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December 28, 2012 · 10:42 am

SBP Announces Cast for SPRING AWAKENING

SBPCincinnati’s Showbiz Players announces the cast for the regional community theater premiere of “SPRING AWAKENING, the multiple Tony-winning musical based on one of the most controversial plays in theater history.

Jennifer McGuire and Jered Ryan share directing duties, with musical direction by Alan Masters and choreography by Jules Shumate. Bill Geraghty and Mark D. Motz will produce.

The cast features the following:

  • Wendla – Emily Rowekamp
  • Ilse – Carrie Makin
  • Marta – Aubrey Wilson
  • Thea – Terra Warman
  • Anna – Katie Bakes
  • Melchior – Steffen Whorton
  • Moritz – Kevin Rutkowski
  • Georg – Robert Breslin
  • Hanschen – Greg Shaffer
  • Otto – Drew Semindinger
  • Ernst – Luka Ashley Carter
  • Adult Women – Michelle Grove Shaffer
  • Adult Men – Brian Berendt

“We’re grateful to all the people who came out and auditioned,” McGuire said. “There is a huge interest in performing this show and they gave us some difficult choices to make. I think we came up with an excellent cast that will really work well with this challenging material.”

“We’re excited to have this step finished,” Ryan said. “We’re look forward to the start of rehearsals in February and seeing this cast come together to make an amazing show.”

SPRING AWAKENING features book and lyrics by Steven Sater and music by Duncan Sheik, based on the play of the same name by Frank Wedekind. The show runs May 31 to June 8, 2013, at the Carnegie Visual & Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd., Covingon, KY.

For more information, please visit www.showbizplayers.com.

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December 18, 2012 · 10:31 am

Faculty Position Available in Costume Technology, Indiana University

Faculty in Costume Technology, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

IU_logoIndiana University’s Department of Theatre and Drama seeks applications for a full-time, twelve month, Professor of Practice in Costume Technology to join an active and collaborative Design & Technology faculty. This faculty member will create a new MFA track in Costume Technology and will be responsible for building program, developing curriculum, teaching, participating in departmental production program, and recruiting three fully funded MFA students. Applicants must demonstrate excellence in areas of period dressmaking, menswear/tailoring, understructures and pattern development. This position will teach two courses per semester at the graduate and upper division undergraduate levels, mentor graduates in costume technology and serve as a lead cutter/draper on two productions per academic year. This faculty will be part of the production team for the Indiana Festival Theatre (IFT) which is the professional summer theatre company produced by the department.

Qualifications: Applicants must have a national profile in costume technology and significant professional theatre experience. Terminal degree and teaching experience also important. Terminal degree and/or major professional work required.

Salary is competitive, with startup and research funds available. Indiana University has an outstanding benefits package. Position hired on an initial three-year contract, renewable for a permanent, long-term contract.

Indiana University is a Research I institution, with a thriving arts community and programs. The Department of Theatre and Drama houses three diverse performance spaces and comprehensive, modern and professional-level facilities. A NAST accredited department, IU recruits through URTA and faculty are actively involved in USITT, SETC and are members of USA local 829. The Department offers the PhD, MFA, MA, BA and BFA degrees and produces 15 productions a year. For more information see: www.theatre.indiana.edu

Send CV, three letters of recommendation and a portfolio in hardcopy, CD or on-line form to Costume Search, Indiana University, 275 N. Jordan Ave, Room A300, Bloomington, IN 47405 or email to (smithcin@indiana.edu).

Review of applications will begin January 25th and accepted until the position is filled.

Indiana University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and desires excellence through diversity.

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December 18, 2012 · 9:41 am

Actress Needed for WHEN THE RAIN STOPS FALLING

KTC_logoKnow Theatre of Cincinnati is casting a role for it’s upcoming production of WHEN THE RAIN STOPS FALLING by Andrew Bovell. We are seeking a woman 45-65 for the role of Older Elizabeth.

The show begins rehearsal on January 8, opens on February 9 and closes March 16th. We are looking to schedule times for reading/auditions this week. This will likely involve some daytime rehearsals.

If you’re interested in being considered, please email a headshot/resume to auditions@knowtheatre.com and include in the subject “When the Rain Stops Falling.”

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December 5, 2012 · 10:55 pm

CSP(O) Call for 2013-2014 Directors

CSPO_logoCenterStage Players is now accepting applications for Directors in our 2013-2014 season.

Generally, CenterStage Players (OH) produce 3-4 shows a year, which have been performed at the North College Hill City Center in Cincinnati, OH.

Interested applicants should send information to Hannah Goodman, Vice-President of Production before the deadline of December 17th, 2012. The CenterStage Board will schedule interviews with applicants in early January 2013.

Please respond to this notice by e-mail to centerstageplayersinc@yahoo.com, or by snail mail:

Attn: Hannah Goodman
2889 Jerri Terrace
Hamilton, OH. 45212

Please include the following information with your response:

  1. Your theatrical resume and contact information.
  2. List any production or technical crew persons that work with you on a regular basis.
  3.  List a play (or plays) you would like to direct and please answer the following questions:

What technical issues does the show present, and how would you resolve them?

Are there any foreseen casting difficulties with the show? How would you over-come them?

What draws you, as a director, to want to work on this show?

4. One copy of the script (s) so that the CenterStage Board can read through it before your interview.

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December 5, 2012 · 10:34 pm

Casting Call for THE COLORS OF THE RAINBOW

MISC_Casting call2Urantia Studios is shooting THE COLORS OF THE RAINBOW, feature film in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Casting will be held on Friday, December 7th from 6pm to 8pm and Saturday, December 8th from 2pm to 6pm at 330 W 4th street, Apt #22 Cincinnati, OH 45202.

Shooting will start mid January and will finish late February.

These are not paid positions for the actors but there is a contract for this project that specifies, the film will be submitted to Sundance next year and other film festivals and in case it makes any kind of profit, actors will get a share of it.

Characters:

  • Will, Black male, late 30’s
  • Jerome, Black male,early 40’s late 50’s
  • 4 gangsters, black males, late 40’s
  • Priest,white male, late 40’s
  • Norman, white male, late 40’s
  • Susan, white female, late 40’s
  • 2 Daughters, white females, late 10’s
  • Jasmin, white female, early 20’s late 30’s
  • Party members, 12 white male and females, late 30’s
  • Josue, hispanic male, late 30’s
  • El Perro, hispanic male, late 50’s
  • Diablos, hispanic male, late 50’s
  • Woman 1, hispanic female, late 40’s
  • Woman 2, hispanic female, late 20’s
  • Illegals, 10 hispanic males and females, early 20’s late 40’s

If you are not an actor and don’t fit any of this characters, you are still welcome to come, we will need extras of all ages and races.

For more information email josafatceledon@yahoo.com.

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