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September 2, 2025 · 5:20 pm

Call for Directors for 2026 Summer Musical at Bart’s Bards

Call for Directors
2026 Summer Musical at Bart’s Bards 

Bart’s Bards—a theatrical ministry of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church—is holding an open Call for Directors for our Summer 2026 musical. Interested persons should contact Ron Mason (BartsBards@gmail.com) to schedule a 45-minute evening appointment time on Thursday, September 25, Sunday, September 28, or Thursday, October 2 at St. Bartholomew Church (9375 Winton Rd).

Performance Dates are as follows:

  • Thursday, June 11—Evening
  • Friday, June 12—Evening
  • Saturday, June 13—Matinee & Evening
  • Sunday, June 14—Matinee

The show will be performed on the Ray Sowell Commemorative Stage in the Fr. William F. Krumpe Activity Center in Springfield Township, OH (9375 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231).

Potential directors may pitch up to two shows. The show selected will: 1) be a large-cast musical production for members of all ages, including the potential for a large number of children; 2) have several lead-role opportunities for actors of all ages; and 3) be a family-friendly production that presents a message consistent with the values of the Catholic Church.

To aid potential directors with show selection, below are some of our recent productions. We are open to hearing pitches of repeat shows or shows new to our theater.

Oklahoma! (2009)

Bye Bye Birdie (2010)

The Wizard of Oz (2000, 2011)

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2014)

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (2015)

Disney’s The Little Mermaid (2016)

The Fiddler on the Roof (2017)

Seussical: The Musical (2018)

James and the Giant Peach (2019)

The Music Man (2003, 2022)

The Sound of Music (2023)

Horizons of Gold: An Original Musical (2024)

Tuck Everlasting (2025)

We will hear your pitch(es), talk about our theater community, and hear from you about your practices and expectations as a director. Please bring your theatrical resumé and contact information. Questions can be directed to Ron Mason (BartsBards@gmail.com). Thanks for your interest!

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August 27, 2025 · 5:08 pm

Virtual Auditions Announced for CaBARTret at Bart’s Bards

We are very excited to announce auditions for our 5th Annual CaBARTret!

Directed by Maddy Weinkam & Jeff Weinkam

Vocal Directed by Madelaine Wilkerson

The show will be ONE NIGHT ONLY on November 8th and rehearsals will be minimal. The show will be comprised of solos/small group songs and 3 large group numbers. You must be at least 18 years old and out of high school to participate.

The theme for this year is “Echoes of History” meaning we will be doing selections of songs from shows based on true stories (see here for examples: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/…/Category:Musicals_inspired…)

There will be no in person auditions this year. ALL auditions will be virtual!

Video auditions must be received by September 14th at 5:00pm. Please send videos to BartsBards@gmail.com

What we need for your audition:

  • 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song you would like to perform in the show that fits the theme (you may be asked to sing something different for the show if the directors so choose)
  • A brief (1 minute or less) explanation of why you want to be a part of this year’s CaBARTret

Note: if you have participated in a Bart’s Bards show within the last 5 years and wish to ONLY be in the large group numbers, you do not need to audition. Just send us an email by September 13th letting us know you would like to be in the group numbers!

We look forward to hearing you soon!

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May 7, 2025 · 3:25 pm

TUCK EVERLASTING Runs June 5-8

TUCK EVERLASTING
Bart’s Bards
June 5-8
St. Bartholomew Parish Krumpe Activity Center [Reading]

Directed by Maddie Weinkam
Music directed by Maria Moorman
Choreographed by Elizabeth Travnik
Produced by Danielle Meineke, Barry Reynolds & Andy Schwartz

Official cast list (scroll down) |

What would you do if you had all eternity? Eleven-year-old Winnie Foster yearns for a life of adventure beyond her white picket fence, but not until she becomes unexpectedly entwined with the Tuck Family does she get more than she could have imagined. When Winnie learns of the magic behind the Tuck’s unending youth, she must fight to protect their secret from those who would do anything for a chance at eternal life. As her adventure unfolds, Winnie faces an extraordinary choice: return to her life, or continue with the Tucks on their infinite journey.

  • Thu-Fri, June 5-6 at 7:30pm
  • Sat, June 7 at 2pm & 7:30pm
  • Sun, June 8 at 2pm

Official page | Facebook event |

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February 24, 2025 · 4:45 pm

Cast Announced for TUCK EVERLASTING: The Musical at Bart’s Bards

Bart’s Bards is thrilled to announce the cast of TUCK EVERLASTING: The Musical, directed by Maddy Weinkam.

Performances are June 5-8, 2025, and tickets will be available at a later date at bartsbards.org/tickets. Congratulations to all!

  • WINNIE FOSTER – Lena Owliaie
  • JESSE TUCK – Josiah Taylor
  • MAE TUCK – Arielle Mantel
  • MILES TUCK – John Rothan
  • ANGUS TUCK – Jeff Weinkam
  • MAN IN THE YELLOW SUIT – John Boyd
  • MOTHER – Denise Schnieders
  • NANA – Joy Niehaus
  • HUGO – Dez Hutchens
  • CONSTABLE JOE – Bill Fessler
  • CARNY (SPEAKING) – Aidan Mancini
  • TOAD (MOVER) – Belle Goedde
  • TEENAGE WINNIE – Amarna Hawks
  • TEENAGE HUGO – Carter Schulte
  • ADULT WINNIE – Elizabeth Travnik
  • ADULT HUGO – Todd Majestic
  • OLD WINNIE – Amy Eyers
  • OLD HUGO – Conrad Kolis
  • WINNIE’S YOUNG SON – Miles Mason
  • WINNIE’S TEENAGE SON – Carter Schulte
  • TEENAGE GIRL – Ella Herzog
  • ADULT SON – Nick Biron
  • ADULT GIRL – Elle Rothan
  • YOUNG DAUGHTER – Eloise Elliot
  • ROSE TUCK (MILES’ WIFE) – Kendra Dunahugh
  • THOMAS TUCK (MILES’ SON) – Miles Mason
  • FEATURED DANCERS – Kendra Dunahugh, Amy Eyers, Caroline Lawson, Helen Mariah Murdoch, Emily Pine, Elle Rothan, Elizabeth Travnik, Saira West
  • CARNIES – Scott Cain, Eloise Elliott, Amy Eyers, Lee-Ann Hall, Molly Majestic, Todd Majestic, Aidan Mancini, Yolande Masheka, Jackson Moorman, Carter Schulte, Kimmie Anne Thierauf
  • TOWNSPEOPLE – Alyssa Bauer, Travis Bauer, Addyson Beck, Dorothy Biron, Nick Biron, Ursula Biron, Chloe Bollmer, Kelsey Dalton, Molly Davenport, Storm Doerflein, Belle Goedde, Amarna Hawks, Christina Hawwash, Catie Heitz, Ella Herzog, Brooklynn Horn, Holly Horner, Nancy Kammer, Conrad Kolis, Stella Lehnert, Tosha Love, Abby Martin, Christian Masheka, Miles Mason, Everly Palmer, Becca Reeb, Olivia Rothan, Allie Vondrell, Su Wilcox

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January 5, 2025 · 11:59 am

Auditions Announced for TUCK EVERLASTING The Musical at Bart’s Bards

Bart’s Bards is proud to announce auditions for our 2025 production, Tuck Everlasting: The Musical, directed by Maddy Weinkam! Based on the novel by Natalie Babbitt, this warm-hearted show with a nostalgic feel and thoughtful story asks audiences to consider the true meaning of life. Ages 6 and up invited to audition.

PRODUCTION DETAILS:

  • Show Dates—June 5-8, 2025
  • Director—Maddy Weinkam
  • Vocal Director—Maria Moorman
  • Choreographer—Elizabeth Travnik
  • Asst. Choreographer—Hunter Gee
  • Producers—Danielle Meineke, Barry Reynolds, Andy Schwartz

AUDITION DATES:

  • Saturday, February 8 from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm at JPII School (9375 Winton Rd, 45231)
  • Tuesday, February 11 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at St. Bartholomew Church’s Krumpe Activity Center (9375 Winton Rd, 45231)

HOW TO SIGN UP:

  1. Select an audition slot on Signup genius
  2. Fill out the Audition form. Paper forms will be available at auditions, but we prefer you fill out this online form to keep auditions moving.

PREPARATION:

  • 16-32 measures of a theatre song. Bring your own accompaniment (a speaker will be available at auditions). A cappella auditions will not be accepted.
  • You may be asked to do some vocalizing, read from the script, and/or answer questions about your theatre experience.
  • If interested in auditioning as a featured dancer or for the roles of Winnie Foster, Jesse Tuck, Mae Tuck, or Angus Tuck, please review and prepare this short dance segment to be performed with a group of auditioners on audition day.

ENSEMBLE FOR PAST MEMBERS:

If you have participated in a Bart’s Bards activity within the last five years and you would like to be in the ensemble, you do not have to audition. Simply email BartsBardsTuck@gmail.com.

Questions can be directed to Danielle Meineke, Co-Producer, at BartsBardsTuck@gmail.com.

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