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CenterStage Players, Inc. announces auditions for the premiere  of TRANSORBITAL by Nathan Singer, adapted from his novel of the same name.

Directed by Tom Peters and Produced by Fred Hunt

TRANSORBITAL is historical fiction that follows the exploits of superstar lobotomist Dr. Walter Freeman. With his trusty ice pick in hand and his loyal—though erratic—sidekick, The Kid, riding shotgun, Freeman drives his Lobotomobile coast to coast across post-war America, determined to save the country from its own troubled mind. With messianic fervor, an evangelist’s sense of righteousness, and a jazzman’s gift for improvisation (and showmanship), Doc Freeman is quickly gaining converts, and notoriety. All is going just well, until a number of Freeman’s former protégés start turning up dead.
Creepy, grimy, and darkly humorous, Transorbital is an off-kilter twist on the old pulp whodunit.

Auditions will be held at the Arts Center at Dunham, 1945 Dunham Way, Cincinnati, OH 45238

• Saturday, August 23, 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. and
• Tuesday, August 26, 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Call-backs, if needed are TBA

Performances will be held at 1425 Sycamore St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 – Feb 20, 21, 22, 26, 27 & 28

Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4EADA829A13-57877344-transorbital

Walk-ins will also be accepted – However, preference will be given to auditionees that sign up in advance.

Auditions will consist of readings from the script. Audition sides may be requested in advance by emailing the Director (Tom Peters – sloanpeters@hotmail.com) or Producer (Fred Hunt – nwlsdhunt@fuse.net).

Setting:

ACT I – 1948–1955
ACT II – 1968

Cast of Characters:

• Dr. Walter Freeman, a doctor specializing in lobotomies – mid 50’s, then early 70’s
• The Kid, Freeman’s assistant and later an orderly – early 20’s, then late 30’s
• Irina, a Russian sex worker and later a socialite – late teens, then late 30’s
• Eugene O’Dell, a patient of Freeman’s – 30’s, then 50’s
• Gertrude O’Dell, Eugene’s wife – 30’s, then 50’s
• Chris Williams, a doctor and follower of Freeman’s methods – 20’s, then 40’s
• Doc Hollow – 32
• Cops, Doctors and Transorbitals

CenterStage Players is excited to announce auditions for our regional premiere of SUPERHERO – Music & Lyrics by Tom Kitt / Book by John Logan

SHOW SYNOPSIS: Superhero tells the story of a mother and son grappling with a devastating loss and the mysterious stranger who helps them on their journey. Before we can save the world, we have to save each other. From the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer of Next to Normal and the Tony Award-winning writer of Red comes a deeply human new musical about a fractured family, the mysterious stranger in apartment 4-B, and the unexpected hero who just might save the day. Original cast recording is currently available on YouTube.

AUDITION LOCATION: Dunham Center for the Arts – 1945 Dunham Way – Cincinnati, OH

AUDITION DATES: Monday and Tuesday, June 16 and 17 from 7:00-9:30 each evening. Please prepare a 16-32 bar musical selection that best displays your vocal talents. Auditions will also consist of cold readings from the script. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space is available. Please bring a headshot, resume, and list of conflicts from July through September.

Sign up for an audition slot using the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/…/10C094DA8AF29A1F85…

SHOW DATES: Friday and Saturday, September 12 & 13 (7:30 PM) Sunday, September 14 (2:00 PM) Thursday-Saturday, September 18-20 (7:30 PM). Rehearsals will begin on July 14 and be held Mon-Thurs evenings. All rehearsals and performances will be held at the Dunham Arts Center.

ROLES AVAILABLE (no roles have been pre-cast):

• Simon – A naive and imaginative high schooler struggling with the loss of his father. Loves comic books and is still trying to grow out of his awkward phase. (Strong Tenor – Vocal Range C3-A4)

• Charlotte – Simon’s mother, trying to reconnect with her hurting son while struggling with her own depression from the loss of her husband. (Vocal Range G3-D5)

• Jim – An uncomfortable and nervous man who lives alone. He is also secretly a powerful superhero from another planet. (Strong Tenor – Vocal Range C3-A4)

• Vee – A very confident high school girl, deeply in love with social causes. She just wants to make the world a better place. (Vocal Range G3-C5)

• Dean Fulton/Sea Mariner – The Dean of an accredited University, and Charlotte’s boss. Kind and patient, but still a stern employer. He also doubles as The Sea Mariner, the main character of the comic books that Simon loves to write.

• Vic – The landlord of Simon and Charlotte’s building. A gruff and serious exterior hides a kind man who takes an interest in others.

• Rachel/The Princess – Vee’s best friend, a ride-or-die who supports Vee unconditionally. She also doubles as a princess who is kidnapped in Simon’s comic books.

• Dwayne/Crush – A stereotypical high school bully, he’s obnoxious, rude, and mean to pretty much everyone he knows. He also doubles as Crush, the Sea Mariner’s evil arch-nemesis in Simon’s comic books.

Company member also perform VOICES where noted

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact either of the following:

Trey Reeves (Director) – reevesta99@yahoo.com

Mark Culp (Producer) – markcandjanec@gmail.com