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February 26, 2024 · 5:27 pm

Auditions Announced for GOD’S FAVORITE at Mason Community Players

MCP_logoDirector Lara Gonzalez and Producer Laureen Catlin are excited to announce auditions for Mason Community Player’s June production, GOD’S FAVORITE.

Though not as well-known as many of Neil Simon’s plays, God’s Favorite, is considered one of his best. The play centers around Joe Benjamin, a successful Long Island businessman. Joe is a modern-day ‘Job’ with a demanding wife, ungrateful children, and wise-cracking household employees. Just when it seems things couldn’t get any worse, he is visited by Sidney Lipton, a.k.a. “A Messenger from God” (and compulsive film buff) with a mission: test Joe’s faith and report back to “the Boss.” The jokes and Tests of Faith fly fast and furious as Neil Simon spins a contemporary morality tale like no other in this hilarious comedy.

Auditions will be held Saturday, March 16th, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM and
Monday, March 18th, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM
at the Mason Community Playhouse, 5529 Mason Road in Mason.

Those interested in auditioning are asked to fill out an audition form accessible here. It will ask you to indicate on the form the audition session you wish to attend. If you are unable to access the form through the link, visit MasonPlayers.org home page and click on the audition link on the home page.

The show’s characters include:

  • Joe Benjamin,  who is in his late fifties. Joe is the patriarch of the family, whose faith in God is tested.
  • Sidney Lipton is a quirky messenger of God, sent to test Joe.
  • Rose Benjamin is in her early fifties. She is Joe’s wife, a pampered housewife from Long Island.
  • David Benjamin is the third child of Joe and Rose. He is intelligent, sarcastic, and pessimistic. David is the family “disappointment” who never reached his potential.
  • Ben and Sarah Benjamin are a pair of 24-year-old twins (or as close as we can approximate). The brother and sister have an IQ of 160 – between them.
  • Mady & Morris are middle-aged domestics.

If you are unable to attend auditions, but would still like to be a part of the show, or have any questions, please e-mail Lara at masonplayers@masonplayers.org.

GOD’S FAVORITE will be performed June 21-23 and 27-29, 2024. Rehearsals will begin in April 2024.

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February 26, 2024 · 5:25 pm

Auditions Announced for Bruiser & Rufus in LEGALLY, BLONDE at Footlighters, Inc.

FLI_logoCalling all dogs!  Footlighters announces dog auditions for “Legally Blonde the Musical”: The Search for Bruiser & Rufus.

Does your dog have what it takes to take the stage by pink storm?  Does their performance in the neighborhood give your friends and family “paws”?  Well, bring them down to the Stained Glass Theatre in Newport, KY on Sunday, March 24 at 2:00 p.m. to strut their stuff at our dog auditions! Click here to reserve an audition slot.

Footlighters has cast the human roles and now we’re ready to cast the real stars – the dogs!  We are seeking two dogs and their owners/guardians to volunteer to be part of our upcoming production of “Legally Blonde the Musical.”

Both dogs need to be house trained, spayed/neutered (we don’t want any casting couch shenanigans!), and have a relaxed and easy-going temperament.  They should be comfortable around large groups of people, loud noises and music, bright lights, and other dogs.

ROLES:

Bruiser – Elle Woods’ lap dog such as a Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Terrier, etc.  Appears in multiple scenes and will need to be able to:

  • Bark on command
  • Run out on stage off leash
  • Be picked up and carried around
  • Respond to commands from the actors playing Elle and Margo such as “come,” “sit,” and “stay.”

Rufus – Paulette’s dog, medium sized Bulldog, Boxer, or other breed of similar look.  Appears in multiple scenes and will need to be able to:

  • Run toward a person off leash
  • Respond to commands from the actors playing Elle and Paulette such as “come,” “sit,” and “stay.”

SCHEDULE

Rehearsals:

The dog and owner/guardian will need to attend one to two rehearsals per week the weeks of April 7, 14, and 21.  We will schedule based on availibility.

Tech Week:

The dog and owner/guardian must be available to attend all technical rehearsals.  They won’t necessarily be called the entire time of the rehearsal.

Schedule:

Sunday, April 28 from 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Monday, April 29 from 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 30 from 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 1 from 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Performances:

The dog and owner/guardian must be available to attend all performances.

Thursday, May 2 at 7:30pm

Friday, May 3 at 7:30pm

Saturday, May 4 at 7:30pm

Sunday, May 5 at 2:00pm

Thursday, May 9 at 7:30pm

Friday, May 10 at 7:30pm

Saturday, May 11 at 7:30pm

Sunday, May 12 at 2:00pm

Thursday, May 16 at 7:30pm

Friday, May 17 at 7:30pm

Saturday, May 18 at 7:30pm

Sunday, May 19 at 2:00pm

All auditionees will receive a treat for their time!

For more information, contact producers Megan Horton (megan.hudson1988@yahoo.com) or Mary Stone (maryinnyc@yahoo.com).

Footlighters is a community theatre organization that performs at the Stained Glass Theatre in Newport, KY.  These roles are not paid.

The Stained Glass Theatre is located at 802 York Street Newport, KY 41071.

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February 25, 2024 · 6:25 pm

Auditions Announced for A NIGHT OF MUSICAL COMEDY at Tree County Players

TREE_logoCalling All Stage Stars: “A Night of Musical Comedy” Auditions!

Are you a vocalist who belts out laughter? An instrumentalist with a side of wit? A poet with punchlines? A comedian with a killer melody? Then we want YOU!

Tree County Players is holding auditions for its electrifying showcase, “A Night of Musical Comedy!” This unique event will blend laugh-out-loud humor with toe-tapping tunes, creating an unforgettable experience for both performers and audiences.

Who We’re Looking For:

  • Vocalists: Strong singers with comedic timing and diverse styles
    welcome! Whether you belt show tunes or croon with a wink, we want to hear your voice.
  • Instrumentalists: Soloists, bands, or duos who can add humor and energy to their music. Think virtuosic riffs with a wink, jazzy improvisations with wit, or anything that makes you chuckle while tapping your feet.
  • Poets: Wordsmiths with a flair for the funny! Spoken word masters, rhyming rebels, and all between, share your insightful wit and lyrical humor.
  • Comedians: Stand-up stars, sketch artists, improv wizards, and all hilarious humans, bring your A-game! We’re looking for original, clever, and side-splitting comedy.

Audition Details:

  • Date: Friday, March 15, 2024
  • Time: 7:00 pm
  • Location: TCP Playhouse, 634 W. Main Street, Greensburg, IN 47240
  • What to Bring: A prepared piece showcasing your talent (max 5 minutes), and your infectious enthusiasm! Vocalists, please bring sheet music or accompaniment recording, if needed. Instrumentalists, please bring your own equipment. All performers are required to sign up for an audition time on this link: A Night of Musical Comedy Audition Form

Additional Information:

Performances will be at the TCP Playhouse on Thursday, May 2, 2024, and Friday, May 3rd, 2024, at 7:00 pm. Currently, we are planning a single rehearsal on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 7:00 pm.

We are planning on starting the show with a group number, “Comedy Tonight” from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. We would like as many performers as possible to participate in this number. We may also close the performance with a group number, if we can find a number we like.

This is a “prepare on your own” event, so each performer should select and prepare their selection at home and come to the TCP Playhouse on Friday, March 15, 2024, at 7:00 pm (other dates may be available upon request) to present their act. A piano player will be available for those who bring sheet music. If a performer is using a pre-recorded track, please bring the track on a DVD or USB drive in either “wav” or “mp3” format.

Performers for “A Night of Musical Comedy” will be selected from those that audition.

TCP is available to help each performer to track down sheet music or an
accompaniment recording for the song of their choosing, if possible.

If you have any questions about the audition process or the show itself, please contact either Karen Matthews, Jeff Lincourt, or Cathy Lincourt.

Songs to Consider
The following is a list of potential songs for “A Night of Musical Comedy”. The list is not comprehensive nor does your selection have to come from this list. This is simply a list of potential songs for those that would like to sing but do not have a song picked out.

This list is “first come, first served” meaning that whoever is first to notify us of the song they would like to sing, they are the one who will sing (or play) that song.

“Little Girls” for Annie
“Diva’s Lament” from Spamalot
“The Song That Goes Like This” (male/female duet) from Spamalot
“The Sidestep” from Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
“How Lovely to be a Woman” from Bye Bye Birdie
“Kids” from Bye Bye Birdie
“Private Parts” from Do Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?
“All for the Best” (duet) from Godspell
“There! Right There! From Legally Blonde
“I Shall Scream” (duet for male/female) from Oliver!
“I Just Can’t Wait to be King” from The Lion King
“What is This Feeling?” (duet) from Wicked
“My New Philosophy” from You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
“Little Known Facts” from You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
“Oh! How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning” by Irving Berlin
“Ooh, My Feet” from Most Happy Fella
“The Ladies Who Lunch” from Company
“Shy” from Once Upon a Mattress
“Song of Love” from Once Upon a Mattress
“Beauty School Dropout” from Grease
“What If” from The Addams Family
“Lovely (Hysterium Version)” from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
“Six Months Out of Every Year” from Damn Yankees
“I Hate Men” from Kiss Me, Kate
“Adelaide’s Lament” from Guys and Dolls
“To Keep My Love Alive” from A Connecticut Yankee
“A Little Priest” from Sweeney Todd
“Dentist!” from Little Shop of Horrors
“Ya Got Trouble” from Music Man
“Brush Up Your Shakespeare” from Kiss Me, Kate
“The More You Ruv Someone” from Avenue Q
“Stepsisters’ Lament” from Cinderella
“Anything You Can Do (I Can Do Better)” (duet) from Annie Get Your Gun
“You’ll Be Back” from Hamilton
“Just Around the Corner” from The Addams Family
“So Much Better” from Legally Blonde
“I Can’t Say No” from Oklahoma
“I’m Calm” from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
“Edwina” from Dear Edwina
“Eat It” by “Weird Al” Yankovic

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February 21, 2024 · 9:03 pm

Auditions Announced for MATILDA the Musical at Royal Theatre Company

RTC_logoThe ROYAL Theatre Company is excited to announce that we will hold auditions on February 27th & February 28th for MATILDA the Musical.

Based on the classic book by Roald Dahl, Matilda is the story of a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other’s lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!

Audition Dates/Times: Select one time slot on Tuesday, February 27 OR Wednesday, February 28 between 6-9pm

Audition Sign up: www.royaltheatrecompany.com/shows-and-tickets/upcoming-shows/audition-form.html

Deadline to Sign Up: Submit your audition sign up by 5:00 PM on Friday, February 23

Audition Location: Mason Municipal Center, 6000 Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason, OH 45040

Audition Requirements:

  • You must be at least 6 years old to audition. This show has adult roles and adults are welcome to sign up to audition. If you have questions, contact production@royaltheatrecompany.com
  • You must complete the online audition form and submit your headshot (does not need to be a professional photo) with your online audition form. No walk-ins will be accepted.
  • You will be asked to perform one musical theatre song of your choice – 45 seconds in length. Please bring a device (phone, ipad, etc.) that is queued up to play your music at your audition. No acapella auditions please.
  • You will perform a monologue of your own choosing that can be up to 45 seconds. Please use a published monologue and do not perform more than one character.

For complete audition details, please visit www.royaltheatrecompany.com/shows-and-tickets/upcoming-shows/audition-signups/

Production dates: June 28-30

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February 21, 2024 · 9:03 pm

UPDATED: Auditions Announced for 2024 Cincy Fringe Festival

CFF_logoThe Cincy Fringe, in Collaboration with the League of Cincinnati Theaters and
Falcon Theatre, Announces the Return of Producer-Artist Speed Pitch Sessions at
Non-Traditional Theatre Auditions

2024 Cincy Fringe Unified Auditions

Saturday, February 24th, 2024
1-4pm
Innovation Room at First Financial Bank
601 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011

Sunday, February 25th, 2024
2-6pm
West Side Brewing
3044 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211

Cincinnati, OH: Following the resounding success of last year’s groundbreaking event, the Cincinnati Fringe Festival is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of its Unified Auditions. Scheduled for Saturday, February 24th in Covington, KY, and Sunday, February 25th in Cincinnati, Ohio, these one-on-one sessions offer a unique opportunity for producers and artists to connect, collaborate, and bring new theatrical projects to life.

Breaking away from the traditional audition format, the Speed Pitch Sessions will see Cincy Fringe Producers and aspiring artists engage in rapid-fire, 5-minute long pitch sessions. During these sessions, producers will have the chance to pitch their projects – whether they be plays, devised works, or experimental pieces – to a diverse pool of talented artists. At the same time, artists will have the opportunity to pitch themselves – showcasing their skills, talents, and artistic vision to producers in search of collaborators.

“We believe that collaboration is at the heart of great theatre, and our Speed Pitch Sessions are designed to facilitate meaningful connections between producers and artists,” says Katie Hartman, Cincy Fringe Producer. “By providing a platform for producers to share their projects and artists to showcase their talents, we hope to inspire exciting new collaborations and bring fresh, innovative theatrical works to the stage.”

Open to performers of all backgrounds, experience levels, and disciplines, this event promises to be an inclusive and welcoming event where all artists can practice their self-pitch and be seen. Auditioning artists may prepare a short monologue (30-45 seconds) but more importantly they are encouraged to bring their VIBE (Vision, Insight, Best Self, Energy). Producers may have audition sides available. Materials (headshot and resume) will be submitted digitally in the registration form and available to producers. Walk-ins will be accepted, though pre-registration is very much appreciated!

Registration for the 2024 Cincy Fringe Unified Auditions
Please send any questions or concerns by emailing Cincy Fringe Producer, Katie Hartman, at katiefringe@knowtheatre.com. Thank you!

About the Cincy Fringe Festival:
The Cincinnati Fringe Festival (Cincy Fringe) is a two-week long celebration of independent theatre taking place from May 31st-June 15th, 2024, in pop-up venues in Over-the-Rhine. Produced by the Know Theatre and now in its 21st year, the Cincy Fringe showcases new and innovative works by theatre, music, dance and performing artists from around Cincinnati and around the world. We are Cincinnati’s Summer Theatre Party:)

Breakdown of Available Roles:

  • Stage Manager
  • Puppeteer
  • Outside Eye/Director
  • Actor: Woman, 20s, Arab-American: Feels things deeply, middle child, contemplative, a bit spontaneous, always tries new foods, hates conflict, does not want to be a bother, a delicate flower, the kind of person who will lend you money without asking why
  • Actor: Woman, 20s, Arab-American: Oldest child, type A, commands people, harsh exterior and gooey insides, wears scrubs and walks powerfully, seems like she might know martial arts, takes jeopardy seriously, corrects your mistakes before you make them, the kind of person that you’ve never seen cry, but secretly writes heartbreaking poetry
  • Actor: Man, late teens/early 20s, Arab American: Sensitive type, observer, youngest child, could be a college athlete, not much of a talker, kind of person that slides apology doodles under your bedroom door when they are sorry.
  • Actor: Man, late 40s/early 50s: Father, puts others before himself, loves feeding people, likes to stay busy, calls people by nicknames, just wants to see you smile
  • Actor: Man, 20s: Real estate agent, likes to golf, gambling problem, insecure about how much money he makes, type of person who calls himself a feminist but hates the WNBA, is generally not a very smart person, the kind of person who is ‘not into politics’ but complains about taxes
  • Actor: Woman, early 20s: Brings the freakin energy, puppy vibes, loud and thinks she’s hilarious, ride or die friend, physically funny, will eat your snacks without asking, the type of person who is genuinely happy to help you move, full of pure love
  • Actor: an 18th century demon who hilariously speaks only through actions the whole show. She may look like a young, haunted girl. Think: the Ring Actor: senior in high school. Book worm. Cautious. Loves her friends but loves doing the right thing more. Is the catalyst for the whole show. Think: if Diane Keaton was in high school
  • Actor: high school senior. Pretty. Chasing popularity. The only one in the group who cares about being social. Think: Gretchen Weiners but not as popular Actor: high school senior. The hilarious side kick. Antisocial. Likes sports and punk music. Think: Jane lane in Daria or Beanie Feldstein
  • Actor: high school senior. The evil popular cheerleader. Think: Mandy Moore in Princess Diaries, or Saved.
  • Actor: high school senior. Delusional hot guy.
  • Actor: high school teacher. Hates everyone. Needs a smoke break type of vibe.
  • Actor: Male presenting: 45-55; A hero and a poet, a conqueror of everything but blind ambition.
  • Actor: Female presenting: 55-65; A brilliant woman writing an afterlife for those she loved.
  • Actor: Male presenting: 25-35; A soldier lost in battle, handsome, charismatic, not too bright.
  • Actor: Female presenting: 25-35; Inquisitive and passionate
  • Actor: Female presenting: 25-35; Earnest and comedic

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