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CenterStage Players of Ohio, Inc announces auditions for its Christmas show, YES VIRGINIA, THERE IS A SANTA CLAUS. Inspired by the famous editorial, Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus, two compelling stories come together in this heartwarming play.

On Christmas Eve, 1897, in New York City, eight-year-old Virginia is left pondering whether or not Santa really exists after a series of unhappy events. Meanwhile, a young newspaper editor also struggles against tough holiday times as he is faced with losing his job if he can’t find his writer’s voice by morning. Even though they don’t know each other, the spirit of Christmas is about to bring these people together, creating in the process an unforgettable and cherished part of classic Christmas lore.

Auditions: Sunday, Sept 29, 2016 6:30-7:30pm at the North College Hill City Center, 1500 W. Galbraith Rd. in North College Hill, 45239

Production dates: December 1-4, 2016

Roles include:

• Virginia O’Hanlon, 8 years old, inquisitive
• Mother O’Hanlon, 30-45
• Father O’Hanlon, 35-50
• Samantha O’Hanlon, 10 years old
• Francis Church, young editor, eccentric, klutzy
• Walther Gibson, editor and chief of “The Sun”
• May Lou Parker, 8 years old, small looking
• Wendy Parker, Mary Lou’s younger sister, small, frail, sickly
• Hannah Parker, Mary Lou and Wendy’s mother, 30-45
• Post-person, boy or girl, early teens
• Martha, a friendly soup server – any age
• Old Christmas Prologue #1 – timeless character
• Old Christmas Prologue #2 – timeless character
• Old Christmas Prologue #3 – timeless character
• Homeless people 2-3 any age, gender

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT for TAKE ME OUT by Richard Greenburg

Sunday & Monday, Aug. 21 & 22 from 7-9pm

North College Hill City Center – 1500 W. Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231

Production Dates: March 24, 25, 26, 30, 31 and April 1, 2017
(Rehearsals begin in January 2017)

Production Team:

• Fred Hunt – Director
• Rebecca Coots – Producer
• Trisha Cooper – Stage Manager

Written by Richard Greenberg and Winner of the 2003 Tony Award for Best Play, TAKE ME OUT tells the story of the New York Empires and their struggling baseball season after their star player casually makes the public announcement that he is gay. “Richard Greenberg’s soliloquy on why baseball is greater than democracy is a rhapsody that no lover of the sport or of theater should miss.” – Ben Brantley, The New York Times.

Characters (All performers will be male – must be able to play age ranges and races – NO roles have been pre-cast):

PLEASE NOTE: Most scenes take place in a Major League locker room – Creative blocking will be used to stage this production WITHOUT nudity – however, actors cast as ballplayers will need to be comfortable wearing very little on stage and some auditioning for those roles may be asked to remove their shirt during auditions.

• Darren Lemming: 20-30 Biracial, all-star baseball player
• Takeshi Kawabata: 20-30 Asian, pitcher
• Kippy Sunderstrom: 20-30 Caucasian, baseball player
• Martinez: 20-30 Hispanic, baseball player (Working knowledge of Spanish a plus)
• Mason Marzac: 20-40 any race, an accountant
• Rodriguez: 20-30 Hispanic, baseball player (Working knowledge of Spanish a plus)
• Shane Mungitt: 20-30 Caucasian, the star pitcher
• Skipper: 30-60 Caucasian, coach of the Empires
• Jason Chenier: 20-30 any race, baseball player
• William R. Danzinger: 30-60 any race, baseball fan (1 brief scene)
• Toddy Koovitz: 20-30 Caucasian, baseball player
• Policemen/Clubhouse Staff/Waiter/Reporters/Stage Hands: any age and race
• Davey Battle: 20-30 African American, baseball player

No appointments required – Auditions will be held in approximate order of arrival.

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Resumes and headshots are appreciated but not required. Please be prepared to share any potential rehearsal conflicts for January, February and March of 2017.

Need to Schedule Another Time or Questions? – Contact the director, Fred Hunt – nwlsdhunt@fuse.net or 513.266.6755