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January 31, 2017 · 7:17 pm

Auditions for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Bart’s Bards

BB_logoBart’s Bards to hold auditions for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

Director Richard Lee Waldeck
Choreographer Maddy Fessler

March 12 from 1-4:30pm
March 13 from 6:30-8:30pm

John Paul II Catholic School, 9375 Winton Rd., Cincinnati, OH, 45231

Who needs to audition?

  • For those interested in an ensemble role only, and who have been in a Bart’s Bards production within the past three years, auditions are not required. However, we still need all registration paperwork completed and submitted to be a part of the show. Please either drop off your completed forms at the school during auditions or send them via e-mail to Barry Reynolds (breynolds4@cinci.rr.com) by 9:00pm March 13.
  • For those interested in a speaking part or anyone who has not been involved in a Bart’s Bards production within the past three years, auditions are required.
    Audition time slots for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF are being scheduled via signup genius. Please visit the following webpage to signup for your audition time: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e49a8ab2fa57-fiddler

Audition requirements:

  • Sing 16-32 bars of a song from any Broadway production of your choosing
  • Possibly read from the script if you are auditioning for a named role (assigned in the audition room by the Director)
  • Learn and perform a small dance sequence taught at the audition by the choreographer
  • An audition accompanist will be provided for those who bring sheet music to the audition
  • Audition and membership forms can be found at our website – www.bartsbards.org

Performance dates are June 22-25.

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October 17, 2016 · 7:04 am

Call for Summer 2017 Musical Directors at Bart’s Bards

BB_logoBart’s Bards, a Christian theatrical ministry of St. Bartholomew Parish, is holding an Open Call for Directors for our Summer 2017 Musical. Dates for the run are not confirmed, but will likely be June 22-25, 2017. The show is performed on the Ray Sowell Commemorative Stage in the Fr. William F. Krumpe Activity Center in Springfield Township, OH.  Interested persons should email Erica Mason aterica.mason@cchmc.org to confirm a 30-minute appointment time on one of the following dates:

  • Saturday, November 5, 2016, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Monday, November 7, 2016, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

You can pitch up to 3 shows:

  • ANNIE (required)
    Choose one of the following: PETER PAN (no flying), THE KING AND I or FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
  • Your own show choice, it must include a significant number of children in the cast.  Widely recognizable shows are preferred.

Please note: while we will be as flexible as possible if more time is needed to pitch multiple shows, timing may be restricted due to the number of directors presenting.

Please be prepared with the following items:

  • Your theatrical resumé and contact information.
  • List of production or technical crew persons that work with you on a regular basis.

For all shows presented, please be prepared to answer the following questions:

  • What technical issues does the show present?
  • How would you resolve them?
  • Are there any foreseen casting difficulties with the show?
  • How would you overcome them?
  • What draws you to want to be a director?
  • What would make someone want to see this show?

For PETER PAN, please be prepared to answer the following questions:

  • How would you put this show on stage without the ability to fly the actors (this will most likely not fit into the budget for this year’s production)?
  • What barriers do you see to making this show a success without the ability to fly the actors?
  • How would you overcome these?
  • How much would you expect not flying the actors to impact ticket sales?

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Bart’s Bards Board Co-Chairwoman, Erica Mason, at erica.mason@cchmc.orgerica.mason@cchmc.org.

Thanks for your interest.

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May 29, 2016 · 9:22 am

Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID Runs June 23-26

PrintDisney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID
Bart’s Bards
June 23-26
St. Bartholomew Church [Springfield Township]

Directed by Richard Lee Waldeck
Vocals and Orchestra directed by Teresa Riestenberg
Choreographed by Maddy Fessler
Produced by Erica Mason & Carrie Vogel

Official cast list |

Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above and bargains with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull, and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.

  • Thu-Fri, June 23-24 at 8pm
  • Sat, June 25 at 2pm & 8pm
  • Sun, June 26 at 2pm

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February 17, 2016 · 6:32 am

Auditions Announced for Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID at Bart’s Bards

BB_logoBart’s Bards is holding auditions for Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID. Ages 6 and up.

St. Bartholomew Church
9375 Winton Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45231

Saturday March 12, 2016, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Auditions on this date will be in the Music Room of John Paul II Catholic School. JPII is located on the same campus as the church.

Monday March 14, 2016, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Auditions on this date will be in the Disciples Room of the Fr. William F. Krumpe Activity Center (KAC). The KAC is located on the same campus as the church.

If necessary, call Backs will be held on Tuesday March 15, 2016 from 7-9 pm.

Performance dates are June 23 – 26, 2016.

Visit www.bartsbards.org for information regarding audition requirements.

Richard Lee Waldeck, Director
Maddy Fessler, Choreographer
Kathy Luhn, Costume Director
Ron Mason, Erica Mason and Carrie Vogel, Producers

Bart’s Bards is dedicated to promoting Christian fellowship through the performing arts. As such, all involved are invited to join us in celebrating the gifts God has given us to share with each other and our audiences.

If you have questions about the production, please feel free to contact the director, Richard Lee Waldeck at littlemermaiddirectorbarts@gmail.com.

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September 2, 2015 · 9:51 am

Open Call for Directors at Bart’s Bards

BB_logoBart’s Bards, a Christian theatrical ministry of St. Bartholomew Parish, is holding an open call for directors for our Summer 2016 Musical.  The show runs June 16, 17, 18, 24, 25, 26, 2016 and is performed on the Ray Sowell Commemorative Stage in the Fr. William F. Krumpe Activity Center in Springfield Township, OH.  Interested persons should email Erica Mason at erica.mason@cchmc.org to confirm a 30-minute appointment time on one of the following dates:

Wednesday, September 16, 2015, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday, September 19, 2015, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Please present your directing ideas for one, or all, of the following shows:  Peter Pan, The King & I or Disney’s The Little Mermaid.  You may also pitch your own show, but it must include a significant number of children in the cast.  Widely recognizable shows are preferred.  Please note: while we will be as flexible as possible if more time is needed to pitch multiple shows, timing may be restricted due to the number of directors presenting.

Please be prepared with the following items:

  1. Your theatrical resumé and contact information.
  2. List of production or technical crew persons that work with you on a regular basis.
  3. For all shows presented, please be prepared to answer the following questions:
    • What technical issues does the show present?  How would you resolve them?
    • Are there any foreseen casting difficulties with the show?  How would you overcome them?
    • What draws you to want to be a director?
    • What would make someone want to see this show?
  4. For PETER PAN, please be prepared to answer the following questions:
    • How would you put this show on stage without the ability to fly the actors (this will most likely not fit into the budget for this year’s production)?
    •  What barriers do you see to making this show a success without the ability to fly the actors?  How would you overcome these?
    • How much would you expect not flying the actors to impact ticket sales?

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Bart’s Bards Board Co-Chairwoman, Erica Mason, at erica.mason@cchmc.org.

Thanks for your interest.

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