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Cast Announced for INTO THE WOODS at Middletown Lyric Theatre

MLT_logoMiddletown Lyric Theatre is pleased to announce the cast of INTO THE WOODS coming this AUGUST 9, 10, 16 & 17 2024

Directed & Designed by: Charley Shafor
Assistant Director: Abbie Miller
Vocal Direction: Jeff Dye
Lighting/Sound Designer: Edwin Toy
Production Stage Manager: Angie Markham

  • NARRATOR/MYSTERIOUS MAN – Bill Brewer
  • WITCH – Lori Wegman
  • BAKER – Drew Orozco
  • BAKER’S WIFE – Megan Rehberg
  • LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD – Cora Koltak
  • JACK’S MOTHER – Kristin Erdmen
  • JACK – Ethan Cain
  • CINDERELLA – Erin Speno-Stout
  • STEPMOTHER – Monica Tenhover
  • FLORINDA – Grace Griffith
  • LUCINDA – Abbie Miller
  • CINDERELLA’S PRINCE/WOLF – Daniel Cramer
  • KING/STEWARD – Greg Nelson
  • RAPUNZEL – Lillie Cramer
  • RAPUNZEL’S PRINCE – Christopher Ball
  • GRANNY – Nancy Griffith

For more information visit www.middletownlyric.org.

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STRING OF PEARLS Runs May 3-11

MLT_String of PearlsSTRING OF PEARLS 
Middletown Lyric Theatre
May 3-11
[Middletown]

Directed by Charley Shafor

Cast: Betty Coulter, Pam Fugett, Karen Griesinger, Claudia Kasvin, Abbie Miller, Karen Oehler, Mary Beth Benken-Riesenberg, Gail Rudolph & Sawyer Schafer

Spanning more than 35 years, our play explores the possibilities that open up in the lives of an array of women as they come into contact with a certain strand of pearls. While the pearls have been stolen, bought, bestowed, unstrung and nearly lost follow their story as the pearls touch the lives of mothers and daughters, sisters and friends, even husbands and wives as they weave a deeply affecting story of love and loss.

  • Fri-Sat, May 3-4 at 8pm
  • Fri, May 10 at 8pm
  • Sat, May 11 at 3pm

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Two Women Sought for BOSTON MARRIAGE at Middletown Lyric Theatre

MLT_logoMiddletown Lyric Theatre’s
BOSTON MARRIAGE by David Mamet
Production: June 21, 22, 28 & 29

We are looking for two women for the following roles

Contact: Charley Shafor at cshafor@middletownlyric.org for an appointment

The role of Anna has been cast

Claire: 30s
a young, unattached lesbian woman living on the fringes of upscale Victorian society; once was Anna’s lover, but that has ended and she is currently pursuing a young uninitiated girl for whom she has fallen head over heels; visits Anna, her ex, to ask her to allow Claire to meet with her prospective lover in Anna’s apartment; less educated and younger than Anna.

Catherine: 20s
Anna’s Scottish maid; has to put up with Anna and Claire’s merciless verbal abuse, but in the end there is much more to her than meets the eye; must have superb comedic timing and the ability to execute a Scottish dialect.

Both roles must have strong comedic timing while being able to deftly navigate Mamet’s quick witted repartee that features modern sensibilities couched in Victorian turns of phrase.

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Auditions Announced for INTO THE WOODS at Middletown Lyric Theatre

  • MLT_logoSunday, April 7th: 4pm – 6:30pm
  • Monday, April 8th: 6:30PM – 8PM
  • Tuesday, April 9th: 6:30pm – 8pm – This day will also be used for callbacks if necessary

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • You must fill out an online audition form HERE and sign up for an audition time slot HERE
  • Please prepare 2 songs 32 measures each. Have songs cut/marked for provided accompanist. If you are auditioning for a specific character we encourage you to prepare one song that character sings. Otherwise prepare a ballad and upbeat. Role doubling is possible

PRODUCTION INFORMATION:
Production: August 9, 10, 16 @8pm – August 17 @3pm
All Day Rehearsal:  Saturday, August 3 – 10am
Rehearsal Schedule: Created once show is cast but we typically rehearse Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday’s
Dress Rehearsals: August 5 – 8

ROLES AVAILABLE:
Narrator
An intellectual and pleasant story-teller who helps to orchestrate the show and illustrate lessons to the audience. Gender: ANY Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: G2

Cinderella
A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. Gender: Female Age: 20 to 30 Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: G3

Jack
The feckless Giant killer who is ‘almost a man.’ He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed. Gender: Male Age: 20 to 30 Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: B2

Jack’s Mother
Browbeating and weary, Jack’s protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed. Gender: Female Age: 50 to 65 Vocal range top: Gb5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3

The Baker
A harried and insecure baker who is simple and loving, yet protective of his family. He wants his wife to be happy and is willing to do anything to ensure her happiness but refuses to let others fight his battles. Gender: Male Age: 35 to 45 Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: Ab2

The Baker’s Wife
Determined and bright woman who wishes to be a mother. She leads a simple, yet satisfying life and is very low-maintenance yet proactive in her endeavors. Gender: Female Age: 35 to 45 Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: F3

Cinderella’s Stepmother
The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella. Gender: Female Age: 40 to 50 Vocal range top: F#5 Vocal range bottom: A3

Florinda And Lucinda
Cinderella’s stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in their mother’s footsteps of abusing Cinderella. Gender: Female Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: Ab5 Vocal range bottom: C4

Little Red Ridinghood
A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-wited, fearless, yet youthful and naive. Gender: Female Age: 15 to 20 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3

The Witch
Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive. Gender: Female Age: 45 to 55 Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: F3

Cinderella’s Mother
Deceased with her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree. Gender: Female Age: 40 to 55 Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: E4

Mysterious Man
Non-singing role unless we cast a male as the narrator could be doubled. A mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler. He is a good-natured protector and observer. Gender: Male Age: 50 to 65 Vocal range top: Eb4 Vocal range bottom: G2

The Wolf
Hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey. Gender: Male Age: 30 to 35 Vocal range top: Gb4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2

Rapunzel
A loopy-but-lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. She yearns to experience the world. Gender: Female Age: 20 to 30 Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: B3

Cinderella’s Prince
Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing. Gender: Male Age: 30 to 40 Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: B2

Rapunzel’s Prince
Just as vain and gorgeous as his Prince brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exiting endeavor. Gender: Male Age: 30 to 40 Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: C#3

Giant
Voiceover. The Giant’s wife is an angry and vengeful ‘monster.’ She is seeking restitution for her loss. Gender: Female Age: 40 to 60.

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Cast Announced for STRING OF PEARLS at Middletown Lyric Theatre

MLT_logoMiddletown Lyric Theatre is excited to announce the cast of STRING OF PEARLS by Michele Lowe.

  • Betty Coulter
  • Pam Fugett
  • Karen Griesinger
  • Claudia Kasvin
  • Abbie Miller
  • Karen Oehler
  • Mary Beth Benken – Riesenberg
  • Gail Rudolph
  • Sawyer Schafer

Directed by Charley Shafor, performances run May 3-11.

For more information visit www.middletownlyric.org/S_2.html

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