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April 8, 2019 · 12:02 pm

Auditions Announced for MATILDA at Acting Up

ACTUP-logoReserve your spot now for MATILDA auditions on the Sign Up Genius.

Who: Anyone 8-18 (and still in high school) years old

When: Monday, May 6 or Tuesday, May 7, 6:30-9:00 pm.

Where: Mason Intermediate School

Show Info: Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s MATILDA The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. Matilda has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world.

For more information on this production, and a list of available roles, see our production page at ActingUp.com.

What to prepare and bring: Song, Monologue, Audition Form, Photo
(more information is on the sign up genius) https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e4facaf29a13-auditions11

Schedule: Rehearsals will start the week of July 7.
Performances: are expected to be September 20-22 at the Mason High School Theater.

Who’s Directing?: “Matilda” will be directed by Brahm Corstanje, with Music Direction by Jeanne Bilyeu.

Location: Mason Intermediate School

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April 8, 2019 · 10:09 am

Auditions Announced for BUGSY MALONE JR at Loveland Stage Company

LSC_logoA Loveland Stage Company Summer Youth Musical

Monday and Tuesday May 6-7 from 6-9pm at Loveland Stage Company, 111 S. 2nd Street, Loveland, Ohio

Signup genius Link for Audition times
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b4dacae2ca2f58-bugsy

LSC invites all performers and tech crew ages 8-18 to audition for this hilarious musical spoof of the 1920’s gangster era. It’s a musical for kid by kids!

Performance dates July 12-14 and 19-21

Rehearsals generally Sundays 2-6pm Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-9pm. Some daytime rehearsals possible.

$50 fee includes membership, script, T-shirts and cast party.

General requirements

  • Come with a great attitude- We are going to have fun!
  • Headshots will be taken at auditions. Please wear a plain shirt (no words or graphics).
  • Please have your schedule conflicts such as vacation plans available to help us plan effective rehearsals. No conflicts after Saturday July 6.

Vocal Audition requirements

  • Please prepare 16-32 bars of a song that shows your vocal range. Songs from the show are welcomed too.
  • We will also teach some of the Bugsy music as well.
  • CDs and electronic show tracks accompaniment accepted.

Dance audition requirements

  • Please plan on wearing comfortable clothes to move in. We will teach some basic steps from the show for you to follow. There will a tap number or two, so bring your tap shoes. No Flipflops!

Acting audition requirements

  • No monologues needed. Plan to project your voice. We will have cold readings from the show.
  • For tech crew only- signups and information of crew preferences at auditions.

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April 5, 2019 · 2:31 pm

BYE BYE BIRDIE Runs May 3-19

THT_Bye Bye Birdie logoBYE BYE BIRDIE Young Performers Edition
Town Hall Theatre
May 3-19
[Centerville]

A loving musical send-up of the early 1960s, involving small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses all-American girl Kim McAfee for a very public farewell kiss.

  • Fri, May 3 at  7pm
  • Sat-Sun, May 4-5 at 3pm
  • Fri, May 10 at 7pm
  • Sat, May 11 at 11am & 3pm
  • Sun, May 12 at 3pm
  • Fri, May 17 at 7pm
  • Sat-Sun, May 18-19 at 3pm

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April 3, 2019 · 5:14 pm

ANNIE Runs May 3-4

D2D_Annie logoANNIE
Dare to Defy Productions
May 3-4
Victoria Theatre [Dayton]

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations… and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt! She finds a new home and family in billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

  • Fri, May 3 at 8pm
  • Sat, May 4 at 2pm & 8pm

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April 3, 2019 · 4:06 pm

SLEEPING BEAUTY Runs April 27-May 5

CT 2018-19 Season Poster 02SLEEPING BEAUTY
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati
April 27-May 5
Taft Theater [Downtown]

Story and book by Ken Jones
Music by Jamey Strawn
Lyrics by Christine Jones

Directed by Ken Jones
Choreographed by Eric Byrd

Cast: Brandon Bentley as Narrator/Bishop, Jordan Collins as Grinhilda/Little Mermaid, Lauren Everett as Trinhilda/Cinderella, George Ivan as Prince Phillip, Sam Johnson as Prince Christopher, A. James Jones as Prince Edward, Evan Koons as Prince Charming, Matt Krieg as Prince William, Ashley Morton as Prinhilda/Snow Queen, Mikayla Renfrow as Brinhilda, Snow White, Ella Rivera as Queen Genevieve, Spenser Smith as King Charles/Prince Frederick, Renee Stoltzfus as Drinhilda/Rapunzel, Jenna VanWeelden as Aurora & Michelle Wells as Magnilda the Magnificent
Ensemble: Evan Blust, Cammi Caldwell, Alyssa Johnson, Kevin Lausche, Caleb McKenzie, Claire Northcut & Kara Scullin

A clever take on the classic fairy tale, this new rock musical comedy is packed with humor, heart and a powerful message! The impulsive but courageous Princess Aurora (who prefers to be called Rory) defies the age-old tradition of attending ‘Princess School’, and sets out on her own to discover all the Kingdom has to offer. But along the way, she encounters her evil Fairy Godmother, the magnificent Magnilda, who placed a curse on Aurora when she was a child, causing her to fall into a deep sleep. This sleeping beauty will awaken only with a kiss from her true love. Once she is fully awake and ready to rock, the feisty Princess Rory begins a whirlwind quest to defeat Magnilda and restore order to the Kingdom.

  • Sat, April 27 at 2pm*
  • Sun, April 28 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Fri, May 3 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, May 4 at 2pm & 5pm
  • Sun, May 5 at 2pm

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