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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Runs April 2-May 10

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
April 2-May 10
[Springboro]

A global phenomenon that has wowed audiences for over 50 years, Jesus Christ Superstar is a timeless work told entirely through the music and lyrics of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.

Loosely based on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, SUPERSTAR follows the last week of Jesus Christ’s life. The story explores the personal relationships and struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, his disciples, his followers and the Roman Empire.

Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary ’70s score includes “I Don’t Know How To Love Him,” “Gethsemane,” “Superstar,” and many more! Rated PG: Thematic Content.

  • Thu-Fri, April 2-3 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, April 4 at 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, April 9-10 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, April 11 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, April 12 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, April 16-17 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, April 18 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, April 19 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, April 23-24 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, April 25 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, April 26 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, April 23-24 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, April 25 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, April 26 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, April 30-May 1 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, May 2 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, May 3 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, May 7-8 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, May 9 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, May 10 at 10:30am

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Auditions Announced for THE WEDDING SINGER at La Comedia Dinner Theatre

La Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, Ohio, is holding an open call audition for its upcoming production of THE WEDDING SINGER on Saturday, March 7th, at 9:00am at 765 W. Central Ave. Springboro, Ohio.

SEEKING (all ethnicities are encouraged to audition)

ROBBIE HART: The lead singer of a band. Handsome and charismatic. A truly ‘nice’ guy that has the classic lead singer aura and personality. Also a bit of a dreamer. In love with love until Linda leaves him at the altar and breaks his heart. Gender: male Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: C6 Vocal range bottom: B3

SAMMY: The bass player in the wedding band and one of Robbie’s best friends. A total guy’s guy, but beneath his pretending to love being a bachelor he is actually in love with Holly. Gender: male Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: C4

GEORGE: The wedding band’s keyboardist and one of Robbie’s best friends. He is sensitive and somewhat flamboyant. The foil to Sammy’s super guy attitude. Gender: male Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: C4

JULIA SULLIVAN: Waitress. The pretty “girl next door” in looks and personality. Engaged to Glen but falls in love with Robbie and is conflicted as to who to choose. Empathetic, caring, and brave. Gender: female Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: G3

HOLLY: Julia’s cousin. Promiscuous and always up for a good time, but wants to be loved and is looking for romantic fulfillment in all the wrong places. She is in love with Sammy. Gender: female Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: A3

GLEN GUGLIA: Julia’s fiancé. A Wall Street broker. He is rich, shallow, and materialistic. Constantly tries to buy Julia’s love with money. He is a bit of a womanizer. Gender: male Age: 30 to 45 Vocal range top: B5 Vocal range bottom: D4

ROSIE: Robbie’s grandmother who raised him. Motherly but adventurous and always trying to remain “hip” despite her age. Gender: female Age: 60 to 80 Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: C4

LINDA: Robbie’s fiancé who leaves him at the altar. Keeps Robbie around as a back-up plan. Is more in love with the idea of Robbie being a rock star than she actually is with Robbie. Gender: female Age: 20 to 30 Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: A3

ENSEMBLE: Male and female, play multiple ensemble roles and understudy principle roles. Must be 18 years of age to audition.

Prepare 16 bars of music in the 80’s pop style of the show or a number from The Wedding Singer score. Be prepared for a dance call.

Rehearsals: April 27th-May 9th, 2026 (Mon-Sat 9am-6pm.)
Tech: May 11th-May 13th, 2026.
Performances: May 14th-June 21, 2023. Thurs-Sun matinees and evenings.
Rehearsal and performance conflicts will not be accepted.

Performers are paid biweekly. Meal each performance, gym membership, worker’s comp provided.
If you have questions, or for more information email artisticdirector@lacomedia.com
Non-Equity.

Although it is highly beneficial to attend the in-person audition,
if you are unable to be present, you may send resume, headshot, 16 bars of 80’s pop music in style of the show or a number from the show before that day to submissions@lacomedia

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SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN Runs Feb. 19-March 29

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
Feb. 19-March 29
[Springboro]

Often called “The Greatest Movie Musical of All-Time,” Singin’ in the Rain is a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences with its charm, wit, and infectious energy. Based on the classic 1952 film, this romantic musical comedy offers a light-hearted depiction of Hollywood when the transition from silent films to “Talkies” results in hilarious trouble for all.

  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 19-20 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 21 at 6:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 22 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 26-27 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 28 at 6:30pm
  • Sun, March 1 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 5-6 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, March 7 at 6:30pm
  • Sun, March 8 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 12-13 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, March 14 at 6:30pm
  • Sun, March 15 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 19-20 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, March 21 at 6:30pm
  • Sun, March 22 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 26-27 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, March 28 at 6:30pm
  • Sun, March 29 at 10:30am

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MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Runs Jan. 15-Feb. 15

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
Jan. 15-Feb. 15
[Springboro]

This masterpiece from the world’s most popular mystery writer promises a suspenseful evening of theatre that will keep you on the edge of your seat!

Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. Shockingly, the luxurious train is one passenger fewer — an American tycoon lies dead in his compartment. With a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer before it’s too late.

  • Thu-Fri, Jan. 15-16 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Jan. 17 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Jan. 18 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Jan. 22-23 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Jan. 24 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Jan. 25 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Jan. 29-30 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Jan. 31 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 1 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 5-6 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 7 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 8 at 10:30am
  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 12-13 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 14 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 15 at 10:30am

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Auditions Announced for MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at La Comedia Dinner Theatre

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Local Auditions

LaComedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, Ohio, is holding an open call audition for its upcoming production of Murder on the Orient Express on Saturday, November 8, at 10:00am at 765 W. Central Ave. Springboro, Ohio.

SEEKING (all ethnicities are encouraged to audition)

  • Hercule Poirot
    Gender-Male, Dialect: Belgian.
    A retired Belgian police officer. Poirot is Christie’s most famous detective and is known for his short stature and long, curly moustache. Poirot is very intelligent, extremely aware and instinctual and is a brilliant detective.
  • Monsieur Bouc
    Gender – Male, Dialect: Belgian. The owner of Wagon Lit, Orient Express. Bouc is a middle-aged man with a youthful vigor and attitude. Gregarious, honest and forthright, he puts his friends and customers above profit, although he’s concerned about his company’s image. He is not a match for Poirot in intelligence, however.
  • Mary Debenham
    Gender – Female, Dialect: British. A governess. Anxious, but also cool and determined, Mary has a certain sadness about her, as well as many secrets. She is carrying on a secret affair with Colonel Arburthnot.
  • Colonel Arbuthnot (doubles as Samuel Ratchett)
    Gender – Male, Dialect: Scottish. A military man of the old-fashioned type, possibly old-money, and used to being obeyed without question. He is strong, charismatic, but also problematic in some of his personal views. Has a temper but loves Mary deeply.
  • Hector McQueen
    Gender – Male, Dialect: American. Personal assistant and secretary to Samuel Ratchett, McQueen is a nervous character with a stutter that appears when he is especially anxious. Seems rather new to his profession. Talks a bit too much but wants everyone to get along.
  • Michel (doubles as Head Waiter)
    Gender – Male, Dialect: French (Michel) & Turkish. (Head Waiter) Michel: Competent and organized, he’s the conductor for the first-class carriages of the Orient Express. Handles himself well in a crisis and is very good at his job. Head Waiter of the Hotel: Eager to please.
  • Princess Dragomiroff
    Gender – Female, Dialect: Russian. Displaced Russian nobility. The Princess is a battleship: determined, arrogant, and accustomed to getting her way. She travels a great deal and holds very decided opinions.
  • Greta Ohlsson
    Gender – Female, Dialect: Swedish. A Catholic missionary and baby nurse, currently serving as a companion to Princess Dragomiroff. She would like to help small children in Africa. Deeply devout. This character may be funny but should not be played as a caricature for laughs.
  • Countess Andrenyi
    Gender – Female, Dialect: Hungarian / American. In addition to being married to a count (and thus, nobility), she also is a doctor. Beautiful, educated, charming, and intelligent enough to match wits with Poirot.
  • Helen Hubbard
    Gender – Female, Dialect: American (Midwestern ideally). Not exactly what she seems, Hubbard comes across as a gregarious, loud, American busybody who has been married multiple times. Must be able to sing and maybe do a little dancing. Should also be able to pull off a cooler, more calculated version of this character with a cultured American accent.
  • Samuel Rachett (doubles as Colonel Arbuthnot)
    Gender – Male, Dialect: American (mobster – possibly Brooklyn or Chicago-style). A dangerous and unlikable man, full of entitlement, with a hair trigger temper. A forceful personality and come across as someone not to be trusted or crossed. Thinks he’s more charming than he really is.

Please provide a current headshot and resume. Prepare 60-second (or less) monologue and be prepared to do cold reads from the show.
Rehearsals: Mon. Dec 29 – Jan. 10 (Mon-Sat 9am-6pm) (excluding Jan. 1)
Tech: Jan. 12 – 14.

Performances: Jan. 15 – Feb. 15, 2026, Thurs-Sun matinees and evenings.
Rehearsal and performance conflicts will not be accepted.
Performers are paid biweekly. Meal each performance, gym membership, workman’s comp provided.

If you have questions, or for more information email artisticdirector@lacomedia.com
Non-Equity.

Although it is highly beneficial to attend the in-person audition, if you are unable to be present, you may send resume, headshot, and 60-second monologue video reel before that day to submissions@lacomedia.com.

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