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La Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, Ohio, is holding an open call audition for its upcoming production of CHILDREN OF EDEN on Saturday, March 8, at 10:00 a.m. at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio.

SEEKING MEN:

• FATHER: 35-60, An impressive man, truly a father figure. Protective, loving, wants the
  best for his children, but parents with a firm hand. A5-G3
• ADAM: 20-30, Bright and childlike, devout, loving, hard-working yet reserved. A5-A3
• CAIN: 18-25, Abel’s older, adventurous brother. Follows in his mother’s footsteps of longing for what is in the world. He is strong, stubborn and independent. A5-B3
• ABEL: 18-25, Cain’s younger more conservative brother who follows the rules. G5-B3
• SETH: 18-25 Adam and Eve’s third son and the family’s second chance at life. Innocently adventurous E5-B3
• NOAH: 20-30, Rough but simple. He is shrewd, but also warm and loyal. He builds an ark to save his family and honor Father. A5-A3
• JAPETH: 18-25, He is in love with Yonah and is willing to sacrifice his life to be with her. Clever, rebellious, stubborn, Noah’s youngest child.
• HAM: 18-25, He is Noah’s middle child, not as docile as Japeth, nor hot headed as Shem. G5-B3
• SHEM: 18-25, Noah’s oldest child, hot headed, strong and impulsive. E5-B3
• SNAKE: 18-25, the slick, smooth talking reptile that convinces Eve to try the apple. G5-B3

SEEKING WOMEN:

• EVE: 20-30, Curious and questioning, smart and excited. Chose and imperfect life of knowledge over and a perfect life of innocence. A5-G3
• MAMA: 20-30, Noah’s wife and very motherly. She possesses gentle strength and serves as the mediator for the family. A5-G3
• YONAH: 18-25, Noah’s servant who falls in love with his son Japeth. She is strong, humble, kind and smart. G5-G3
• APHRA: 18-25, Ham’s pregnant wife, a constant worrier. E5-B3
• AYSHA: 18-25, Shem’s wife, bitter and constantly accusing of others. E5-B3

SEEKING CHILDREN (WILL BE DOUBLE CAST)

• YOUNG CAIN: 10-13, The older of the two brothers, curious and questioning. D5-B3
• YOUNG ABEL: 8-11, The younger of the two brothers, favors Adam, obedient and devout. D5-B3

SEEKING ENSEMBLE:

• STORYTELLERS: Strong singers to act as ensemble members throughout the production and understudy principle roles. Ages 18+

Please prepare a 32 bar cut of a standard Musical Theatre song. Please provide a current headshot and resume.

All rehearsals and performances take place in Springboro, OH.
Rehearsals: April 21 – May 4 (Mon-Sat 9 AM – 6 PM).
Tech: May 5 – 7.

Performances: May 8 – June 15. Thurs-Sun matinees and evenings.

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.

If you are unable to attend the in-person audition on the 8th, you may send resume, headshot, and video before that day to submissions@lacomedia.com

La Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, Ohio, is holding an open call audition for its upcoming production of JERSEY BOYS on Saturday, November 23, at 10:00 a.m. at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio.

• TOMMY DEVITO: (Male, 30-40) Strong tenor/baritone voice, must be comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; ability to play guitar a strong plus; funny; a wise-guy; a natural-born leader with appealing bad-boy quality.
• FRANKIE VALLI: (Male, 20-35) Must have a strong tenor with sweet and strong falsetto and be able to sing in the style of Frankie Valli; strong tenor to high A or Bb plus strong falsetto up to treble G; charismatic and charming; must be a very strong actor and have a gritty side as well as a polished veneer; must be very comfortable with four-part harmonies.
• NICK MASSI: (Male, 30-40) Strong bass/baritone voice, must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; a quiet dreamer who longs for life after The Four Seasons; understated with a dead-pan quality.
• BOB GAUDIO: (Male, 20-35) Strong tenor/baritone voice; must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; an intelligent, sensitive, and introspective musical prodigy.
• BOB CREWE: (Male, 30-40) Intelligent and flamboyant; genius music producer and lyricist; an integral part of creating the magic of The Four Seasons.
• MARY & OTHERS: (Female, 20-39) Frankie’s wife; tough, Italian, Jersey girl with a killer sense of humor; Will also play a variety of other roles including member of a 60’s style girl group; good dancer.
• LORRAINE & OTHERS: (Female, 20-35) Frankie’s girlfriend; educated, career-girl; not from Jersey. Will also play a variety of other roles, including member of a 60’s style girl group and tough-as-nails Jersey girl. Good dancer.
• FRANCINE & OTHERS: (Female, 20-37) Frankie’s daughter, Jersey girl—vulnerable and lost; she acts out for attention. Will also play a variety of other roles including member of a 60’s style girl group and a tough-as-nails Jersey girl.
• ENSEMBLE (Male & Female, 20-55): Strong Singers & Actors of all voice types to play various roles and understudy leads.

Please prepare a 32 bar song in the 1960s pop style.
Please provide a current headshot and resume.

Rehearsals: January 27 – February 8, 2025 (Mon-Sat 9 AM – 5 PM).

Tech Rehearsals: Feb10-Feb 12, 2025

Performances February 13 – March 23, 2025. (Thurs, Friday, Sun matinees and evenings, Saturday evenings)

If you have questions, or for more information, email submissions@lacomedia.com

Non-Equity.