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June 30, 2022 · 9:11 am

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Runs July 28-Sept. 11

LSC_25th Annual Putnam logoTHE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
July 28-Sept. 11
[Springboro]

  • Thu-Fri, July 28-29 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, July 30 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, July 31 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Aug. 4-5 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Aug. 6 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Aug. 7 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Aug. 11-12 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Aug. 13 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Aug. 14 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Aug. 18-19 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Aug. 20 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Aug. 21 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Aug. 25-26 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Aug. 27 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Aug. 28 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Sept. 1-2 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 3 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 4 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Sept. 8-9 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 10 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 11 at 10:30am & 5:30pm

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June 2, 2022 · 10:04 am

Auditions Announced for THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at La Comedia

LAC_logoLa Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, Ohio, is holding an open call audition for its upcoming production of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at 10:00 AM Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio.

Seeking Adult Men & Women (18+) who are excellent Singers and Actors for the following roles:

  • WILLIAM BARFEE – Spells words that he first traces with his foot. He is odd, abrasive, and arrogant. Baritone-tenor
  • LEAF CONEYBEAR – Wears handmade clothes, a cape, and safety helmet. During the bee he stares into space and is amazed with all that is going on. Baritone-tenor
  • CHIP TOLENTINO – The previous year’s champion. Handsome and confident. Wears a boy scout uniform. Tenor
  • OLIVE OSTROVSKY – Shy, hard to hear. Puts her hand in front of her face when she spells. Strong singer. Soprano/mezzo
  • MARCY PARK – Wears a school uniform. She is an overachiever and confident competitor. She spells each word quickly and clearly. Tumbler and strong mover preferred. Soprano/mezzo
  • LOGGAINE SCHWARTZANDGRUBNIERRE – She goes by Schwartz and is the youngest speller. She talks with a lisp and is very interested in politics. She signs each word before she spells it. Strong belter.
  • MITCH MAHONEY – Comfort counselor to the losing spellers. He is only doing this because it is part of his court-ordered community service. Bouncer-type physically. Tenor.

Be prepared to sing 16 bars of a song of a musical theatre song appropriate to the show.

Please provide a current headshot and resume.

Director/Choreographer is Chris Beiser.

Rehearsals begin July 11, 2022 (10 AM-6 PM Mon-Sat)

Performances July 28 – Sept 11, 2022, Thurs-Sun matinees and evenings.

Questions call Kris Byerly (937)746-4554 ext 241

Non-Equity.

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May 4, 2022 · 10:08 am

Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Runs June 2-July 24

LAC_Beauty and the Beast logoDisney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
June 2-July 24
[Springboro]

Belle and the Prince invite you to “Be Our Guest” and step into an enchanted world. Based on the Academy Award®-winning Disney animated feature, Beauty and the Beast includes the film’s original songs by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman along with new songs by Menken and Tim Rice. With its magnificent music, brilliantly colored costumes and beautiful sets, Disney’s first stage adaptation is Broadway at its best and one of our most popular shows of all time!

  • Thu-Fri, June 2-3 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, June 4 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, June 5 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, June 9-10 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, June 11 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, June 12 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Sat, June 16-18 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, June 19 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Sat, June 23-25 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, June 26 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, June 30-July 1 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, July 2 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, July 3at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, June 30-July 1 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, July 2 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, July 3 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, July 7-8 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, July 9 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, July 10 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, July 14-15 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, July 16 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, July 17 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, July 21-22 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, July 23 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, July 24 at 10:30am & 5:30pm

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March 10, 2022 · 9:34 am

THE MUSIC MAN Runs April 7-May 21

LAC_The Music Man logoTHE MUSIC MAN
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
April 7-May 21
[Springboro]

Fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian. By turns wicked, funny, warm, romantic and touching, The Music Man is family entertainment at its best. The Tony Award-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a family-friendly story to be shared with old and young alike.

  • Thu-Fri, April 7-8 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, April 9 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, April 10 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, April 14-15 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, April 16 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, April 17 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, April 21-22 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, April 23 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, April 24 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, April 28-29 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, April 30 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, May 1 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, May 5-6 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, May 7 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, May 8 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, May 12-13 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, May 14 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, May 15 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, May 19-20 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, May 21 at 5:30pm

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March 2, 2022 · 12:40 pm

Auditions Announced for Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at La Comedia Dinner Theatre

LAC_logoLa Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, Ohio, is holding an OPEN CALL audition for its upcoming production of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at 9:00 A.M. at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio. Adults, teenagers and young boys will be seen at the same call.

  • BELLE – Young and determined, beautiful, curious, and responsible. Messo soprano (low A to high F)
  • MRS POTTS – Maternal caretaker, enchanted teapot. Mezzo soprano (low F# to high G)
  • BABETTE – Sexy & spicy bewitched feather duster. Soprano (C to high C)
  • MADAME DE LA GRANDE BOUCHE – Once an opera diva, now a transformed wardrobe. Mezzo soprano (C# to D)
  • BEAST – Warm and charming prince buried deep beneath rough and gruff exterior. Baritone (A to high F)
  • GASTON – Arrogant, ultra-masculine villain after Belle’s affections. Baritone (A to high E)
  • LUMIERE – Charismatic and smooth-tongued candelabra. Baritone (A to high F#)
  • COGSWORTH – High-strung enchanted mantel clock. (A to high E)
  • LEFOU – Gaston’s athletic yet clumsy flunky. Baritone (B to high F#)
  • MAURICE – Belle’s eccentric, adoring father. Baritone (B to high Db)
  • Boys (7-15 years old) for the roles of Chip and the Young Prince
  • ENSEMBLE – 16-Older, Male and Female strong singers and movers to play various ensemble roles and cover principals

Be prepared to sing 16 bars of a song from the show or musical theatre song appropriate to the show. Adults & teenagers should also be prepared to dance.

Please provide a current headshot and resume.

Director/Choreographer is Chris Beiser.

Rehearsals begin May 14, 2022 (10 AM-6 PM daily)
Performances June 2 – July 24, 2022, Thurs-Sun matinees and evenings.

Questions call Kris Byerly (937)746-4554 ext 241
Non-Equity.

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