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Special Early Audition For The Role of Upton Sinclair

Because of preproduction needs, the role of Upton Sinclair will be cast early so that a short movie can be shot for use in the production.

The audition date for this role: Wed, July 10, 2024*, at 7:00 pm
There may be a callback, if and when TBD

The short movie: The movie will be shot the weekend of Aug 10. The location is to be determined. Principal photography is slated for Sat., Aug 10 with a possibility of Sunday, Aug 11 as a pickup day, if it’s necessary.

There is only a small amount of dialogue that needs memorized for the movie.

THE CASTING REQUIREMENTS FOR UPTON SINCLAIR: 55, white male

Please see below for the rest of the requirements for the production as a whole.

For more information please contact:
K.L.Storer at kl.storer@daytontheatreguild.org

General Auditions will be held Mon & Tue, Aug 26 & 27, 2024, starting at 7:00 pm both nights.

Production dates: Oct 11-20, 2024

The Dayton Theatre Guild at the Caryl D. Philip TheatreScape
430 Wayne Ave, Dayton OH, 45410
937-278-5993

Directed by K.L.Storer
Produced by Debra Kent

A comedic docudrama based on the actual first American political consulting firm, formed by Leone Baxter and Clem Whitaker, CAMPAIGNS, INC. is a behind‐the‐scenes look at orchestrated political dirty tricks executed through what may be the original “fake news” strategy. With dark humor, the play examines Baxter and Whitaker’s propaganda machine that sabotages novelist Upton Sinclair’s 1934 bid to become the first Democratic governor of California.

Remaining Casting Requirements: (to be announced soon)

• Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
• A résumé and headshot are not required but are appreciated.
• Please provide a list of all known conflicts.

All cast and crew are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19

Open audition notice for
THE ENCHANTED COTTAGE
by Sir Arthur Wing Pinero

Auditions will be held Mon & Tue, Jul 8 & 9, 2024, starting at 7:00 pm both nights.

Production dates: Aug 23-Sep 8, 2024

The Dayton Theatre Guild at the Caryl D. Philip TheatreScape
430 Wayne Ave, Dayton OH, 45410
937-278-5993

Directed by Ray Gambrel
Produced by Barbara Jorgensen, Michael Welly, & Brian Buttrey

THE ENCHANTED COTTAGE is a charming and romantic fable, written in 1921. It ran on Broadway for 65 performances in 1923 and was made into a film in 1945. It was, in fact, produced here at The Guild in the 1953/1954 season. Socialite Oliver Bradshaw returns home from WWI disfigured by war wounds and convinced that no one will accept him as he is now. He hides from his family and the rest of the world, taking a secluded cottage overseen by a mysterious housekeeper. Laura Pennington, a painfully shy young woman from the village comes to look after Oliver. She tells him that the cottage in which he is staying is in fact a very old honeymoon cottage. The two begin developing feelings for each other and ultimately fall in love and marry. They discover the enchantment of the cottage has the power to transform. This play is about true beauty lying within, and about acceptance. Everyone deserves to love.

Casting Requirements:

• Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
• A résumé and headshot are not required but are appreciated.
• Please provide a list of all known conflicts.
  character breakdowns:
  • 4 Women ‐‐ between mid 20’s to late 60’s
  • 5 Men ‐‐ between mid 20’s to late 60’s
  • Several young people (between the ages of 8 and 20). Any gender

For more information please contact Director Ray Gambrel at raygambrel@yahoo.com

All cast and crew are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19

The show runs weekends Aug 23-Sep 8, 2024

Arthur Przybyszewski, a former 1960’s radical, owns a rundown donut shop in Chicago’s Uptown. His only employee, an energetic but troubled young African American assistant, Franco, wants to update the establishment with lively music and healthy menu options. The writing is on the wall that things are going to change – maybe even for the better. Superior Donuts explores the challenges of embracing the past, and the redemptive power of friendship.

Production Dates: June 7 – 23, 2024

Directed by: Jared Mola
Produced by: Debra Kent

Audition Dates: Monday and Tuesday, March 25 & 26, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

For further information contact: Jared Mola at mola.jared@gmail.com

Casting Requirements

• Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
• A résumé and headshot are not required but are encouraged.
• Please bring all scheduling conflicts between March 27 and June 23, 2024

Character Descriptions:
The ethnicities are noted in the script to indicate cultural divides within this Chicago neighborhood, but only MAX and KIRIL speak with an accent (Russian). ARTHUR PRZYBYSZEWSKI – Male, 50s-60s. Polish-American. An unambitious ex-hippie. He runs the dated donut shop of the title. Will be involved in fight choreography.*

• FRANCO WICKS – Male, 20s. African American. An energetic and intelligent young man who comes to work for Arthur. He may have written the ‘great American novel’.
• MAX TARASOV – Male, 50+. Russian immigrant and owner of the neighboring video store. Boisterous and lacking in social nuance. Speaks with a Russian accent.
• OFFICER RANDY OSTEEN – Female, 40s-50s. Irish-American. A beat cop with a big heart. She’s sweet on Arthur.
• OFFICER JAMES BAILEY – Male, 40s-50s. African-American. Randy’s partner. No-nonsense on the job, a Trekkie in his off-time.
• LUTHER FLYNN – Male, 40s-50s. Irish/Italian-American. A thug and bookie to whom Franco owes money. He’s the boss. Will be involved in fight choreography.*
• LADY BOYLE – Female, 70s. Irish-American. A homeless woman and regular ‘customer’ of the shop.
• KEVIN MAGEE – Male, 20s. Irish-American. Luther’s henchman and enforcer. A mean and intimidating guy.
• KIRIL IVAKIN – Male, 20s-30s. Russian. Max’s nephew who appears at the end of the play. A large man, he is described as looking like Ivan Drago from Rocky IV. Speaks with a Russian accent.

*There will be a simple fight audition for the characters of Arthur and Luther. Previous stage combat experience is NOT REQUIRED. It is recommended to dress comfortably for movement.