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May 17, 2017 · 1:56 pm

Auditions Announced for ANYTHING GOES at Acting Up

ACTUP-logoSign Up for an audition spot at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e4facaf29a13-auditions5

Who: Anyone aged 10-18 (and still in high school)

When: Sunday, June 4, 6:30-9:00 or Monday, June 5, 6:30-9:00.You will sign up for a 20 minute spot, but the entire audition will take about 45 minutes.

Where: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7701 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236 (By the Kenwood Mall)

What to prepare and bring:

  • Song: Be prepared to perform 32 measures (no longer than 1 minute) of any song that highlights your voice. This should be a Broadway-type song. You preferably should sing with karaoke-type music (no vocals,) on your phone, iPod or CD or you may sing a-cappella. There will not be an accompanist.
  • Monologue: You should perform a monologue no longer than one minute that demonstrates your acting ability and range. (you may be cut off in your song and/or monologue as we have a lot of auditioners to hear.)
  • Dress to dance.
  • Audition Form. Please print out and bring a completed Audition Form found on our Database (ActingUpdb.com) Please make sure that all of your conflicts (After July 10 are listed. See rehearsal times and dates below)
  • Photo: Bring a recent photo that looks like you, that you do not need returned. No need at all for professional photos. It is merely to help the casting board recall who is who.

Show info: As the SS American heads out to sea, two unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love…proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from a crew of singing sailors, an exotic disguise and some good old-fashioned blackmail. Peppering this hilariously bumpy ride are some of musical theatre’s most memorable standards, including “I Get a Kick out of You,” “It’s Delovely,” and of course, “Anything Goes.”

This production is directed by Erin Russell and Joey Schnell. Music direction by Phil Clary and choreography by Karen Galliers.

Rehearsals will start July 10th and are expected to be Mon-Thurs. 6:30 pm-9 pm and Sundays 1-4 pm. The number of rehearsals that you will need to attend will depend on your role.

The performances are expected to be Sept. 22-24 at the Mason High School Theater.

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May 15, 2017 · 4:13 pm

Magician/Autism Rights Advocate Cody Clark to Perform Solo and Childrens Show at Haines House of Cards June 16-17

Diff Way at Haines PostcardMAGICIAN/AUTISM RIGHTS ADVOCATE CODY CLARK TO PERFORM CODY CLARK: A DIFFERENT WAY OF THINKING SOLO SHOW AND CONDUCTOR CODY CHILDRENS SHOW AT HAINES HOUSE OF CARDS JUNE 16-17

May 15, 2017 (CINCINNATI, OH) – Having had a lot of fun performing this show at the 2015 Cincinnati Fringe Festival, Louisville magician/autism rights advocate Cody Clark will be bringing CODY CLARK TO PERFORM CODY CLARK: A DIFFERENT WAY OF THINKING back to Cincinnati June 16-17th at 7 PM both nights at Haines House of Cards in Norwood. In his show, Cody uses the arts of magic, theatre, and storytelling to give audiences a first-person account of living with autism. Cody will also be performing a matinee children’s show called CONDUCTOR CODY on the 17th at 1 PM. This show, inspired by George Carlin’s Mr. Conductor character on the PBS children’s TV show Shining Time Station, takes children on a magical railway themed adventure.

As for his main show, since Cody feels that his autism causes him to see the world differently, he uses his magic to illustrate this to his audiences. His routines are placed within his life story, starting at birth and ending with his recent graduation from the University of Louisville. Audiences will get to join him in reliving experiences ranging from visits to his Memaw’s house to the pain of romantic rejection.

Cody has been performing magic for twelve years, utilizing his magic to spread his message of autism acceptance. He tours with his one-man show at small theatres and fringe festivals across the United States, with his first fringe festival appearance being Cincy Fringe and since then including eight other fringe festivals. Haines House of Cards is one of America’s oldest magic shops, having been founded in 1947 to build card magic apparatus for the United States Playing Card Company. Cody’s appearance will be among the first of many future public magic shows Haines will host.

Tickets for CODY CLARK TO PERFORM CODY CLARK: A DIFFERENT WAY OF THINKING will be $15, $10 for CONDUCTOR CODY, or $20 for both. Tickets can be purchased online at www.hainesmagicshop.com or at the door.

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May 15, 2017 · 4:11 pm

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park to Audition Children June 24 & 25 for 2017 Production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL

PIP_logo(CINCINNATI) – The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will hold auditions on Saturday, June 24, with callbacks on Sunday, June 25, for children interested in performing in the theatre’s 2017 production of the annual holiday favorite A CHRISTMAS CAROL.

Nine area children will be cast to fill speaking and non-speaking parts in the show. Roles are available for boys and girls 8 to 13 years old. Additionally, the part of Tiny Tim requires a boy 6 to 8 years of age. To be eligible, children must not turn 14 before Dec. 30, 2017.Children of all races and ethnicities are encouraged to apply.

Children should provide a resume of any experience to the Playhouse, along with a photograph (a good quality school or family photo is acceptable). The resume and photo must be submitted again even if they have been sent in the past. The resume must include exact birth date and height, as well as an email address and telephone number. At the audition, children will be asked to share a one-minute monologue, story or poem and to demonstrate a British accent.

Interested children must be available for all rehearsals of the production, most of which are scheduled around school hours. Children must also be available for all performances, which are scheduled Tuesdays through Sundays and include some weekday student and public matinees. Performance dates are available on the Playhouse website at www.cincyplay.com.

Visit the Employment section, Auditions tab in the footer of the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park website at www.cincyplay.com for details about how to schedule an audition and submit photographs and resumes. The deadline for consideration is June 9. Audition times will be confirmed by the Playhouse. All auditions will be held at the Playhouse, located in Eden Park at the edge of Mt. Adams.

Adapted by Howard Dallin, A CHRISTMAS CAROL is a faithful retelling of Charles Dickens’ beloved tale of a miserly humbug’s redemption that is enjoyed each season by multiple generations of Cincinnatians. The heartwarming message and spectacular effects of A CHRISTMAS CAROL make the show one of the Playhouse’s most popular productions each season. A CHRISTMAS CAROL will be performed from Nov. 22 through Dec. 30, 2017, in the Playhouse’s Robert S. Marx Theatre.

The Playhouse is supported by the generosity of more than 40,000 contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. The Ohio Arts Council helps fund the Playhouse with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The Playhouse also receives funding from the Shubert Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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May 11, 2017 · 6:24 am

Auditions Announced for CRAZY FOR YOU at Inspiring Arts Productions

IA_logoAnnouncing auditions for Inspiring Arts Productions’ summer musical
CRAZY FOR YOU!

A zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic comedy, CRAZY FOR YOU® tells the story of young New York banker Bobby Child, who is sent to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a rundown theatre. In Deadrock, Bobby falls for spunky Polly Baker, the theater owner’s daughter. But Polly takes an instant dislike to the city slicker, so Bobby vows – through cunning, razzmatazz, and a hilarious case of mistaken identity – to win Polly’s heart and save the theatre. Memorable Gershwin tunes from the score include “I Got Rhythm,” “They Can’t Take That Away from Me,” “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” “Nice Work if You Can Get It,” and “Someone to Watch Over Me.”

Performances: August 3-6, 2017

Location: Parrish Theater at Miami University (Hamilton campus)
1601 University Blvd
Hamilton, OH 45015

Auditions:

  • Monday, 5/15
  • Tuesday, 5/16
  • Wednesday 5/17

All auditions and rehearsals will be held at Grace Chapel in Mason (406 4th Ave., Mason, OH 45040). Those auditioning must sign up for a time slot (link below). Auditions are open to anyone entering high school or college. Please arrive 15 minutes early to ensure your paperwork is complete. Please visit the website to print the audition form—bring the form filled out and signed by you and a parent.

You will need to come with a list of ALL known conflicts during rehearsal and performance times. THESE ARE REQUIRED ON EVERYONE’S FORM. These listed conflicts will be the only excused absences.

Photo and resume requested, but not required.

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040b4faeae23a75-auditions

What to expect:

  • Vocal audition: If auditioning for a lead, we prefer that you prepare a song from the show for that particular part. Learn the entire solo if possible. If auditioning for ensemble only, any show song that displays your voice well is fine. Be prepared to sing a cappella or with an accompaniment track (no voices.)
  • Cold read from the script if you are auditioning for a speaking part.
  • Dance audition for everyone. Please bring appropriate shoes/clothes. Bring tap shoes if you have them, otherwise hard-soled shoes.

Callbacks:

List will be posted on Thursday, May 18th on www.inspiringartsproductions.com by 10am.

  • Thursday, May 18: 3:30pm-9pm
  • Friday May 19 afternoon (if needed)
  • Saturday, May 20 morning (if needed)

Final cast list will be posted Monday, May 22 by noon at www.inspiringartsproductions.com.

Rehearsals will begin in late May/Early June.

Principles will be called 2-3 times per week. Ensemble will be called 1-2 times per week or more. During the two weeks before the show, anticipate rehearsal 3-4 times per week and Saturday. Specific days and times will be determined by cast availability.

Cast Requirements:

  • $70 participation fee
  • 5 volunteer hours for each member of the cast (may be completed by family member)
  • Each family volunteers in one pre-production committee and one production week committee.
  • Each cast member is required to sell 12 tickets.
  • 2 unexcused absences will result in dismissal from the show with no refund.
  • Behavior requiring continual reprimands may also result in dismissal with no refund.

Additional show, audition and cast information may be found at the website: www.inspiringartsproductions.com. Specific questions can be directed to inspiringartsproductions@yahoo.com.

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April 19, 2017 · 6:21 am

THE EVER AFTER – A Musical Runs May 13-14

RP_The Ever After logoTHE EVER AFTER – A Musical
Rivertown Players Jr.
May 13-14
Greendale Middle School [Lawrenceburg, Ind.]

What if “Happily Ever After” isn’t everything you thought it would be? Talk show host Sally Lizzie Jesse Donatello-Griffin takes you through the ever afters of your favorite fairy tale characters on her daytime talk show. See a sibling reunion, friendships shattered, a magic spell reversed, hilarious song and dance, and much more on this episode of “Totally Live With Sal!”

  • Sat-Sun, May 13-14 at 2:30pm

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