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April 7, 2023 · 6:04 am

Auditions Announced for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre

CYPT_logoCincinnati Young People’s Theatre (CYPT) Announces Audition Dates and Times
41st Anniversary Summer Musical: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
By Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice

What’s the buzz? The first musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR has wowed audiences for 50 years. The rock opera follows the last week of Jesus Christ’s life through the eyes of Judas. Loosely based on the four Gospels, the story is told entirely via some of the most famous songs in theatre history, such as “I Don’t Know How To Love Him”, “Superstar” and “Heaven On Their Minds”.

To Audition: Get an application packet in advance by emailing Jennifer Perrino at jenniferperrino@clpshows.org. Please request: In-Person Audition or Video Link Audition.
Both will be considered. Please note: In-person auditions are always a better way to assess talent.

Must be 13 – 19 years of age at the time of the audition.
Rehearsals begin Tuesday, May 30th
Performances: July 20 – July 30, 2023.
CYPT will follow all directives in force by the State of Ohio regarding Covid–19 throughout the summer.

We have 2 audition options: In Person or via Video Link.
IN PERSON AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD:
Covedale Center for The Performing Arts
4990 Glenway Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45238

  • Saturday April 29, 2023 – Noon, 1:00pm and 2:00pm.
  • Sunday April 30, 2023 – 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30pm
  • Monday May 1, 2023 – 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30pm

Set up your audition appointment by emailing Jennifer Perrino, Producer at jenniferperrino@CLPShows.org

Deadline to submit video link audition: Friday, April 28, 2023.

Performance dates are July 20-30.

For more information visit the CYPT Facebook event or website.

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April 7, 2023 · 6:02 am

Auditions Announced for ALICE’S ADVENTURS IN WONDERLAND at Children’s Performing Arts of Miamisburg

CPAM_logoChildren’s Performing Arts of Miamisburg is excited to announce the second show of our season is the play Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland for all current K – 8th grade students.

Auditions:

  • April 10 from 5-6:30pm at Community Park Learning Center
  • April 12 from 5-6pm at MCC North

Show Dates: June 15th – 17th.

Audition information: https://www.cpamburg.com/auditions

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April 6, 2023 · 5:49 am

Auditions Announced for ORDINARY DAYS at The Refuge

TR_Ordinary DaysAttention all theatre performers!

The Refuge Arts Center is a new Cincinnati based theatre.

We are happy to announce that this summer for our very first season we will be putting on a production of ORDINARY DAYS.

Please submit your audition to this google form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1CtDh43QAAn_JbrLBxiBaHTxYMzsYQUKIWdsP-Lxu8wg/viewform?edit_requested=true

The last day to submit will be April 25th. If you have any questions, you can reach us on here or at our email therefugeartscenter@gmail.com We hope to hear from you soon!

We here at The Refuge strive for representation of all kinds. We encourage that performers of any gender, any race, and any ability audition for which ever part they wish! Thank you for your time and your talent. We can’t wait to see what you bring to the table.

Character Descriptions:

  • Claire (traditionally cast as female)  Soprano, 20-30s: Claire is embarking on a new stage of her life with boyfriend Jason. The decision to share an apartment is the catalyst for Claire to face her past.
  • Jason (traditionally cast as male) Tenor, 20-30s: Jason is the boyfriend of Claire. A romantic at heart, he spends the bulk of the musical attempting to further his relationship, at first by moving in and then by proposing. Claire consistently resists his attempts leading to the central conflict of their story arc.
  • Deb (traditionally cast as female) Mezzo, 20-30s: Deb is a cynical and defensive grad student who is struggling to find focus in her life. She meets struggling artist Warren when he finds her thesis notes in the street. 
  • Warren (traditionally cast as male) Tenor, 20-30s: The cheerful and sometimes annoyingly optimistic Warren sees beauty in the simple things in life. The heart of the show and it’s message.

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April 6, 2023 · 5:48 am

Auditions Announced for FACE ME at Yellow Springs Theater Company

YSTC_logoOpen auditions on Friday April 7 at 4 PM and April 8 at 12 PM at Bryan Center Auditorium, 100 Dayton Street, Yellow Springs OH.

Audition Notice FACE ME

Enjoy a stretch outside your comfort zone? Imagine acting ON STAGE??? The Yellow Springs Theater Company is staging plays during the Ten Minute Play Festival in Yellow Springs, Ohio, on June 2 and 3, 2023.

Like to get involved and step into someone elses’s shoes? Then join me to audition for an open casting of “Face Me” by Debra Williamson — a one-act comedic play where stretching yourself and saying “Yes” leads several women to see themselves in a different light.

Open to all actors! Cold readings will be done from script.

We are looking to fill five roles in “Face Me” — (4 women and 1 person of any gender). Women’s roles range in age from 40-80; other person from 35-50)

Roles listed below:

  • BRYN: Early 50’s; instructor for About Face class. RACHEL: 40-50; personal trainer.
  • JERI: Late 60’s; visual artist.
  • DIEDRE: 70-80; retired.
  • SALEM: Late 40’s; college student.

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April 5, 2023 · 5:42 am

Auditions Announced for RELATABLE AND INFLATABLE at Village Players

VP_new logoVillage Players of Fort Thomas announces auditions for its 2023 New Works production: RELATABLE AND INFLATABLE (THE BEACH BALL CHRONICLES)

6 new plays by local authors, directed by Drue Harris

Sunday, April 16, 2 pm
Monday, April 17, 7 pm

Judith M. Sarakatsannis Gallery (street level), 8 N. Ft. Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas

Cold readings of monologues and script sides. Be prepared to list all conflicts between May 15-June 26. Head shots and resumés appreciated but not required.

Casting will be flexible — roles available for all genders, ethnicities, and ages. Some dual casting may be necessary.

Rehearsals begin mid May and will be minimal. SHOW DATES are June 23, 8 pm; June 24, 8 pm; June 25, 2 pm.

Questions? Contact the director, Drue Harris.

RELATABLE AND INFLATABLE (THE BEACH BALL CHRONICLES)

A Day at the Beach by Teri Foltz
Owen – M, middle aged
Holly – W, Owen’s wife
Mother – W, 70-80s, Owen’s deceased mom

A Purpose-Driven Beach Ball by A.K. Forbes
Candace – W, 40-60, spirited
Troy – M, 40-60, Candace’s brother, grounded
Jim – M, 60-80s, Candace and Troy’s deceased father
Nancy – W, 60-80s, a love interest of Jim’s

Griping in the Green Room by Roger Collins
Hedwyn – any gender/age, a performer in a body suit
Osian – any gender/age, a performer in a body suit
Jim – M, 35+, the director

Love Potion #1 by Rose Vanden Eynden
Robin – any gender/age, a person looking for love
Wiz – any gender/age, the owner of a quirky shop

Monster Talent by Bill Brohaugh and Lisa Holt
Pat – W, an office assistant who knits
Aaron – M, 35+, a talent agent
Voice – any gender/age, offstage portrayals of numerous monsters

Sandcastle by Teri Foltz
Margie – W, 20s-30
Annie – W, 20s-30, Margie’s friend
Ellery – M, 20s-30s

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