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Auditions Announced for MATILDA at La Comedia Dinner Theatre

La Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, Ohio, is holding an open call audition for its upcoming production of MATILDA on Saturday, April 26, at 765 W. Central Ave.,Springboro, Ohio.

9:00 AM – CHILDREN: All children’s roles will be double cast

  • Matilda Wormwood: Age 9-12 An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyondher years. she has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched. Strong vocally, confident with movement and dialogue. Range A3 to D5
  • Michael Wormwood: Age 12-17 Matilda’s older brother. he is not very bright and favored by the parents. Confident in singing, movement, and dialogue. Will also be included in adult ensemble.
  • Bruce: Age 9-12 Matilda’s classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull. Confident is singing, movement, and dialogue. Range C4 to E5
  • Lavender: Age 9-12 Matilda’s classmate and friend. Confident in singing, movement, and dialogue.
  • Child Ensemble: Classmates of Matilda 9-12 year olds. (Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, and Tommy). Male and Female. Confident in singing and movement.
  • Teen Ensemble Ages 13-17 Will be a part of children’s and adult ensemble. Male and Female. Confident in singing and movement.

10:30 AM – ADULTS:

  • Miss Agatha Trunchbull: Age 30 and up The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda’s school who despises children. Can be either male or female. Range A2 to G4
  • Miss Honey: Age 25-40 Matilda’s kindhearted teacher. she is tired of living in fear of Miss Trunchbull. Range F3 to D5
  • Mrs. Wormwood: Age 30-45 Matilda’s self absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer. Range A3 to F5
  • Mr. Wormwood: Age 30-45 Matilda’s uncaring father, a slimy greedy used car salesman. Range D4 to A4
  • Ensemble Ages 18 and older, to be understudies as well as play the roles of Librarian Mrs. Phelps, the Escapologist, The Acrobat, Rudolpho, Doctor, Children’s Party Entertainer, Cook, Henchmen 1, 2, 3, and Parents. Strong singers and confident with movement.
Please prepare 16 bars of a song in the style of the show, you may sing a selection
from Matilda if you choose. An accompanist will be provided, no accapella singing
please.

Be prepared for a movement audition.

You MAY be asked to read sides from the script.

Please provide a current headshot and resume.

All rehearsals and performances take place in Springboro, OH

Rehearsals: June 9 – 21 (Mon-Sat 9 AM – 6 PM)

Tech: June 22-25

Performances: June 23 – August 10. Thurs-Sun Matinees and Evenings

If you have questions, or for more information, email artisticdirector@lacomedia.com

Non-Equity.

If you are unable to attend the in-person audition, you may send headshot, resume, and video to submissions@lacomedia.com

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Auditions Announced for THE WIZARD OF OZ at Footlighters, Inc.

Footlighters, Inc., is proud to announce auditions for THE WIZARD OF OZ

Directed & Choreographed by Zac Holman
Produced by Cathy Lutts & Michelle Burdett

Auditions:

  • Kids (8 to 14 years old):
    Saturday, May 3, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Adults:
    Sunday, May 4, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
    Monday, May 5, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Location: Stained Glass Theatre – 802 York Street, Newport, KY 41071

Click here to sign up for an audition slot: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0448AEAE2BABFC1-56196733-footlighters/57163230#/

Audition Materials:

Kids: Please prepare the provided music cut from THE WIZARD OF OZ: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jT3dE84pWYH5i8Lry6WtHlySa8Wvy-7L

The song with vocals can be found on most streaming platforms. At the audition, be prepared to participate in a small movement and acting exercise.

Adults: Please prepare a 16- to 32-bar cut of a musical song in the style of the show. The dance tutorial video as well as the script of the show can be seen here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qie_3cMDQVeCJYWTK6CuirJDzU7fibcO.

We will have someone at the audition review the dance with you. Bring a headshot, resume, and all rehearsal conflicts to the audition with you.

Virtual: Please email headshot, resume, and a vocal/dance reel to holmanzac@gmail.com.

Performances: September 4 – September 21, 2025

Rehearsals:

*Rehearsals will start the week of July 21st.

Kids: Monday nights 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (Closer to performances, kids will be asked to attend every rehearsal.)

Adults: Sundays 4 p.m. – 8 p.m., Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m., Thursdays 6:30 p.m.– 10 p.m.

Tech Week (full cast and crew, no absences):

Saturday, August 23 – Thursday, August 28 and September 2 – 3 from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (Kids Ensemble dismissed when finished with “Munchkinland.”)

Characters:

  • Dorothy Gale: Mezzo/Mix. Young innocent girl with a tendency to find trouble. Loves her family, friends, and her dog, Toto. Must be comfortable with dogs. Playing age: 15-18.
  • Cowardly Lion: Baritone/Tenor. Dorothy’s new friend in Oz who’s trying to find his courage. Physical comedy a plus.
  • Tin Man: Baritone/Tenor. Dorothy’s new friend in Oz who’s trying to find a heart.
  • Scarecrow: Baritone/Tenor. Dorothy’s new friend in Oz who’s trying to find a brain. Tumbling/physical comedy a plus.
  • Auntie Em: Dorothy’s aunt who is hardworking and sturdy. She loves and cares a great deal about Dorothy. Non-singing role. Playing age: adult female, 50-65 yrs.
  • Uncle Henry: Dorothy’s uncle. He is an honest and hardworking man who owns a small farm in Kansas. He is kind and loves Dorothy. Non-singing role. Playing age: adult male, 50-65 yrs.
  • Glinda: Soprano. The good witch. She is beautiful and the protector of the Munchkins and Dorothy.
  • Professor Marvel / Wizard of Oz: Friendly traveling salesman who convinces Dorothy to go back home to her family after she runs away. Turns into the powerful ruler of the Emerald City. Powerful booming voice. Non-singing role.
  • Wicked Witch / Miss Gulch: The bad witch. She is green and mean. Dorothy’s enemy. Non-singing role.
  • Zeke / Hunk / Hickory: Dorothy’s friends in Kansas who work on the Gale farm.
  • Adult Ensemble: Expandable ensemble of various ages to fill numerous roles throughout the show (Tornado Dancers, Crows, Trees, Poppie / Snow Dancers, Ozians, Winkies, Flying Monkeys).
  • Kids Ensemble: Expandable ensemble of children ages 8-14 to play various munchkin roles in the Munchkinland sequence.

***Some actors may be playing multiple roles in the show***

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Auditions Announced for BRIGHT STAR at Merit Theatre Company

MERIT THEATRE COMPANY & ORCHESTRA PRESENTS BRIGHT STAR
Music, Book & Story by Steve Martin
Music, Lyrics & Story by Edie Brickell
Produced & Directed by Benjamin & Kaitlyn Iocco

Inspired by true events, Bright Star is a sweeping musical set in the American South in the 1920s and 40s. With a vibrant cast of characters and lively bluegrass score, Bright Star tells a touching story of love, loss, and redemption.

Casting actors of all ages.

AUDITIONS

  • Friday, May 9, 7:00–9:30 PM
  • Saturday, May 10, 2:00–5:00 PM

Fort Mitchell Baptist Church
2323 Dixie Hwy, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017

By appointment only. Sign up for an audition slot at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4EACAC2BA2F49-55289227-bright#/.
Also accepting video auditions (due May 10 by 5:00 PM).

Please prepare:

  • A 60-second monologue with Southern dialect in the style of the show.
  • 32 bars of a bluegrass, folk, or musical theatre song in the style of the show that best showcases your vocal ability.

When selecting your monologue and song, choose contrasting pieces that showcase your range.

Actors will also participate in a short dance call as part of the audition process. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can move in.

Please bring:

  • Sheet music in the correct key with cuts marked. An accompanist will be provided. No a cappella or accompaniment tracks (except for video auditions).
  • An acting résumé, headshot, and completed audition form.

For video auditions: Follow the same requirements above and film your audition. Please ensure that you capture a full body shot to showcase your movement, range, and physicality. Upload your video to YouTube or Vimeo and email the link to production@merittheatre.org. Attach your résumé, headshot, and completed audition form to the email. Video auditions may use an accompaniment track. Audition videos are due by May 10 at 5:00 PM.

Callbacks (invitation only): Monday, May 12, at 7:00 PM

Auditions and callbacks will be held at Fort Mitchell Baptist Church (2323 Dixie Hwy, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017).

Rehearsals will be held in Northern Kentucky on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday or Saturday (TBD) evenings beginning June 16. Tech week rehearsals begin August 17.

PERFORMANCES
Anderson Center Theater
7850 Five Mile Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45230

August 22 at 7:30 PM
August 23 at 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
August 24 at 3:00 PM
August 27 at 7:30 PM
August 28 at 7:30 PM
August 29 at 7:30 PM
August 30 at 2:00 PM

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

  • Alice Murphy (20s–30s) – An intelligent, spirited, vibrant literary editor with a tragic past. Must be able to believably portray both her younger (teenage) and older (mid-30s) self. She must be a very strong singer and comfortable in folk and bluegrass styles. Strong belt/mix. (G3–C5)
  • Billy Cane (20s) – A hopeful young writer returning from WWII. Fresh, open, optimistic, charming, and a little naïve. (C3–A4)
  • Jimmy Ray Dobbs (20s–30s) – A charismatic, privileged man from a powerful family. He is charming, confident, and intelligent, with a great sense of personal responsibility and morality as well as a deep reserve of passion and emotion. Must be able to believably portray both his younger (teenage) and older (30s–40s) self. (C3–A4)
  • Margo Crawford (20s) – Sweet and sincere, she is a bookstore owner and Billy’s childhood friend with romantic feelings towards him. (B3–E5)
  • Mayor Josiah Dobbs (40s–60s) – Jimmy Ray’s stern, controlling father and the mayor of Zebulon. He is a distinguished political and financial powerbroker with an imposing and controlling presence. He has a genuine interest in protecting his son’s future and his family name, but in doing so, is ultimately pushed to a point of extreme and irrevocable cruelty. (A2–G4)
  • Mama Murphy (40s–50s) – Alice’s caring, sensible mother. (G3–C5)
  • Daddy Murphy (40s–50s) – Alice’s father, hardworking but emotionally distant. He is an authoritative and stern disciplinarian; a poor but proud farmer. (A2–G4)
  • Daryl Ames (30s–40s) – A witty, sarcastic assistant at Alice’s publishing house. Strong comedic timing required. (C3–E4)
  • Lucy Grant (20s–30s) – A junior editor at Alice’s publishing house, she is spunky, confident, and ambitious with a sharp sense of humor. (B3–D5)
  • Stanford Adams (40s–60s) – A publisher and Alice’s boss. Wise and kind. (A2–D4)
  • Dr. Norquist (40s–60s) – The town doctor. (Non-singing)
  • Government Clerk (30s–60s) – A small but important role. (Non-singing)
  • Ensemble (all ages) – Will play a vital role in bringing Bright Star to life, actively participating in storytelling with vocal harmonies, dynamic movement, and lots of energy and interaction.

Bright Star is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide, 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com

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Auditions Announced for THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE at Mason Community Players

Director Darren Lee and Producer Tess Catlin are excited to announce auditions for Mason Community Players’ Fall Show, THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE.

Auditions will be held:

  • Saturday, May 17th, from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM,
  • Monday, May 19th, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM

Mason Community Playhouse – 5529 Mason Road in Mason

THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE ​will be presented October 31, November 1, 6, 7 and 8 at 8pm and November 2 at 2pm at the Mason Community Playhouse.

Any questions can be directed to Darren Lee, vnpdlc@gmail.com

THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE is a chilling tale that follows four people as they stay in a supposedly haunted mansion. ​Cut off from the outside world by its remote location and shunned by all who know its forbidding and sinister reputation, Hill House has remained empty and silent except for the daily visits of its grumbling caretaker, Mrs. Dudley. Its isolation is broken by the arrival of Dr. Montague, an investigator of supernatural phenomena who has been granted a short lease by the present owner. His mission is to delve into the morbid history of the house and to come to grips with the occult forces that have made it uninhabitable for many years. He is joined by three others, all unacquainted, but all having their particular reasons for accepting Dr. Montague’s invitation to share his Hill House sojourn.

Visit MCP’s web site for more details and a list of characters with descriptions here: https://www.masonplayers.org/j30/index.php?view=article&id=390&catid=2#/

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Auditions Announced for MACBETH and AS YOU LIKE IT at Southbank Shakespeare

Southbank Shakespeare will be holding auditions for their fifth annual summer season on April 19th from 10am-4pm and 21st from 6-9pn at Thomas More University.

The season includes MACBETH running July 10-13 and AS YOU LIKE IT running July 31-Aug 3. Callbacks will be held April 22-24. 

Click on the link below for available audition slots. If you’re unable to attend in person auditions, please email Phillip Webster at websterp@thomasmore.edu for more info on submitting a video audition.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945AFA729ABFAC52-55736672-2025

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