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Break out those bell bottoms and platform shoes and get ready to boogie down through ten years of ground-breaking music! Come back to the 1970’s for a time that was groovy and far out. Featuring songs from Karen Carpenter, Elton John, ABBA and the Bee Gees. The 8 Track Generation is alive again. So whether you’re a brother or whether you’re a mother, you’ll love Stayin’ Alive!

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Director and Choreographer: David Radtke
Music Director: Alan Masters
Producers: Amanda Emmons Shumate & Aubrey E. Wilson

This production staff is committed to bringing together a diverse group of people who are ready to get groovy! We encourage performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, abilities, body types, and ages, to submit an audition. We hope to unite a diverse group of people looking to enhance the arts in our community through the love of music!

Auditions

• Saturday, April 22nd from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Sunday, April 23rd from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Callbacks
Tuesday, April 25th at 7:00 p.m. (if needed)

Location
Clifton United Methodist Church 3416 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Performances
September 8, 2023 – September 16, 2023 Fifth Third Bank Theatre, Aronoff Center

Audition Requirements

• Auditions will be held individually. Those interested are encouraged to secure your audition time slot to avoid long wait times.
• Walk-ins are welcomed, but will be assigned to the first available audition slot.
• You will need to present two contrasting song selections. Please prepare 16-32 bars of one (1) ballad and (1) uptempo song from the 70’s that best highlight your vocal abilities. Consider songs that you think may be a good fit for our production as we will be basing our show song selections off of our cast’s talents and preferences. You may also be asked to do some vocalizing with the music director. Your sheet music should be in the proper key with cuts clearly marked. An accompanist will be provided (no recordings or a cappella numbers).
• While this is considered a “vocal” production, there will be some choreographed elements in the show. You may be asked about your dance experience.
• Headshots and resumes are encouraged, but not required.
• Please bring your personal calendar for July – September. You will be asked to complete a conflict form to share your rehearsal availability.
• We are committed to the safety of all members of this production. Please bring proof of your COVID-19 Vaccination. We do require that the cast, crew, and production team be fully vaccinated. (CAA Covid-19 Guidelines)

QUESTIONS? Please contact David Radtke, Director – daveradtke@gmail.com

MUSICALS SHE WROTE: Celebrating Women Songwriters

MARCH 12 from 7-10pm
March 14 from 7:30-10pm

Clifton United Methodist Church, 3416 Clifton Ave

If necessary, callbacks will be held Wednesday, March 15th 7:30-10pm

We are looking to cast an ensemble of 6-10 singers, with about ¾ of the cast being female. (Guys, we need you too!) About a third of the show will be created based on what the cast feels passionate about sharing with our audiences. Help CMT shine a light on the many women, past and present, who have made memorable contributions to musical theater.

Musical Theatre songwriting has always been a boys’ club. But women have been writing musicals—a lot of them—since the 19th century! This revue will trace the history of women writing music or lyrics from the early days of operetta and musical comedy through the Golden Age, the Post-Golden Age, and today. From early songs you might not know were written by a woman—“Ah Sweet Mystery of Life” and “Hey Big Spender”—to the feminist anthems in A…My Name is Alice and I’m Getting My Act Together and Taking it on the Road up to the last decade’s explosion of women writing musicals from the serious to the ridiculous.

Directed by Joe Stollenwerk
Music Direction by Joel Kurzynski
Produced by Megan Williams and Eric Bardes
Choreography by JV Katz

IN-PERSON AUDITIONS ARE BY APPOINTMENT
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Please reserve your audition time. After signing up, the audition form will be emailed to you – please print and fill out the form prior to your audition. Walk-ins are welcome and will be seen in the next available slot.

Prepare a portion (no longer than 1 minute) of TWO contrasting songs that show off your vocal and expressive range. One song from 1965 or earlier, and one song from 2000 and later.

Your sheet music should be in the proper key with cuts marked. An accompanist will be provided (no CDs, tapes or a cappella numbers, please).

Please provide a copy of your resume and a copy of your headshot if you have one.

Please bring proof of your COVID-19 Vaccination. We do require that the cast, crew, and production team be fully vaccinated.

Performances are June 23, 24, 30 and July 1 in the Fifth third Theater of the Aronoff Center.