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May 29, 2012 · 9:13 am

Falcon Announces Auditions for HOW DO YOU SPELL M-U-R-D-E-R

Falcon Theatre is proud to announce Auditions for its first summer Murder Mystery:

HOW DO YOU SPELL M-U-R-D-E-R?
An Interactive Mystery in three acts
Written and Directed by Isaac B. Turner

What could be more delightful than a classic case of Who Done It? Victim and suspects trapped under one roof, vital clues in full view, and the ever present question, Who? This 1920s caper set in St. Louis, rolls into action when two couples arrive on a paddlewheel steamboat headed for the Tallstacks Music, Arts and Heritage Festival in Cincinnati. The Youngs are honeymooning. The Crazees are on a little get away, before heading off to Paris. An unexpected guest arrives on the levee, and things get messy for everyone onboard, including the crew. Captain Grant and his daughter, must do what they can to keep everything under control when one of their guests turns up…..dead! Who Done It? How is this group of strangers connected to this murder? Only the detective can resolve this mystery, relying on the audience to help solve the crime. With five possible endings, the outcome of each performance is controlled by the audience!

Auditions: Monday, June 18 and Tuesday, June 19 at 7pm at the Monmouth Theatre, 636 Monmouth Street, Newport, KY 41071

Rehearsals begin Monday, June 25. Sunday-Friday, 6:30-10:30pm, Saturdays 10am-2pm

OFF: Friday, June 29 and Wednesday, July 4

Performances: July 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 and August 3, 4. Friday and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm

Each Actor will be paid a performance stipend.

We are looking for actors with a strong sense of stylized period comedy. Actors must also be comfortable with light Improv. The audition is by appointment only, and will consist of cold readings. All auditionees should arrive at 7pm to fill out audition forms and receive scripts. Please bring a picture and resume for our files.

Because this is a new play, sides are available by request, upon scheduling an audition appointment. To reserve an audition appointment, contact the director, by replying to this email. Please let the director know which day you wish to audition, and whether or not you’d like an electronic copy of the sides sent to you.

Cast of Characters:

Ulysses S. Grant IV: A kindly riverboat captain, with a timeless nature. Knowledgable, but somewhat befuddled, his mind is cluttered with way too many useful things…think Peter Falk as Columbo. A loving father and a passionate boater, the “Ulysses S. Lee” is his home.

Allison Grant: a 1920s dame. Though quite feminine, she is strong and she doesn’t shy away from work. Not prone to gender stereotypes, Allison is the Purser aboard the “Ulysses S. Lee”, her father’s steam boat. Born and raised on the water, Allison uses her travel to spread the word that women can do anything men can, but better.

Jack Young: a 1920s banker, handsome, confident, intelligent and business minded. Jack is very much in love, and wants nothing more than to provide for his lovely wife, who he is trying to convince to give up her dreams of the silver screen, and start a family. (Also plays ROBERT.)

Robert Young: Jack Young’s twin brother, alike in most every way, except that Robert practices law. He is not married. Appearance aside, Robert is a complete stranger to everyone, or is he?

Marcel Crazee: a 1920s gentleman, charismatic, enigmatic, sincere but mysterious. He speaks in an exaggerated French dialect. He is a renaissance man, who dabbles in fine art, aviation and rare jewels. Marcel is “married” to Vivienne. He is dressed in 1870’s clothing.

Vivienne Crazee: a 1920s femme fatale. She is attractive, boisterous and somewhat superficial. A bit too mysterious, she speaks in an exaggerated French dialect. Vivienne has held many “careers” in her lifetime. She is dressed in 1870’s clothing.

Loretta Young: a 1920s ingenue, pretty, sincere, intelligent but naive. She comes from a long line of film actors, and aspires to get her big break in the family business…one day. For now, Loretta is so much in love, that she’s happy just being Mrs. Jack Young. Newly married, she and Jack are off to Cincinnati for their honeymoon.

You can contact Isaac B. Turner at Barry638NYC@aol.com for audition appointments and information.

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May 25, 2012 · 8:20 am

Auditions for CPI’s THE BEST INTENTIONS

Open to Women over 30 and Boys between ages 10-12.

THE BEST INTENTIONS
CINCINNATI PLAYWRIGHT’S INITIATIVE’S
BEST OF “NEW VOICES”

PRODUCTION DATES: JULY 19-21
(This is a fully staged production.)

June 6, 7:00 P.M.
ROOM 307, FINE ARTS BUILDING
NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

CHARACTERS

  • Ruth Kinnley: 70-80, mother retired school teacher. (Piano skills a plus)
  • Rita Kinnley: 45, elder daughter, brainy.
  • Rose Kinnley: 30-40, younger daughter, Alcoholic “wrecked beauty.”
  • Altar Boy: 10-12

 

PREPARE:

  • 90 SECOND SERIOUS CONTEMPORARY MONOLOGUE
  • BRING HEAD SHOT AND RESUME

REGISTRATION OPENS AT 6:30
(you must register before 7:00)

For information and/or directions contact: CHRIS LEE chrislee_1@yahoo.com STAGE MANAGER)

Due to construction at NKU, please follow these directions when you arrive at NKU:
Park in the lot nearest to the fountain. Head for the fountain. Between the Steely Library and the Fine Arts Building there is a staircase that leads up to the plaza level. When you reach the plaza level, turn left. Enter the Fine Arts Building at the second door on the left. Turn right at the first corridor. Room 307 will be on your left.

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June 6, 2011 · 11:29 am

Cincinnati Opera Needs Supernumeraries for THE MAGIC FLUTE

Greetings–

We are looking for supers for “The Magic Flute.” First rehearsal is Monday, June 27th and Performances are July 27th, 29th, and 31st. As it’s a super gig, it is unpaid, but the skills developed are worth it. This version of “Flute” has a lot of puppetry in it (a Chinese dragon, 3 character costumes, 2 large bird puppets that strap to the waist and are manipulated by sticks, a giraffe and antelope that are head puppets, and lots of small birds that are either hand puppets or stick puppets). So, our director is looking for people who have movement, dance, tumbling, and/or puppetry experience, ideally men in their 20’s or early 30’s. And, here is an image of some of the puppets for reference http://newsinfo.iu.edu/pub/libs/images/usr/8117_h.jpg.

With that in mind, I thought I would touch base with you in hopes of generating some interest. Please feel free to pass along this info and my contact info to anyone you think might be interested. My work e-mail is supers@cincinnatiopera.org, and my work phone is 513-768-5550.

I am pasting in the basic casting information below.

Thanks so much for any help you can provide,
Andrea

Cincinnati Opera Seeks Supernumeraries

We’re deep into the casting process for our 2011 Summer Festival here at the Cincinnati Opera, and we’re faced with a challenge. We need 8 – 10 young men and women for puppetry work in The Magic Flute. Applicants should have movement, dance, tumbling, or puppetry experience. And, smart actors are always welcome. The age range could be late teens to mid-30’s. These are considered adult supernumerary roles as they do not sing. Supernumeraries are non-paid volunteers (though a parking stipend and passes to the final dress rehearsal are provided).

Rehearsals for The Magic Flute start June 27th. Our performances are July 27th, 29th, & 31st.

For more information about Supernumeraries visit our website at http://www.cincinnatiopera.com/content.jsp?articleId=385

For more information about “The Magic Flute” or for an application, please contact Andrea Shell at the Cincinnati Opera.

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May 25, 2011 · 12:52 pm

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Holds Children’s Auditions for A CHRISTMAS CAROL on July 10 and 11

Deadline to submit materials for consideration is June 29
(CINCINNATI) – The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will hold auditions on Sunday, July 10 and Monday, July 11 for children interested in performing in the 2011 production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, presented by U.S. Bank. The show, an annual Tristate holiday tradition, celebrates its 21st year this season with performances running December 1 to 30.
Nine area children will be cast to fill speaking and non-speaking parts in the annual production. Roles are available for boys and girls 8 to 13 years old. Additionally, the part of Tiny Tim requires a boy 6 to 8 years of age. Those cast in previous productions of A Christmas Carol will need to audition again to be considered for this year’s show. To be eligible, children must not turn 14 before December 30, 2011.Read the entire release.

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May 22, 2011 · 10:15 pm

Camp Jersey 2011 Audition Information

I just received this information:

Camp Jersey’s Junior Company is holding auditions this Thursday, May 26 from 7-9pm in the Rehearsal Hall at the Aronoff Center for the Arts.

Company members will audition to participate in dancing, singing & acting rehearsals for the production as well as scheduled masterclasses with regional and touring professionals in a variety of musical theater styles.

Bring your friends! If you are a teacher and have students interested in auditioning, we can sign them up in the same audition block!

Don’t forget to pass this email to others who might be interested in hearing about musical theatre opportunities for the summer of 2011!! Our CAMP JERSEY programs contain opportunities for students ages 7-20 with morning, afternoon and evening sessions available.

Jersey Junior Company auditions are by appointment only so please contact kelly@jerseyproductions.org for your audition time and for all other questions and information regarding Camp Jersey Programs. All registration forms & scholarship forms are available on our website, http://www.jerseyproductions.org.

Here is a direct link to the entire flyer: http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Auditions-for-Jr–Company—other-Camp-Jersey-News.html?soid=1101311728057&aid=eDeYCopyJP0

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