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MEALS FOR MONOLOGUES at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Dec. 9-10 & 12

MEALS FOR MONOLOGUES:
Casting Society of America member D. Lynn Meyers to Audition Actors
to Encourage Support of Local Foodstore, December 9
– 10 & 12

(Cincinnati, OH) Dim the lights, raise the curtain! Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati hosts its 13th annual Meals 4 Monologues auditions. Actors from throughout the nation are invited to a general audition call to perform for D. Lynn Meyers, a member of the Casting Society of America (CSA), and are encouraged to make a donation to Cincinnati’s Freestore Foodbank.

The event, in an effort to support local food banks while auditioning local talent, will be held in-person on Monday, December 9 from 10 am – 4 pm, Tuesday, December 10 from 10 am – 3 pm, and virtually via Zoom on Thursday, December 12 from 10 am – 2 pm. This is an open casting call to all Equity union and non-union actors for future theatre, film, TV, and/or commercial projects cast by D. Lynn Meyers, CSA. This call is for all interested without regard to previous experience and with a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion.

Sign-ups are now available and are and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Audition time slots are 3 minutes each and must be scheduled ONLINE at www.ensemblecincinnati.org/about/auditions.

To audition:

  • Upload a current HEADSHOT and RÉSUMÉ (DO NOT email them) during sign-up
  • Prepare a short monologue and song (must be performed a cappella), or two prepared monologues
  • Make a suggested donation to the Cincinnati Freestore Foodbank: https://bit.ly/M4M_24

The Freestore Foodbank is the largest emergency food and services provider to children and families in Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana, distributing 33 million meals annually to low-income individuals and families. The Freestore Foodbank supports 511 community partner agencies serving 20 counties in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. This includes food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, community centers, program sites, senior centers, and daycare facilities. The Freestore Foodbank is a member of Feeding America.

The Casting Society of America (CSA) is the premier organization of theatrical Casting Directors in film, television, and theatre. Although it is not a union, the CSA is a united professional society that consistently sets the level of professionalism in casting upon which the entertainment industry relies. CSA’s more than 490 members are represented not only in the United States, but also in Europe, Canada, Australia, and South Africa. “I am very proud to be a member of the Casting Society of America,” says CSA member D. Lynn Meyers. “The idea of Meals 4 Monologues came from a desire to always see new talent and to aid the community. I am delighted at the opportunity to see new faces and to spread outreach beyond the Greater Cincinnati area through this event.”

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Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati is supported, in part, by the generosity of community contributions to the ArtsWave Campaign.

The Ohio Arts Council helps fund Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati also receives funding from the Shubert Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati is a professional theatre dedicated to producing world and regional premieres of works that often explore compelling social issues. We fulfill our mission through our stage productions and educational outreach programs that enlighten, enliven, enrich, and inspire our audiences.

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Auditions Announced for DOUBT, A Parable at CenterStage Players

CenterStage Players announces auditions for their early spring production of ‘Doubt, A Parable’ written by John Patrick Shanley.

‘Doubt, A Parable’ is a pulitzer prize winner and also won the Tony Award for Best Play. In this brilliant and powerful drama, Sister Aloysius, a Bronx school principal, takes matters into her own hands when she suspects the young Father Flynn of improper relations with one of the male students.

Audition Dates: Sunday, Nov. 10th and Monday, Nov. 11 (7:00-9:00 PM each evening)

Audition Location: Evendale Cultural Arts Center – 10428 Reading Road – Evendale, OH. Located at the corner of Glendale-Milford Road and Reading Road, you can only enter via the eastbound lane of Reading Road. Parking and entrance are at the rear of the building. There will be signage to direct you to the Hearth Room. Enter the building via the lower left door. The door code is 45241.

Show Dates: Friday & Saturday, Feb. 21-22 (7:30 PM)
Sunday, Feb. 23 (2:00 PM)
Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 27-March 1 (7:30 PM)

All Performances will be held at the Bell Tower Arts Pavilion (3270 Glendale-Milford Road in Evendale)

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. No advance appointment is necessary and all walk-ins will be accommodated. We encourage actors of any ethnicity, identity, and ability to audition for any role. If the script requires strict adherence to any characteristic(s), those will be listed in the character description.

Cast of Characters:

  • Sister Aloysius Beauvier (Female Presenting, Age 50s/60s) – Principal of St. Nicholas School, she stands as a bastion of traditional Catholic education. As a strict disciplinarian, she is unwavering in her commitment to the conservative ways of the church, believing firmly in the power of rigorous academic and moral instruction. Unsparing and by-the-book, Sister Aloysius enforces the rules with an unsentimental hand, ensuring that her school upholds the values she holds sacred. Driven by an unyielding sense of duty, she is a formidable educator who will not budge on her convictions.
  • Father Brendan Flynn (Male Presenting, Age 30s/40s) – A warm and affable priest with a working-class background, he is cherished for his commitment to good works at St. Nicholas Church. Articulate and personable, he embodies a youthful yet wise spirit, advocating for a progressive Catholic Church that connects empathetically with the general public. Emphasizing closeness over distance, Father Flynn engages warmly with his parishioners, guiding them with a gentle hand as he aspires to make faith a relatable and living experience.
  • Sister James (White, Female Presenting, Age 20s) – A youthful nun and an enthusiastic educator at the St. Nicholas School, Sister James embodies both innocence and an unwavering commitment to her faith. Her heart radiates warmth, drawing students to confide in her. Though her tender-hearted nature makes her easily swayed, life’s harsh realities compel her to confront difficult decisions. Her journey is one of balancing her innate kindness with the complexities of the world.
  • Mrs. Muller (Black or Black/Mixed, Female Presenting, Age 30s/40s) – A composed strict, working-class mother who is fiercely dedicated to her, Donald. Caught in a heart-wrenching tug-of-war between ensuring her son’s current safety and not jeopardizing his educational prospects, she exemplifies the tenacity and complex sacrifices inherent in motherhood.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact any of the following:
Sarah Hoback Rogers (Director) – sarahhoback@gmail.com
Dane Rogers (Director) – danerogers1@gmail.com
Gregory Carl Smith (Producer) – eerf99@aol.com

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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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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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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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