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THE WIZARD OF OZ Runs July 31-Aug. 9

THE WIZARD OF OZ
East Side Players
July 31-Aug. 9
Blue Ash Recreation Center Amphitheater

Directed by Amanda Osburn

Official cast list |

Return to the merry ole land of Oz this winter. Follow Dorothy and her lovable crew—the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion—as they journey to meet the great and powerful Wizard. Packed with iconic songs like “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “Follow the Yellow Brick Road,” this production promises dazzling performances, unforgettable music, and a magical experience for the whole family.

  • Thu-Sun, July 31-Aug. 3 at 7:30pm
  • Wed-Sat, Aug. 6-9 at 7:30pm

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THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL Runs June 5-14

THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL
East Side Players
June 5-14
Blue Ash Recreation Center Amphitheater

Directed by Elise Gillespie and Caroline Conard

Official cast list

It’s creepy and it’s kooky!! It’s a hilarious musical! It’s every father’s nightmare! Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man her parents have never met. And worse, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before – keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia! Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s ‘normal’ boyfriend and his parents.

  • Thu-Sun, June 5-8 at 7:30pm
  • Wed-Sat, June 11-14 at 7:30pm

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Auditions Announced for THE WIZARD OF OZ at East Side Players

Sundays April 27 and May 4 from Noon-3:30pm at the Tom Stone Amphitheater in the Blue Ash Nature Park, 4433 Cooper Road (near the intersection of Cooper and Reed Hartman).

Auditions will be scheduled and reservations are requested. “Walk-ins” the days of the auditions may be scheduled on a first come, first serve basis, into any remaining audition time slots, if time permits.

For complete information please visit www.esptheater.org/show-info/Oz%20Production%20Book.pdf

To complete an audition reservation, you will need to have 3 things…An up-to-date “registration form,” an “audition form” and a scheduled audition time. Pick either one of the
following ways to register:

  1. If you have never filled out a registration form with East Side Players before, or, not in the
    past several years, please go online to www.esptheater.org and under the tab “become a member”, fill out both a “registration” and “audition” form. We will be back in touch!
  2. If you have registered with East Side Players in the past few years, please go online to
    www.esptheater.org and under the tab “become a member”, fill out an “audition” form. A copy of your last registration form may be emailed to you and if you need to make changes on that registration form, all you will need to do is to go online to www.esptheater.org, go to the registration form, type in your first and last name and then only type in any information boxes which need to be updated. If the registration form is not emailed back, we’ll update it at the auditions.

After doing one or the other of the above processes, an up to date, completed registration form may be emailed to you for signing, along with a confirmed audition date and time. If this does not arrive within 48 hours, something has gone wrong! In this instance, please contact Rick (rickreinhardt18@gmail.com). Please note that audition forms will not be accepted nor times assigned if the conflicts are not listed! This info and all future info will be in either a regular email or PDF format. If you can’t open the attachments, please download (free) Adobe Reader to your computer at http://www.adobe.com.

Parents of those age 12 and under MUST accompany their child to the audition. If any changes in audition time or date are necessary, or if you decide for whatever reason not to audition, please contact Rick (rickreinhardt18@gmail.com) and let him know, so he can free up the time slot.

What will take place at the auditions?
Several things will happen at your audition:

  1. We will run scales with you to determine the top and bottom of your vocal range.
  2. Next, we will be placing parents (of age 12 and under) and friends into assignments to help with the production.
  3. We will then double check your registration information. Please remember to print out, sign, and bring this with you to your audition. (If not, we will print it for you at your audition.)
    • MOST IMPORTANTLY, please double check that all of your rehearsal conflicts are listed and reflected on your registration information!
  4. We will take your picture and attach it to your registration form. (This will help the directors better remember your audition during casting)!
  5. You will then be taught a small dance portion in a small group. Please wear clothes that you can move in.
  6. Next, you will be taken to the audition area. Each person in your small group will be introduced to the director, music director, choreographer, and the video camera. While here, you will each be asked to sing about one minute of a song that you have prepared that shows off your vocal abilities and range, preferably from “The Wizard of Oz”

    NOTE: An accompanist WILL NOT be at your audition, so we encourage you to bring something to sing along with. The signal in the area is not very good, so PLEASE pre-download your music.

  7. After everyone in your group has performed a song, you may be asked to read an excerpt from the show. You may also be asked to sing an excerpt from the show.

After the audition is complete, you will be given a letter letting you know what happens next.
The cast list will be available to everyone by Friday, May 9th at 7:00 PM. Rehearsals will begin
Sunday, May 11th.

Production dates: July 31-Aug. 9
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Auditions Announced for THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL at East Side Players

They’re creepy and they’re kooky!… and we want YOU in the family

March 9 and 16 from Noon-3pm

To sign up for an audition slot, visit ESPTheater.org and fill out the audition form and registration form.

http://esptheater.org/auditionform.php
http://esptheater.org/regform.php

Auditionees should prepare a short song (16 to 32 bars) to showcase their vocal ability. We suggest having an instrumental track to sing along with.
Actors should also be prepared to read scenes from the script (cold read) and learn a short dance.

Directed by Elise Gillespie

Production dates: June 5-14.

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THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Runs June 6-15

ESP_Spongebob MusicalTHE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
East Side Players
June 6-15
Blue Ash Recreation Center Amphitheater

Directed by Amanda Osburn

Official cast list 

Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world! An exciting new musical featuring irresistible characters and magical music, this deep-sea pearl of a show is set to make a splash with audiences young and old. The future is bright, the future is bold, the future is The SpongeBob Musical.

  • Thu-Sun, June 6-9 at 7:30pm
  • Wed-Sat, June 12-15 at 7:30pm

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