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September 4, 2023 · 12:23 pm

Auditions Announced for DEATHTRAP at Mariemont Players

MPI_logo 2020 Mariemont Players, Inc. is pleased to announce auditions for Deathtrap by Irva Levin on Monday, October 9th and Tuesday, October 10th. Directed by Jerry Wiesenhahn and Produced by Kristen Vincenty.

Synopsis: Comfortably ensconced in his charming Connecticut home, Sidney Bruhl, a successful writer of Broadway thrillers, is struggling to overcome a dry spell which has resulted in a string of failures and a shortage of funds. A possible break in his fortunes occurs when he receives a script from a student in the seminar he has been conducting—a thriller that Sidney recognizes immediately as a potential Broadway smash. Sidney’s plan, devised with his wife’s help, is to offer collaboration to the student for co-credit. Or is it?

Please sign up for a time slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D44AFAB2FA2FE3-deathtrap

Audition Requirements: Please bring a headshot and resume. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. You may be requested to stay past your audition time to read with other auditionees.

Callbacks: Callbacks are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, October 11th from 7-10:00pm. More information will be forthcoming following auditions. If you are not called back it does not mean you are not cast. Each auditionee will be individually contacted by the producer before a cast list is posted.

Rehearsal times: Rehearsals will begin on Monday, January 29th from 7-9:30pm; Our plan is to rehearse 4 nights a week on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday (unless there are cast conflicts) until tech week.

Production Dates: Thu. Mar 7th 2024, 7:30 pm, Fri. Mar 8th 2024, 7:30 pm, Sat. Mar 9th 2024, 7:30 pm, Sun. Mar 10th 2024, 2:00 pm, Thu. Mar 14th 2024, 7:30 pm, Fri. Mar 15th 2024, 7:30 pm, Sat. Mar 16th 2024, 2:00 pm, Sat. Mar 16th 2024, 7:30 pm, Sun. Mar 17th 2024, 2:00 pm, Thu. Mar 21st 2024, 7:30 pm, Fri. Mar 22nd 2024, 7:30 pm, Sat. Mar 23rd 2024, 7:30 pm, Sun. Mar 24th 2024, 2:00 pm

Character Breakdown: listed ages are stage ages

SIDNEY BRUHL – (Male. 50s-60s) A highly acclaimed playwright currently experiencing a creative drought. He’s usually the smartest and most charming one in the room and very much enjoys that. Sidney is extremely ambitious and is not accustomed to “creative droughts”

CLIFFORD ANDERSON – (Male. 20s-early 30s) A young, attractive aspiring writer who attended one of Sidney’s playwriting seminars. Very open and eager to please…or is he?

MYRA BRUHL – (Female. (late 40s to 60s) Sidney’s loving and supportive wife. She is a kind and calming presence during some of Sidney’s stormier moods. She’s given to anxiety and has a heart condition.

HELGA TEN DORP – (Female. 50+) Celebrity Psychic who enjoys every minute of her fame. She says what’s on her mind and is not easily intimidated. (Note: This character has a Dutch accent – you may attempt it at the audition, but it is not required. We will be working with a dialect coach)

PORTER MILGRIM – ( Male. 50+.) Sidney’s friend and attorney. Very sharp and observant of his surroundings, rather protective of Sidney.

Due to the death inducing nature of several scenes, we will be employing the use of a fight coordinator in order to ensure the safety and comfort of the actors.

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August 31, 2023 · 6:01 am

Auditions Announced for THE MUSIC MAN at Footlighters, Inc.

FLI_logo Audition Dates: September 19 & 20, 2023, 6:30-9:30pm*
*We want to allow actors under 18 years old to audition in the first hour (6:30-7:30) but understand if others need to use this time.

Callbacks Date: September 23, 2023, 1-4pm

Show Dates: November 30 – December 17, 2023

Directed by Douglas Berlon
Produced Tom Peters
Music and Vocal Direction by Alan Masters
Choreography by Molly Sexton
Stage Management by Jill Rothmeeler

Celebrate the 4th of July in December by auditioning for this classic, family friendly musical!

We are committed to the safety of everyone involved in this production. Footlighters require that all production staff, cast, and crew bring proof of their COVID vaccination status to the first rehearsal.

Auditions will consist of three parts:

Cold readings from the script (if auditioning for characters with more than 10 lines)
Music: 16 bars of character appropriate song in the style of the show (please make sure to have sheet music in your correct key at auditions).
Dance: A dance combo audition.

What to Bring:

Resume
Headshot
List of Conflicts between October 2 – November 29

For full details and a cast breakdown, visit www.Footlighters.org/auditions

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August 31, 2023 · 5:57 am

Auditions Announced for MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Footlighters, Inc.

FLI_logo The Footlighters, Inc. announces auditions Murder on the Orient Express, Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig

Director: Becky Collins
Producers: Alan Masters & Charles McClinon

Auditions

Sunday, October 15, 2023, from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023, from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM.

Callbacks (if needed)

Thursday, October 19, 2023, from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM.

This production staff is committed to bringing together a diverse group of people dedicated to bringing this story to life. We encourage performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, abilities, body types, and ages to audition. We hope to unite a group of people looking to enhance the arts in our community. No roles have been precast.

We are committed to the safety of all members of this production. Please bring proof of your COVID-19 Vaccination. We do require that the cast, crew, and production team be fully vaccinated.

Performances: February 15, 2023 – March 3, 2023

Location: The Stained Glass Theatre, 802 York Street, Newport, KY 41071.

What to Prepare
Please sign-up for an audition time. Walk-ins are welcomed but will be assigned to the first available audition slot.

Auditionees will be asked to read sections from the script. Audition packets and sides will be made available before the audition dates so that auditionees will have time to fill out audition forms and prepare sides for the roles for which they are interested in being considered. Many of the characters have strong accents, where appropriate, you may be asked to perform the sides with an accent.

Rehearsals begin in early January but will include some meetings in mid-December for table work and early blocking concepts.

Please contact beckykcollins@gmail.com for any accommodation requests.

Hercule Poirot
Masculine Presenting. 55-65
A famous Belgian detective; a “Big” personality; authoritative, witty, charismatic and slightly pompous; driven to find the answers, good or bad, with a strong moral sense; very aware of his ability and his well deserved reputation.

Monsieur Bouc
Masculine Presenting. 30-59
A Belgian man of good humor; playful, proud, generous; a predilection for grandeur; a whirlwind of energy; must be an excellent comedian.

Mary Debenham
Feminine Presenting. 30-40
An English beauty; a governess, capable yet romantic; a sadness around her eyes and a hardness about her person.
*Please note this character kisses the Arbuthnot character

Colonel Arbuthnot / Ratchett
Masculine Presenting. 35-59
One actor will play two roles. Samuel Ratchett: middle-aged American businessman, evil at heart and frightening, brusque, unforgiving, stern demeanor; pushy, domineering; Colonel Arbuthnot: Scotsman, also middle aged, handsome, very matter of fact, occasionally tender; must have great comic timing.
*Please note this character kisses the Mary character

Hector MacQueen
Masculine Presenting. 30-40
Tightly wound, edgy and nervous; he seems to always be on the verge of falling apart or coming unwound.

Michel the Conductor/Marcel
Masculine Presenting. 35-59
One actor will play two roles: Michel: a good-looking Frenchman, about 40, a quiet, almost grave sense of humor; unfailingly polite; Marcel: a Turkish waiter, snooty, smooth; must have great comic timing.

Princess Dragomiroff
Feminine Presenting. 55-79
A Russian dowager; very formal, a sweeping, impressive presence; imperial, impatient.

Greta Ohlsson
Feminine Presenting. 25-60
Inherently odd, and very devout Swedish woman; a frightened, sheeplike quality; must be an excellent comedienne with an impeccable Swedish accent.

Countess Andrenyi
Feminine Presenting. 25-39
Brilliantly beautiful, like something out of a fairytale; impeccably put together, with a warmth that wins over everyone she meets; her delicacy belies a steely edge; she is no wilting flower; Hungarian accent.

Helen Hubbard
Feminine Presenting. 35-60
An outspoken and flamboyant American from the Midwest; jovial, obnoxious, domineering, deliciously nosy and brash; unapologetic; must be an excellent comedienne. *Note this character sings and dances

Voice-Over Roles: Mother, Little Girl, Nanny, Father, Announcer, Radio, The Man
One to two actors will pre-record voice overs. These will be recorded near the end of the rehearsal period in January.

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August 29, 2023 · 5:56 am

Auditions Announced for ST. JOHN PASSION PLAY at Lockland Christian Church

MISC_Auditions2 A Pastor began a passion play as a prayer of protection for his parish’s men serving in WWI. The St. John Passion Play has been performed annually ever since. Be a part of this inspirational tradition!