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October 7, 2014 · 4:20 pm

BAB Announces Auditions for THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

BAB_LOGOOpen Auditions – THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Presented by Brieabi Productions
Directed by Joey Schnell

  • Sunday, November 2nd Auditions 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Monday, November 3rd Auditions 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday, November 5th Call backs 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

The competition is intense. The words are hilarious. Let the spelling begin! The show centers around a fictional spelling bee in Putnam County, New York. Six kids face off in the battle of their lives. They compete against each other as well as members of the audience. Three adults help adjudicate the proceedings: a nostalgic former spelling bee winner, a mildly insane Vice Principal and The Official Comfort Counselor completing his community service to the state of New York.

Performance Dates:

  • Thursday, March 15th 7:30
  • Friday, March 20th 7:30
  • Saturday, March 21st 7:30
  • Sunday, March 22nd 2:00
  • Thursday, March 26th 7:30
  • Friday, March 27th 7:30
  • Saturday, March 28th 7:30

What to Prepare

  • 32 bars of any song, preferably one that shows off your voice (about 1 minute).  Accompanist provided.
  • Be prepared to read from the script
  • Please wear comfortable clothing
  • Bring a resume and/or picture if you have one.  This is NOT required.
  • Note: while the spellers are children they are usually played by adult actors. All spellers should move well.

Audition Roles:

  • Chip Tolentino (also plays Jesus) – High Tenor
  • Logainne Schwarzandgrubenniere – Female Younger than most Bee Participants
  • Leaf Coneybear (also plays Carl, Dad of Logainne)
  • William Barfee
  • Marcy Park – Has a special talent
  • Olive Ostrovsky
  • Rona Lisa Perretti (also plays Olive’s Mom)
  • Vice Principal Douglas Panch
  • Mitch Mahoney (also plays Dan, Dad of Logainne, and Olive’s Dad)

Auditions to be held at the Anderson Center Theater.
7850 Five Mile Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 688-8400

Questions please email brieabi@gmail.com

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October 7, 2014 · 3:38 pm

WIT Announces Auditions for HONOUR

MISC_AuditionsNeeded:  2 women (Sophie and Claudia), ages 20-30, 5’ 6” or shorter with or without heels

Play:  “Honour” by Joanna Murray-Smith

Group:  WIT-Women in Theatre, a non-union, professional theatre troupe dedicated to doing plays by, for, and about women.

Venue:  Northern Kentucky University, Strauss/Black Box Theater

Times:  October 8-9, 2-5:00pm

Call to schedule an audition time:  Donna Hoffman, 859.441.6882

Other private audition times can be arranged.

Performance Dates:  January 16-18, 23-24, 2015

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September 19, 2014 · 12:46 pm

TDW Seeks Directors for 2015-2016 Season

TDW_VERTThe Drama Workshop is scheduling director interviews for the 2015 – 2016 season.  We will produce a season consisting of 4-5 shows at the Glenmore Playhouse beginning in the fall of 2015.

TDW has a list of 15 plays that are under consideration by the TDW board for the 2015 – 2016 season. We encourage potential directors to read any or all of the plays under consideration. To obtain the list of plays contact Gretchen Gantner (contact info below). It is not necessary to read all of the plays to apply for a directorship.

***We are asking our director candidates to pitch one additional “wild card” show of his/her choosing, suitable for attracting a wide audience in our theater space. These can be a holiday show, musical, comedy, drama, children’s show etc, but should be of a big-draw, widely known caliber. ***

We are asking that interested potential directors attend a scheduled interview at The Glenmore Playhouse.

Interviews will be conducted in mid October. Should you wish to obtain copies of scripts under consideration and/or schedule an interview time, please contact Gretchen Gantner at (513) 470-5516 or at GRoose1876@aol.com.

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September 17, 2014 · 12:58 pm

Acting Up presents Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Acting Up to Present BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
September 19,20,21 at Mason High School

ACTUP_Beauty and the Beast1“Tale as Old as Time” presented live on-stage. See this Disney classic telling of a prince turned into a hideous beast who must learn to love and be loved to break the curse on him and his household.  And about Belle, a charming, provincial girl who is trapped in his castle and meets enchanted objects along the way.  “Be Our Guest” as Acting Up presents Beauty and the Beast at the Mason High School Sept. 19-21.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast features the animated film’s Academy Award®-winning score with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by the late Howard Ashman, with additional songs with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Tim Rice. The book is written by Linda Woolverton. 

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast has become an international sensation that has played to over 35 million people worldwide in 13 countries.  Acting Up’s version of Disney’s Beauty and the Beastwill feature a cast of approximately 70 talented youngsters ages 10 to 18, hailing from all over the tri-state area. The director is Joey Schnell.  The cast features Melissa Campbell (of Wyoming) and Leah Hall (of Mason) as Belle, Gabe Hoyer (of Sycamore) as the Beast and Sydney Mahon (of Loveland) as Mrs. Potts.

Acting Up is an all-volunteer, young performer’s community theater which strives to bring high-quality, polished theatrical productions to the northwest suburbs.  They stress family involvement and working with the community to provide an enjoyable, educational and an enriching experience for all. Acting Up is a member of ACT Cincinnati and just won  26 Orchid awards (and were nominated for 56 awards) at the Association of Community Theatre awards in June 28. In addition, this cast of Beauty and the Beast is filled with Overture Award, Cappie Award, Orchid Award, All State Choir Award winners as well as recipients of numerous talent-based scholarships.

Acting Up will present four shows of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast on September 19, 20, 21, at the Mason High School Theater, 6100 Mason Montgomery Road, Mason, OH 45040.  Performances will be Friday, September 19 at 7:00 pm; Saturday, September 20 at 2 pm. (sign language interpreter will be provided), and 7:00 pm; and Sunday, September 21 at 2 pm.  Tickets are $12 each (NO online ticket fees) and it is reserved seating. You can purchase your tickets online atwww.ActingUp.com or at the box office starting one hour before the show. For more information, visit www.ActingUp.com or call 513-494-6062.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.  421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com

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September 16, 2014 · 1:01 pm

LAC Seeks Kris Kringle for MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET

LaComedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, Ohio is looking for a male actor (40+, baritone) to play Kris Kringle in their upcoming holiday production of MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET.

This is a paid contract.  If interested in auditioning or if you have any questions please contact the Production Manager, Chris Beiser at 937-746-4554 ext. 241. or email him at productionmanager@lacomedia.com.

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