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Auditions Announced for JOSEPH AND THE AMAZINNG TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Hamilton Rotary

hrc_joseph-and-the-amazing-technicolor-dreamcoat-logoAuditions for the Hamilton Rotary Club’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice’s JOSEPH AND THE AMAZINNG TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

Directed by Kevin Brunck
Produced by Jane Winkler & Barb Winkler
Conducted and Vocal Direction by Mark Durbin
Choreographed by Jody Mangino, Kayla Rice and Sandy Wiesman
Assistant Director- Tracy Botos

AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD AT:
THE CREATIVE CENTER AT THE PALACE
215 S. THIRD STREET
HAMILTON, OHIO 45011

ADULTS- Ages 16 & Up
Thursday, December 8th 7:00PM
Friday, December 9th 7:00PM

CHILDREN- Ages 7 to 15
Wednesday, December 7th 6:30PM

PRINCIPAL ROLES

  • NARRATOR(S) Female- Stage Age 25 to 30
  • JOSEPH Stage Age 17 to 20
  • JACOB Stage Age 50 and up

(The Brothers & Wives- Various dance and vocal styles required)

  • REUBEN Stage Age 35-45
  • REUBEN’S WIFE Stage Age 20-45
  • SIMEON Stage Age 35-45
  • SIMEON’S WIFE Stage Age 20-45
  • LEVI Stage Age 30-40
  • LEVI’S WIFE Stage Age 20-40
  • JUDAH Stage Age 30-40
  • JUDAH’S WIFE Stage Age 20-40
  • DAN Stage Age 30-40
  • DAN’S WIFE Stage Age 20-40
  • NAPHTHALI Stage Age 25-30
  • NAPHTHALI’S WIFE Stage Age 20-30
  • GAD Stage Age 25-30
  • GAD’S WIFE Stage Age 20-30
  • ASHER Stage Age 25-30
  • ASHER’S WIFE Stage Age 20-30
  • ISAACHAR Stage Age 20-30
  • ISAACHAR’S WIFE Stage Age 20-30
  • ZEBULON Stage Age 20-30
  • ZEBULON’S WIFE Stage Age 20-30
  • BENJAMIN Stage Age 14-17
  • PHARAOH Stage Age 30-50
  • POTIPHAR Stage Age 40-60
  • POTIPHAR’S WIFE Stage Age 25-35 (Must be a strong dancer and tapper)

ADULT ENSEMBLE
Several adults of various ages will be cast as Ishmaelites, guards, servants and dancers and will be included in the major production numbers.

CHILDREN’S CHORUS
Up to 20 children (ages 8 to 15) will be cast in the Children’s Chorus. The chorus will be on stage for the majority of the show.

  • Adults and children should prepare one song in a Musical Theatre style. Singing a song from the show is acceptable but not required.
  • Piano accompaniment as well as CD playback will be available for the audition.
  • Please bring a complete list of conflict dates from January through mid-March.
  • We will have one rehearsal the week of December 12th to distribute music and rehearsal schedules.
  • Full rehearsals will begin the first week of January.
  • We will rehearse 3 nights per-week in January, February and March (weather permitting). Children will be released no later than 8:45PM on school nights.
  • If a significant number of rehearsals are canceled due to weather, it may be necessary to add extra rehearsals the first two weeks of March.
  • The specific days of the week we rehearse will be determined after the show is cast.
  • The show will be performed at Parrish Auditorium on the Hamilton Campus of Miami University on March 15, 16, 17, 18 (at 8:00pm) and Sunday, March 19th (at 2:00pm).
  • For additional information, please contact Director, Kevin Brunck at kevin.brunck@visitkingsisland.com OR krbrunck@gmail.com

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HRC Announces Auditions for BIG

HRC_Big logoAUDITIONS FOR THE HAMILTON ROTARY CLUB’S PRODUCTION OF

BIG – the Musical
(Based on the Tom Hank’s film)

Directed by Kevin Brunck
Produced by Herb Cox
Assistant Producers- Jane Winkler & Barb Winkler
Vocal Direction by Ryan Heinrich
Choreographed by Kayla Rice & Jody Mangino
Music Direction by Benjamin Price
Assistant Director- Tracy Botos

AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD AT:
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
1285 MAIN STREET
HAMILTON, OHIO 45013

CHILDREN- Ages 5 to 15
Sunday, December 7th 6:30PM
Wednesday, December 10th 6:30PM

ADULTS- Ages 16 & Up
Thursday, December 11th 7:00PM
Friday, December 12th 7:00PM

CHILDREN’S CHORUS/ENSEMBLE
“Big-the Musical” requires a large children’s chorus which is highlighted in several production numbers throughout the show. Children of all ages are encouraged to audition. While all ages will be cast, the majority of the children’s chorus will be in the 10 to 15 year old age range.

While not required, children with special athletic abilities (tumbling, skateboarding, roller skating, rollerblading, jump roping and other) are encouraged to bring the appropriate equipment to the audition to demonstrate their abilities. Please note that NOT all children roles will require athletic abilities.

ADULT CHORUS/ENSEMBLE
“Big-the musical” also requires an adult chorus of various ages to play several supporting and cameo roles (parents, executives, carnival & toy store workers) throughout the show.

PRINCIPAL ROLES
The Principal speaking/singing roles in “Big-the musical” are as follows:

  • JOSH BASKIN 25 to 30 years old
  • (YOUNG) JOSH BASKIN 12 to 13 years old
  • SUSAN LAWERENCE 25 to 35 years old
  • BILLY KOPECKI 12 to 13 years old
  • MRS. BASKIN (MOM) Early to mid-30’s
  • MacMILLAN Early to mid-50’s
  • PAUL 25 to 35 years old
  • MS. WATSON 50 to 60 years old
  • CYNTHIA BENSON 14 to 15 years old
  • TOM 30 to 40 years old
  • NICK 30 to 40 years old
  • ABIGAIL 30 to 40 years old
  • DIANE 30 to 40 years old

Children and Adults should prepare one song in a Musical Theatre style. Singing a song from the show is acceptable but not required.

Piano accompaniment as well as CD playback will be available for the audition.

Please bring a complete list of conflict dates from January through mid-March.

We will have one rehearsal the week of December 15th to distribute scripts, music and rehearsal schedules.

Full rehearsals will begin the first week of January.

We will rehearse 3 to 4 nights per-week in January and February (weather permitting). The majority of the cast will only be required 2 to 3 nights per-week. Children will be released no later than 8:45PM on school nights.

We will rehearse 4 nights per-week the first two weeks in March.

The specific days of the week we rehearse will be determined after the show is cast.

The show will be performed at Parrish Auditorium on the Hamilton Campus of Miami University on March 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22.

For additional information, please contact Director, Kevin Brunck at kevin.brunck@visitkingsisland.com OR krbrunck@gmail.com

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