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Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park to Audition Children June 18 & 19 for 2016 Production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL

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The Ghost of Christmas Past (Kathleen Wise, left) and Ebenezer Scrooge (Bruce Cromer, right) look on as Boy Scrooge (Austin Vaughan, second from right) is summoned home by his sister Fan (Livvy Stubenrauch, second from left) in A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Photo BY Mikki Schaffner.

(CINCINNATI) – The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will hold auditions on Saturday, June 18, and Sunday, June 19, for children interested in performing in the theatre’s 2016 production of the annual holiday favorite A CHRISTMAS CAROL, presented by U.S. Bank.

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. Those cast in previous productions of A CHRISTMAS CAROL will need to submit their information again to be considered for this year’s show. To be eligible, children must not turn 14 before Dec. 31, 2016.

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 http://www.cincyplay.com for details about how to schedule an audition and submit photographs and resumes. The deadline for consideration is June 3. 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. 23 through Dec. 31, 2016, in the Playhouse’s Robert S. Marx Theatre.

The Playhouse is supported, in part, by the generosity of the tens of thousands of individuals and businesses that give to ArtsWave.

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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THUMBELINA Runs June 3-5

THT_Thumbelina logoTHUMBELINA
Town Hall Theatre
June 3-5
Centerville

Official cast list |

Thumbelina lives in a tiny and dangerous world. Trouble seems to find her, whether it is an unpleasant family of toads and a water rat trying to capture her or an old mole determined to make Thumbelina his wife in his dismal, underground dwelling. If only Thumbelina could find the Land of the Little People to live happily! Ages 4 and up.

  • Fri, June 3 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, June 4-5 at 3pm

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Auditions Announced for WEST SIDE STORY at Loveland Stage Company

LSC_logoLoveland Stage Company will be holding auditions for our theater summer workshop, WEST SIDE STORY.

Audition will be held at the theater on May 21 and 22, 2016  from 2-4:30pm.

Professional headshots will be taken during auditions, so please come prepared. Please, no t-shirts with advertisements on front.

Open to all individuals 13-19 years of age.  Rehearsals will start June 1st and run Sundays through Thursdays with set work on Saturdays.  Come be a part of our award winning theater summer workshop.

Performance dates to be July 6-10, 2016.  All shows at 7:30pm with two matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 pm.

For more information go to lovelandstagecompany.org  or contact Glenna Knapp, Director @ (513) 543-2358

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Auditions Announced for THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Middletown Lyric Theatre

MLT_logoMiddletown Lyric Theatre
1530 Central Ave.
Middletown Ohio

Summer Young Adult Theatre Program

About the program:
This program was developed for the serious minded musical theatre student. Participants should have a true passion for the craft of musical theatre and a desire to present a quality production.

Audition Dates:
May attend any time during the designated times

  • Friday May 13th – 7pm until 8:30pm
  • Saturday May 14th – 10am until 1pm

Audition Requirements:

  • Auditioner MUST be Ages 15 – 20
  • Auditioner MUST prepare two songs showing vocal range and power. One ballad and one upbeat . One song may be from the show.
  • Auditioner must provide sheet music (accompanist will be provided)
  • Auditioner CANNOT sing from recorded music or acapella
  • Auditioner may be required to do cold reading from script

    Call Backs: IF NECESSARY: Sunday May 15th at 6pm (we will let you know on Saturday)

Rehearsal Information:

  • Company Meeting: June 5, 2pm
  • Rehearsal begins: June 12th and will run Sunday’s beginning at 2pm and Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:30pm
  • Must be available without conflict beginning July 11 – Production July 24. Participants may miss no more than 2 rehearsals

More information visit or write:
Visit https://www.facebook.com/Middletown-Lyric-Presents-25th-Annual-Putnam-County-Spelling-Bee-227565317607878/ or email: cshafor@middletownlyric.org

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THE OCTONAUTS AND THE DEEP SEA VOLCANO ADVENTURE – LIVE | Wed., Nov. 2 | Aronoff Center

CAA_Octonauts promoTHE OCTONAUTS DIVE INTO FIRST U.S. THEATRE TOUR!
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ARONOFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS
November 2, 2016

(Cincinnati, OH – 4/29/16) – Explore. Rescue. Protect! “Octonauts” announced a brand new, action-packed and interactive theatre show for the very first time in the U.S.  MEMI is proud to present this tour at The Aronoff Center for the Arts on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 6:30 PM!  The Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure features brand new and fan favorite songs led by the entire Octonauts eight-member crew including Captain Barnacles, Lieutenant Kwazii and Medic Peso, as they invite audiences aboard an underwater quest through a world full of adventure, interactivity, and tons of sea life surprises.

Reserved tickets, $39.50, $34.50 & $29.50 (plus applicable fees), go on sale Saturday May 7th at 10:00 AM at www.cincinnatiarts.org or the Aronoff Center Ticket Office.  Charge by phone at 513.621.ARTS [2787].

The Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure is a high-tech production featuring costume characters and animated projections to a massive screen on stage.  “We are thrilled for kids and families to see Octonauts come to life on stage,” said Amy Koudelka, SVP of Product Development and Brands, Silvergate Media. “The Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure is an opportunity for Octo-Cadets to be a real part of the action.”

The tour comes on the heels of new Octonauts episodes premiering throughout the year on Disney Channel and Disney Junior. Seasons one, two and three are also available on Netflix, and the first ever Octonauts 4D movie adventure is coming later this year.

“We are calling on all cadets and their families across the country to assist our very dynamic team of adventure heroes on their fast-paced, exciting underwater adventure,” says Jonathan Shank, executive producer at Red Light Management. “This stage show is packed with sing-a-longs. Audiences can expect a high level of interactivity with their favorite characters on stage.”

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For more information:
www.cincinnatiarts.org
www.octonautsliveus.com

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