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Auditions Announced for THE SUGAR WITCH by Beavercreek Community Theatre

Beavercreek Community Theatre announces open auditions for THE SUGAR WITCH by Nathan Sanders

September 9 & 10, 7:00 pm

Production dates: October 25 – November 3,2024

3868 Dayton-Xenia Rd.
Beavercreek, OH 45432

Synopsis:
The Bean Family, in Sugar Bean, Florida live under an ancient family curse. The surviving members of the town’s founding family have reached the end of their rope. Just when things can’t possibly get any worse, tragedy strikes as a mysterious and brutal murder takes place in the Bean family home. The crime places “Moses” and “Sisser” in grave danger as “Annabelle”, the last in a long line of so called “Sugar Witches”, attempts to end the curse placed on their heads by the dying words of her very own grandmother. Dark family secrets are revealed and unusual passions ignited as the family confronts madness, truth and the destructive legacy of racism as the spirits of the dead walk the swamp, haunting the hearts of all who reside there. THE SUGAR WITCH is a dark, Southern Gothic play that is perfect for the Halloween season.

AUDITIONS WILL CONSIST OF READINGS FROM THE SCRIPT

Cast requirements:

  • Sisser: (Female, Mid to late 30’s) Southern, Obese, and somewhat mad. A wheelchair bound lover of little Debbie snack cakes. Capable of anything –even murder
  • Ruth Ann Meeks: (Female, mid to late 30’s) Southern, racist, and half insane. A “church-goer”, plain, not very pretty. Probably the product of incest.
  • Annabelle: (Female, African-American, 50s) Southern swamp mystic and conjure woman. Brews magical potions from sugar cane molasses. The last in a long line of “Sugar Witches”.
  • Moses Bean: (Male, mid to late 20’s) Southern, handsome and boyish. A mechanic at the local Texaco station. Innocent and virginal; a “gender-reversed Sleeping Beauty”
  • Hank Hartley: (Male, 30’s) Southern, handsome and strong. The plays “gentleman caller”. Recently returned to Sugar Bean to take over his family’s funeral home business. Madly in love but holding a dark secret.
  • Granddaddy Meeks – (Male, 60s-70s) Southern redneck, racist, abusive and mean. Ruth Ann’s grandfather.

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Auditions Announced for LEGALLY BLONDE the Musical at Springboro Community Theatre

Springboro Community Theatre is thrilled to hold auditions for LEGALLY BLONDE the Musical. Book written by Heather Hach and Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin. Directed by Nick Bellmyer.

Audition Dates and Times: Monday September 16th and Tuesday September 17th at 7:00 PM with potential callbacks scheduled for Wednesday September 18th. Please note that actors auditioning need only attend one day of auditions, not both.

Audition Location: Springboro Performing Arts Center, 115 Wright Station Way, Springboro, OH 45066

Performance Dates: November 15th, 16th, 17th, and 22nd, 23rd, and 24th.

Audition Requirements: Please prepare no more than 32 bars that best showcase your vocal abilities and bring sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided as well as a bluetooth speaker. No acapella auditions will be accepted. Please bring a change of clothes and proper footwear for a dance/movement call. There may be cold readings from the script as well. You will also be asked to provide any and all rehearsal conflicts from September 23rd – November 9th. No conflicts will be accepted for the duration of tech week and performances.

About the show
A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!

Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.

Questions? Contact the director at Nickbellmyer86@gmail.com

Available Roles:
All roles are available. No roles have been precast.

  • Elle Woods – Female – Age 18-30
    The quintessential Valley Girl who follows her ex-boyfriend to Harvard Law School and realizes that she has more to offer than just a pretty face and a bubbly personality.
    VOCAL RANGE: F#3 – F5
  • Emmett Forrest – Male – Age 20-35
    A smart and sensitive law student who takes Elle under his wing. He is charming, quirky, loveable, and friendly.
    VOCAL RANGE: A2 – A4
  • Paulette Buonofuonte – Female – Age 35-50
    A brash, caring, optimistic hair stylist who is friends with Elle and longs to find a man for herself.
    VOCAL RANGE: G3 – A5
  • Warner Huntington iii – Male – Age 20-30
    A good-looking but shallow pompous guy who breaks Elle’s heart and heads off to Harvard Law.
    VOCAL RANGE: A2 – G#4
  • Vivienne Kensington – Female – 20-30
    A smart, savvy, and uptight law student and Warner’s fiance who initially dismisses Elle, but grows to be her friend.
    VOCAL RANGE: A3 – Ab5
  • Professor Callahan – Male – 45-55
    A pompous, sleazy and manipulative law professor at Harvard who is highly successful, but completely immoral.
    VOCAL RANGE: A2 – F#4
  • Brooke Wyndam – Female – 25-35
    An exercise mogul who is also a former sorority girl. She is energetic and charismatic, yet currently on trial for murder.
    VOCAL RANGE: A3 – G5
  • Ensemble – All genders and gender expressions – 18-60+
    Greek Chorus, Harvard Students, Delta Nu Members
    All Vocal Ranges (SATB)

Please note that performers of any ethnicity, race, color, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, and who are differently abled are welcome and encouraged to audition. We are actively seeking all ethnicities for all roles. Please note also that no roles for this production have been pre-cast and that all roles are open.

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Auditions Announced for HOLIDAY INN at La Comedia Dinner Theatre

La Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, Ohio, is holding an open call audition for its upcoming production of HOLIDAY INN on Saturday, August 24, at 10:00 a.m. at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio.

SEEKING

  • JIM HARDY – (male, 30s, lyric baritone) A performer and singer-songwriter eager to leave showbiz behind for a simpler life on a farm in Connecticut.
  • TED HANOVER – (male, 30s, lyric baritone) Jim’s best friend and performing partner; a charming ladies’ man looking for his big break.
  • LILA DIXON – (female, 30s, high belt) A determined performer and Jim’s mismatched fiancée.
  • DANNY – (male, 30-50s) Jim, Ted, and Lila’s agent.
  • LINDA MASON – (female, 30s, belt/mix) – a school teacher with the hidden talents of a singer and dancer.
  • LOUISE – (female, 40s-50s, belt) – the local “fix it” woman; tough, no nonsense, and extremely perceptive.
  • ENSEMBLE – (Men & Women 18+) Strong singers to play many roles and understudy leads.
  • CHARLIE WINSLOW – (boy, 9-12) a precocious bank messenger.

All ethnicities (18+) are invited to audition.

  • Prepare 16 bars of a musical theatre song appropriate to the show.
  • Please provide a current headshot and resume.
  • Be prepared to dance.

Rehearsals begin October 14, 2024 (Mon – Sat 9AM – 5PM)
Performances November 1 – December 29, 2024. Wednesday matinees and Thurs-Sun matinees and evenings. 4 days off at Thanksgiving & Christmas.

Director/Choreographer is Chris Beiser.

Questions: artisticdirector@lacomedia.com.

Non-Equity

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Auditions Announced for LITTLE WOMEN the Musical at Brookville Community Theatre

Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, LITTLE WOMEN follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested Ð her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America.

Sept. 10 & 11th at 7pm

Brookville Community Theatre – 770 Arlington Rd, Brookville, OH 45309

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Auditions Announced for I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE

Auditions will be held at Xenia Area Community Theater on Monday 8/26 and Tuesday 8/27 from 7-10pm. Auditionees only need to attend one audition night. Taped submissions will also be accepted through Tuesday 8/27 at 7pm (any submissions received after the cutoff will not be considered). Please email DettyStudios@gmail.com for details on taped submissions.

Where:

Xenia Area Community Theater – 45 E Second St, Xenia, OH  45385

What to prepare:
Auditionees are asked to prepare 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the show that showcases your voice and makes us laugh. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key. Please no tracks. While the show has some movement, there will not be a dance call.

Who:
We are seeking 1-2 male identifying actors and 1-2 female identifying actors. BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ actors are strongly encouraged to attend. Because of the vignette nature of the show, we are looking for actors who will mesh well vs casting specific performance tracks. Scene assignments will be based on the cast. Must be 18+ to audition. All positions are volunteer.

Show details:
Performances will be two weekends in October, opening 10/18 and running through 10/27. Rehearsals will be weekday evenings beginning Wednesday 9/4. All rehearsals and performances will be at the theater.

Directed by John Detty

If you have any questions, please feel free to email John at DettyStudios@gmail.com.

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