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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.

La Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, Ohio, is holding an open call audition for its upcoming production of GHOST: THE MUSICAL on Saturday, October 19, at 9:00 a.m. at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio.

• SAM WHEAT: Male, 25-35. Strong singer, charming leading man, the hero of the story. Moves well, athletic look, guitar playing a plus. Pop tenor with strong belt: G# – Bb
• MOLLY JENSEN: Female, 25-35. Strong singer. Sweet, smart, but too trusting. Pop rock singer with strong belt: G3 to Eb5
• ODA MAE BROWN African-American Female. Dynamic singer, larger-than-life character. Smart, sincere, comedic spiritual advisor. Strong mover, Vocal range Ab3 – F5
• CARL BRUNER: Male 25-35. Sam’s best friend with hidden motives. Stage combat experience a plus. Vocal range Eb – A4
• WILLIE LOPEZ/ENSEMBLE: Latino Male, 25-35. Menacing, dangerous, street smart thug hired by Carl to steal Sam’s wallet but results in Sam’s murder. Stage combat experience a plus. Vocal range Eb3 – A4
• SUBWAY GHOST/ORLANDO JONES/ENSMBLE: Male. Aggressive ghost who eventually aids Sam in learning about his powers in the afterlife. Extremely physical role, a large imposing force. Stage combat, strong mover a plus. Experience with rap also a plus.
• CLARA/ORTISHA JONES/FIRST NUN/ENSEMBLE: African American Woman, 20-30. Woks with Oda Mae at her spiritual shop. Comedic, has a strong voice. Vocal Range F3-G5
• LOUISE/OFFICER WALLACE/ENSEMBLE: African-American female, 20-30. Works with Oda Mae at her spiritual shop. Comedic, has a strong voice. Vocal range: F3-G5
• ENSEMBLE: Male & Female, Age 18+ to play various roles and understudy leads

Please prepare a 32 bar musical theatre song. Please provide a current headshot and resume.

Rehearsals: December 26 – 31 & Jan 2 – 9, 2025 (9 AM – 6 PM)

Performances January 10 – February 9, 2025. Thurs-Sun matinees

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

Non-Equity.