The Who’s TOMMY
Dare to Defy Productions
Jan. 12-20
Mathile Black Box Theatre [Dayton]
Based on the iconic 1969 rock concept album, The Who’s Tommy is an exhilarating story of hope, healing and the human spirit. The story of the pinball-playing, deaf, dumb and blind boy who triumphs over his adversities has inspired, amazed and puzzled audiences for more than 40 years.
Sun, Dec. 15 beginning at 5pm at 427 Washington Street, Dayton, Ohio.
Call backs will be later the same day at 7:00 (December 17th).
This show will begin rehearsals end of February/beginning of March and perform at the Mathile Theater (in the Schuster Center) on April 13th, 14th (2 shows), 20th and 21st (2 shows).
You MUST be 25 or older to audition for this show. We will NOT accept anyone under the age of 25.
Please prepare 16 bars of a song in the same style as the show. The director may ask to hear another song (16 bar cut) from your music book. NO MONOLOGUE NEEDED.
Please, bring a recent head shot and resume along with a completed audition form (which will be emailed a few days before auditions).
All positions are paid non-equity contract positions.
Auditions will take place at 427 C Washington St Dayton, OH 45402 – There is a big yellow sign on the street that says Warehouse Space for Sale or Lease and that is where you will turn. It is the third warehouse building on the right with the river on your left.
Character Breakdown: You must convincingly pass for 30.
To reserve an audition slot, visit http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e4aaca72ca0fe3-tick.
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LITTLE WOMEN The Musical
Dare to Defy Productions
Dec. 1-9
Mathile Theatre [Dayton]
Cast: Melissa Hall as Jo March, Justin King as Professor Bhaer/Knight, A.J. Breslin as Laurie Laurence/Rodrigo, Samantha Creech as Amy March/Troll, Lindsay Sherman as Meg March/Clarissa, Jessi Stark as Beth/Rodrigo 2, Lorri Topping as Marmee March/Hag, Rick Flynn as Mr. Laurence, Becky Howard as Aunt March/Mrs. Kirk & Jonathan Collura as John Brooke/Sir Braxton
Based on Louisa May Alcott’s beloved 1869 novel, Little Women the Broadway Musical shares the adventures of the four March sisters at home in Concord, Massachusetts while their father is away on the Civil War battlefields. This timeless story is brought to life in a musical filled with personal discovery, heartache and everlasting love. With book by Allan Knee, music by Jason Howland and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, the musical celebrates the March sisters’ individual journeys and transformations.
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BAT BOY
Dare to Defy Productions
Oct. 27-Nov. 3
Schuster Center Mathile Theatre [Dayton]
Cast: Samantha Faye Creech as Shelley Parker, Garrett Young as Bat Boy, Lindsay Sherman as Meredith Parker, Shawn Patrick as Dr. Thomas Parker, Bobby Mitchum as Rick Taylor/Lorraine, Tia Seay as Rev. Hightower/Mrs. Taylor/Roy/Institute Man, Jessi Lyn Stark as Ruthie Taylor/Ned, Joshua Seitz as Bud/Daisy/Pan, Becky Milligan Howard as Sheriff & Brett Norgaard as Maggie/Ron Taylor
BAT BOY the Musical deals with serious themes such as hypocrisy, acceptance, forgiveness, racism, revenge, and scapegoating, but often punctures the most serious moments with slapstick, surrealism, camp-horror, and irony.
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SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL
Dare to Defy Productions
Sept. 7-9
Victoria Theatre [Dayton]
Cast: AJ Breslin as Cat in the Hat, Chavin Medina as Jo Jo, Skyler McNeely as Horton, Kim Comacho as Gertrude, Danielle Bessler as Mayzie, Bird Girls: Jessi Stark, Samantha Creech & DJ Calzada, Samantha Wright Norman as Sour Kangaroo, Julia Stubbs as Baby Kangaroo,
Wickersham Brothers: Ryan Scanlon, Zach King & David Baker, Brennan Paulin as Mr. Mayor, Angie Thacker as Mrs. Mayor, Tyler Smith as General Schmitz, Frank Calzada as Vlad Vladikoff, Damon Barnett as Grinch & Layne Roate as Yertle the Turtle
Ensemble: Casey Topping, Asia Hill, Natalie Sanders, Brett Norgaard, Tracie Books, Joshua Ladner, Amanda Bass, Carissa Dallis, Neve Barker, Madison Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Jordan Head, Raef Norgaard, Caleb Iwu, Rachel Head & Aly Haas
The only thing more fun than reading a Dr. Seuss book is seeing a magical musical extravaganza—live, onstage with all the favorite Dr. Seuss characters! Cat in the Hat is the host and Horton the Elephant is the guide on a journey from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the World of the Whos, as a little boy with a big imagination proves that a person is a person no matter how small. Featuring music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty the show was co-conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty and Eric Idle based on the works of Dr. Seuss.
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Behind the Curtain Cincinnati 