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August 1, 2018 · 3:57 pm

Auditions Announced for Disney’s THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS and SLEEPING BEAUTY at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

TCTC_new logoThe Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) is holding auditions in August for the last two MainStage productions of the 18-19 season!

All roles are paid positions. All roles are open to all ethnicities. Upon audition registration, you may indicate which shows you would like to be considered for this season. Auditions are by appointment only.

You only need ONE audition appointment even if you are interested in both productions.

Visit www.thechildrenstheatre.com to sign-up for an audition appointment.

Children ages 9-17 and adults 18+ may make an audition appointment.

Appointments can be made for:

  • Monday, August 20, 2018 between 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM
  • Tuesday, August 21, 2018 between 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM
  • Wednesday, August 22, 2018 between 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM
  • August 23, 2018 between 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM

You may be asked to return and attend a “movement callback” on the day of your audition, which will take place from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

JUNGLE BOOK callbacks will take place on Saturday, August 25, 10:30AM – 1:30PM

SLEEPING BEAUTY callbacks will take place on Sunday, August 26, 6:30PM – 9:30PM

Auditions and Callbacks are held at TCT’s headquarters located at: 4015 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati OH 45227.

For information concerning auditions call Eric Byrd at 513-569-8080 ext. 21 or email eric.byrd@tctcincinnati.com. Visit www.thechildrenstheatre.com to sign-up for an audition appointment.

PREPARE

Please prepare one memorized song that best shows your vocal range. (1 minute max).  The song must be an age appropriate.  Remember to have your PIANO SHEET MUSIC, as we will NOT be auditioning your a cappella skills. An accompanist will be provided. Your sheet music MUST have the piano part, not just the vocal line, and music should be in a 3-ring binder with the cut CLEARLY marked for the accompanist.

You only need a song. You do NOT need to prepare a monologue.

You may be asked to show your dance ability later in the evening. Please bring attire with you to change into in case we ask you to return.

You must bring a RECENT 8×10 headshot and UPDATED performance resume.  Even if you upload to the audition website, a hardcopy of your headshot and resume is required.

Plan to arrive at least 10-15 minutes ahead of your appointment to check/correct previously submitted paperwork. If we are ahead of schedule, we may audition you early.

Due to concentrated rehearsal periods, we ask that you do not have conflicts during rehearsals. In an effort to best facilitate all rehearsal times, all those auditioning will be asked to list all conflicts at the time of the audition.  Conflicts will result in a stipend adjustment. Please take note of when rehearsals begin, the day and evening tech and performance schedule, and bring your calendar with you to the audition.

ABOUT THE PRODUCTIONS

DISNEY’S THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS is based on the classic Disney musical film with standard vocal requirements.

SLEEPING BEAUTY is a world-premiere rock musical.

DISNEY’S THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS

Directed by: Roderick Justice

Choreographed by: Paula Rakestraw and Anupa Mirle

Rehearsals: January 12 – February 9, 2019

Tech Rehearsals: February 13 – 15, 2019

Performances:  February 16 – 25, 2019

SEEKING THE FOLLOWING:

MOWGLI: Young Male, Portrays 9-10 years old. A joyful and curious natured boy raised by wolves. Must be able to carry the show and captivate the audience. Loveable but must be a bit feisty. Actor, Singer, Dancer

BAGHERRA: Adult Male or Female. A wise panther who is physically agile and uninhibited. The actor should also be able to lift the actor who plays Mowgli. Bagheera is like an older brother or sister to Mowgli. Actor, Singer, Dancer.

BALOO: Adult Male or Female. Baloo the bear is exuberant with a great natural talent for comic timing, as the comedic relief in the story. Must be able to  lift the actor who plays Mowgli. Actor, Singer, Dancer.

KAA: Adult Male or Female. Kaa, the snake is a threat to Mowgli’s journey out of the jungle. Puppetry skills are a plussss. Alto/Tenor

SHERE KAHN: Adult Male. Shere Khan, the tiger, is King of the Jungle. He is the villain the audience loves to hate. Actor, Singer, Dancer. A Strong Rich Bari-Bass sound.

COLONEL HATHI: Adult Male. Colonel Hathi, the elephant, is in charge of the elephant brigade. but is also a little forgetful. He is good at giving commands but doesn’t really understand what’s going on around him. Actor/Singer

BABY ELEPHANT: Young Child 9-10 years old (Mowgli Understudy). Cute Character voice. Actor, Singer, Dancer.

KING LOUIE: Adult Male. King Louie is King of the Monkeys. A cool, hip, and swingin’ kinda guy! Singer Dancer and Actor with strong comedic timing.  Baritone.

SHANTI: Young Female Portrays 9-11 years old (Baby Elephant Understudy) Shanti is the girl who takes Mowgli to the village at the end of the story. She is hiding in the jungle the entire time. She should exude sweetness and kindness, but have a natural ability to command the audience’s attention as she tells much of the story. Flight experience a plus. Must not be afraid of heights.

ENSEMBLE: Adults and Teens Snake Puppeteers, Monkeys, Vultures, Elephants, Jungle Chorus. Strong Dancers and Singers. Tumblers and Percussionists are also encouraged to audition.  Indian Dance experience a plus. 

SLEEPING BEAUTY

Directed by: Ken Jones

Music Direction: Jamey Strawn

Written By: Ken Jones, Jamey Strawn, and Christine Jones

Choreographed by: Eric Byrd

Rehearsals: March 23 – April 19, 2019

Tech Rehearsals: April 24 – 26, 2019

Performances:  April 27 – May 6, 2019

SEEKING THE FOLLOWING:

NARRATOR/ BISHOP: Adult male. The actor should be adept at physical comedy.

KING CHARLES:  Adult male. King Charles is a kind and warm ruler of the Kingdom. He has a fascination with “modern” technology. Actor, singer (Baritone)

QUEEN GENEVIEVE: Adult female. The Queen cares for everyone. She is especially protective of the Princesses. Actor, Singer (Mezzo)

BRINHILDA: Adult or Teen Female. The Fairy Godmother of Princess Snow White. Also plays Snow White. Actor, Singer, Dancer (Belt/Mixer)

GRINHILDA: Adult or Teen Female. The Fairy Godmother of the Little Mermaid. Also plays the Little Mermaid. Actor, Singer, Dancer (Belter)

DRINHILDA: Adult or Teen Female. The Fairy Godmother of Princess Rapunzel. Also plays Rapunzel. Actor, Singer, Dancer (Mixer)

PRINHILDA: Adult or Teen Female. The Fairy Godmother of Princess Gerda (Snow Queen). Also plays Gerda. Actor, Singer, Dancer (Belt/Mixer)

TRINHILDA: Adult or Teen Female. The Fairy Godmother of Princess Cinderella. Also plays Cinderella. Actor, Singer, Dancer (Mixer)

MAGNILDA: Adult Female. The Fairy Godmother of Princess Aurora. She becomes the Evil Fairy’s Maleficent. Actor, Singer. Must have ability to sing a Rock and Roll style. (Belter – Rock Riff)

AURORA: Adult or Teen Female. She is strong, smart, and independent. She is Sleeping Beauty. Actor, Singer, Dancer. (High Belt, Strong Mixer)

PRINCE PHILLIP: Adult or Teen male. Kooky, funny, disheveled. Actor, Singer, Dancer (Tenor)

(The following Princes are stereotypical Princes…) (3 Baritones, 2 Tenors)

Prince EDWARD: (also Nobleman 1, Witch’s Guard) Strong, handsome and clueless. A Singer, Dancer, and Actor with strong comedic timing.

Prince FREDERICK: (also Nobleman 2, Witch’s Guard) Strong, handsome and clueless.  A Singer, Dancer, and Actor with strong comedic timing.

Prince WILLIAM: (also Attendant, Dragon Puppeteer) Strong, handsome and clueless. A Singer, Dancer, and Actor with strong comedic timing.

Prince CHRISTOPHER: (also Attendant, Dragon Puppeteer) Strong, handsome and clueless. A Singer, Dancer, and Actor with strong comedic timing.

Prince CHARMING: (also Attendant, Dragon Puppeteer) Strong, handsome and clueless. A Singer, Dancer, and Actor with strong comedic timing.

ENSEMBLE: Young males and females. 10 and up. Puppeteers and scenic movers. Strong Dancers and Singers. Understudies many characters.

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July 24, 2018 · 2:48 pm

Auditions Announced for THE CHRISTMAS JOURNEY at Tri-County Assembly of God

TCA_The Christmas Journey logoTCA WorshipArts announces auditions for THE CHRISTMAS JOURNEY, a TCA original.

Audition Dates:

  • Sunday, August 5th       1:30pm-3:00pm
  • Saturday, August 18th   10am-11:30am
  • Sunday, August 19th      1:30pm-3:00pm

Tri County Assembly of God
7350 Dixie HWy
Fairfield, OH 45014
In Room J on the lower level.

Directed by Tiffany Adamson

We are excited to announce auditions for the second annual performance of the TCA original, THE CHRISTMAS JOURNEY. THE CHRISTMAS JOURNEY gives the audience a closer look at the people we often hear about leading up to the birth of Jesus, but never get to know deeper.  By experiencing a bit of their different encounters, we will get to see more of the role they played, how they were affected, and what it might have been like to be one of those key figures as they went on the journey of a lifetime to the birth of the Messiah!

Auditions will consist of a cold read from the script.  Please also come with a clean one minute monologue of your choice.  Those auditioning for a singing role, please also come with your character’s song prepared for the vocal audition. Come prepared to audition with the track.  For your audition track, please contact Tiffany Adamson tiffshif@hotmail.com. Roles listed with an asterisk* require singing. Soldiers and Townspeople are nonspeaking, but require some singing. All other roles are speaking.

Anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent with them at the audition to read over and sign the audition form.  Those who are 18 but still in high school will still need a parent to be with them.  Thank you! 

Cast:

  • Mother- late 20s to mid 40s
  • Child- age 6-10, please note this role has a lot of lines
  • *Joseph- age 18-30 *This role involves spoken word*(coaching provided)
  • *Mary- age 17-25 **This role involves spoken word** (coaching provided)
  • Innkeeper– age 40+
  • Innkeeper’s wife- age 40+
  • *King Herod- age  40+
  • *King Herod’s Servant- age 18+
  • *Roman Soldier 1– age 18+
  • *Roman Soldier 2– age 18+
  • *Roman Soldier 3– age 18+
  • *Roman Soldier 4 – age 18+
  • *Roman Soldier 5– age 18+
  • *Roman Soldier 6– age 18+
  • Melchoir (magi/wise man)- age 40+
  • Balthasar (magi/wise man)- age 40+
  • Caspar (magi/wise man)- age 30+
  • Caspar’s wife- age 30+
  • Caspar’s child- age 8-12
  • Shepherd 1– age 30+
  • Shepherd 2– age 30+
  • Shepherd 3 – age 18+
  • *Townspeople- While we are looking to cast mostly 18+ for townspeople ALL AGES are welcome and encourage to audition. *only some townspeople will sing*
  • Dancers- precast

All roles are open to all ethnicities. If you are interested in a specific role, but feel you might not be the right age, please still audition.

Rehearsals: Monday evenings 6:30-9pm in the main TCA sanctuary, beginning Sept 10th, with Informational Meeting and Read Through on Monday, August 27th.

Performances: Friday, December 14th at 7pm, Saturday, December 15th at 4:30pm, Sunday, December 16th during the morning service 10am

Signing up for auditions beforehand is not required, but certainly encouraged.  To sign up, or if you have questions, contact Tiffany Adamson at tiffshif@hotmail.com.

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July 23, 2018 · 4:27 pm

Auditions Announced for MY SON PINOCCHIO: GEPETTO’S MUSICAL TALE at Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre

GHCT_logoMY SON PINOCCHIO: GEPETTO’S MUSICAL TALE
Directed by Rodney Neal
Produced by Mandy Gambrell

  • 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26
  • 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27
    Callbacks: 7  p.m.  Tuesday, Aug. 28

Location: Creative Center at the Palace, 215 S. Third St., Hamilton

Audition sign ups: Click here

Please prepare 1-2 minutes of a musical theatre style song. Bring sheet music for the accompanist or sing with a CD. A CD player will be provided. You are also welcome to use your own Bluetooth speaker but please be connected and ready to sing when your time slot begins. After singing, you may be asked to stay for the dance portion of the audition. Please bring appropriate footwear.

Please bring a complete list of conflict dates from September 25 through November 14. You may not have any conflicts from November 14 through the performance weekend without prior approval.
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Performances: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6-8 and 2 p.m. Dec. 9, 2018 at Parrish Auditorium on the Miami Hamilton campus

Contact: rodneyn2@hotmail.com.

Rehearsals begin in late September 2018. Rehearsals will typically be 2-6 p.m. Sundays and 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Rehearsals may be conducted on other days of the week as we get closer to show week.

No absences will be accepted the final three weeks of the show, which includes tech week and the show run. Please note that not all performers will be asked to attend all rehearsals.

CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:

  • Geppetto: (stage sge: 35-60) Geppetto is a lonely toymaker who longs to be a father. Looking for a strong actor and singer, as the show is about Geppetto’s journey to becoming a father. Male. Vocal range Bb3- F5.
  • Pinocchio: (stage age 9-12) Pinocchio is a wooden puppet who doesn’t know where he belongs. Looking for a performer who can handle the lively personality of a little boy while also capturing tender moments. Although Pinocchio is a boy, the role can be played by a boy or girl. Male/Female. Vocal range: G3-E5.
  • Blue Fairy: (stage age 25-40) The Blue Fairy is convinced of her own perfection and does not like having it called into question. Must have good comedic instincts and a solid singing voice. This role does not require excessive dancing. Female. Vocal range: G3-E5.
  • Fairies: (stage age 18-25) Rosa, Viola & Arancia, fairies in training, are sweet and kind. The performers in these roles should be expressive observers since they often oversee the action occurring onstage during flashbacks. They sing as a group, often alongside the Blue Fairy. They each have their own individual distinctions. Female. Vocal range: G3-E5.
  • Sue: (Stage Age 18-25) Sue is a fairy in training who marches to the beat of her own drum. She isn’t your typical fairy, as sweetness isn’t in her nature. The performer in this role can be brooding or brash, certainly a contrast to Rosa, Viola and Arancia, although vocally she should blend in. Female.
  • Stromboli: (stage age 20-60) Stromboli is a bumbling, loud, incompetent puppeteer who has at least a few screws loose. Must be a versatile performer who can create silly voices to take this character and his marionettes over-the-top. Stromboli’s songs are challenging, so this performer must be comfortable with solos. Male. Vocal range: Bb3-F5
  • Professore Buonragazzo: (stage age 20-60) Professore Buonragazzo is a passionate, mad-scientist type obsessed with building perfect children. Must be able to sing, but strong character work is most important for this role. Male. Vocal range: Bb3-C#4.
  • Junior: (stage age 9-12) Junior is Professore Buonragazzo’s mirror image assistant, created using the child-making machine. The performer in this role will need to work closely with the performer playing the Professor to mimic his movements. A short solo is required, but it can be spoken if necessary. Male/Female. Vocal range: Bb3-C#5.
  • Ringleader: (stage age 20-60) The Ringleader runs Pleasure Island. The performer playing this role should have a real sense of showmanship and also a creepy quality. The Ringleader can be played by a male or female, but either way must be able to commit to the character’s mischievous and deceptive ways. Male/Female. Vocal range: A3- E5.
  • Signora Giovanni: (stage age 20-60) Signora Giovanni is Pinocchio’s teacher Supporting role. Female/Male.
  • Bernardo: (stage age 20-45) Bernardo & Maria are married residents of Idyllia who are looking to purchase a “perfect” daughter from Professore Buonragazzo. Male.
  • Maria: (stage age 20-45) Bernardo & Maria are married residents of Idyllia who are looking to purchase a “perfect” daughter from Professore Buonragazzo. Female.
  • Talia: (stage age 7-10) Talia is the “perfect child” created for Maria and Bernardo by Professore Buonragazzo’s machine. Talia sings and dances to impress her parents, singing and dancing abilities. Female. Vocal range: C3- C4.
  • Boy #1: (stage age 9-12) Boy 1 is the first replacement for Pinocchio, created by Professore Buonragazzo’s machine. This performer must be able to mimic a comedic version of the famous puppet. Male.
    Vocal range: C3-C4.
  • Boy 2: (stage age 9-12) Boy 2 is the second replacement for Pinocchio. Male. Vocal range: C3-C4.
  • Marionettes: (stage age 15-25 or 8-13 if using kids) Marionettes are the stringed puppets in Stromboli’s show. Strong dance skills required. Female. Vocal range: Bb3-E5.
  • Town children: (stage age 7-13) The Town Children (Dante, Agata, Fiorello, Francesca, Adriana, Luigi, Gina, Lia, Rico) love the toys in Geppetto’s shop. The performers cast in these roles should be able to create individual personalities for their characters. There are opportunities for solos from this group. Male/Female
  • Town parents: (stage age 30-60) Signora Lisi, Signore Fucito, Signora Mancini, Signor Alcamo, Signora Sommelia, Signora Contrastana, Signora Rosati, Signore Proto and Signore Marino are the beleaguered mothers and judgmental fathers of the town children. The performers cast in these roles should be able to create individual personalities for their characters. There are also opportunities for solos from this group. Male/Female.
  • Children of Idyllia: (stage age 7-13) Children of Idyllia (Amelia, Salvatore, Carla, Lucia, Giuseppe, Boy 1, Boy 2) are the perfect children created by Professore Buonragazzo. Performers cast in these roles should be able to sing in groups, with featured speaking lines, as well as have dance strong abilities. Male/Female.
  • Animals: (stage age 7-13) Animals (Pig, Foxes, and Horse) serve as voices of reason for Geppetto’s journey. Performers cast in these roles do not have to sing; however, comic timing and deadpan delivery are essential. These performers should be comfortable inhabiting the mismatched animals they portray. Male/Female.
  • Roustabouts: (stage age 7-18) Roustabouts are the sidekicks to Pleasure Island’s Ringleader. When performing these roles, personality is key. Group singing is required. Male/Female.
  • Delinquents: (stage age 7-18) Delinquents (Malvolio, Brutto, Sporco, others) Strong actors needed. Must be comfortable turning into donkeys. Male/Female.

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July 17, 2018 · 11:13 am

Auditions Announced for A CHRISTMAS STORY at the Covedale Center

CLPCincinnati Landmark Productions to hold auditions for A CHRISTMAS STORY by Philip Grecian. Based on the movie A CHRISTMAS STORY, Written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown and Bob Clark

  • Saturday, August 18th Noon to 5:00pm
  • Sunday, August 19th 6:00pm to 9:00pm
  • Monday, August 20th 6:00pm to 9:00pm

The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
4990 Glenway Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45238

If you’d like the audition forms sent to you in advance, email Jennifer Perrino at jenniferperrino@CLPShows.org

All auditionees will read from the script (this is a play).

ADULT ROLES include:

  • MOTHER – Ralphie’s Mom; age range: 35- 50
  • THE OLD MAN – Ralphie’s Dad, also plays SANTA CLAUS; age range: 35- 50
  • MISS SHIELDS – Ralphie’s teacher, also plays ELF and WICKED WITCH; age range: 20 – 40
  • RALPH– Adult, narrator, also plays COWBOY, TREE LOT SALESMAN, DELIVERY MAN, VOICE OF NEIGHBOR; age range: 25- 40

CHILDREN ROLES include:

  • RALPHIE PARKER – BB gun enthusiast (10 to 13 years of age)
  • FLICK – Ralphie’s friend and classmate, also plays DESPERADO ONE (10 to 13 years of age)
  • SCHWARTZ – Ralphie’s friend and classmate, also play DESPERADO TWO (10 to 13 years of age)
  • ESTER JANE – Ralphie’s female classmate, friend (10 to 13 years of age)
  • HELEN – Ralphie’s female classmate, friend (10 to 13 years of age)
  • RANDY – Ralphie’s little brother; (8 to 10 years old).
  • SCUT FARKAS – School bully, also plays BLACK BART; (11 to 14 years old).

All roles are paid positions. No Roles have been precast.

Cast members do not have to be the actual ages of the characters in any of the productions – But must be able to look age appropriate and act accordingly.

Marquee Season Shows at Covedale Center for the Performing Arts:

A CHRISTMAS STORY
November 29 – December 23, 2018
By Philip Grecian. Based on the movie A Christmas Story,
Written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown and Bob Clark

“You’ll shoot your eye out, kid!” Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in 1940’s Indiana, follows Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case to his mother, his teacher and Santa Claus himself at Goldblatt’s Department Store. All the elements from the beloved movie are here – the family’s temperamental furnace, the school bully Scut Farkas, the boys’ bet concerning a wet tongue on an icy lamppost, the Little Orphan Annie decoder ring; and Ralphie’s father winning “a major award” – the lady’s leg lamp in a fishnet stocking! A Christmas Story has become a theatrical holiday classic!

For more information on auditions, contact us at 513.241.6550. Check us out on the web at www.CLPShows.org

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July 17, 2018 · 10:34 am

PETER PAN Runs Aug. 16-25

QCP_Peter Pan promoPETER PAN
Queen City Productions
Aug. 16-25
Theatre 42 [Lebanon]

The timeless story of the boy who refused to grow up and his adventures with the Darling children, Michael, John and Wendy in Neverland. They cross paths with Peter’s Lost Boys, Tiger Lily and her tribe of Indians and the most notorious villain of them all, Captain James Hook and his band of pirates. This beloved tale is perfect for the whole family and a great way to introduce young ones to the magic of theater!

Neverland Cast

  • Thu, Aug. 16 at 7pm
  • Sat, Aug. 18 at 7:30pm
  • Wed, Aug. 22 at 7pm
  • Fri, Aug. 24 at 7:30pm

London Cast

  • Fri, Aug. 17 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Aug. 19 at 2pm
  • Thu, Aug. 23 at 7pm
  • Sat, Aug. 25 at 7:30pm

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