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February 29, 2024 · 9:03 pm

Auditions Announced for THE CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES: PLOWIN’ THRU at La Comedia Dinner Theatre

LAC_logoLa Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, Ohio, will hold an Open Call audition for their upcoming production of THE CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES: PLOWIN’ THRU on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio.

9:00 A.M.
SEEKING:

  • The Pastor: Of indeterminate age, a nice man, if perhaps not a terribly dynamic preacher. He lives a life of service and humility.
  • Mrs. Elroy Engelson (Karin): 50’s, Karin is the most fashionable and the best cook. She strives to be a good wife and mother.
  • Mrs. Glimer Gilmerson (Mavis): 60’s. An able-bodied farm wife, Mavis is always willing to fix a tractor, peel a potato, or scrub the lutefisk pot.
  • The Widow Snustad (Vivian): 70’s. The matriarch of the kitchen, Vivian holds tightly to tradition with both hands.
  • Beverly (Engleson) Hauge: (30’s) Mother of three, daughter of Karin.

Prepare 16 bars of standard musical theatre song.
May be asked to read from script.
Please provide a current headshot and resume.

Rehearsals: April 22 – May 8, 2024 (Mon – Sat 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.)
Performances May 9 – June 16, 2024. Thur-Sun matinees and evenings

Director/Choreographer is Chris Beiser.
Questions contact Kris Byerly at 937-746-4554 ext. 241 or productionmanager@lacomedia.com
Non-Equity.

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February 29, 2024 · 9:00 pm

WEST SIDE STORY Runs March 28-May 5

LAC_West Side StoryWEST SIDE STORY
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
March 28-May 5
[Springboro]

Two feuding street gangs, the Jets and the Sharks, are on a collision course in the gritty slums of New York City. Out of the chaos, a passionate romance blooms between Tony and Maria, teenagers caught on opposite sides of the turf war. But can they find a place for their love amid the prejudice and turmoil that surrounds them?

  • Thu-Fri, March 28-29 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, March 30 at 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, April 4-5 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, April 6 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, April 7 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, April 11-12 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, April 13 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, April 14 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, April 18-19 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, April 20 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, April 21 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, April 25-26 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, April 27 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, April 28 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, May 2-3 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, May 4 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, May 5 at 10:30am & 5:30pm

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January 16, 2024 · 5:55 pm

GUYS AND DOLLS Runs Feb. 15-March 24

LAC_Guys and DollsGUYS AND DOLLS
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
Feb. 15-March 24
[Springboro]

This Broadway classic transports you to the colorful world of underground dice-slinging, and high-stakes romance amidst the hustle and bustle of 1950s New York City. Gambler Nathan Detroit’s focus is on his next big payoff, which could cost him the love of his life, as showgirl Adelaide’s growing frustration with getting Nathan to marry her continues to grow.

Bustling with deception and wit, reviving the soul, and gambling on love, the Tony® Award-winning Guys and Dolls is set to a golden era score including “Luck Be a Lady,” “Sit Down You’re Rocking the Boat,” and “I’ve Never Been in Love Before.”

  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 15-16 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 17 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 18 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 22-23 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 24 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 25 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 29-March 1 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, March 2 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, March 3 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 7-8 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, March 9 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, March 10 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 14-15 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, March 16 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, March 17 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, March 21-22 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, March 23 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, March 24 at 10:30am & 5:30pm

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January 10, 2024 · 7:42 pm

Auditions Announced for WEST SIDE STORY at La Comedia Dinner Theatre

LAC_logoLOCAL AUDITIONS FOR WEST SIDE STORY

La Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, Ohio, will hold an Open Call audition for their upcoming production of WEST SIDE STORY at 10 AM on January 27, 2024, at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio.

SEEKING:

  • TONY 20 – 30 Caucasian or European Male. Tenor (Bb2 – Bb4)
    Confident mover. Genuinely sweet and sincere. A romantic young man and former leader of the Jets, finds himself violently torn between his friendships and love. Please sing Maria.
  • RIFF 20 – 30 Caucasian or European Male. Baritone (Bb2 – G4) Strong dancer and stage fighter. The influential leader of the Jets. Persuasive, tenacious and dangerous. Please sing Cool.
  • BERNARDO 25 – 40 Latino/Hispanic Male. Baritone (Bb2 – Eb4) Strong dancer and stage fighter. A proud, strong, handsome Puerto Rican man. Maria’s brother and Anita’s boyfriend. Leader of the Sharks. Please sing America
  • MARIA 18 – 25 Latina/Hispanic Female. Soprano (Bb3-C6). Innocent, romantic, and idealistic but with strength and resolve. Recently immigrated from Puerto Rico. Please sing I Feel Pretty
  • ANITA 25 – 40 Latina/Hispanic Female. Mezzo-Soprano (F3-D5). Strong dancer. Witty, feisty, and assertive. She lights up the room, but if crossed can be unforgiving. Please sing America
  • ANYBODYS 18 – 25 Caucasian Female. Strong dancer; some stage fighting. Spunky tomboy; full of energy and heart. Desperate to join the Jets.
  • DOC 50+ Male. Old fashioned and wise. He tries to keep the peace and guides Tony.
  • LT SCHRANK 40+ Male. A local police detective frustrated by the ongoing violence between the Jets and Sharks. Blunt, brash, and unapologetic.​
  • OFFICER KRUPKE 30+ Male. The local beat cop. He has no patience for the gangs conflict and tries to keep tensions from erupting between them. Regularly mocked by the local gangs.
  • SHARK ENSEMBLE Men & Women 18+ Hispanic, Latino, PoC; Strong singers and dancers to play Sharks/Shark Girls (many featured roles) and understudy leads.
  • JET ENSEMBLE Men & Women 18+ Caucasian/European; Strong singers and dancers to play Jets/Jet Girls (many featured roles) and understudy leads.

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 March 11, 2024 (Mon – Sat 9AM – 5PM)

Performances March 28 – May 5, 2024. Thurs-Sun matinees and evenings

Director is Chris Beiser
Choreographers: Chris Beiser & Alison Gabert

Questions: contact Kris Byerly at productionmanager@lacomedia.com

Non-Equity.

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December 18, 2023 · 6:14 pm

THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES Runs Jan. 18-Feb. 11

LAC_The Marvelous WonderettesTHE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
Jan. 18-Feb. 11
[Springboro]

This smash off-Broadway hit takes you to a 1958 high school prom where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts! Featuring over 30 throwback 50’s and 60’s hits like “Mr. Sandman,” “Lollipop,” “Lipstick On Your Collar,” “Respect,” “It’s In His Kiss,” and “It’s My Party,” The Marvelous Wonderettes is a musical trip down memory lane that will have you humming along in your seat!

  • Thu-Fri, Jan. 18-19 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Jan. 20 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Jan. 21 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Jan. 25-26 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Jan. 27 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Jan. 28 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 1-2 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 3 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 4 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Thu-Fri, Feb. 8-9 at 10:30am & 5:30pm
  • Sat, Feb. 10 at 5:30pm
  • Sun, Feb. 11 at 10:30am & 5:30pm

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