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January 15, 2026 · 6:30 am

Auditions Announced for OLIVER! at Bart’s Bards

Bart’s Bards is proud to announce auditions for our 2026 production, OLIVER!, directed by Tom Peters. The award-winning musical adaptation of the classic Dickens novel springs to life with some of the most memorable characters and songs ever to grace the stage. Ages 6 and up invited to audition.

PRODUCTION DETAILS:

  • Show Dates—June 11-14, 2025
  • Director—Tom Peters
  • Vocal Director—Maria Moorman
  • Producers—Ron Mason and Andy Schwartz

AUDITION DATES:

  • Thursday, February 12 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at JPII School (9375 Winton Rd, 45231)
  • Saturday, February 14 from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm at JPII School (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.

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 bardsoliver@gmail.com.

Questions can be directed to Ron Mason, Co-Producer, at bardsoliver@gmail.com.

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January 15, 2026 · 6:28 am

Auditions Announced for THE CURIOUS SAVAGE at Mariemont Players

Mariemont Players is thrilled to announce auditions for THE CURIOUS SAVAGE, the heartwarming and hilarious comedy by John Patrick!

Directed by Douglas Berlon, this whimsical show celebrates kindness, loyalty, and the beautifully eccentric souls who remind us what truly matters in life.

Auditions:
  • Sunday, Feb 15 | 2–4 PM
  • Monday, Feb 16 | 7–9 PM

Mariemont Players, Cincinnati

Callbacks (if needed): Tuesday, Feb 17

All identities, experience levels, and abilities are welcome and encouraged to audition!

Auditions will be cold readings from the script, and the show runs May 7–24, 2026.

Head to our website for full details, audition sides, and to sign up for an audition slot here: https://www.mariemontplayers.com/…/curioussavageauditions.

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January 8, 2026 · 5:49 pm

Auditions Announced for THE HOT WING KING at Human Race Theatre Company

THE HOT WING KING by Katori Hall

Director: Darnell Pierre Benjamin

WHEN: Sunday, January 18th from 6-8pm
WHERE: 126 N. Main St 2nd Floor, Dayton OH 45402

This is an open audition call, so please prepare two contemporary contrasting monologues. We are encouraging folks that we’ve not seen before (or haven’t seen in a while) to use these time slots.

All roles are paid, and you do not need to be a member of Actors Equity to audition.

You can sign up for an appointment right here:
https://airtable.com/appGaHh6mJGdCiqvc/shrJYWHTRl5MOwOpn

First Rehearsal:  May 11, 2026
Performances:  June 3 – 14, 2026

A Regional Premiere

It’s time for the annual “Hot Wang Festival” in Memphis Tennessee, and Cordell Crutchfield knows he has the wings that’ll make him king. Supported by his beau Dwayne and their culinary clique, The New Wing Order, Cordell is marinating and firing up his frying pan in a bid to reclaim the crispy crown. When Dwayne takes in his troubled nephew, however, it becomes a recipe for disaster. Suddenly a first-place trophy isn’t the only thing Cordell risks losing.

Cordell (40s) — the head chef of the clique. Recently emerged from the closet to co-habitate with Dwayne. In a not so former life, had a wife and 2 kids.

Dwayne (40s) — might not be the head chef but is the head of the household. Holds Cordell and everyone down. Has been a mentor to his struggling nephew for years. Holds resentment towards Cordell for taking so long to legitimize their relationship

Isom (30s) — new friend. Play lists includes gospel and trap and that’s exactly how he talks. Met the duo at church.

Big Charles (40s) — old friend. Met the duo at the barber shop. Observant, laid-back. The Rock.

Everett “EJ” (16) — Dwayne’s nephew. In need of guidance and a new home

TJ (35) — Everett’s father. A long-time dealer who is “about that life” Struggles with teaching his son how to be a man, but unsure if Cordell and Dwayne can be good father figures to his son.

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January 5, 2026 · 5:59 pm

Auditions Announced for YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN at Middletown Lyric Theatre

ANNOUNCING AUDITIONS for the musical YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN

Based on the comic strip PEANUTS by Charles M. Schultz
Book, Music & Lyrics by Clark Gesner
Additional Dialogue by Michael Mayer
Additional Music & Lyrics by Andrew Lippa

AUDITIONS:

  • February 15: 1pm-4pm
  • February 16: 6:30pm-8:30pm
  • February 17: 6:30pm-8:30pm
    ALL auditions are by appointment. Age 18 & up

Visit for more information and to sign-up
https://www.middletownlyric.org/47-auditions-charlie-brown

PERFORMANCES: May 1, 2 & 3 2026

CHARACTERS:

  • Sally Brown – Range: (opt. A3) B3-Ab5 (opt. Bb5)
  • Lucy Van Pelt – Range: G3-F5 (opt. F#5)
  • Snoopy – Range: (opt. A2) C3-A4 (opt. D5)
  • Schroeder – Range: (opt. A2) Bb2-Ab4
  • Charlie Brown – Range: (opt. A2) Bb2-F4
  • Linus Van Pelt – Range: (opt. A2) Bb2-E4 (opt. F#4)

In addition to the above roles, we are looking to cast 2-4 chorus members who will help fill out the group numbers and do some specialty stuff.

​ABOUT THE SHOW:
YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN finds the beloved Peanuts gang in this fresh, high-energy revival. With updated musical arrangements this heartwarming musical captures the simple joys and everyday adventures of childhood.

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January 5, 2026 · 5:25 pm

Auditions Announced for THE GLASS MENAGERIE at Dayton Playhouse

Performances: March 13–22, 2026 (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays)

Auditions: January 19 & 20, 2026, 7pm.

  • Attend one or both nights.
  • Auditions will consist of cold reads from the script.
  • Please bring a current photo and résumé, if available.
  • Please arrive by 6:45 to complete the audition form.

Rehearsals: Beginning January 26, 2026. Typically Monday–Thursday evenings and some weekends. Please bring a complete list of conflicts between January 26 and March 22, 2026. A sample rehearsal schedule can be found here (tentative and subject to change).

About: A story of love, longing, and fragile dreams, this American classic follows the Wingfield family as they navigate hope and heartbreak. When Amanda pressures her son, Tom, to find a suitor for his shy sister, Laura, their carefully built illusions begin to shatter.

Style: While the design will be expressionistic, performances should feel real, honest, and complex. Characters are big and bold but never caricatures (think White Lotus). This is a contemporary take: funny, dark, emotionally grounded, and sharp. Find the humor. Avoid the melodrama.

Roles available: 2 men, 2 women. All roles are open to actors of any race, ethnicity, gender identity, body type, and ability. Actors of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to audition.

Please note: Light intimacy required for Laura and Jim.

Character breakdown:

  • TOM (He/him; 20s–30s)
    Queer; closeted, but thinly veiled. Sarcastic, restless, and too smart for the life he’s stuck in. Funny and guarded. Desperate to escape his dead-end day job and toxic relationship with his mother, but haunted by the cost of doing so.
  • AMANDA (She/her; late 40s–early 50s)
    Larger-than-life, faded Southern belle. Controlling but charming; fierce but fragile. An aging single mother trying her best. Vain, narcissistic, and deeply in denial, she clings to the shreds of the life she dreamed of, unable to face the truth of what remains.
  • LAURA (She/her; 20s)
    Strong, capable, and tender, but treated like glass. Introverted and intensely anxious, Laura escapes into vinyl records and fragile fantasies. We strongly encourage actors with visible or invisible disabilities to audition. Please do not make any disability-related acting choice if you are able-bodied.
  • JIM (He/him; 20s)
    Golden retriever energy. Charming, flirty, handsome, genuine, bright, and warm. A former jock who peaked in high school and is coasting on natural charisma. Confident, light, and easy.

Production Team:

  • Director: Matt Meier
  • Producer: Brandon Shockney
  • Stage Manager: Emma Allington
  • Set Designer: Rachel Robinson
  • Costume Designer: Kate LaFollette
  • Light Designer: Michael Lee
  • Sound Designer: David Sherman
  • Props/Carpentry: Tommy Baudendistel
  • Movement/Intimacy: Kayla Graham

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