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March 4, 2024 · 5:16 pm

Cincinnati Opera Hosts Open Casting Calls for Supernumerary Roles for 2024 Summer Festival

co_logoThe company seeks to fill 20 non-singing roles. No stage experience is necessary!

CINCINNATI (March 4, 2024)—For anyone who’s dreamed of appearing on the Cincinnati Music Hall stage, Cincinnati Opera is ready to give you your moment in the spotlight. No singing or acting skills are required!

Cincinnati Opera will hold two open casting calls for supernumerary roles for the company’s 2024 Summer Festival. The information and casting sessions are scheduled for Saturday, March 23, 2024, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., and Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m., at the Corbett Opera Center at Music Hall (1243 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202).

Supernumerary—or “super”—roles are non-singing, non-speaking roles, much like extras in film and television. Supers will share the stage with internationally renowned artists and work with celebrated directors and conductors. No experience is necessary and all super positions are filled on a voluntary basis. Individuals of all ages, races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Cincinnati Opera seeks applicants for the following roles:

Don Giovanni
Commitment period: May 20–June 15, 2024
Performances: June 13 and 15, 2024
Supers needed:
• Two male-identifying individuals to play footmen, a café owner, a café waiter, and cemetery workmen; must be able to lift up to 40 lbs
• Two female-identifying individuals to play chambermaids, a housekeeper, and hotel maids; must be able to lift up to 30 lbs
• All participants must feel comfortable playing characters from a servant class.

La Traviata
Commitment period: June 4–30, 2024
Performances: June 27, 28, 30, 2024
Supers needed:
• Five male-identifying individuals to play Baron’s attendants, bartenders, bar staff, friends of Alfredo and Gastone, and a bare-chested bouncer/doorman

Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio
Commitment period: June 20–July 27, 2024
Performances: July 18, 20, 21, 27, 2024
Supers needed:
• Two to three children to play an orphan boy and evacuees
• Five female-identifying individuals to play mothers, grandmothers, nurses, and midwives
• Four male-identifying individuals to play fire officers, soldiers, and a trumpet player

Cincinnati Opera’s productions of Don Giovanni, La Traviata, and Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio will be presented in Springer Auditorium at Cincinnati Music Hall. Supers are required to attend approximately 10–15 rehearsals. Daytime rehearsals may be scheduled.

Attending a casting call does not obligate a person to participate. Interested individuals may attend simply to learn more about supernumerary opportunities. For more information, please visit cincinnatiopera.org or email supers@cincinnatiopera.org.

CALENDAR INFORMATION

What:
Cincinnati Opera’s 2024 Supernumerary Open Casting Calls and Information Sessions

When:
Saturday, March 23, 2024, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Where:
Corbett Opera Center, Cincinnati Music Hall, 1243 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Entrance is at the corner of Elm and 14th Streets.

For information:
supers@cincinnatiopera.org

About Cincinnati Opera
Cincinnati Opera’s mission is to enrich and connect our community through diverse opera experiences. Founded in 1920 and the second-oldest opera company in the nation, Cincinnati Opera presents a thrilling season of grand opera every summer and engaging programs throughout the year. The company’s repertoire includes beloved classics and contemporary masterworks brought to life by some of the world’s most dynamic performers and creative artists.

Cincinnati Opera is supported by the generosity of tens of thousands of contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. Cincinnati Opera also receives support from the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio and the National Endowment for the Arts. Cincinnati Opera receives season support from The Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund, Patricia A. Corbett Estate and Trust, and the Harry T. Wilks Family Foundation, along with season and project support from many other generous individuals, corporations, and foundations. Lead funder for Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio is Western & Southern Financial Group. Cincinnati Opera is a proud member of OPERA America. Learn more at cincinnatiopera.org.

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March 4, 2024 · 5:15 pm

Auditions Announced for MOONLIGHT & MAGNOLIAS at Beechmont Players

BPI_logoBeechmont Players Inc. is proud to announce auditions for our Summer production of Moonlight and Magnolias.

A play by Ron Hutchison

Directed by Laura Berkemeier
Produced by Dan Cohen

Moonlight and Magnolias rehearsals will start in April in order to accommodate Summer vacation schedules. Production dates are August 2nd-10th, 2024

When: March 18th & 19th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm.
Where: Cherry Grove United Methodist Church, 1428 Eight Mile Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45244

Please bring a theatrical resume, headshot (if able), and a complete list of conflicts from April 1st through August 10th.

Auditions will consist of selected readings from the script on both nights. You do not have to attend both sessions.

The Play:
1939 Hollywood is abuzz. Legendary producer David O. Selznick has shut down production of his new epic, Gone with the Wind, a film adaptation of Margaret Mitchell’s novel. The screenplay, you see, just doesn’t work. So what’s an all-powerful movie mogul to do? While fending off the film’s stars, gossip columnists and his own father-in-law, Selznick sends a car for famed screenwriter Ben Hecht and pulls formidable director Victor Fleming from the set of The Wizard of Oz. Summoning both to his office, he locks the doors, closes the shades, and on a diet of bananas and peanuts, the three men labor over five days to fashion a screenplay that will become the blueprint for one of the most successful and beloved films of all time.

The Characters and age requirements.
– David O. Selznick – 37(ish).
– Ben Hecht – 35(ish).
– Victor Fleming – 50(ish)
– Miss Poppenghul – No age requirements.

Moonlight and Magnolias is, of course, based on actual people, and *mostly* true events. With that in mind, the above ages are accurate to the ages the real people would have been in 1939. That said, please do not feel constrained by the ages listed above. The final cast will be determined based on chemistry and believability.

Please contact Beechmont Players at beechmontplayersinc@gmail.com with any questions.

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February 29, 2024 · 9:03 pm

Auditions Announced for THE CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES: PLOWIN’ THRU at La Comedia Dinner Theatre

LAC_logoLa Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, Ohio, will hold an Open Call audition for their upcoming production of THE CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES: PLOWIN’ THRU on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio.

9:00 A.M.
SEEKING:

  • The Pastor: Of indeterminate age, a nice man, if perhaps not a terribly dynamic preacher. He lives a life of service and humility.
  • Mrs. Elroy Engelson (Karin): 50’s, Karin is the most fashionable and the best cook. She strives to be a good wife and mother.
  • Mrs. Glimer Gilmerson (Mavis): 60’s. An able-bodied farm wife, Mavis is always willing to fix a tractor, peel a potato, or scrub the lutefisk pot.
  • The Widow Snustad (Vivian): 70’s. The matriarch of the kitchen, Vivian holds tightly to tradition with both hands.
  • Beverly (Engleson) Hauge: (30’s) Mother of three, daughter of Karin.

Prepare 16 bars of standard musical theatre song.
May be asked to read from script.
Please provide a current headshot and resume.

Rehearsals: April 22 – May 8, 2024 (Mon – Sat 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.)
Performances May 9 – June 16, 2024. Thur-Sun matinees and evenings

Director/Choreographer is Chris Beiser.
Questions contact Kris Byerly at 937-746-4554 ext. 241 or productionmanager@lacomedia.com
Non-Equity.

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February 26, 2024 · 5:29 pm

Auditions Announced for MARIAN and RENT at Commonwealth Artists Student Theatre

CAST_logoCrew Interviews

Auditions Time for MARIAN, OR THE TRUE TALE OF ROBIN HOOD (June 28-July 7) and RENT (July 12-21)

For RENT

  • 32 measure excerpt from a Broadway show or the genre of music like the show that showcases your vocal talents

    • An accompanist and iPod/phone connection will be provided. If you intend on using the accompanist, please provide a clearly marked score that is either hole-punched or placed in a three-ring binder.  A cappella singing is strongly discouraged.​

  • A memorized 45 second to 1 minute serious or serio-comedic monologue from a play.

  • Review and learn the dance from the video (video available here soon).

    • ***Please remember that the dance audition is an assessment of your dance ability, comprehension, acting while dancing, and most of all, your willingness to have fun.​

      • There will be a voluntary dance workshop to brush up on the video for anyone interested  for 30 minutes prior to auditions starting on both days of auditions.​

  • A synopsis can be found here.

  • A character breakdown can be found here.

For MARIAN, OR THE TRUE TALE OF ROBIN HOOD

For Technical Interviews

For Designer positions, if possible, please bring photos or sketches from a design portfolio from any recent work.  If you do not have any photos, sketches or design portfolio, you are not disqualified from the possibility and opportunity of being a designer.  Also, please familiarize yourself with the material for the season so that you can best answer show specific questions or ideas.​

For all other technical positions, please come prepared to answer questions about the shows, your previous work, and what you might like to learn or achieve throughout the process.​

For an idea of what type of crew positions we offer, please click here for a crew breakdown and descriptions.

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February 26, 2024 · 5:28 pm

Auditions Announced for SHERWOOD: The Adventures of Robin Hood at The Ghostlight Stage Company

glst_logoThe Ghostlight Stage Company Seeks PAID ACTORS for Upcoming Production of: Ken Ludwig’s SHERWOOD: The Adventures of Robin Hood 

Performance Venue: Keehner Park Amphitheater (7246 Barret Rd, West Chester Township, OH 45069)

Rehearsal Space: Keehner Park Amphitheater 7246 Barret Rd, West Chester Township, OH 45069

Contract: Nonunion

Pay Rate: $15/hour for an approximate 62 hours (16 performance hours, 46 rehearsal hours)

Production: Ken Ludwig’s SHERWOOD: The Adventures of Robin Hood

Director: Aiden Dalton

Synopsis: Ken Ludwig’s SHERWOOD: The Adventures of Robin Hood is an action-packed, side-splitting adaptation of the timeless classic. With thrills, romance, laughter, and immortal characters like Little John, Friar Tuck, and Maid Marian, Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood tells the enduring story of a hero of the people who takes on the ruthless powers that be.

Production Schedule:

  • 1st Rehearsal: on or around May 4, 2024
  • Opens: May 17, 2024
  • Closes: May 19, 2024
  • Rain Dates: May 23-25, 2024

Weekend rehearsals will most likely be in 6 hour blocks during the day. Weeknight rehearsals will be from approx. 6pm-10pm. Additionally, May 14 and May 16 will have rehearsal time during the day (approx. 11am-4pm). Performances will have 6pm call times and start at 7pm for evening shows, and have call times of 1pm with a 2pm start time for matinees.

PLEASE NOTE ACTORS WILL BE ASKED TO BE OFF BOOK BY THE FIRST REHEARSAL.

Auditions: March 10, 2024 from 1:30pm-8pm, with possible callbacks on March 17, 2024.

Video submissions will also be accepted. See details below.

Audition Location: Cincinnati Actor’s Studio and Academy: 2511 Essex Pl, Rm 282B, Cincinnati 45206

What to prepare: Please prepare two comedic monologues, one classic and one contemporary.

Submission Instructions: To submit for an in-person audition slot or to submit an audition video please use this google form: https://forms.gle/gmdPDUKR7SMhGwwXA

Video Submission: Video auditions will be accepted on a rolling basis from now until March 12, 2024 at 11:59pm EST. Please slate your name and where you are based before starting your audition materials. To submit, use the same audition google form link above.

Breakdown:

Actors can be cis or trans. Ages are flexible. All actors will play multiple roles. We strongly encourage BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ performers to submit their work, as we seek to uplift the voices of underrepresented artists.

  • Robin Hood: (Male, Mid-20s, Any Ethnicity)- The iconic hero, he steals from the rich and gives to the poor.
  • Maid Marian: (Female, Mid-20s, Any Ethnicity) – The best archer in all of England. Noble and Independent. 
  • Friar Tuck: (Any Gender, 30s to 40s, Any Ethnicity)- The narrator, an earnest warrior, and Robin’s guide. 
  • Deorwynn (pronounced “Deer-Win”) : (Female, Early 20s, Any Ethnicity)- A fiery young woman deeply affected by the tyranny of her government. 
  • Little John: (Any Gender, 20s to 30s, Any Ethnicity)- The Strongest Fighter in Nottingham, simple but a heart of gold.
  • Sir Guy of Gisbourne: (Male, 30s, Any Ethnicity)- The current Earl of Nottingham, vile and cruel. Willing to do anything to achieve his ends.
  • The Sheriff of Nottingham: (Any Gender, Any Age, Any Ethnicity) – A cowardly enforcer of the tyrannical government.
  • Prince John: (Any Gender, 20s to early 30s, Any Ethnicity)- The usurper of the English throne, completely self absorbed. Willing to do anything to retain his newfound power.

The Ghostlight Stage Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity without regard to the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin, and we require affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. All employees and volunteers (whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, identity, sexual orientation, education, ability, religion, socioeconomic status, physical appearance, or attributes) should always feel valued and respected.

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