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May 31, 2015 · 10:44 am

Sunday Fringe Update (Three Sell Outs)

The first Saturday of Fringe added three more sold out performances.

CFF_Radio Gomorrah LiveRADIO GOMORRAH LIVE! produced by local group The Burying Beetles sold out their third show.

It’s the future: Ecosystems in collapse. The One-Percent cavorts in Mercedes escape pods while the rest of us – enslaved by our micro-chip implants – roast rats over toxic waste fires. Only three people can save humanity: a foul-mouthed social dropout, a pathologically cheerful religious fanatic, and a Cyber-Babe with a past. It’s a radio serial, live on stage, with the audience as sound-effects artists. It’s Radio Gomorrah LIVE! It’s the future. Ooops.

You have two more changes to catch this one:

  • Wed, June 3 at 9:00pm
  • Fri, June 5 at 9:10pm

CFF_Edgar AllanAs I mentioned earlier this week, the buzz around The Coldharts’ EDGAR ALLAN has been strong. Saturday’s second performance was packed.

Eleven year old Edgar Allan has one goal: to be the most remarkable boy at boarding school. He has only one obstacle: Edgar Allan. A manic lullabye inspired by the childhood and short stories of Edgar Allan Poe..

I am catching their third performance this evening. All remaining performances:

  • Sun, May 31 at 4:30pm
  • Thur, June 4 at 8:40pm
  • Sat, June 6 at 7:25pm

CFF_Tales Too Tall For TrailersFan favorite Paul Strickland (AIN’T TRUE AND UNCLE FALSE and PAPA SQUAT’S STORE OF SORTS), has teamed with Erika Kate McDonald for this year’s TALES TOO TALL FOR TRAILERS. Unsurprisingly their first show sold out.

Trailer-park tall-tales for adults that kids can enjoy too! Paul Strickland (Ain’t True and Uncle False, Papa Squat’s Store of Sorts) and Erika Kate MacDonald join forces in this off-kilter musical comedy full of funny songs, strange southern stories, shadow puppetry and more!

I’ll be in the audience tonight. TRAILERS has four performances left.

  • Sun, May 31 at 6:30pm
  • Tue, June 2 at 8:25pm
  • Wed, June 3 at 7:30pm
  • Fri, June 5 at 8:15pm

There are 20 performances to choose from today. Individual tickets are $15, or try a One Night Stand Pass (two-shows and one drink pass) for $30. I hope to you out and about in OTR today.

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May 26, 2015 · 9:57 am

Auditions Announced for THE WIZARD OF OZ (Young Performers Edition) at Performing Arts Inc.

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Auditions: Saturday June 13th 1-3pm at The Evendale Cultural Arts Center, 10500 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45241

Please sign up for an audition slot using the sign up genius link :http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c49a8a62ca4f49-wizard.

Like so many girls her age, little Dorothy Gale of Kansas dreams of what lies over the rainbow. One day a twister hits her farm and carries her away over the rainbow to another world. Come join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion and Toto as they travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination.

Prepare a 30 second song of your choice to be sung without music, you will be asked to do a cold reading from the script

Shows September 17-19, visit performingartsinc.net for more info or to sign up for an audition slot. Ages 5-17

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May 8, 2015 · 11:34 am

Auditions Announced for GUYS AND DOLLS presented by Acting Up

ACTUP_logoYou must sign up for an audition spot on Sign Up Genius. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e4facaf29a13-acting1

Who: ages 6-18
When: Monday June 8 or Tuesday June 9, 6:30-9pm. 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 a CD or ipod karaoke-type music (no vocals,) or you may sing a-cappella. There will not be an accompanist.
  • Monologue: You should perform a monologue of 1-2 minutes that demonstrates your acting ability and range. (you may be cut off)
  • Dress to dance.
  • Please bring a completed Audition Form. Found at http://www.ActingUp.com
  • 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: Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, “Guys And Dolls” ran for 1,200 performances when it opened on Broadway in 1950. It received nearly unanimous positive reviews from critics and won a bevy of awards, including TONY Awards, Drama Desks, and Olivers. Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, “Guys and Dolls” is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler Nathan Detroit tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend, nightclub performer Adelaide, laments that they’ve been engaged for 14 years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler Sky Masterson for the dough, but Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary Sarah Brown. Guys And Dolls takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong.

Performances will be Sept. 25-27 at the Mason High School Theater.

Who’s Directing?: Show will be directed by Erin Wallace, Music Direction by Jeanne Bilyeu and Choreography by Jerry Wiesenhahn.

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May 7, 2015 · 11:12 am

Auditions Announced for LES MISERABLES at The Children’s Theatre of Mason

CTM_logoAUDITIONS: May 18-19, 2015 by appointment
CALLBACKS: May 21, 2015, 6-10pm
SHOW: Fall 2015 at Mason high School Auditorium

Directed by Dirk Doebereiner

*An Audition Appointment is NECESSARY
Ages 10-18 Click Here for an Audition Appointment

  • Audition ages 10 – 18
  • Make an Audition Appointment [click here] and print the resulting audition form. Be sure to bring that printed audition form to the audition.
  • Place: Mars Hill Academy (Click here for directions)
  • Bring a headshot photo to the audition (photos will not be returned). Photo does NOT need to be professional.
  • You only need to come to one of the audition dates. Appointments are very strongly recommended. Those without an appointment may not be able to audition if time slots are not available.
  • If you cannot make either audition date, you may submit a video audition. Please click Video Audition Information for details.
  • Callbacks will be held Thursday May 21 from 6pm – 10pm at Mars Hill Academy, those who are called back must be available for the entire callback time.
  • Email any questions to auditions@childrenstheatreofmason.com.

Rehearsals

  • First rehearsal will be a full cast read-thru at the beginning of August. There will also be a mandatory parent meeting during this read-thru. Additional details will be provided.
  • Rehearsals will be on Sunday afternoons and Tuesday and Thursday evenings at CTM’s Main Street Studios in Mason.

Requirements

  • Those cast in Les Miserables will pay a $125 participation fee which covers the cost of: a souvenir show t-shirt, garment bag for your costume/s, a one line personal ad in the playbill, and the main parts of your costume. Actors may be asked to supply specific accessories or generic pieces (ex. socks, tights, shoes, etc.)
  • It is mandatory that parents volunteer for at least 6 hours on pre-production jobs (set painting, set building, parent monitoring, etc.), as well as for 2 performances during the performance weekend (ticket sales, concessions, green room, etc.). Parents who cannot make this commitment should not have their children audition.

Audition Preparation
NOTE: We value your time and that of all actors. You may be stopped before the end of your audition. This is not a reflection of your performance only that the directors have seen or heard what they need to. If you have a specific part of your song you feel is very important, try to start near that portion so you are not stopped before reaching it.

  • Monologue:
    No monologue is needed for this audition
  • Song:
    • Please prepare 30 seconds of a song. Your song should showcase your acting ability and skills while singing.
    • NO songs from Les Miserables and NO pop songs.
    • No accompanist will be available. While you can sing a cappella, it is strongly recommended that you use an accompaniment track. There will be a CD player and speaker connection for mp3 players available.
    • Please bring your accompaniment track on CD or an MP3 Player. Song may have Backup vocals on the CD/MP3 but no lead vocals.
    • When using a CD please edit your track to the beginning of where you will be singing.
    • When using an MP3 Player, please edit your track or cue the track to the beginning of where you will be singing.
      Please note we cannot be responsible if CD/MP3 does not play properly.
    • Suggestions for your song:Select a song that showcases your voice and your vocal range.
      • The Music Director will have a pitch pipe at auditions. Please know your starting pitch and you may ask to hear it before singing.
      • Select a song that has as few key changes as possible.
      • Select a song that does not have lots of rests or sing the song without those rests.
      • If possible, pick a song that shows some quick delivery of words and pitches as well as some longer, sustained notes.
  • Dance:
    All auditioners should become familiar with the simple dance pattern on the instructional video that will be posted soon. If you are asked to attend callbacks, come prepared to perform this dance.

Contact Production@ChildrensTheatreOfMason.com with any questions.

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May 6, 2015 · 11:09 am

Playhouse to Audition Children June 13 & 14 FOR 2015-2016 Productions, Including A CHRISTMAS CAROL

CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK TO AUDITION CHILDREN JUNE 13 AND 14 FOR 2015-16 PRODUCTIONS, INCLUDING A CHRISTMAS CAROL

PIP_logo(CINCINNATI) – The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will hold auditions on Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14, for children interested in performing in several of the theatre’s 2015-16 productions, including the annual holiday favorite A CHRISTMAS CAROL, presented by U.S. Bank. Children also will be screened from among the applicants for roles in additional shows, including MAD RIVER RISING and TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD.

For the 25th anniversary production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, nine area children will be cast to fill speaking and non-speaking parts. 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 email their information again to be considered for this year’s show. To be eligible, children must not turn 14 before Dec. 30, 2015.

Children should email 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 emailed 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 these productions, most of which are scheduled around school hours. Children must also be available for all performances of the shows, 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.

Photographs and resumes should be emailed to the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park to michael.haney@cincyplay.com. The deadline for consideration is May 29. Those selected to audition will be contacted by telephone to schedule specific times. All auditions will be held at the Playhouse, located in Eden Park at the edge of Mt. Adams.

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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