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February 7, 2025 · 6:38 am

Auditions Announced for THE MISS FIRECRACKER CONTEST at Lebanon Theatre Company

THE MISS FIRECRACKER CONTEST

Auditions: March 10th and 11th at 7:00 at LTC

Show Dates: May 2nd -11th

Synopsis
The place is the small Mississippi town of Brookhaven, the time a few days before the Fourth of July. Carnelle Scott (known locally as “Miss Hot Tamale”) is rehearsing furiously for the Miss Firecracker Contest—hoping that a victory will salvage her tarnished reputation and allow her to leave town in a blaze of glory. The unexpected arrival of her cousin Elain, a former Miss Firecracker winner, (who has walked out on her rich but boring husband and her two small children) complicates matters a bit, as does the repeated threat of Elain’s eccentric brother, Delmount, (recently released from a mental institution) to sell the family homestead and decamp for New Orleans. But, aided by a touchingly awkward seamstress named Popeye (who is hopelessly smitten by Delmount) and several other cheerfully nutty characters, Carnelle perseveres—leading to a denouement of unparalleled hilarity, compassion and moving lyricism as all concerned finally escape their unhappy pasts and turn hopefully toward what must surely be a better future.

Characters

  • Carnelle Scott- (Age: 20s-30s)
    The play’s central character, Carnelle is a vulnerable and self-conscious young woman. She longs to receive the respect and admiration that her cousin Elain won with the community years ago. Kind, generous, and a little bit naive, she hopes to wipe away her scandalous past in Brookhaven by winning the Miss Firecracker Contest and leaving town in a blaze of glory.
  • Elain Rutledge- (Age: 30s-40s) Carnelle’s cousin and Delmount’s older sister, Elain is a former beauty queen desperately trying to hang
    on to her youth and looks. As a former Miss Firecracker winner, Carnelle worships the ground she walks on. Her
    confidence and elegance conceal a terrible secret: she is trapped in a marriage she has come to resent.
  • Delmount Williams- (Age: late 20s-late 30s) Delmount is Carnelle’s first cousin and Elain’s younger brother. He deeply loves his family, but
    suffers from an extremely volatile temper. Recently released from a state mental hospital, he intends to sell his
    deceased mother’s home and leave town forever. Delmount is a true romantic and a connoisseur of beauty. His obsession haunts him in the form of strange nightmares.
  • Popeye Jackson- (Age: 20s-30s)
    Popeye is a quirky young seamstress hired by Carnelle to make costumes for the contest. She wears massive Coke-bottle glasses as the result of a childhood accident and keeps strange habits like sewing tiny outfits for frogs. She is kind and loyal and almost immediately falls madly in love with the fiery Delmount.
  • Mac Sam- (Age: 30s-50s)
    Mac Sam is a local carnie currently peddling balloons at the Miss Firecracker Contest. A former lover of Carnelle’s, his “magnetic eyes” hold a great power over women. He is quite the ladies’ man, but has always carried a special torch for Carnelle. Mac Sam suffers from a number of medical maladies including alcoholism, tuberculosis, and
    venereal disease which he contracted from Carnelle during her checkered youth.
  • Tessy Mahoney- (Age: 20s-30s)
    Tessy is one of the coordinators of the Miss Firecracker Contest and the ugliest girl in town. Conniving and manipulative, she once had a brief fling with Delmount and seeks to rekindle that flame.

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February 5, 2025 · 6:01 am

Auditions Announced for Vocal Arts Ensemble of Cincinnati

The Vocal Arts Ensemble of Cincinnati and Music Director Joe Miller invite singers to audition for VAE’s 2025-2026 season. All interested singers must audition, regardless of previous affiliation with VAE. Auditions will consist of a pre-screening application and a live, in-person audition. Pre-screening applications are due via online submission by March 1. 2025 at 11:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Singers advancing from the pre-screening round will be invited to live, in-person auditions in Cincinnati on March 29 and 30, 2025. Vocal Arts Ensemble of Cincinnati will not be providing travel and/or housing support for the in-person audition.

Applicants must submit two contrasting pieces in at least two languages, one of which must be English. One selection must be a baroque or classical aria or art song. In addition to these pieces, applicants will submit a “sing and play” video (see instructions below).

Please note the following guidelines before submitting:

  1. All videos must be recorded within the past 12 months.
  2. Videos should be accompanied by a pianist or recorded piano track (not including the “sing and play”).
  3. Each video should be one unedited, continuous take. Do not combine multiple recording sessions or use audio enhancement/editing.
  4. Videos should be uploaded to a file sharing service of your choice (Google Drive, YouTube, Dropbox, etc.) and a sharing link provided. Video links must not be password protected or private. Links may be unlisted but should not require a password. Please verify that videos work before submitting. You can find a guide for sharing settings here.
  5. Sing and play video: Video record the selection. Please begin at square 45 and sing through the end of the excerpt. You should sing your part and play one of the other parts at the same time, making sure to be consistent in the lines you are singing.  For example, if you are singing tenor and playing bass, you should continue with these parts throughout and not change to playing another part.  Please note that you should not play the part that you are singing.  Please follow all of the instructions in the score. Click here to view the score. The video should be filmed in one unedited, continuous take.

Please complete the pre-screen audition form: Click here to access the pre-screen audition form.

Please direct any questions to Kathryn Zajac Albertson, Chorus Manager, at kalbertson@mayfestival.com.

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February 3, 2025 · 5:17 pm

Auditions Announced for CHURCH AND STATE at Xenia Area Community Theatre

XACT_logoX*ACT is thrilled to announce auditions for our next show, CHURCH AND STATE

Auditions: Tuesday February 25th and Wednesday February 26th, 2025 at 7pm

Please email and questions to Director Mike Taint at mhtaint@gmail.com.

AUDITIONS will be readings from the script excerpts contained in the audition package available on our website here.

Memorization not required. Auditions with be held in the XACT Lobby.

THE STORY: Three days before his bid for reelection, in the wake of a school shooting in his hometown of Raleigh, North Carolina, a Republican U.S. senator makes an off-the-cuff comment to a blogger that gets leaked on “the Twitter,” calling into question the senator’s stance on guns and God. As his devoutly Christian wife and liberal Jewish campaign manager try to contain the damage, this look at how religion influences politics and how politics has become a religion is simultaneously funny, heartbreaking, and uplifting.

“[CHURCH & STATE] is surprisingly subtle and gripping entertainment…a sophisticated dialectic that presents both sides of the gun debate…Williams avoids demonizing his conservative Southerners, who are winning, strikingly intelligent, and above all, sincere in their beliefs.” —Los Angeles Times.

“A crackling script. Feels very of the moment. An enjoyable, thought-provoking and, I promise, humorous piece of theatre. I wish every member of Congress would see it!” —NPR.
“This is a powerful, often humorous, and highly contemporary piece…The play has several surprises, four fascinating characters, and so many lines that resonate.” —Huffington Post.

CASTING
Character descriptions. Ages shown are “playable” ages. Color blind casting.

  • Senator Charles Whitmore (R/NC) – Male. 40s-50s “Born and raised in North Carolina, he is the junior US Senator up for reelection. He’s a rare honest politician and gifted public speaker. A family man who loves his wife, sons, and constituents.
  • Sara Whitmore – Female. 30s-50s “Charlie’s wife. Also born and raised in North Carolina. She loves her family, Jesus, and the Bible. A tough Southern woman who is nonetheless sweet, charming, and likable.
  • Alex – Female. 30s-40s. Charlie’s campaign manager. A fast-talking, no-nonsense liberal from New York whose star is on the rise as a go-to campaign manager. She’s a professional at the top of her game, but she knows her career is on the line if this election goes badly.
  • Tom – Male/Female. 20s – 30s. A paid intern, he/she is simple with a good heart. An NC State grad, he/she is devoted to Carolina and to Charlie.
  • Marshall – Male/Female. 20s – 30s. A blogger with Christian values but not much journalistic experience.

Directed by Mike Taint, performances run April 18-27.

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January 27, 2025 · 5:34 pm

Auditions Announced for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre

Directed by Rhonda Lucas
Produced by Brett Sandlin
Vocal Directed by Tisha Patton
Choreographed by Clancey Butts

Sunday, February 23 at 7pm
Monday, February 24 at 7pm

Creative Center at the Palace
215 S. Third St.
Hamilton, OH 45013

Show dates:
May 1-3, 2025 @ 7:30pm
May 4, 2025 @ 2:00pm

This show includes a cast of 40 with many roles to fill out the village of Anatevka. Rehearsals will primarily be held on Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays starting on Friday, Feb. 28 and will continue through the show dates of May 1 – May 4. Not all cast members will be needed on all rehearsal dates. All actors must be available every evening the week of the show.

What to prepare: Please prepare a 1 to 2 minute selection of a musical theatre song for your audition. An accompanist, a CD player and speakers will be provided. Bring sheet music for the accompanist, an accompaniment CD (with no lead vocals) or connect the accompaniment music (with no lead vocals) you have selected via blue tooth to the speakers provided.

Those auditioning for a featured dancer role will be asked to do a short dance audition. Those auditioning for a principal speaking role will be asked to read from the script. No role has been precast.

Male Cast:

  • Tevye – age range 40 – 60 (Ab2 – F5) and vocal range tenor/baritone. Fiddler on the Roof is Tevye’s story. Actor must have strong acting skills and connect to the audience.
  • Motel, the tailor – age range 18-30, tenor (E3 – F#4)
  • Perchik, the student – age range 20 – 35, tenor (B2 – E4)
  • Fyedka, the Russian soldier – age range 18 -30; primarily a speaking role. Strong dancing skills a plus.
  • Lazar Wolfe, the butcher – age range 50 – 70, baritone (C3 – F#4)
  • The Constable – age range 35 – 60, speaking role
  • The Rabbi – age range 50 – 70
  • Mendel, the Rabbi’s son – age range 18 – 40
  • Mordcha, the Innkeeper – age range 30 – 65
  • Avram, the bookseller – age range 30 – 65
  • Russian soloist – age range 20 – 50 – Strong tenor

Female Cast:

  • Golde, Tevye’s wife – age range 40 – 60, mezzo/alto (A3 – Eb5)
  • Tzeitel, Tevye’s eldest daughter – age range 18 – 25, soprano/alto (B3 – D5)
  • Hodel, Tevye’s second daughter – age range 18 – 25, soprano (B3 – E5)
  • Chava, Tevye’s third daughter – age range 16 – 21, soprano/alto
  • Shprintze, Tevye’s fourth daughter – age range 8 – 14, soprano/alto
  • Bielker, Tevye’s fifth daughter – age range 8 – 10, soprano/alto
  • Yente, the matchmaker – age range 40 – 60
  • Grandma Tzeitel – age range 60 – 75, mezzo/alto
  • Fruma-Sarah – age range 20 – 70, very strong mezzo/alto vocalist (C4 – Eb5)

For questions or more information, contact Rhonda Lucas via email at rlucas88@yahoo.com.

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January 27, 2025 · 5:33 pm

Auditions Announced for CHILDREN’S LETTERS TO GOD at Middletown Lyric Theatre

Middletown Lyric Theatre to present the youth musical CHILDREN’S LETTERS TO GOD in May 2025.

Auditions for youth Ages 9 – 17
Feb. 22 from 11am-1:45pm
Feb. 23 from 2-3:45pm

For complete audition information visit: www.middletownlyric.org.
Performances will be May 9-10 at the SORG Opera House in Middletown, Ohio.

Based on the international best-selling book by Stuart Hample and Eric Marshall, CHILDREN’S LETTERS TO GOD is a musical that follows the lives of five young friends as they voice beliefs, desires, questions and doubts common to everyone, but most disarmingly expressed by children. Sixteen tuneful songs and assorted scenes (some based on actual letters) explore timeless issues such as sibling rivalry, divorce, holidays, loss of a beloved pet, the trials of being unathletic and first love. This entertaining show carries a universal message crossing the boundaries of age, geography and religion.

As in the bestselling book, the musical is not specifically religious in nature. It’s about kids and various events in their lives that lead them to ask a lot of questions – some funny, some serious, some surprising.

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