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May 6, 2024 · 5:08 pm

Auditions Announced for MATILDA the Musical at Cincinnati Music Theatre

CMT_logoOur 61st Mainstage Season leaps off the screen & page and onto the stage in Roald Dahl’s MATILDA the Musical. Featuring a large cast of children and adults, ‘Matilda the Musical’ is a triumphant and bold new musical that follows Matilda Wormwood, a girl with the gift of telekinesis, who loves reading more than anything, as she follows her heart on a journey we will never forget.

This production staff is committed to bringing together a diverse group of people who are dedicated to bringing this story to life. We encourage performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, abilities, and body types, to submit an audition. We hope to unite a group of people looking to enhance the arts in our community. No roles have been precast.

*Please note, at this time, the minimum age to audition is ten (10) years old.

  • Sunday, June 23, 2024 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM
  • Monday, June 24, 2024 from 6:00PM to 9:00PM
    Invited Callbacks: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 (if needed)

AUDITION LOCATION: Basset Hound Sounds: 5633 Vine St., Elmwood Place, OH 45216

PERFORMANCE DATES: November 8-16, 2024

PERFORMANCE LOCATION: Aronoff Center for the Arts, Jarson-Kaplan Theater, Cincinnati, OH

Production Team:

  • Director & Choreographer: AMANDA EMMONS SHUMATE
  • Producer: KATHY BEITING
  • Assistant Choreographer: KATE COYNE-CHAILLAND
  • Vocal Director: KRISTI HINER
  • Music Director: ALAN MASTERS
  • Production Stage Manager: SAVANAH KENNEDY

Questions? Email Amanda Emmons Shumate, amanda.y.emmons@gmail.com

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL AUDITION NOTICE AND DETAILS
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR YOUR AUDITION SLOT

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April 24, 2024 · 5:53 am

SHERWOOD: The Adventures of Robin Hood Runs May 17-19

TGL_SherwoodSHERWOOD: The Adventures of Robin Hood 
The Ghostlight Stage Company
May 17-19
Keehner Park [West Chester]

Directed by Aiden Dalton

Cast: LeVane Harrington, Julia Kempf, Samuel Martini, Daria Harrison, Christian Hall, Gunnar Shoemake, Aidan McCracken & Peyton Wright

Packed with thrills, romance, laughter, and immortal characters like Little John, Friar Tuck, and Maid Marian, Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood tells the enduring story of a hero of the people who takes on the ruthless powers that be. So get ready to duck a quarterstaff or two – you won’t want to miss a moment of the swashbuckling fun! Free. Family-friendly. Bring seating.

  • Fri, May 17 at 7pm
  • Sat, May 18 at 2pm & 7pm*
  • Sun, May 19 at 2pm
    *4/18 7pm performance is ASL interpreted.

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April 24, 2024 · 5:50 am

Auditions Announced for Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at East Side Players

esp_logoSundays April 28 and May 5 from 1-5pm at the Blue Ash Rec Center, 4433 Cooper Road (near the intersection of Cooper and Reed Hartman).

Auditions will be scheduled, and reservations are requested. “Walk ins” the days of the auditions may be scheduled on a first come, first serve basis, into any remaining unscheduled audition time slots if time permits. With a reservation, the whole audition process should take about an hour or less, without a reservation, plan on spending some time.

For detailed information on their audition process, please visit www.esptheater.org/show-info/Beauty-and-the-Beast-Production-Book.pdf.

Please read through this guide, as it hopefully will answer most of your questions. If you have
any additional questions, or would like more detailed information on any subject, please contact Rick by email, rickreinhardt18@gmail.com.

Performances run Aug. 1-10.

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April 2, 2024 · 8:48 pm

Auditions Announced for Disney’s DESCENDANTS the Musical at La Comedia Dinner Theatre’s Broadway Star Academy

LAC_logoBroadway Star Academy Auditions for Disney’s DESCENDANTS: The Musical.

LaComedia Dinner Theater’s Broadway Star Academy will be holding auditions for Disney’s DESCENDANTS: The Musical, on Saturday, April 6 at 9:00 AM.

Auditions will be held at
LaComedia Dinner Theatre
765 W. Central Ave.
Springboro, Ohio.

The Broadway Star Academy is a unique opportunity for students age 7-17 to experience a more advanced theater workshop, culminated with two live performances.

Rehearsal dates July 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15, 16, 17
Monday – Wednesday 1:00-5:00 pm. Saturday 1:00-4:00 pm.
July 20, 2024 2 performances: 11:00 am, 2:00 pm.

NO REHEARSALS CAN BE MISSED, NO CONFLICTS WILL BE ACCEPTED

SEEKING:
The Evil Side

  • MAL: Maleficent’s daughter, has a sense of justice and a heart of gold
  • EVIE: The Evil Queen’s daughter, smart yet very superficial.
  • JAY: Jafar’s son, arrogant thief.
  • CARLOS: Cruella deVil’s son, afraid of everything, yet has inner bravery.
  • MALEFICENT: The infamous evil queen, selfish quench for vengeance.
  • GRIMHILDE: Snow White’s adversary, aging queen who still wants to be fairest of all.
  • JAFAR: Aladdin’s nemesis, slimy, desperate to climb back up to the top.
  • CRUELLA DeVIL: Dalmation loving dog snatcher, eccentric and overbearing.

The Good Side:

  • BEN: Belle and the Beast’s son, regal, bears the weight of becoming the next king.
  • JANE: Fairy Godmother’s daughter, meek and mousy, looking for a moment to shine.
  • CHAD: Cinderella and Prince Charming’s son, arrogant, never wants for anything.
  • AUDREY: Sleeping Beauty’s daughter, egotistical, has her eye on the throne.
  • DOUG: Dopey’s son, nerdy and sweet, he does all the work.
  • KING BEAST: King of Auradon, royal and rule driven.
  • QUEEN BELLE: Queen of Auradon, warm but cautious.
  • FAIRY GODMOTHER: Headmistress of the school, busy and bubbly.
  • Ensemble of students for both the evil and good sides.

WHAT TO EXPECT THE DAY OF AUDITIONS:

  • Auditions begin at 9:00 AM, the doors will open at 8:30 to begin registration.
    Sign in, receive and fill out audition form. Please have a headshot or current school picture, and resume but not required.
  • 9:00-10:00 Auditioners will learn a short movement/dance combination. Please come dressed in clothes suitable for movement.
  • 10:00-10:30 Auditioners will remain in the theatre and be taught a song, we will be teaching the chorus of Be Our Guest, (the song is the same as in Beauty and the Beast). Lyric sheets will be provided.
  • Auditioners will be dismissed back to the lobby and called into the theatre in small groups to sing and read from the script.
  • Once the auditioner has danced, sung and read the child is free to go. Please be prepared to be here through each step of the audition. Time commitment will be determined by how many audtioners there are.

Cast will be announced Wednesday April 10, acceptance of part in show by Wednesday April 17. Registration fee of $225 will be due at that time.

Any questions you can contact productionmanager@lacomedia.com

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March 29, 2024 · 8:01 am

Auditions Announced for BEOWULF at In Bocca Performance

IBP_logoAnnouncing auditions for our summer devised production, BEOWULF. Get ready for something wild, terrifying, and hilariously fun. Don’t know the story? Don’t worry, it doesn’t matter! You’ll figure it out with us!

If you’re new to InBocca, our summer shows are devised theatre productions for kids grades 3-12 from anywhere in the Greater Cincinnati area. Kids write and create the shows themselves over the course of a month and let us tell you—this is NOT your grandma’s children’s theatre!

So we’re here, as usual, for the weirdos, the geniuses, the poets, and all the silly geese in-between. Come join us!

April 13th from 10am-1pm
Village Players Ft Thomas – 8 N. Ft. Thomas Ave.

Please sign up on the link provided on our Linktree/

  • Dancers come prepared to move
  • Please prepare a 1 minute monologue of your choosing

Rehearsals begin July 8th with Performances August 1st-4th.

Questions? Email us at info@inboccaperformance.com.

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