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• Monday, October 27^th at 7-10pm ET
• Tuesday, October 28^th at 7-10pm ET

Auditions will be held at The Glenmore Playhouse. 3716 Glenmore Ave. Cheviot OH 45211.

Please sign up for a time slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CACAB2CA6FAC52-58549959-tdwsilent

Rehearsals & Performances
This show will be performed February 17- March 15 at The Glenmore Playhouse. Rehearsal times: Rehearsals will begin in January, 2026. Our plan is to rehearse up to 4 nights a week on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday (conflicts dependent) and Thursday 7-10 pm  until tech week.  Please bring your conflicts to the audition. Cast members will be asked to assist with build/paint days on select Saturdays and post-show clean-up (strike) on March 15th.

Synopsis
“Silent Sky” is a play by Lauren Gunderson that tells the true story of Henrietta Leavitt, an astronomer who made groundbreaking discoveries at the Harvard College Observatory in the early 1900s. Despite not being allowed to touch telescopes or express original ideas, Henrietta, along with other female “computers” at the observatory, made significant contributions to our understanding of the universe, including discovering a way to measure the distance to distant stars. The play explores Henrietta’s dedication to science, her relationships with her sister and colleagues, and the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field.

Directed by Becky Collins and produced by Micheal Kiser.

Audition Requirements

After selecting a timeslot, https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CACAB2CA6FAC52-58549959-tdwsilent , use this link to complete the audition form and upload the information requested. https://forms.gle/E4qzigFLkEvVTh8s8

Audition Requirements: Please bring a headshot and resume. Please bring your scheduled conflicts, please note one or more holidays fall in the rehearsal period; it is helpful to know travel plans early. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. You may be requested to stay past your audition time to read with other auditionees.

Roles

Please note that the ages listed below serve only as a guide however all adult ages will be considered for all adult roles to achieve the best overall fit for the cast. All roles are available, and casting is open.

HENRIETTA LEAVITT (Actual historical figure) – brilliant, meticulous, excited, passionate about the stars and universe; Astronomer who changed how we look at and measure the stars; Hard of Hearing and uses a period hearing-aid (unless she turns it off to avoid annoying distractions) . Presenting gender: Female. Presenting age range: 30s. This role requires onstage physical intimacy in the form of kiss.

MARGARET LEAVITT – Henrietta’s sister, homebody, creative, sweet who sings and (ideally) plays piano. Presenting gender: Female. Presenting age range: 30s. This role requires singing “For the Beauty of the Earth.”

ANNIE CANNON (Actual historical figure) – the leader, terse and sure of herself, a firebrand, funny and sharp-witted; the first to catalog stars by letter; joins the suffrage movement. Presenting gender: Female. Presenting age range: 40s.

WILLIAMINA FLEMING (Actual historical figure) – smart as a whip, gutsy, fierce, fun;  first to hold the title of “curator” in astronomy; Scottish (yes to Scottish dialect). Presenting gender: Female. Presenting age range: 50s.

PETER SHAW – smart, sweet, awkward; the head astronomer’s apprentice and supervisor of the women at the observatory…and the man. Presenting gender: Male. Presenting age range: 30s/40s. This role requires onstage physical intimacy in the form of kiss.

The Drama Workshop is pleased to announce auditions for CHRISTMAS MY WAY: A Rat Pack Holiday Bash by David Grapes and Todd Olson.

It will be directed and musical directed by Linda Abbott and produced by Dennis Murphy.

Audition Dates:

• Sunday July 27. 6-8pm
• Monday July 28. 7-9pm

Auditions will be held at The Drama Workshop located at 3716 Glenmore Ave.

Please sign up at this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094FA8A622A6FC1-57375481-christmas

Performance Dates. Performances are December 5-21, 2025. There are 10 performances over 3 weekends, including a Thursday performance the final weekend. Tech Sunday will be the Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend.

Synopsis: Complete with 40 swinging hits, nothing will be silent on this night as singers serve up cool versions of Sinatra era standards and holiday favorites.

Audition Requirements

Headshots and resumes are appreciated. Please also bring your conflicts from September through December. Auditioners may be asked to read from the script.  Come prepared for a short dance audition.

All characters sing.  Please prepare a 32 bar musical number.  Best style is “Classic American Songbook, Standards or Christmas.

Please bring music for the accompanist.  No acapella singing will be accepted.

You may be asked to do a “range check” with the musical director as well.

Character Descriptions from the publisher

We may cast more than the four cast members listed below, and divide up the songs accordingly.

Man #1 – Baritone  He sings many standards, should have a feel for phrasing of this distinctive vocal style, and sing harmony. He should move well; tap dance optional.  He should be able to relate well to the audience and possess the charisma to bring them along on this two-hour musical journey into the world of “cool.”

Man #2 – Lyric Baritone/Tenor (sings up to G).  Smooth easy vocal style. Man #2 should also have a natural and unaffected flair for comedy as he carries much of the show’s humor and lighter moments. He spends much of the show trying to learn how to be “cool.” Moves well.

Woman #1 – Mezzo soprano who can also belt. Female version of the “Rat Pack,” classy, and sophisticated.   Her vocal style is based on great “torch singers” like Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horne, and Judy Garland.  This actress sings through a wide range vocally and must also be a capable part singer. She should move well.

Woman #2 – Mezzo/Soprano who is a capable part singer.    Vocally this character needs to have the big band style of the 1940’s. She should have a smile that lights up the room and be energetic, represented by celebrities like Lauren Bacall, Marilyn Monroe, Ava Gardner, and Mia Farrow. This role should be a strong dancer, and tap skills are a plus.

If you have questions, please email director Linda Abbott at labbott1@cinci.rr.com