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CLP Seeks Male Performer for GEORGE M!

Cincinnati Landmark Productions is seeking a featured male performer for GEORGE M!

THE ROLE OF JERRY COHAN TO BE FILLED. (50 + years of age): Singer/Actor/Mover. MUST HAVE A RESUME listing theatrical experience in order to be considered. A headshot/picture is appreciated as well. If available and interested, please send resume, and headshot to Jennifer Perrino, Business Manager Producer @ jenniferperrino@covedalecenter.com This is a paid position.

Show includes tunes: “Yankee Doodle Dandy,” “Over There,” “You’re A Grand Old Flag,” and “Give My Regards to Broadway.”

GEORGE M!
Music and Lyrics by George M. Cohan; Book by Michael Stewart, John Pascal and Francine Pascal
Lyrics and Musical Revisions by Mary Cohan

GEORGE M! tells the life story of George M. Cohan, a giant of the American musical theater! We follow him over a 60-year period from his childhood in Rhode Island on the vaudeville circuit with his parents and sister as “The Four Cohans,” to New York, where he starts his 25-year absolute reign of the Broadway stage. Matt Wilson, Director; Eric Baumgartner, Music Director; Jeni Schwiers, Choreographer; Ashley Bowman, Production Stage Manager

Rehearsal details: Rehearsals will take place at The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts until we move aboard the Showboat. Rehearsals will begin Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 6:30 pm. The rehearsal schedule will be based on specific portions of the show to be rehearsed.

Please note: Rehearsal dates are subject to finalization based upon cast selections/availability. You may not miss the last six rehearsals. Rehearsal schedule:

  • Weds., May 23 6:30 – 10 p.m. Read thru
  • Thurs., May 24 6:30 – 10 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 27 6:00 to 9:30 pm
  • Monday, May 28 MEMORIAL DAY OFF
  • Weds., May 30 6:30 – 10 p.m.
  • Thurs., May 31 6:30 –10 p.m.
  • Sat., June 2 2:00 – 5:30 pm
  • Sunday, June 3 2:00 – 5:30 p.m.
  • Monday, June 4 6:30 – 10 p.m.
  • Weds., June 6 6:30 – 10 p.m.
  • Thurs., June 7 6:30 – 10 p.m.
  • Sunday, June 10 6:00 to 9:30 pm.
  • Monday, June 11 6:30 – 10 p.m.
  • Weds., June 13 6:30 – 10 p.m.
  • Thurs., June 14 6:30 – 10 p.m.
  • Saturday, June 16 2:30 to 6:30 pm.
  • Sunday, June 17 6:00 to 9:30 pm
  • Monday, June 18 6:30 – 10 p.m.
  •  Wed., June 20 6:30 –10 p.m.
  • Thurs., June 21 6:30 –10 p.m.
  • Saturday, June 23 2:30 to 6:00 pm.
  • Sunday, June 24 2:00 –5:30 p.m.
  • Monday, June 25 6:30 – 10 p.m.
  • Tuesday, June 26 6:30 – 10:pm
  • Weds., June 27 6:30 – 10 p.m.
  • Thurs., June 28 6:30 – 10 p.m.
  • Mon., July 2 May Not Miss
  • Wed., July 4 HOLIDAY OFF
  • Thurs., July 5 May Not Miss
  • Fri., July 6 May Not Miss
  • Sun., July 8 (Tech) May Not Miss
  • Mon., July 9 (Tech) May Not Miss
  • Tues., July 10 (Tech/Final dress/Preview) May Not Miss
  • Wed. July 11 6:30 p.m. Call OPENING NIGHT!

GEOREGE M!
(Performances run July 11 – July 29, 2012)
Wed. July 11th – Thurs. July 12th – Fri. July 13th – Sat. July 14th – Sun. July 15th
Wed. July 18th – Thurs. July 19th – Fri. July 20th – Sat. July 21st – Sun. July 21st
Wed. July 25th – Thurs. July 26th – Fri. July 27th – Sat. July 28th – Sun. July 29th

Please note: There are two performances on Sun., 7/21 at 2 pm and 7 pm.

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Acting Up Announces Auditions for SEUSSICAL

Acting Up, the young performer’s community theater based in Mason, OH, is holding open auditions for SEUSSICAL.

Who: any actors ages 6-18 years old

When: Wed. May 23 from 6:30-8:30; or Fri. May 25 from 6:00-9:00

Where: Mason Intermediate School 4/5 Cafeteria, 6703 Mason-Montgomery Rd, Mason OH 45040

How: Please prepare a monologue and song, together not more than 2 minutes in length. You can sing with a CD (with no lyrics) or acappella. We will not have an accompanist. Bring an audition form found on the website (www.ActingUp.com) and a recent photo. Dress comfortably and be prepared to dance.

What: Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mazie and a little boy with a big imagination–Jojo.

The show will be directed by Joey Schnell with musical direction by Amy Hall and Carrie Classen. Rehearsals will start late July and the show is scheduled for Oct. 5-7. For more details see www.ActingUp.com or call 513-494-6062.

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BPI Needs Men for ANNIE

Beechmont Players is still looking for men to assume several of the male roles in our summer production of ANNIE, to be produced August 2-11, 2012. This call includes roles of various sizes. If you’d like to learn more about the roles we still have available, or if you have any questions, email the production team at annie@beechmontplayers.org. You can also visit our website at www.beechmontplayers.org.

ANNIE will be directed by Lizanne Ingram and produced by Cathy Roesener and Darcy Little.

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ArtReach Seeks Actors for Touring Productions

ArtReach: A Division of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, needs a male and a female actor, 18-30 years old, for full-time employment in touring productions. Contract runs September 2012 through May 2013. Must sing.

Please email Kelly Germain at kelly.germain@thechildrenstheatre.com or call 513.569.8080 ext. 20 to schedule an audition.

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Audition Notice for The Carnegie’s XANADU

THE CARNEGIE ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR THEIR 2012-13 THEATRE SERIES OPENING PRODUCTION OF XANADU.

DIRECTED BY ALAN PATRICK KENNY
MUSIC DIRECTION BY BRIAN D. HOFFMAN
PRODUCED BY JOSHUA STEELE 

PLAYING WEEKENDS AUGUST 11 – 26, 2012
REHEARSING EVENINGS & WEEKENDS, JULY & AUGUST, 2012

REHERSALS AND PERFORMANCES AT THE CARNEGIE

AUDITIONS on TUESDAY, MAY 22
6:00PM – 9:00PM

AUDITIONS HELD AT THE CARNEGIE
1028 SCOTT BOULEVARD | COVINGTON, KY

Actors should prepare one (1) contemporary musical theatre selection. Comedic selections are encouraged. Please also be prepared to dance.

An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music in the correct key. A cappella auditions, or those with pre-recorded accompaniment, will not be considered. Please provide two (2) copies of your résumé and at least one (1) headshot. All performers are compensated.

XANADU is a professional production, opening The Carnegie’s 2012-13 Theatre Series.

To schedule an audition slot, or for questions about auditions, please contact Adrianne Eby at aeby@thecarnegie.com.

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