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October 7, 2014 · 4:20 pm

BAB Announces Auditions for THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

BAB_LOGOOpen Auditions – THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Presented by Brieabi Productions
Directed by Joey Schnell

  • Sunday, November 2nd Auditions 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Monday, November 3rd Auditions 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday, November 5th Call backs 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

The competition is intense. The words are hilarious. Let the spelling begin! The show centers around a fictional spelling bee in Putnam County, New York. Six kids face off in the battle of their lives. They compete against each other as well as members of the audience. Three adults help adjudicate the proceedings: a nostalgic former spelling bee winner, a mildly insane Vice Principal and The Official Comfort Counselor completing his community service to the state of New York.

Performance Dates:

  • Thursday, March 15th 7:30
  • Friday, March 20th 7:30
  • Saturday, March 21st 7:30
  • Sunday, March 22nd 2:00
  • Thursday, March 26th 7:30
  • Friday, March 27th 7:30
  • Saturday, March 28th 7:30

What to Prepare

  • 32 bars of any song, preferably one that shows off your voice (about 1 minute).  Accompanist provided.
  • Be prepared to read from the script
  • Please wear comfortable clothing
  • Bring a resume and/or picture if you have one.  This is NOT required.
  • Note: while the spellers are children they are usually played by adult actors. All spellers should move well.

Audition Roles:

  • Chip Tolentino (also plays Jesus) – High Tenor
  • Logainne Schwarzandgrubenniere – Female Younger than most Bee Participants
  • Leaf Coneybear (also plays Carl, Dad of Logainne)
  • William Barfee
  • Marcy Park – Has a special talent
  • Olive Ostrovsky
  • Rona Lisa Perretti (also plays Olive’s Mom)
  • Vice Principal Douglas Panch
  • Mitch Mahoney (also plays Dan, Dad of Logainne, and Olive’s Dad)

Auditions to be held at the Anderson Center Theater.
7850 Five Mile Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 688-8400

Questions please email brieabi@gmail.com

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October 7, 2014 · 3:38 pm

WIT Announces Auditions for HONOUR

MISC_AuditionsNeeded:  2 women (Sophie and Claudia), ages 20-30, 5’ 6” or shorter with or without heels

Play:  “Honour” by Joanna Murray-Smith

Group:  WIT-Women in Theatre, a non-union, professional theatre troupe dedicated to doing plays by, for, and about women.

Venue:  Northern Kentucky University, Strauss/Black Box Theater

Times:  October 8-9, 2-5:00pm

Call to schedule an audition time:  Donna Hoffman, 859.441.6882

Other private audition times can be arranged.

Performance Dates:  January 16-18, 23-24, 2015

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October 5, 2014 · 10:54 pm

DTG Announces Auditions for ISN’T IT ROMANTIC?

DTGIsn’t it Romantic?
by Wendy Wasserstein

Directed by Marcia Nowik

Audition Dates: October 6 & 7, 2014 – 7:00 pm

Production Dates: Nov 21- Dec 7, 2014

It’s the late 1970’s New York where women share their thoughts and desires with each other and press on to Have It All as they end their twenties. Job? Boyfriend? Husband? Children? And what to do about meddling parents and friends? Enjoy the holiday season with this delightful comedy.

This is the story of two 28ish year old childhood friends coming into their own in 1983 New York City. It is the story of Mothers and Daughters, of letting go and of embracing one’s individuality.

“The play deals with the post-college careers (and dilemmas) of two former classmates, a short, slightly plump would-be writer named Janie Blumberg, and her tall, thin gorgeous WASP friend, Harriet Cornwall. Both are struggling to escape from lingering parental domination and to establish their own lives and identities. In Janie’s case this leads to an inconclusive involvement with a young Jewish doctor who calls her ‘Monkey’; while Harriet assails the world of big business and has an affair with her hard-driving (and married) boss. Told in a fast-moving series of inventive, alternately hilarious and touchingly revealing scenes, the play explores their parallel stories with uncommon wit and wisdom—resulting, ultimately, in a heightened awareness which, while not providing all the answers, goes a long way toward achieving the maturity and self-assuredness that both protagonists so desperately desire.” – Dramatists Play Service

Casting Requirements:

  • JAMIE BLUMBERG – a 28ish Jewish American Princess, down to earth, has learned to hide behind clownish wit and self effacement, traits she now struggles to overcome. Tap Dancing a plus.
  • HARRIET CORNWALL – the well put together stylish Madison Avenue upwardly mobile WASP childhood friend of Jamie, also struggles to “have it all”.
  • MARTY STERLING – the Jewish mother’s dream of a very successful and sweet Jewish doctor, has momentary charm under his clueless condescension (calls Jamie “Monkey”).
  • TASHA BLUMBERG – Jamie’s non-traditional Jewish mother with traditional values, a free spirit who smothers her daughter.
  • SIMON BLUMBERG – Jamie’s endearing and devoted father.
  • LILLIAN CORNWAll – Harriet’s mother, a self-willed powerful business tycoon, divorced, lives alone, a feminist before it was acceptable.
  • PAUL STUART- a married, hard working high level executive, sincere male chauvinist serial philanderer, always just on the brink of leaving his wife, Harriet’s boyfriend.
  • VLADIMIR – a newly immigrated Russian filmmaker, now taxi driver, obvious heavy accent.

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. A resume and headshot are not required but are welcome.

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October 5, 2014 · 10:32 pm

Acting Up Announces Auditions for LEGALLY BLONDE JR

ACTUP_logoWho: Anyone ages 6-18 years old

When: Monday Dec. 1 or Tuesday Dec. 2, 6:30-8:30 pm. Click here to reserve your audition slot.

Where: Mason Intermediate 45 Cafeteria, 6307 Mason-Montgomery Rd., Mason OH 45040

What to prepare and bring:

  • Song: Be prepared to perform 32 measures (no longer than 1 minute) of any song that highlights your voice. This should be a Broadway-type song. You preferably should sing with a CD or ipod karaoke-type music (no vocals,) or you may sing a-cappella. There will not be an accompanist.
  • Monologue: You should perform a monologue of 1-2 minutes that demonstrates your acting ability and range. (you may be cut off)
  • Dress to dance.
  • Please bring a completed Audition Form. Found at www.ActingUp.com
  • Photo: Bring a recent photo that looks like you, that you do not need returned. No need at all for professional photos. It is merely to help the casting board recall who is who.

Show info: Harvard’s beloved blonde takes the stage by pink storm in this fun, upbeat family-friendly* version of the musical that is ridiculously enjoyable from start to finish. Based on the adored feature film of the same name, this musical about self-discovery stays true to form with a peppy score and playful book. Winner of the Olivier Award for Best New Musical in 2011, this all-singing, all-dancing romantic comedy is about knowing who you are and showing what you’ve got!(*Some story lines and songs, non-essential to the plot have been removed to make this version suitable for young performers)

Performances will be March 20,21,22 at the Mason Middle School Theater.  Show will be directed by Brent Peebles, Music Direction by Jeanne Bilyeu and Choreography by Erin Kelley.

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October 5, 2014 · 9:26 pm

SBP Announces Auditions for THE ADDAMS FAMILY

SBPSHOWBIZ PLAYERS ARE HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE AUDITIONS FOR THE ADDAMS FAMILY!

Dates:
Sunday, December 7th, 2:00-5:00pm
Monday, December 8th, 7:00-10:00pm
Callbacks Wednesday, December 10th @ 7:00pm

Appointments are recommended and can be made by contacting Bunny Arszman at barszman@gmail.com or 513-325-7842. Walk-ups will also be accepted for the first available time slot.

Location:
Oakley Community Center
3882 Paxton Rd.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45209
(Located in Hyde Park Plaza – back in the far corner to the left of Rempke market by the ball fields. Your GPS will take you to the wrong place)

Showdates:
May 29 – June 7th, 2015
at the Carnegie in Covington, Ky.
Rehearsals will begin in mid-March.

REQUIREMENTS
Bring sheet music in the correct key for 2 contrasting song styles – approximately 16 -32 bars. Accompanist will be provided. Bring proper dance shoes (if you have them) for a dance audition that will include a tango.

ABOUT THE SHOW
Morticia and Gomez Addams want to continue living amongst death, pain and suffering, the way they always have. But then there is a change in plans. Their eldest child, Wednesday, has fallen in love with a strange boy, Lucas Beineke. To the Addams, strange is normal. Happy is Sad. The Addams believe life revolves around death. To Morticia and Gomez’s own complexity, they invite Wednesday’s new boyfriend’s family to their home. Many strange things happen the night that the Beinekes come to visit.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

  • Gomez (Male, Baritone, 45-55, lead) – A passionate Latin lover who is still madly in love with his wife, Morticia, after many years of marriage. He has Spanish blood and speaks with an accent. He is torn between never keeping a secret from his wife and honoring his word to his daughter to keep her engagement under wraps.
  • Morticia (Female, Alto, 35-45, lead) – A fairly tall, fairly thin woman with a pasty white complexion (or could be with make-up). She is the true leader of the household. She is mysterious which is how she controls Gomez. She has an even disposition, muted and witty.
  • Wednesday (Female, Soprano, early 20’s, lead) – The daughter. Very much like her mother. She has a mature personality, with a deadpan wit and a morbid fascination in trying to do physical harm to her brother and others.
  • Lucas (Male, Baritone, 20’s) – Wednesday’s boyfriend. A somewhat strange boy who would probably fit right in with the Addams.
  • Uncle Fester (Male, Tenor, 30’s-50’s) – Gomez’s brother. Barrel-shaped and “bald”. Very white skin and sunken dark eyes (with make-up). Very outgoing personality, with a devilish grin.
  • Pugsley (Male, Tenor, 8-14) – Wednesday’s little brother. Upset because he is going to lose his big sister when she gets married.
  • Alice (Female, Soprano, 40’s-50’s) – Lucas’s mother. A woman with many hidden passions. She loves to rhyme and longs for her husband to be the way he was.
  • Mal (Male, Tenor, 40’s-50’s) – Lucas’s father. A successful straight-laced Ohio business man who has forgotten how to have fun.
  • Grandma (Female, Belt, 50’s-60’s) – Short, thin woman who is a witch that deals with lots of potions, hexes and spells.
  • Lurch (Male, Bass-Baritone, 20’s-30’s) – Tall, thin man who speaks in unintelligible groaning. The butler.
  • The Ancestors – 3-5 Men & Women of various ages who portray ghosts on the Addams estate. They play an essential part in this musical and appear throughout. Must be able to sing, dance and act.

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