Tag Archives: Covedale Center for the Performing Arts

• Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 1:00pm to 4:00pm
• Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 6:30pm to 9:30pm
  Callbacks: Saturday, November 15th at 1:00pm

The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts – 4990 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45238

If you’d like the audition forms sent to you in advance, email Jennifer Perrino @ Jenniferperrino@clpshows.org.

Production Team: Tim Perrino, Director; Greg Dastillung, Music Director; Cassidy Steele, Choreographer/Co-Director, Holly McGowan, Production Stage Manager

• Please prepare a song to sing for 16 – to 32 measures in musical theatre style.
  An accompanist will be provided.
• You will be taught a dance combination as well.
• Readings from the script will happen at the callback.
• Must be a minimum of 17 years of age to audition.
• MUST HAVE A RESUME listing theatrical experience in order to audition.

A headshot/picture is appreciated. Please bring a headshot and resume
No more than 2 conflicts will be accepted during the rehearsal process.
All roles are paid positions. No roles have been precast.

Cast members do not have to be the actual ages of the characters in any of the productions, but must be able to look age appropriate and act accordingly.

March 12 – April 5, 2026
Legally Blonde follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal! Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.

For more information on auditions, contact us at (513) 241 – 6550. Check us out on the web at www.CLPShows.org

• Elle Woods – (Gb2-G5 Soprano Belt) – bubbly college-age girl who follows her ex-boyfriend to Harvard Law School and realizes that she has more than just a pretty face and a bubbly personality to offer the world, lovable, determined, vulnerable, energetic and outgoing, tap dance skills are a plus. Must be comfortable with dogs and willing to be/become blonde!
• Emmett Forrest – (B2-A4 Tenor) – a smart, quirky, sensitive and personable law student. He ends up taking Elle under his wing and believes in her when it seems that no one else does. Must be comfortable with dogs.
• Paulette Buonofuonte – (A3-A5 Soprano Belt) – funny owner of Hair Affair, a local salon. She becomes friends with Elle and longs to marry a man from Ireland. Must be comfortable with dogs. A Bostonian accent is a plus.
• Warner Huntington III – (Eb3-Ab4 Tenor) – attractive and charming but very self-absorbed. He will do whatever it takes to achieve his dream of becoming a senator, including breaking Elle’s heart.
• Professor Callahan – (A2-F#4 Baritone) – a pompous and manipulative law professor at Harvard, able to turn instantly into a conniving shark at the turn of a hat
• Vivienne Kensington – (A3-F5 HUGE Soprano Belt) – overachieving, stuck-up, wealthy, smart and savvy law student who is intellectually driven, feels very threatened by Elle’s presence at Harvard. Must be willing become a brunette.
• Brooke Wyndham – (A3-G5 Alto or Soprano) – an exercise video star and former Delta Nu sorority girl who was accused of murder. Being physically fit is a must for this role, to properly do high level aerobics with enough stamina to continue singing.
• Pilar, Margot, Serena – (G#3-F5 Belt) – Elle’s entourage who follow her through the story acting as her “Greek Chorus”. Pilar is the sassy and sensible sorority sister. Margot is the seemingly dim-witted, boy-crazy sorority sister. Serena is the energetic cheerleader sorority sister.
• Kyle B. O’Boyle – (no vocal requirement) – a physically fit, attractive UPS deliveryman, Paulette’s dream guy. Must be comfortable with dogs. Irish dancing skills are a plus!
• Enid Hoops – (G3-G5 Soprano Belt) – a strong, opinionated, feminist law student at Harvard.
• Elle’s Mom – (C4 – E5 Alto) – High society socialite from Malibu.
• Elle’s Dad – (D3 – E#4 Baritone) – High society golfer from Malibu.
• Kate – (Bb3 – Eb5 Alto) – Delta Nu scholastic chair, the bookworm!
• Leilani – (B3 – Eb5 Alto) – Delta Nu sorority sister with vocal solo.
• Cashier at Hair Affair – Strong Dancer, Colorist at Hair Affair – Strong Dancer
• Sundeep Padamadan – A foreign Harvard law student. Former leader of his country.
• Aaron Schultz – A smug and arrogant Harvard law student.
• Dewey – Paulette’s rude, mean, dog-stealing, trailer-trash ex-boyfriend.
• Nikos Argitakos – Brooke Wyndham’s pool boy.
• Carlos – Nikos’ “best friend”.
• Grand Master Chad – UCSD frat boy.
• Winthrop – Harvard Law admissions officer.
• Pforzheimer – Harvard Law admissions officer. Lowell – Harvard Law admissions officer.
• Whitney – Vivienne’s best friend at Harvard law. Her father is next in line to be the Speaker of the House and Vivienne brags about it.
• Chutney Wyndham – Brooke Wyndham’s jealous step-daughter. Featured in the courtroom as a witness.
• Judge – Featured characters in the courtroom trial.
• Court stenographer – Featured characters in the courtroom trial.
• ENSEMBLE: UCSD students, Prisoners/Dancers at Boston’s Women’s Correctional Facility, Harvard Law students, Courtroom spectators and trial personnel, Sales personnel, Parade Dancers

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Cincinnati Landmark Productions to hold auditions for Covedale Marquee Holiday show:
BUDDY – The Buddy Holly Story

• Sunday, Oct. 5th, 2025 1pm to 3:30pm
• Monday, Oct. 6th, 2025 6:30pm to 8:30pm
  Callbacks: Tuesday, Oct. 7th, 2025 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Audition Location: Warsaw Federal Incline Theater – 801 Matson Place, Cincinnati, OH 45204

If you’d like the audition form sent to you in advance, email Jennifer Perrino AT Jenniferperrino@clpshows.org.

CLP is actively seeking diverse casts. Performers of all races and ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities and abilities are especially encouraged to audition and will be considered for all roles

January 22 – February 15, 2026
By arrangement with Alan Janes; Written by Alan Janes

BUDDY – The Buddy Holly Story Tells the true story of Buddy’s meteoric rise to fame, from the moment in 1957 when ‘That’ll Be The Day’ hit the airwaves until his tragic death less than two years later on “The Day The Music Died”. Featuring over 20 of Buddy Holly’s greatest hits including: “That’ll be the Day”, “Peggy Sue”, “Everyday”, “Oh Boy”, “Not Fade Away”, “Rave On”, “Chantilly Lace” and many more! The incredible legacy of the young man with glasses, whose musical career spanned an all too-brief period during the golden days of rock & roll, continues to live on in Buddy.

Production Team: Hunter Henrickson, Director/Music Director

• Please prepare to read from the script.
• Please prepare to sing between 16 and 32 measures of a musical theatre song (an accompanist will be provided).
• You will be taught a dance combination as well.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age to audition.
• MUST HAVE A RESUME listing theatrical experience in order to audition.
• A headshot/picture is appreciated. Please bring a headshot and resume.

While The Buddy Holly Story is first and foremost a musical, its use of live musicians doubling as actors and concert players makes it unique. Almost every cast member will be featured as an instrumentalist if able. I encourage any and all who play an instrument to promote that skill at the time of auditioning and to be prepared to showcase their playing abilities at the auditions/callbacks or with a short video that can be emailed to the directorial team. While not every track in the show requires playing ability, it’s certainly a plus to have.

• Jerry Allison – Male 20s – 30s. One of the Crickets. Sings backup vocals in many songs and must play drums.
• 4th Cricket – 20s – 30s. Second guitarist for the Crickets. Sings back up, must play guitar, and potentially plays other characters throughout the show.
• Highpockets Duncan – Male 30s – 50s. Father figure to Buddy who helps jump start his career. May play other characters in the show. Singing and instrumental experience are an added plus but not required.
• Norman Petty/Big Bopper – Male late 20s – 40s. The recording studio owner that first captured Buddy’s Rock n Roll music. Also plays the Big Bopper and sings “Chantilly Lace,” as well as other features in the show. Must be able to sing and portray the “larger than life” personality of the Big Bopper.
• Vi Petty – Female late 20s – 40s. The wife of Norman and second half of the recording team that helped launch Buddy’s career. Must play piano.
• Maria Elena – 20s – 30s latine. Eventual wife to Buddy Holly. Strong acting chops are a must. Singing, dance, and/or instrumental abilities are a plus but not required.
• Ritchie Valens – 20s male Latine. The youthful third in the trio of featured performers for the Winter Dance Party Tour. Sings La Bamba as well as other features in the final concert.
• 2 or 3 Apollo Performers – 20s – 40s African American. Sings “Shout” during act 1. Must be comfortable with light crowd work and have powerhouse vocals. May also double as a dancer or backup singer in other parts of the show.
• 4 – 6 Dancers – 20s – 30s. High energy dancers with partnering experience. Heavily featured throughout the show as the choreographed transitions between scenes and concert performers. May also play other characters throughout the show.
• Various Musicians – any age group. Musicians who play in the concert at the end of the show. Brass, reed, and piano players in particular are sought after for these positions. If comfortable, they may play other roles in the show.

Note: this production is not currently casting for the roles of Buddy Holly and Joe B. Mauldin.