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January 21, 2025 · 5:05 pm

2025-2026 Season Announcement and Call for Directors at Dayton Theatre Guild

DTG_logoDayton Theatre Guild is Pleased to Announce 2025-2026 Season

A RAISIN IN THE SUN by Lorraine Hansberry
Performance dates: August 22-September 9, 2025

Auditions: July 7 & 8, 2025
[4 women, 6 men (& moving men)]

Set in Chicago’s South Side in the 1950’s, this is about the divergent dreams and conflicts in three generations of the Younger family: son Walter Lee, his wife Ruth, his sister Beneatha, his son Travis, and matriarch Lena. When her deceased husband’s insurance money comes through, Mama Lena dreams of moving to a new home and a better neighborhood in Chicago. Walter Lee, a chauffeur, has other plans: buying a liquor store and being his own man. Beneatha dreams of medical school. Hansberry’s portrait of one family’s struggle to retain dignity in a harsh and changing world is a searing and timeless document of hope and inspiration. It was the first play by an African American woman to win a Pulitzer Prize.

DIAL “M” FOR MURDER by Frederick Knott
Performance Dates: October 10-26, 2025

Auditions: August 25 & 26, 2025
[1 woman, 5 men]

Tony Wendice plots to murder his wealthy wife, Margot, for her money by hiring a criminal to strangle her, but his plan goes awry, forcing him to manipulate the situation to frame her. But Margot engages a clever, quick-witted detective from Scotland Yard who uncovers the truth, leading to a suspenseful climax where Tony’s guilt is exposed.

LIGHT SENSITIVE by Jim Geoghan (Season Extra)
Performance dates: December 5-14, 2025

Auditions: October 13 & 14, 2025
[1 woman, 2 men]

Thomas Hanratty, lifelong resident of Hell’s Kitchen and once the most dangerous white cab driver in New York, was blinded eight years ago in a drunken accident and is fading into a routine of self pity and alcohol. His bartender and only friend is moving to Vermont with his girlfriend, but finds it difficult to abandon Tom. He recruits a slightly handicapped volunteer reader who battles her way through Tom’s shell. By the second act, they are falling in love. His buddy returns with tales of his “Christmas from hell” in Vermont, and doubt arises as to who will hold the number one position in Tom’s life.

MARY JANE by Amy Herzog
Performance dates: January 30-February 15, 2026

Auditions: December 8 & 9, 2025
[5 women]

Mary Jane navigates both the mundane and the unfathomable realities of caring for Alex, her chronically ill young son. She finds herself building a community of women from many walks of life, and dealing with all of life’s realities. Mary Jane is Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog’s remarkably powerful and compassionate portrait of a contemporary American woman striving for grace. It ran on Broadway at the Manhattan Theatre Club during the 2023/2024 season.

I LOVE YOU BECAUSE
Book/Lyrics by Ryan Cunningham; Music by Joshua Salzman
Performance dates: March 27-April 12, 2026

Auditions: February 2 & 3, 2026
[3 women, 3 men]

This musical from the mid-2000’s is a twist on Jane Austen’s PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. A young, uptight greeting card writer’s life is changed when he meets a flighty photographer. Along with their eccentric friends and siblings, they learn to love each other, not despite their faults, but because of them.

THE BEACON by Nancy Harris
Performance dates: May 22-June 7, 2026

Auditions: March 30 & 31, 2026
[2 women, 3 men]

Beiv, a renowned artist, has left her suburban Dublin home for a secluded cottage on a rugged island off the coast of West Cork, Ireland. Here, there is no escaping the rumors of her shadowy past, and Beiv lets everyone see right in because she’s having an extension made to the home, and many of the walls are missing. She and her visiting son have a chilly relationship at best — and there is also the question of whether Beiv really did kill her husband. This play ran Off-Broadway with a limited run, and closed in November, 2024.

We are also putting out the call for directors for the season. Those interested can find the directors application, on-line at https://forms.gle/2KXLjgUVGEUtjuUC9.

The deadline to submit the application is February 1, 2025.

For all questions concerning the Director’s call, contact Jared Mola at: mola.jared@gmail.com.

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January 16, 2025 · 6:48 pm

Voice Teacher Sought for TCT Academy

TCTC_new logoOrganizational Overview:
TCT’s mission is to educate, entertain and engage audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming. We fulfill our mission through three primary programs:

  • TCT MainStage at the Taft Theatre
  • TCT On Tour
  • TCT Academy

Vision: To awaken a lifelong love of theatre in children and the young at heart. Core Beliefs:

  • We believe in the power of theatre to enrich lives and create deeper understandings of people, cultures, and perspectives.
  • We believe that our audiences deserve high quality experiences that are rich with wonder, honesty, compassion, joy, and wisdom.
  • We believe that the arts and education are not mutually exclusive.
  • We believe that the art we create must respect the diversity of our community.
  • We believe in the power of integrated arts education to enrich our lives and our communities.

Availability:

  • Mondays: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
  • Tuesdays: 4:30pm – 6:30pm
  • Thursdays: 4:15pm – 6:30pm
  • Saturdays: 9:45am – 11:45am.

Ages: Teaching children ages 4-13.

Starts: January 27, 2025. Ends: April 6, 2025.

The instructor does not need to have accompaniment skills. Classes focus on the fundamentals of singing and performance for musical theater. Classes do not culminate in an end of year showcase. Background check required.

TO APPLY:
No phone calls, please. Qualified candidates should submit whatever they feel best reflects their qualifications. This can come in the form of a cover letter/resume, portfolios, and demo reels. (files should be less than 3MB in total, links are welcome).

Please submit your materials along with references by Friday, January 24, 2025, to TCT’s Education Director at: angelo.cerniglia@tctcincinnati.com. Subject Line: TCT VOICE TEACHER

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati believes the stories on our stages and the work we do behind the scenes must reflect the diverse communities we serve. We believe inclusive work cultures spark wide-ranging, exploratory conversations and learning. Therefore, we strongly welcome and encourage people from all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and ages to apply as we continue our commitment to diversity and build an inclusive environment at TCT.

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January 16, 2025 · 6:26 pm

Director Submissions Sought for Nov. 2025 Slot at Fairfield Footlighters

Calling all directors! Fairfield Footlighters wants YOU!

We are currently accepting play submissions for our November slot of our 2025-2026 season.

We are looking to expand our reach and welcome new directors into our group, so if you have ever thought about directing for us, this just might be your year!

Apply online at https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLScHkMDzuZ9a…/viewform

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January 12, 2025 · 8:07 pm

Casting Call for HIGHER at American Legacy Theatre

MISSION
American Legacy Theatre generates inviting, reimagined theatrical experiences for all people to have a voice in enriching society.

PROJECT
HIGHER is an original full-length rock musical focused around family, personal journeys, and reducing the stigma around mental health and addiction in pursuit of joy, belonging and love. Developed with ALT since 2018, this piece is written and composed by Mark Levine who is a Cincinnati-based artist, and arranged and orchestrated by Philadelphia-based artist Eric Knechtges.  

This production will be the Ohio premiere of the show. Performances will be in the galleries of the Contemporary Art Center.

** Rehearsals will be in the evenings and weekends outside traditional work hours. Days will vary across five days a week with three hour rehearsals; longer rehearsals likely during tech week. Three performances a weekend for three weeks.

TIMELINE

  • Video Auditions: NOW. Submit by January 20, 2025 for first consideration. Auditions accepted after as well.
  • Rehearsals: February 10, 2025 – March 6, 2025; 6:30pm-9:30pm
  • Opening Night: March 7, 2025; 7:30p
  • Closing Night: March 22, 2025; 7:30p

To submit a video audition:

  • Prepare 16-32 bars of one to two songs of pop rock, rock, OR contemporary musical theatre that shows range and expression. Show us a little bit of you!

Send video to info@americanlegacytheatre.org with the subject line of “HIGHER – (Character(s) Auditioning For) – (Last Name).

EXPECTATIONS

The Actor will structure, manage and execute the steps required to implement a high quality acting process that serves the integrity of the musical, bonds the other artists, aligns artistic vision, and heightens audience engagement with the piece. Attendance at all tech rehearsals and performances is a given. Off-book is required.

COMPENSATION 

This is a six-week non-union contract – $125/week – paid no later than the following Friday after the completed week.

Artists are able to earn additional compensation for key audience referrals.

For inquiries, referrals, and consideration contact Matthew David Gellin, Executive Artistic Director, at info@americanlegacytheatre.org. 

ROLES

  • BENJAMIN (20s) Tenor. All-American boy. Any race/ethnicity.
  • MARA (20s) Mezzo-soprano. Any race/ethnicity.
  • ENSEMBLE Play a track of multiple characters throughout:
    • 3f / 4m + 2 m children
    • 3f: Mezzo-soprano (40s, any race/ethnicity)
    • Soprano (any race/ethnicity)
    • Alto (black)
    • 4m: Baritone (40s) Tenor (20s), Baritone/Tenor, Tenor (all males any race/ethnicity)
    • 2m children: Boy mezzo-soprano (10) 

SUBMISSION

  • Video Auditions: NOW. Submit by January 20, 2025 for first consideration. Auditions accepted after as well.
  • Rehearsals: February 10, 2025 – March 6, 2025; 6:30pm-9:30pm
  • Opening Night: March 7, 2025; 7:30p
  • Closing Night: March 22, 2025; 7:30p

To submit a video audition:

  • Prepare 16-32 bars of one to two songs of pop rock, rock, OR contemporary musical theatre that shows range and expression. Show us a little bit of you!

Send video to info@americanlegacytheatre.org with the subject line of “HIGHER – (Character(s) Auditioning For) – (Last Name).

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January 9, 2025 · 7:23 pm

Patron Experience Specialist Sought by Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

PATRON EXPERIENCE SPECIALIST (PART-TIME)

Organizational Overview:

TCT’s mission is to educate, entertain and engage audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming. We fulfill our mission through three primary programs:

TCT MainStage at the Taft Theatre

  • TCT On Tour
  • TCT Academy

Vision: To awaken a lifelong love of theatre in children and the young at heart.

Core Beliefs:

  • We believe in the power of theatre to enrich lives and create deeper understandings of people, cultures, and perspectives.
  • We believe that our audiences deserve high quality experiences that are rich with wonder, honesty, compassion, joy, and wisdom.
  • We believe that the arts and education are not mutually exclusive.
  • We believe that the art we create must respect the diversity of our community.
  • We believe in the power of integrated arts education to enrich our lives and our communities.

Position Overview:
The Patron Experience Specialist will assist the organization in fulfilling its mission of educating, entertaining and engaging audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming.

Responsibilities:
The Patron Experience Specialist shall be responsible for:

  • Selling single tickets.
  • Processing season ticket orders, including assisting with the re-seating of patrons in our new seating configuration at The Emery Theater for the 2025-26 season.
  • Answering phone/email.
  • Assisting patrons at the Ticket Office in our Red Bank Road location and the Box Office window at the Taft Theatre during performance dates.
  • Help capture lapsed business with personal phone calls and emails, as well as personal interaction (when applicable)

The Patron Experience Specialist’s duties include assisting in all aspects of the ticket office, including but not limited to:

  • Audit
    • Daily balancing of subscriber, flex pass, and individual ticket sales
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
    • Processing payments for subscribers and individual ticket accounts
  • Spektrix Ticketing System
    • Building events and merchandise
    • Selling tickets within the system
    • Pulling reports upon request
    • Troubleshooting if necessary
  • Other
    • Other duties and responsibilities related to the function of the ticket office as assigned

In fulfilling his/her duties, the Part-Time Patron Experience Specialist will:

  • Work closely with the Patron Experience Manager to fulfill the mission of TCT.
  • Be an advocate for TCT in the community.
  • Consistently and accurately articulate the philosophy and policies of TCT to the staff, patrons, and the general public.

 Part-Time Schedule:

  • Wednesdays, 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Fridays, 9 AM to 5 PM
  • TCT MainStage performance weekends
  • TCT Academy performance weekends

Ideal and Minimum Qualifications:

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent training through practical business experience
  • Problem solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to be a team player
  • Experience with Microsoft Office
  • Spektrix ticketing system experience a plus!

Compensation:

  • Hourly Rate: $18 per hour
  • Target start date of February 5, 2025

TO APPLY:
No phone calls, please. Qualified candidates should submit whatever they feel best reflects their qualifications. This can come in the form of a cover letter/resume, writing samples, portfolios, and demo reels. (files should be less than 3MB in total, links are welcome).

Please submit your materials along with references by Friday, January 17, 2025, to TCT’s Sales and Marketing Director at: krista.katonapille@tctcincinnati.com. Subject Line: TCT PART-TIME PATRON EXPERIENCE SPECIALIST

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati believes the stories on our stages and the work we do behind the scenes must reflect the diverse communities we serve. We believe inclusive work cultures spark wide-ranging, exploratory conversations and learning. Therefore, we strongly welcome and encourage people from all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and ages to apply as we continue our commitment to diversity and build an inclusive environment at TCT.

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