Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre (CYPT)
Audition Dates and Times
For its 35th Annual Summer Musical
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Tim Perrino, Director; Steve Goers, Music Director; Maggie Perrino, Choreographer
AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD ON:
Saturday, April 30th, 2016
Sunday, May 1st, 2016
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016
Location:
Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
4990 Glenway Ave
Cincinnati, Ohio 45238
As of March 1st you may set up your audition appointment (and request a particular time slot) email Jennifer Perrino, Producer at jenniferperrino@covedalecenter.com OR call the box office at 513.241.6550 Monday – Friday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
(See scheduled audition time slots below – item #3. Read further for information about tech positions)
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be 13 – 19 years of age at the time of the audition
- All auditionees MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO AUDITION by:
Emailing Jennifer Perrino at jenniferperrino@covedalecenter.com OR call the box office at 513 241 6550 – Monday – Saturday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Please note: You must provide your age, a good phone number and an email address when setting up your audition.
You may request a specific time slot as listed in #3 below:
- Audition times include:
Saturday, April 30th @ 10:00, 11:00 am, 1:00 and 2:00 pm
Sunday, May 1st @ 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 pm
Tuesday, May 3rd @ 5:00 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 pm
- It is important you arrive 15-20 minutes BEFORE your scheduled audition time to fill out paperwork.
- Please prepare a song from a musical theater show that best represents your singing voice (please bring sheet music for our accompanist). Please note: Do not expect to sing a cappella or with pre-recorded music.
- Dress appropriately as you will be required to complete a dance audition.
- You will be asked to read from the script as well.
All auditionees must complete all three parts of the audition process (singing, reading script, dancing). If all areas are not completed, then he/she will not be considered for a role in the show.
Participation Fee: All participants (on stage and off) are required to pay a participation fee for this summer program. Fee will be due at the first rehearsal: $150.00 for performers (includes costume and show t-shirt); $50.00 for Techies (includes show t-shirt).
Attention Techies: Interviews will be set up for those interested in working tech for this production. Set up your audition by calling the box office at 513.241.6550 Monday – Saturday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Or email Jennifer Perrino, Producer atjennifeperrino@covedalecenter.com to request a particular time slot.
Interviews slots include:
- Saturday, April 30th @ 1:00 and 2:00 pm
- Sunday, May 1st @ 6:00 and 7:00
- Tuesday, May 3rd @ 5:00 and 6:00
Please Note: A limited amount of funds are in place to assist with the participation fee. Funds are distributed on a confidential basis. Everyone is encouraged to audition, regardless of ability to pay! Choosing the cast of the show is based upon talent, enthusiasm and availability only. Ability to pay the participation fee is never a factor in casting decisions.
The Show Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City, as two young idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the “American” Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time.
What is CYPT? Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre (CYPT) provides a summer of great experience for performers and techies alike. Many of our members are now professional actors, singers, dancers, technicians and musicians. Others are Drama, Opera, Music Theatre, Voice, Music and Broadcasting majors at colleges all over the country. To date, over 2,200 teens have been a part of CYPT!
CYPT has produced 33 years of exciting shows, including: Jesus Christ Superstar, Footloose, 42nd Street, Children of Eden, Hello Dolly, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Anything Goes, The Pajama Game, Godspell, Les Miserables, Crazy For You, The Wedding Singer, Grease, Footloose, Hairspray and many more!
CYPT is the recipient of the Post-Corbett Award for Outstanding Arts Organization, plus, the National Recreation and Parks Arts and Humanities Award, and the Ohio State Award for Best Student Program.
CYPT brings together 100 teens each summer, on stage and off. In 2015, participants came from 38 different schools, from all over the Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana region.
CYPT is for you! The teenage performer/techie interested in three things: 1) Theatrical Experience; 2) A Summer project with a difference; 3) A lot of new friends with the same interests.
WEST SIDE STORY Complete Performance Dates:
Thursday July 28 7:30 pm
Friday July 29 8:00 pm
Saturday July 30 8:00 pm
Sunday July 31 2:00 pm
Wednesday August 3 7:30 pm
Thursday August 4 7:30 pm
Friday August 5 8:00 pm
Saturday August 6 8:00 pm
Sunday August 7th 2pm and 7:30 pm.
Tickets on sale now! Adult $16; Senior $14; College Students $14.00; High school $12.00. Tickets may be purchased by calling the box office at 513 241 6550 or click here to purchase online
Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Every year at the Benefit, several notable alumni are recognized for their contributions to the organization or as great ambassadors after their years in CYPT.
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Behind the Curtain Cincinnati 