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October 3, 2024 · 6:08 pm

Auditions Announced for GHOST: The Musical at La Comedia Dinner Theatre

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.

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October 3, 2024 · 6:05 pm

Irving Berlin’s HOLIDAY INN Runs Nov. 1-Dec. 29

Irving Berlin’s HOLIDAY INN
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
Nov. 1-Dec. 29
[Springboro]

Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn tells the story of Jim, who leaves the bright lights of show business behind to settle down at his farmhouse…but life just isn’t the same without a bit of song and dance. Jim’s luck takes a spectacular turn when he meets Linda, a spirited schoolteacher with talent to spare. Together they turn the farmhouse into a fabulous inn with dazzling performances to celebrate each holiday, from Thanksgiving to the Fourth of July.

This joyous musical features thrilling tap-dance numbers, laugh-out-loud comedy, and a parade of hit Irving Berlin songs, including “Blue Skies,” “Easter Parade,” “Steppin’ Out With My Baby,” “Heat Wave,” “Be Careful, It’s My Heart,” “Cheek To Cheek,” “White Christmas” and many more!

  • Fri, Nov. 1 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat. Nov. 2 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 3 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed, Nov. 6 at 10:30am
  • Thu-Fri, Nov. 7-8 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat. Nov. 9 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 10 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed, Nov. 13 at 10:30am
  • Thu-Fri, Nov. 14-15 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat. Nov. 16 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 17 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed, Nov. 20 at 10:30am
  • Thu-Fri, Nov. 21-22 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat. Nov. 23 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Nov. 24 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Nov. 29-30 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Dec. 1 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed, Dec. 4 at 10:30am
  • Thu-Sun, Dec. 5-8 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed, Dec. 11 at 10:30am
  • Thu-Sun, Dec. 12-15 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Wed, Dec. 18 at 10:30am
  • Thu-Sun, Dec. 19-22 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Fri-Sun, Dec. 27-29 at 10:30am & 5:30pm

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August 26, 2024 · 5:36 pm

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER Run Sept. 19-Oct. 27

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
Sept. 19-Oct. 27
[Springboro]

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER is based on the 1977 film starring John Travolta that became a cultural phenomenon and cemented the Bee Gees as disco-era icons. Tony Manero still lives at home and works as a paint store clerk in Brooklyn. However, he lives for the weekends, when he and his friends go to the local disco and dance the night away, and he is the king of the dance floor. This mega-musical hits our stage with dazzling new choreography and the songs from the chart-topping soundtrack!

  • Thu-Fri, Sept. 19-20 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 21 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 22 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Sept. 26-27 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Sept. 28 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 29 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 3-4 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 5 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 6 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 10-11 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 12 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 13 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 17-18 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 19 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 20 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Oct. 24-25 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Oct. 26 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 27 at 10:30am & 5:30pm

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August 15, 2024 · 5:15 pm

Auditions Announced for HOLIDAY INN at La Comedia Dinner Theatre

La Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, Ohio, is holding an open call audition for its upcoming production of HOLIDAY INN on Saturday, August 24, at 10:00 a.m. at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio.

SEEKING

  • JIM HARDY – (male, 30s, lyric baritone) A performer and singer-songwriter eager to leave showbiz behind for a simpler life on a farm in Connecticut.
  • TED HANOVER – (male, 30s, lyric baritone) Jim’s best friend and performing partner; a charming ladies’ man looking for his big break.
  • LILA DIXON – (female, 30s, high belt) A determined performer and Jim’s mismatched fiancée.
  • DANNY – (male, 30-50s) Jim, Ted, and Lila’s agent.
  • LINDA MASON – (female, 30s, belt/mix) – a school teacher with the hidden talents of a singer and dancer.
  • LOUISE – (female, 40s-50s, belt) – the local “fix it” woman; tough, no nonsense, and extremely perceptive.
  • ENSEMBLE – (Men & Women 18+) Strong singers to play many roles and understudy leads.
  • CHARLIE WINSLOW – (boy, 9-12) a precocious bank messenger.

All ethnicities (18+) are invited to audition.

  • Prepare 16 bars of a musical theatre song appropriate to the show.
  • Please provide a current headshot and resume.
  • Be prepared to dance.

Rehearsals begin October 14, 2024 (Mon – Sat 9AM – 5PM)
Performances November 1 – December 29, 2024. Wednesday matinees and Thurs-Sun matinees and evenings. 4 days off at Thanksgiving & Christmas.

Director/Choreographer is Chris Beiser.

Questions: artisticdirector@lacomedia.com.

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July 22, 2024 · 10:29 pm

2025 Season Announced by La Comedia Dinner Theatre

GHOST the Musical
Jan. 10-Feb. 9

JERSEY BOYS
Feb. 13-March 23

INTO THE WOODS
March 27-May 4

CHILDREN OF EDEN
May 8 – June 15

MATILDA the Musical
June 26-Aug. 10

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
Aug. 14-Sept. 14

LEGALLY BLONDE the Musical
Sept. 18-Oct. 26

SCROOGE the Musical
Nov. 1-Dec. 28

For more information visit www.lacomedia.com.

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