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January 6, 2025 · 10:01 am

Auditions Announced for ASSASSINS at Springboro Community Theatre

UPDATE: Due to the current winter storm and unsafe travel conditions, we are rescheduling auditions for “Assassins” to ensure everyone’s safety. The new audition dates will be January 7th and 8th, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

Feel free to message our page with any questions or concerns!

Springboro Community Theatre is excited to announce auditions for ASSASSINS, our next mainstage musical.

Directed by Tim Rezash

Audition Dates: January 7 and 8, with possible callbacks on January 9, 2025 at 115 Wright Station Way, Suite 3, Springboro, OH 45066.

Auditions will begin at 7:00pm. Please note, no sign-ups are necessary.

Performance Dates: February 28-March 2, and March 7-9, 2025

About the musical: ASSASSINS is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by John Weidman, based on an original concept by Charles Gilbert, Jr. Using the framing device of an all-American, yet sinister, carnival game, the semi-revue portrays a group of historical figures who attempted (successfully or not) to assassinate Presidents of the United States and explores what their presence in American history says about the ideals of their country. The score is written to reflect both popular music of the various depicted eras and a broader tradition of “patriotic” American music.

Audition information: Please prepare no more than 32 bars that best show off your vocal abilities and bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided. No acapella auditions will be accepted. There may be readings from the script, and there
will be no dance/movement call.

Age Descriptions are a guide only and may be flexible.

  • John Wilkes Booth—Male—Lead—Tenor—Age 25–35—VOCAL RANGE: F2-G4
  • The Balladeer—Male—Lead—Tenor—Age 20-40—VOCAL RANGE: C3-G4
  • Sara Jane Moore—Female—Lead—Alto—Age 40-45—VOCAL RANGE: F3-Eb5
  • Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme—Female—Lead—Soprano—Age 25-30—VOCAL
    RANGE: A3-G5
  • Samuel Byck–Male—Lead—Baritone—Age 40-45—VOCAL RANGE: D3-G4
  • Guiseppe Zangara—Male—Lead—Tenor—Age 30-35—VOCAL RANGE: B2-A4
  • John Hinckley—Male—Lead—Tenor—Age 25-30—VOCAL RANGE: A2-G4
  • Charles Guiteau—Male—Lead—Tenor—Age 35-45—VOCAL RANGE: A2-Ab4
  • Lee Harvey Oswald—Male—Lead—Baritone—Age 20-25—VOCAL RANGE: F#3-C4
  • Leon Czolgosz—Male—Lead—Bass-Baritone—Age 25-30—VOCAL RANGE: G#2-G4
  • The Proprietor—Male—Supporting—Baritone—Age 30-50—VOCAL RANGE: F#2-F4
  • Ensemble—both genders—All vocal ranges—will also play numerous speaking roles, such as Emma Goldman, David Herold, President James Garfield, James Blaine, and President Gerald Ford, reporters, photographers, tourists, bystanders
    One nine-year-old boy

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January 5, 2025 · 11:59 am

Auditions Announced for TUCK EVERLASTING The Musical at Bart’s Bards

Bart’s Bards is proud to announce auditions for our 2025 production, Tuck Everlasting: The Musical, directed by Maddy Weinkam! Based on the novel by Natalie Babbitt, this warm-hearted show with a nostalgic feel and thoughtful story asks audiences to consider the true meaning of life. Ages 6 and up invited to audition.

PRODUCTION DETAILS:

  • Show Dates—June 5-8, 2025
  • Director—Maddy Weinkam
  • Vocal Director—Maria Moorman
  • Choreographer—Elizabeth Travnik
  • Asst. Choreographer—Hunter Gee
  • Producers—Danielle Meineke, Barry Reynolds, Andy Schwartz

AUDITION DATES:

  • Saturday, February 8 from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm at JPII School (9375 Winton Rd, 45231)
  • Tuesday, February 11 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at St. Bartholomew Church’s Krumpe Activity Center (9375 Winton Rd, 45231)

HOW TO SIGN UP:

  1. Select an audition slot on Signup genius
  2. Fill out the Audition form. Paper forms will be available at auditions, but we prefer you fill out this online form to keep auditions moving.

PREPARATION:

  • 16-32 measures of a theatre song. Bring your own accompaniment (a speaker will be available at auditions). A cappella auditions will not be accepted.
  • You may be asked to do some vocalizing, read from the script, and/or answer questions about your theatre experience.
  • If interested in auditioning as a featured dancer or for the roles of Winnie Foster, Jesse Tuck, Mae Tuck, or Angus Tuck, please review and prepare this short dance segment to be performed with a group of auditioners on audition day.

ENSEMBLE FOR PAST MEMBERS:

If you have participated in a Bart’s Bards activity within the last five years and you would like to be in the ensemble, you do not have to audition. Simply email BartsBardsTuck@gmail.com.

Questions can be directed to Danielle Meineke, Co-Producer, at BartsBardsTuck@gmail.com.

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January 5, 2025 · 11:06 am

Video Auditions Announced for LATE, A Cowboy Song at Ghostlight Stage Company

Company: The Ghostlight Stage Company – Cincinnati, Ohio

Performance Venue: Falcon Theatre in Newport, KY

Rehearsal Venue: First Financial Bank in Covington, KY

Contract: Nonunion

SEEKING: Actors to perform in The Ghostlight’s production of LATE, A Cowboy Song by Sarah
Ruhl to close out the 24/25 Season.

Pay Rate: $15/hour (estimated $1,335 for all hours needed with rehearsals, performances
and costume fittings)

Production: LATE, A Cowboy Song by Sarah Ruhl

Director: Aiden Dalton

About the Event: The Ghostlight Stage Company looks forward to producing our first ever event in Northern Kentucky with our production of Late, A Cowboy Song by Sarah Ruhl! The Saturday evening performance will be followed by an after-show party, co-hosted by TreeHouse Cincinnati, PFLAG, and Queer Kentucky (more details to come soon). Synopsis of the show: Mary, always late and always married, meets a lady cowboy named Red who teaches her how to ride a horse. Red exudes a taste of freedom that Mary didn’t even know she lacked, and is suddenly desperate to find. Late, a Cowboy Song, is the story of one woman’s education and her search to find true love outside the box.

All initial auditions will be held via self tape submission. There may be in person or live zoom callbacks, if needed.

What to Prepare: Please create a self tape featuring 1 contemporary monologue. If auditioning for the role of Red, please also include a 1 minute cut of a song in country/folk/western style where you are singing and accompanying yourself on guitar. This can be an original song or something published. Please frame your video from the waist or chest up and horizontally. Make sure we can see and hear you clearly. Filming on a smart phone is fine – no high-end taping equipment is needed. Please select material that speaks to you as an artist and also aligns with the character you are wishing to be considered for.

Deadline for Submission: Videos will be accepted on a rolling basis until January 26, 2025 at 11:59pm EST. All casting decisions will be made by mid-February at the latest. All submissions will receive a response by then regardless of the outcome.

Submission Instructions: To submit, please fill out this google form:
https://forms.gle/a21N7uF575Uujn5s5

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January 2, 2025 · 5:25 pm

Auditions Announced for THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Queen City Productions

Queen City Productions will be holding auditions for their Spring musical, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW. THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is a musical with music, lyrics and book by Richard O’Brien. A humorous tribute to various B movies associated with the science fiction and horror genres from the 1930s to the early 1960s, the musical tells the story of a newly engaged couple getting caught in a storm and coming to the home of a mad transvestite scientist, Dr Frank-N-Furter, unveiling his new creation, Rocky, a sort of Frankenstein-style monster in the form of an artificially made, fully grown, physically perfect muscle man complete “with blond hair and a tan”. The musical was the inspiration for the cult-classic film of the same name and includes popular songs like, “Sweet Transvestite” and “The Time Warp.”

All auditionees must be at least 16 years of age. All lead roles will be 18+. Auditions will be held Jan. 12 & 13 from 7-10pm at The Arts Center at Dunham. 1945 Dunham Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45238.

Auditionees should prepare a portion of a song that best represents their vocal ability as well as their personality. Please bring an accompaniment track as there will not be anyone to play sheet music at the auditions. There will also be cold reads from the script. There will also be a dance call as part of the audition, so please wear something you are comfortable moving in as well as appropriate shoes for dancing. Auditionees can reserve an audition slot by clicking the link below. Walk-ins will be seen in the next available time slot. https://www.signupgenius.com/…/8050C44ACAA2AAAFD0…

Performance dates are April 17th – 27th (no performance on Easter Sunday). Rehearsals will begin in early-mid February and will be 3x-4x a week. All performances and rehearsals will be held at The Arts Center at Dunham.

Please email queencityproductions@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

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December 31, 2024 · 1:38 pm

Video Auditions Announced for THE COLOR PURPLE and GREASE at The Carnegie

THE COLOR PURPLE 
June 27 – July 6, 2025
Torie Wiggins, Director
Jason Alexander Holmes, Music Director

GREASE
August 15 – 24, 2025
Eric Byrd, Director
Matthew Umphreys, Music Director

AUDITIONS BY VIDEO SUBMISSION
Submissions are due by 11:59 PM EST on February 9, 2025.

Performers must be 17 years of age or older by June 1, 2025 to submit an audition.

What to prepare:

  • 32 bars of a song in the style of THE COLOR PURPLE or GREASE
  • Optional: Submit a 1-2 minute video showcasing your dance/movement abilities
  • Resume
  • Headshot

Note: Actors interested only in the role of Miss Lynch in GREASE may submit a 1-minute monologue in place of a song.

Audition videos will only be accepted as links. Files requiring download will not be accepted.

Please ensure that privacy settings are such that we are enabled to view by the link only, with no need for password or additional access request. Please film your material in a horizontal/landscape frame on a solid background or plain wall. A ¾ shot is preferred.

Your headshot must be an image file and your resume must be in PDF format. Both should be labeled with you name (i.e. Gabbard_Tyler.pdf)

Please submit your audition here: https://forms.gle/TuNUXGyY9bLhLpVn8

CALLBACKS AND CASTING
Callbacks will be a mix of live and digital based on the availability of the auditionee and production staff. Inperson callbacks for GREASE will take place in the evening on Sunday, February 23 and callbacks for THE COLOR PURPLE will take place in the evening on Monday, February 24.

All auditionees will be notified of casting outcomes by Friday, March 14.

The Carnegie is committed to inclusive casting. All races, ethnicities, gender identities, body types, and mobilities are encouraged to apply. Pronouns listed in the character breakdown refer to the genders of the characters only. Actors should submit for any roles they feel comfortable playing.

COMPENSATION

  • One-time stipends range from $1000-$1500 per contract, dependent on role and swing tracks.
  • Local-hire AEA actors may be considered for principal roles using the Guest Artist Agreement.
  • No housing provided. A one-time housing/travel stipend may be provided to out-of-town actors for select roles.

REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES
Rehearsals will take place in the evenings and on weekends. Daytime rehearsals may be added based on the availability of the cast and production staff.

THE COLOR PURPLE
Rehearsals: June 2–26
Performances:

  • Friday, June 27 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, June 28 2:00 PM
  • Saturday, June 28 7:30 PM
  • Sunday, June 29 3:00 PM
  • Saturday, July 5 2:00 PM
  • Saturday, July 5 7:30 PM
  • Sunday, July 6 3:00 PM

GREASE
Rehearsals: July 21-August 14

Performances:

  • Friday, August 15 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, August 16 2:00 PM
  • Saturday, August 16 7:30 PM
  • Sunday, August 17 3:00 PM
  • Friday, August 22 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, August 23 2:00 PM
  • Saturday, August 23 7:30 PM
  • Sunday, August 24 3:00 PM

Conflicts will be accepted on a limited basis. The Carnegie strives to provide flexible opportunities for artists to pursue their craft in an environment that respects work-life balance. If conflicts are too numerous, we reserve the right to retract our offer. No performance conflicts will be accepted.

THE COLOR PURPLE
All characters are of Black/African descent.

The Color Purple features onstage moments of sexual violence and aggression, consensual intimacy, and physical violence between characters. Please familiarize yourself with the material before submitting.

  • CELIE: She/Her, 20s-40s (Mezzo-Soprano, Alto)
    Vulnerable, spirited, introverted, mischievous, she has a deep, hard soul, and a sense of humor which is sometimes wicked. Needs a great belt singing voice with lots of soul.
  • MISTER: He/Him, 30s-50s (Baritone/Bass) Celie’s husband. Like Celie, a deep well. Handsome, big, masculine, strong presence, dominating, capable of brutal behavior but also a victim in his own way. Needs a great singing voice.
  • HARPO: He/Him, 20s-40s (Tenor) Mister’s vulnerable, confused, good-hearted son. Represents the new generation. Needs a great tenor singing voice.
  • SOFIA: She/Her, 30s (Alto) Powerful warrior woman. A great sense of humor, touching, vulnerable. Married to Harpo, she does not let anyone mistreat her. Needs a great belt singing voice.
  • NETTIE: She/Her, 20s-40s (Mezzo/Soprano) Celie’s younger sister. Attractive, adventuresome, feisty spirit, maternal, educated and knowledgeable. Needs a great belt singing voice with African influence.
  • SHUG AVERY: She/Her, 30s-40s (Alto) A popular singer. Attractive, confident, dynamic, powerful, irresistible, but has a frailty, like a wounded animal. Needs a knockout, Bessie Smith-style, bluesy singing voice.
  • SQUEAK: She/Her, 20s-40s (Soprano) Harpo’s lover after Sofia leaves him. Attractive, sassy, fiery, strong-willed, unafraid to take anybody on, has a caring heart. She is of mixed ancestry. Needs comic chops and a great singing voice with belt and soprano capability.
  • ENSEMBLE: 20s-50s (All singing ranges) Need strong singing voices and dynamic personalities to play various roles in the ensemble. The ensemble includes a trio known as Church Ladies, busybody types who are featured throughout the show.

GREASE
GREASE explores the complexities of adolescence, delving into themes like teen pregnancy, underage drinking, sexuality, and bullying. Before submitting, please ensure you have a solid understanding of the material.

  • DANNY ZUKO: He/Him, Teen (Range: tenor, D4–B5)
    The leader of the boys; good-looking, strong and confident, with an air of easy-going charm.
  • SANDY DUMBROWSKI: She/Her, Teen (Range: Soprano, A3–F#5) New girl in town; sweet,
    wholesome, naive, cute, and innocent.
  • BETTY RIZZO: She/Her, Teen (Range: Alto A3–C5)
    Leader of the Pink Ladies; tough, sarcastic, and outspoken but vulnerable.
  • FRENCHY: She/Her, Teen (Range: Alto, A3–D5) A dreamer; good-natured but not too smart. She can’t wait to finish high school so she can be a beautician.
  • MARTY: She/Her, Teen (Range Alto, C4–C5) The ‘beauty’ of the ladies. She tries to act sophisticated, but betrays her age when she opens her mouth
  • JAN: She/Her, Teen (Range: Alto, A3-C5) Funny, loud, and awkward member of the Pink Ladies. Loud and pushy with the girls, but shy with boys.
  • DOODY: He/Him, Teen (Range: Tenor, D4-A5) The youngest of the guys; with a hero-worshipping attitude towards the other guys. He plays the guitar.
  • KENICKIE: He/Him, Teen (Range: Tenor, C4–F5) The second in command of the boys; tough-looking, tattooed, surly, and avoids any show of softness.
  • SONNY LATIERRI: He/Him, Teen (Range: baritone, G3–A5) One of the boys; he is a braggart who thinks he’s a real lady-killer
  • ROGER: He/Him, Teen (Range: Tenor, D4-A5) A clown who enjoys winding people up, he is always dreaming up half-baked schemes and ideas.
  • CHA-CHA DIGREGORIO: She/Her, Teen (Range: Alto, C4–C5) The best dancer at St. Bernadette’s; a loud mouth, she wins the dancing competition with Danny.
  • EUGENE FLORCZYK: He/Him, Teen (Range: Tenor, A3–E5) The class valedictorian; physically awkward, with weak eyes and a high-pitched voice – both smug
    and pompous, but gullible.
  • PATTY SIMCOX: She/Her, Teen (Range: Alto, D4-A4) A typical cheerleader; attractive, athletic, sure-ofherself, prone to bursts of disconcerting enthusiasm.
  • MISS LYNCH: She/Her, Adult A no-nonsense, serious, loud English teacher.
  • VINCE FONTAINE: He/Him, Age Flexible (Range: Tenor, G4-E5) A typical ‘teen audience’ disc jockey; slick, egotistical and fast-talking.
  • TEEN ANGEL: He/Him, Age Flexible (Range: Tenor, E4–F5) Frenchy’s suave and slick guardian angel, who encourages her to stay in school

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