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Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre (CYPT) Announces Audition Dates and Times
For its 34th Annual Summer Musical

HAIRSPRAY
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman
Book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan
Based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters

Tim Perrino, Director; Steve Goers, Music Director; Maggie Perrino, Choreographer

AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD: Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 4990 Glenway Avenue
Sunday, May 3rd, 2015 Cincinnati, OH 45238
Monday, May 4th, 2015 (513) 241-6550

Auditions are by appointment only and can be set up as early as Monday, March 9, 2015.

To 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:

1. Must be 13 – 19 years of age at the time of the audition
2. All auditionees MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO AUDITION by:
   1. Email Jennifer Perrino at jenniferperrino@covedalecenter.com OR
   2. Call the box office @ 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:
3. Audition times include:
   Saturday, May 2nd @ 10:00, 11:00 am, 1:00 and 2:00 pm
   Sunday, May 3rd @ 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 pm
   Monday, May 4th @ 5:00 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 pm
4. It is important you arrive 15-20 minutes BEFORE your scheduled audition time to fill out paperwork.
5. Please prepare an 50’s style pop song 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.
6. Dress appropriately as you will be required to complete a dance audition.
7. 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 for performers (includes costume and show t-shirt); $50 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 at jennifeperrino@covedalecenter.com to request a particular time slot.

Interviews slots include:
Saturday, May 3th @ 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm
Sunday, May 4th @ 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Monday, May 5th @ 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm

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: It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire — to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network, all without denting her ‘do!

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: West Side Story, 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 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 2014, participants came from 40 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.

Hairspray Complete Performance Dates:

July 22nd 7:30 pm July 29th 7:30 pm
July 23rd 7:30 pm July 30th 7:30 pm
July 24th 8:00 pm July 31st 8:00 pm
July 25th 8:00 pm August 1st 8:00 pm
July 26th 2:00 & 7:30 pm August 2nd 2:00 & 7:30 pm

Tickets go on sale Monday, April 20, 2015! 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 via the web at www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com

Christine Oswald as Ariel Moore & Anthony Boeing as Ren McCormick, Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

FOOTLOOSE
Presented by Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre
July 23-Aug. 3
West Price Hill

Directed by Tim Perrino
Music directed by Steve Goers
Choreographed by Maggie Perrino

Cast: Toney Boeing (Ren McCormick), Christine Oswald (Ariel Moore),Kalie Kaimann (Rusty), Jimmy Franklin (Willard Hewitt), Reggie Hemphill (Reverend Shaw Moore), Lindsey Mullen (Vi Moore), Royce Louden (Chuck Cranston), Holly Meyer (Ethel McCormack), Maggie Mahoney (LuLu Warnicker), Kyle Schulte (West Warnicker), Adam Greivenkamp (Cowboy Bob/Coach Dunbar), Jessica Lawrence (Wendy Jo), Mikayla Renfrow (Urleen), Eva Weber (Irene), Allyson Woellert (Eleanor Dunbar), Xander Wells (Travis), Cameron Nalley (Bickle), Jake Schuster (Garvin), Cian Steele (Lyle), Ashton Francis (Betty Blast)
Ensemble: Grant Bagshaw, Delaney Baum, Natalie Bellamy, Dani Brockmann, Anna Burger, Marisa Chastain, Grace Davis, Riley Davis, Christian De Stasi, Rachel Engelhardt, Emily Egner, Kate Gandenberger, Gardy Gilbert, Tyler Gilkey, Andy Girmann, Tanner Gleeson, Adam Hambrick, Brittany Harris, Colleen Hart, Brandon Hester, Maria Huey, Lauren Humpert, Brianna Jones, Kassidy Kaimann, Erin Klumb, Kayla Lennon, Skylar Martinez, Declan McDonough, Clare Miller, Gilliam Miller, Franchesca Montazemi, Danielle Mouch, Makensie Neville, Rachael Petranek, Mandie Reiber, Katie Ruwe, Shelby Sailor, Sami Scholl, Hayley Schwiers, Eric Sievers, Isabella Siska, Ryan Smith, Arthur Sonzongni, Caroline Spurr, Cassidy Steele, Alexandra Stojack, Max Stoddard, Carmen Sunderman, Caroline Trennepohl, Alex Vest, Kamilah Williams, Tatum Wilmes, Mara Witsken, Grant Zentmeyer, Nicole Ziege and Lexi Zimmer

One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn’t prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town’s youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony nominated top 40 score and augmented with dynamic new songs for the stage musical, FOOTLOOSE celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.

• Wed-Thu, July 23-24 at 7:30pm
• Fri, July 25 at 8pm
• Sat, July 26 at 2pm & 8pm
• Sun, June 27 at 2pm
• Wed-Thu, July 30-31 at 7:30pm
• Fri, Aug. 1 at 8pm
• Sat, Aug. 2 at 2pm & 8pm
• Sun, Aug. 3 at 2pm & 7:30pm

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