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Two Actors Needed for EQUUS at Geo Productions

MISC_Casting call2Two roles are left to cast for the production of EQUUS:

  • Harry Dalton, the stable owner. Stage age 40+. Smaller role, with 2 scenes only. Doubles as horse for finale.
  • Horseman/Equus. Stage age 25-30s. One scene with lines as Horseman. No lines as Equus.

Rehearsals begin in January for a March 11 opening. 6 performances at Miami U- Hamilton Studio 307 Theatre.

Email johnvanderplough@hotmail.com or phone (513) 939-0599.

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Directors Wanted for 2016-2017 Season at Village Players

VP_logoVillage Players — one of Greater Cincinnati’s oldest community theatres — is looking for directors for its 2016-2017 season. A typical season comprises three shows, six performances each, as well as a children’s production, performed by children, adults, or a combination.

Those interested in directing for Village Players should contact the vice chair no later than noon, Dec. 8.

Potential directors are asked to submit three shows for production consideration and should be prepared to discuss how each would fit with the group’s goals and audience considerations, summarized below.

Potential directors will present their selections via 15-minute interviews on Tuesday evening, Dec. 8, beginning at 8 pm at 8 N. Ft. Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas, Kentucky.

Village Players Goals

  • produce quality theatre
  • increase membership and engagement
  • create community, within the group and beyond

Audience Considerations

  • prefers comedies, warm moments and energetic productions
  • responds best to familiar titles and community connections
  • expects a very high production quality for plays outside their comfort zone

For questions or to confirm your interest, please contact the vice chair, nathan.henegar@gmail.com.

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Stories Needed for trueFOOD

TRUE_logoTrue Theatre is looking for stories for their January 11th show, trueFOOD.

This Saturday, True Theatre is holding the first round of meetings to find stories for their next show. If you have some time this-coming Saturday, December 5th (or even if you don’t), write us at stories@truetheatre.com so we can make arrangements to talk to you!

You can also submit details of your story online at www.truetheatre.com/contact.html.

More information about True Theatre is on our webpage: www.truetheatre.com.

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Music Directors Needed for BABY and CHICAGO at Incline Theater

WFIT_Sign at nightCincinnati Landmark Productions is seeking Music Directors for two  shows at The Warsaw Federal Incline Theater 2016 summer season.

Music Director Requirements: Must be able to read, play and teach music well.  Able to teach all vocals/music, conduct band for all performances.   Able to transcribe musical compositions and melodic lines to adapt them to a particular group, or to create a particular musical style as needed.  Must be able to work in a collaborative environment and attend and play the auditions and all rehearsals as scheduled.

Music Degree required.  Three years of theatrical experience preferred.  Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.  Candidate must be able to work in an unsupervised environment.  Must be a self starter, dependable, and have excellent communication skills.  Good time management skills a must.

These are paid positions.     Deadline to submit resume is Friday, December 4, 2015.

If interested in interviewing, please contact Jennifer Perrino, Producer @ jenniferperrino@covedalecenter.com   No phone calls please.

Please note:  All that apply will not be contacted for an interview.

Shows that we are looking to hire Music Directors for include:

BABY
July 6 – July 31, 2016

Is there anything more exciting, frightening and utterly transformational than impending parenthood? BABY musically examines how parents-to-be weather the stresses and triumphs, as well as the desperate lows and the comic highs that accompany the anticipation and arrival of their bundle of joy. The show features beautiful songs like I Want It All, Two People in Love and The Story Goes On.

Director/Choreographer, Karie-Lee Sutherland and Stage Manager, Emily Bernstein

Rehearsals begin May 24, 2015

PERFORMANCES Dates:

  • Wed., July 6, Thurs., July 7, Fri., July 8, Sat., July 9, Sun., July 10
  • Wed., July 13, Thurs., July 14, Fri., July 14, Sat., July 16, Sun., July 17
  • Wed., July 20, Thurs., July 21, Fri., July 22, Sat., July 23, Sun., July 24
  • Wed., July 27, Thurs., July 28, Fri., July 29, Sat., July 30, Sun., July 31

Show times:  Wed. Thurs. @ 7:30pm    Fri., and Sat. @ 8:00 pm    Sun. at 2 pm.
CHICAGO
August 10 – September 4, 2016

It’s the roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband Amos to take the rap…until he finds out he’s been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another “Merry Murderess” Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the “American Dream”: fame, fortune and acquittal. This sharp edged, dizzyingly funny satire features a glittering score including, Razzle Dazzle, Cell Block Tango and the iconic All That Jazz.  CHICAGO is the winner of 6 Tony® Awards.

Director, Mathew Wilson; Choreographer, Angela Kahle; Stage Manager, Jenny Lutes

Rehearsals begin:  June 27, 2015

Performance dates

  • Wed., Aug. 10, Thurs., Aug 11, Fri., Aug. 12, Sat., Aug. 13, Sun., Aug. 14
  • Wed., Aug. 17, Thurs., Aug 18, Fri., Aug. 19, Sat., Aug. 20, Sun., Aug. 21
  • Wed., Aug. 24, Thurs., Aug 25, Fri., Aug. 26, Sat., Aug. 27, Sun., Aug. 28
  • Wed., Aug. 31, Thurs., Sept. 1, Fri., Sept. 2, Sat., Sept. 3, Sun., Sept. 4

Performance times: Wed. Thurs. @ 7:30pm  Fri., and Sat. @ 8:00 pm   Sun. at 2 pm.

Audition dates for summer shows:

  • Saturday, January 9th (1pm to 5pm)
  • Sunday, January 10th (1pm to 5pm)
  • Monday, January 11th (6pm to 10pm)

Please note:     These Auditions will include singing and dancing only.

Callback date:  Tuesday, January 12th (6pm to 10pm)

All auditions will be held at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theater, 801 Matson Place, Cincinnati, OH  45204 (East Price Hill).

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Call for Directors for Spring 2017 at Nativity Players

MISC_DirectorNativity Players Theater Company is a ministry of the Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Pleasant Ridge. Our mission is to provide the opportunity for church and community members to teach, learn, enjoy fellowship, entertain and be entertained through the experience of Community Theater.

We are holding an open call for anyone interested in directing the Spring 2017 production. The meeting is on Monday December 7, 2015 at 7:00pm at Silverton Cafe on Montgomery Road in Silverton.   It is not necessary to be a member of the Parish to direct, so long as a member of the Parish is on the production staff.   The staging dates of the 2017 production have not yet been verified, but will tentatively be in late April or early May.

Auditions are conducted in early January with rehearsals beginning thereafter.   Rehearsals are held on Sunday afternoons and Wednesday evenings at Nativity School.  If interested, please prepare a brief proposal to present to the Board regarding the show, your vision regarding the production, proposed members of your production staff and estimated productions costs (if available).  If you are unable to attend the meeting date, but are interested in proposing a show, please contact Laurie Murphy (313-0377) or any other member of the Nativity Player’s Board prior to the meeting date to make other arrangements.

For all additional questions, and to sign up for a presentation time, please email thenativityplayers@gmail.com.

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