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November 1, 2024 · 8:04 am

Auditions Announced for THE MINUTES at Dayton Theatre Guild

Open audition notice for THE MINUTES by Tracy Letts

Auditions will be held Mon & Tue, Dec 2 & 3, 2024, starting at 7:00 pm both nights.

Production dates: Jan 31-Feb 16, 2025

The Dayton Theatre Guild at the Caryl D. Philip TheatreScape
430 Wayne Ave, Dayton OH, 45410
937-278-5993 — www.daytontheatreguild.org

Directed by Melissa Ertsgaard
Produced by K.L.Storer

THE MINUTES is a dark comedy. It had its premiere at the Steppenwolf Theater in Chicago in 2017, and moved to the James Earl Jones Theatre in New York City in 2020. This play takes a hard look at the inner workings of a city council meeting and the hypocrisy, greed and ambition that bubble to the surface when a newcomer to the small town of Big Cherry starts to ask the wrong questions. Why is someone on the council mysteriously missing? What happened to all those bicycles? Is there something going on with the city’s finances? What’s the deal with the available parking space? And why are the minutes from the last meeting being kept secret? Sometimes the “history” we’ve been taught isn’t the true “history” at all! Part Parks & Recreation, part Twilight Zone, this powerful, resonant, and funny portrayal of democracy in action proves that everything you know can change ‐‐ it’s just a matter of minutes. After all, the smallest towns keep the biggest secrets.

Casting Requirements:

• Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
• A résumé and headshot are not required but are appreciated.
• Please provide a list of all known conflicts between Dec 4, 2024 & Feb 16, 2025

  • Mr. Peel – (M) Mid 30s; naive newcomer who pushes for the truth.
  • Mayor Superba – (M) Early 50s or above; slick but not smarmy.
  • Ms. Johnson – (F) Early to mid 30s, tight-lipped, careful clerk.
  • Mr. Blake – (M) Mid 30s or above, African-American; non-ideological, could be functional alcoholic; has definite ideas for town growth.
  • Mr. Breeding – (M) Early 40s or above; loud, brash, politically incorrect.
  • Mr. Hanratty – (M) Early 40s or above; good-natured but entirely misguided.
  • Mr. Assalone – (M) Mid 40s or above “It’s Ass-A-LONE-AY”; opportunistic AND slightly unscrupulous.
  • Ms. Innes – (F) 60s or above; single-minded, long-time council member.
  • Ms. Matz – (F) 40s; disheveled, distracted, and (maybe) child-like.
  • Mr. Overfield – (M) 60s or above; longest standing council member, befuddled contemporary of Ms. Innes.
  • Mr. Carp – (M) Late 30s or above – the idealistic, former council member who holds the key to the mystery.

For more information, please contact Producer K.L.Storer at kl.storer@daytontheatreguild.org

Dayton Theatre Guild is a community theatre that values community representation, and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion on and off stage. People of all ethnicities, gender identities, and abilities are welcome and encouraged to participate and will be given full consideration in casting and all volunteer opportunities. Unless explicitly specified by the playwright in the text of the play, all roles will be open to all performers.

The show runs weekends Jan 31-Feb 16, 2025
First Weekend: Friday 8pm, Saturday 8pm, Sunday 3pm
Second & Third Weekend: Friday 8pm, Saturday 5pm, Sunday 3pm

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November 1, 2024 · 8:04 am

Auditions Announced for AVENUE Q at Dayton Playhouse

Directed by Ray Gambrel

Auditions: December 2 & 3 at 7pm

Performances: January 24 – February 9, 2025

About the Show: Set in a shabby New York City neighborhood, “Avenue Q” follows Princeton, a recent college graduate, as he navigates adulthood alongside human and puppet residents. This bold, innovative musical tackles themes like job-hunting, relationships, and life’s purpose with catchy songs and relatable stories. Note: RATED R for adult content.

Audition Requirements:

  • Bring a list of all conflicts from December 3 – February 9.
  • Prepare a song; an accompanist will be provided.
  • Cold readings from the script.
  • Puppet characters: Demonstrate correct mouth sync (practice in front of a mirror if needed). Be prepared to improvise a scene with a provided puppet.

Contact: For questions, email Ray Gambrel at raygambrel@yahoo.com

Cast Details: Size: 7 performers (4 puppeteers, 3 non-puppeteers)
Type: Ensemble/Multiple Roles
Age: 18+
Dance: Movement required
Vocals: Range specified with each character

Puppet Characters:

  • PRINCETON/ROD: Male, Tenor. Strong puppeteering, comedic timing.
  • NIKKI/BAD IDEA BEAR/TREKKIE/OTHERS: Any gender, Tenor. Strong character work, puppeteering, comedic timing.
  • MRS T/BAD IDEA BEAR/OTHERS: Any gender, Mezzo. Strong harmonies, puppeteering, comedic timing.
  • KATE/LUCY THE SLUT: Any gender, Mezzo/Soprano. Strong puppeteering, comedic timing.

Non-Puppet Characters:

  • BRIAN: Male, Baritone. Comedic timing, harmony.
  • GARY COLEMAN: Black, any gender, Mezzo. Comedic timing.
  • CHRISTMAS EVE: Female, Asian (Japanese descent), Soprano. Comedic timing, Japanese accent.

AVENUE Q Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx. Book by Jeff Whitty. Presented through special arrangement with MTI.

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October 28, 2024 · 5:36 pm

Auditions Announced for YOU CAUGHT US IN OUR SHORTS FOR THE 7TH TIME at Sunset Players

  • Saturday, November 2 from 2-4 pm
  • Sunday, November 3 from 7-9 pm
  • Sun, Nov. 17 from 6-8pm

Arts Center at Dunham, 1945 Dunham Way, Cincinnati, OH 45238

SIGNUP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4AA8A62FA4FA7-52960099-sunset#/

DETAILS: Auditions are open and will consist of cold readings from the scripts. The plays include roles for 25+ actors. Actors can audition and be cast for multiple One Act plays. Actors can do multiple auditions with the directors during each audition date based on casting requirements.

Rehearsals will begin in early December/early 2025 (based on director’s preference).

Performance dates are March 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, & 22 at the Arts Center at Dunham.

Directors for the shorts are: Nick Dunker, Logan Dunn, Dan Hawkins, Dennis Murphy, Jeri Nakamura, and Ray Smith.

Below are details about each One Act play and cast:

  • BLIND DATE: Written by Samara Siskind and directed by Dan Hawkins, Blind Date is a date between Marcia and Ted who are either completely incompatible or a match made in heaven.
    Cast: 1 woman (20s-30s) and 1 man (20-30s). Man needs to be able to do a British accent.
  • BRAVE: Written by Jennifer Fischer Davis and directed by Ray Smith, Brave is a play of loss and love.
    Cast: 1 actress (20s), and 1 man and 1 woman (40s+).
  • ENIGMA VARIATIONS: Written by David Ives and directed by Logan Dunn, Enigma Variations involves zany hijinks with doppelgangers, déjà vu, and a the nurse who may be Aphrodite or a male gym teacher in a dress.
    Cast: 2 men (20-30s), 2 women (20-30s), and 1 man (40s or older who is burly/hairy)
  • THE WATER ENGINE: Written by David Mamet and directed by Dennis Murphy, The Water Engine is about an alternative energy invention and the steps a Corporation takes to suppress the idea.
    Cast: 5 male leads and 1 female lead and remaining smaller roles. 2 boys (10-13 years old), 3-4 women (21-65 years old), and 8 men (30-50 years old)
  • TIME FLIES: Written by David Ives and directed by Jeri Nakamura, Time Flies centers on two mayflies who discover each other and their short life span on a first and last date.
    Cast: 1 man (20-30s), 1 woman (20-30s), and 1 man (undetermined age) able to do a British accent (a la Sir David Attenborough)
  • YOU CAN FLY: Written and directed by Nick Dunker, You Can Fly is about two older actors and the realities of growing older.
    Cast: 1 man and 1 woman (50s or older). Both actors must be able to do theater British accents.

For more information head to our website: https://sunsetplayers.org/current-season/#auditions

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October 28, 2024 · 5:35 pm

Auditions Announced for MUSIC AT THE MOVIES 2: From Broadway to Hollywood…And Back Again at Cincinnati Music Theatre

Directed & conceived by: BRIAN ANDERSON

Produced by: BRETT PARR & CAITLYN THIEL

CMT’s hit production MUSIC AT THE MOVIES returns in a brand-new sequel, MUSIC AT THE MOVIES 2: From Broadway to Hollywood…and Back Again! This time, featuring songs from Hollywood Musicals inspired by Broadway shows and Broadway shows inspired by Hollywood films.

This production staff is committed to bringing together a diverse group of people. We encourage performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, abilities, body types, and ages to audition. 

  • Sunday, November 10, 2024 from 6:00PM to 9:00PM
  • Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 7:00PM to 10:00PM
    *Possible Invited Callbacks on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 7:00PM

AUDITION & REHEARSAL LOCATION:
Clifton United Methodist Church: 3416 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, Ohio 45220

PERFORMANCE DATES: January 31-February 8, 2025

PERFORMANCE LOCATION: Aronoff Center for the Arts, Fifth Third Theater, Cincinnati, OH

Questions? Email Brett Parr, brettgparr@gmail.com

CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS & TO SIGN UP FOR YOUR AUDITION SLOT

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October 21, 2024 · 6:30 pm

Auditions Announced for DIE MOMMIE DIE! at Beavercreek Community Theatre

DIE MOMMIE DIE!
A Comic Thriller by Charles Busch

November 4th & 5th; 7pm
Beavercreek Community Theatre – 3868 Dayton Xenia Rd, 45432

  • EDITH SUSSMAN : 20’s, female presenting. Daughter of Sol Sussman, and Angela Arden.
  • BOOTSIE CARP : 40’s-70’s, female presenting. Sussman family housekeeper.
  • TONY PARKER : 30’s-40’s, male presenting. actor / gigolo.
  • ANGELA ARDEN : 40’s-60’s, faded starlett, Sussman family matriarch. Originally portrayed by playwright Charles Busch; preference is to cast in same tradition.
  • SOL SUSSMAN : 50’s-70’s, male presenting. Fading Hollywood film producer with chronic
    constipation. Husband to Angela.
  • LANCE SUSSMAN : 18 – early 20’s. Male presenting, liberal arts college student.

Auditions will consist of cold reads from script.

Directed and Designed by Chris Harmon
Angele Price-Maddah, Assistant Director
Andrew Darr, stage manager & lighting design

DIE MOMMIE DIE! is a comic melodrama evoking the 1960s “Grande Dame Guignol” films that featured aging stars such as Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, and Lana Turner. Ex-pop singer Angela Andrews is trapped in a hateful marriage with film producer Sol Sussman. Desperate to find happiness with her younger lover, an out-of-work TV actor named Tony Parker, Angela murders her husband with the aid of a poisoned suppository. In a plot that reflects Greek tragedy as well as Hollywood kitsch, Angela’s Elektra-like daughter Edith convinces Angela’s emotionally disturbed son Lance that they must avenge their father’s death by killing their mother.

Productions on Jan. 17-25

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