monologues
  • Make a suggested donation to the Cincinnati Freestore Foodbank: https://bit.ly/M4M_24

The Freestore Foodbank is the largest emergency food and services provider to children and families in Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana, distributing 33 million meals annually to low-income individuals and families. The Freestore Foodbank supports 511 community partner agencies serving 20 counties in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. This includes food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, community centers, program sites, senior centers, and daycare facilities. The Freestore Foodbank is a member of Feeding America.

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, the CSA is a united professional society that consistently sets the level of professionalism in casting upon which the entertainment industry relies. 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 CSA member D. Lynn Meyers. “The idea of Meals 4 Monologues came from a desire to always see new talent and to aid the community. I am delighted at the opportunity to see new faces and to spread outreach beyond the Greater Cincinnati area through this event.”

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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.

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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November 1, 2024 · 8:05 am

Auditions Announced for DOUBT, A Parable at CenterStage Players

CenterStage Players announces auditions for their early spring production of ‘Doubt, A Parable’ written by John Patrick Shanley.

‘Doubt, A Parable’ is a pulitzer prize winner and also won the Tony Award for Best Play. In this brilliant and powerful drama, Sister Aloysius, a Bronx school principal, takes matters into her own hands when she suspects the young Father Flynn of improper relations with one of the male students.

Audition Dates: Sunday, Nov. 10th and Monday, Nov. 11 (7:00-9:00 PM each evening)

Audition Location: Evendale Cultural Arts Center – 10428 Reading Road – Evendale, OH. Located at the corner of Glendale-Milford Road and Reading Road, you can only enter via the eastbound lane of Reading Road. Parking and entrance are at the rear of the building. There will be signage to direct you to the Hearth Room. Enter the building via the lower left door. The door code is 45241.

Show Dates: Friday & Saturday, Feb. 21-22 (7:30 PM)
Sunday, Feb. 23 (2:00 PM)
Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 27-March 1 (7:30 PM)

All Performances will be held at the Bell Tower Arts Pavilion (3270 Glendale-Milford Road in Evendale)

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. No advance appointment is necessary and all walk-ins will be accommodated. We encourage actors of any ethnicity, identity, and ability to audition for any role. If the script requires strict adherence to any characteristic(s), those will be listed in the character description.

Cast of Characters:

  • Sister Aloysius Beauvier (Female Presenting, Age 50s/60s) – Principal of St. Nicholas School, she stands as a bastion of traditional Catholic education. As a strict disciplinarian, she is unwavering in her commitment to the conservative ways of the church, believing firmly in the power of rigorous academic and moral instruction. Unsparing and by-the-book, Sister Aloysius enforces the rules with an unsentimental hand, ensuring that her school upholds the values she holds sacred. Driven by an unyielding sense of duty, she is a formidable educator who will not budge on her convictions.
  • Father Brendan Flynn (Male Presenting, Age 30s/40s) – A warm and affable priest with a working-class background, he is cherished for his commitment to good works at St. Nicholas Church. Articulate and personable, he embodies a youthful yet wise spirit, advocating for a progressive Catholic Church that connects empathetically with the general public. Emphasizing closeness over distance, Father Flynn engages warmly with his parishioners, guiding them with a gentle hand as he aspires to make faith a relatable and living experience.
  • Sister James (White, Female Presenting, Age 20s) – A youthful nun and an enthusiastic educator at the St. Nicholas School, Sister James embodies both innocence and an unwavering commitment to her faith. Her heart radiates warmth, drawing students to confide in her. Though her tender-hearted nature makes her easily swayed, life’s harsh realities compel her to confront difficult decisions. Her journey is one of balancing her innate kindness with the complexities of the world.
  • Mrs. Muller (Black or Black/Mixed, Female Presenting, Age 30s/40s) – A composed strict, working-class mother who is fiercely dedicated to her, Donald. Caught in a heart-wrenching tug-of-war between ensuring her son’s current safety and not jeopardizing his educational prospects, she exemplifies the tenacity and complex sacrifices inherent in motherhood.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact any of the following:
Sarah Hoback Rogers (Director) – sarahhoback@gmail.com
Dane Rogers (Director) – danerogers1@gmail.com
Gregory Carl Smith (Producer) – eerf99@aol.com

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