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Auditions Announced for DISASTER! at Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre

  • Saturday, January 10, 2026 1pm to 3:30pm
  • Sunday, January 11, 2026 1pm to 3:30pm

LEARN MORE AT: https://www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com/…/Auditio…

Callbacks:

  • Monday, January 12, 2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Audition Location:

  • The Warsaw Federal Incline Theater – 801 Matson Place, Cincinnati, OH 45204

DISASTER!
By Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick Concept created by Seth Rudetsky and Drew Geraci Additional Material by Drew Geraci

April 15– May 10, 2026

It’s 1979, and a crazy cornucopia of A-listers are lining up for a night of hilarity aboard a floating casino and discotheque! There’s a faded disco star, a sexy singer with her eleven-year-old twins, a disaster expert, a feminist reporter, an older couple with a secret, a pair of young guys looking for ladies, an untrustworthy businessman and a nun – with a gambling addiction! What begins as a night of boogie fever changes to a gleeful panic as they endure wacked out disasters, such as earthquakes, tidal waves and infernos – plus killer rats! Featuring hit songs of the ’70s like “I Will Survive”, “Hawaii Five-O”, “Three Times a Lady”, “I Am Woman”, “When Will I Be Loved” and many more, DISASTER! is Broadway’s side-splitting homage to classic disaster films.

Production Team: Kat Moser-Priddy, director; Michael Spresser, Music director; Genevieve Perrino, Choreographer, TBD, production stage manager

If you’d like the audition forms sent to you in advance, email Jennifer Perrino @ jenniferperrino@clpshows.org.

Important Audition Information!

  • You may be asked to read from the script.
  • Pop rock song 70s-80s preferred or contemporary musical theatre song in the style of the show. Pop rock song 70s-80s preferred or contemporary musical theatre song in the style of the show.
  • You will be taught a dance combination as well.
  • Must be a minimum of 18 years of age to audition.
  • MUST HAVE A RESUME listing theatrical experience in order to audition
  • A headshot/picture is appreciated. Please bring a headshot and resume
  • CLP is actively seeking a diverse cast. Performers of all races and ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities and abilities are encouraged to audition and will be considered for all roles.

We will accept video auditions as well. Please contact Jennifer Perrino at jenniferperrino@clpshows.org for submission info.

No more than 2 conflicts will be accepted during the rehearsal process.

All roles are paid positions. No Roles have been precast.

Cast members do not have to be the actual ages of the characters in any of the productions, but must be able to look age appropriate and act accordingly.

Roles include:

Chad Male Presenting 35-43 y.o.All ethnicities A winning man. Pretends to be a player, but is really still heartbroken over the loss of his first love. Tenor with a great rock and pop voice. Vocal range top: B4 | Vocal range bottom: C3

Scott Male Presenting 30-40 y.o.All ethnicities
Chad’s optimistic buddy. Goofy guy. A nerd who wants to be cool. Tenor with a sweet voice. Vocal range top: A4 | Vocal range bottom: F3

Ted Male Presenting 40-50 y.o.All ethnicities
A disaster expert. Non-emotional. Dry. A serious, professorial type. Vocal range top: B4 | Vocal range bottom: E3

Marianne Female Presenting 33-40 y.o.All ethnicities
A focused, ambitious journalist. Insecure underneath it all. Great, high pop belt. Vocal range top: Gb5 | Vocal range bottom: G3

Tony Male Presenting 35-50 y.o.All ethnicities
A very unscrupulous and smooth-talking casino owner. A schemer. Vocal range top: G4 | Vocal range bottom: D3

Jackie Female Presenting 32-42 y.o.All ethnicities
A former showgirl, now lounge singer. Dumb but honest. Goldie Hawn-esque. Devoted mom and hopeless romantic. Vocal range top: F5 | Vocal range bottom: A3

Ben & Lisa Male or Female Presenting 11-13 y.o All ethnicities (Casting 18+ to be able to play younger) Jackie’s precocious twins. Vocal range: High Tenor or Mezzo Soprano

Sister Mary Downey Female Presenting 30-50 y.o.All ethnicities
Awkward, judgmental nun with a gambling addiction. Great high pop belt. Vocal range top: B5 | Vocal range bottom: F#3

Shirley Female Presenting 50-65 y.o.All ethnicities
Lovable and jolly woman. Maury’s loyal, loving wife. Facing adversity with humor. Vocal range top: Db5 | Vocal range bottom: F#3

Maury Male Presenting 50-65 y.o.All ethnicities
Lovable and jolly. Shirley’s dedicated husband. Vocal range top: Ab4 | Vocal range bottom: Db3

Levora Verona Female Presenting 18-56 y.o.All ethnicities
A flamboyant and glamorous faded disco diva. Pushy and sassy but in love with her sweet dog. Determined to reclaim the spotlight. Great pop belt. Jake Male18-56 y.o.All ethnicities Tony’s Personal Bodyguard. Imposing, but kid-like underneath. Pop voice to an E.

Wealthy Man Male Presenting 30-50 y.o.All ethnicities
Uptight but loving to his wife, slight british accent. Also in the Ensemble Sweet pop voice to F. Vocal range top: A5 | Vocal range bottom: B3

Ensemble: Disco dancers, party guests, casino staff, general survivors. Seeking energetic, sharp dancers and singers with strong comedic instincts.

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2026 Summer Season Announced by Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre

FOUR Shows. ONE Hot Summer. Only $128!
The 2026 Summer Classics Season is bringing the heat with four incredible musicals:

  • DISASTER!
    April 15-May 10
  • 1776
    May 27-June 21
  • ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE
    July 8-Aug. 2
  • CRAZY FOR YOU (change announced 1.7.26)
    Aug. 19-Sept. 13

Secure your seats now for a lineup packed with laughter, music, history, and a whole lot of heart.

When you subscribe, you get premium seating and serious savings.

Subscription Price: Just $128 for all four shows!
Subscribe today at CLPShows.org and step into the spotlight of Summer 2026!

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HAIRSPRAY Runs Aug. 20-Sept. 14

HAIRSPRAY
Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre
Aug. 20-Sept. 14
[East Price Hill]

Directed by Dee Anne Bryll
Music directed by Ryan Heinrich
Choreographed by Julius Jones

Cast: Carly J. Shepherd asTracy Turnblad, Sean Miller-Jones as Edna Turnblad, Douglas Berlon as Wilbur Turnblad, Savannah Slaby as Penning Pingleton, Jack Manion as Corny Collins, Jenny Herndon as Velma Von Tussle, Caroline Rakestraw as Amber Von Tussle, Tommy Sanders as Link Larkin, Roman Harris-Richardson as Seaweed J. Stubbs, Grace Manning as Little Inez, Mandy Gaines as Motormouth Maybelle, John Langley as Authority Figure, Emily Borst as Authority Figure & Cassidy Steele as Tammy/Ensemble/Dance Captain
Ensemble:  hristopher Wells, Kyle Rosa, Jordan Ward, Dylan Perez, Peyton Leonard, Mitchell Wolking, Kelsey Schwarber, Kertu Bell, Ashley O. Matt, Elizabeth Taylor, Austin Hoard, Derek Dunn-Melvin & Elijah Wilson.

It’s the 1960s, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs.  It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network… all without denting her ‘do!

  • Wed-Thu, Aug. 20-21 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Aug. 22-23 at 8pm
  • Sun, Aug. 24 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, Aug. 27-28 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Aug. 29-30 at 8pm
  • Sun, Aug. 31 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, Sept. 3-4 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 5-6 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 7 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, Sept. 10-11 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Sept. 12-13 at 8pm
  • Sun, Sept. 14 at 2pm

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Cast Announced for HAIRSPRAY at Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre

CLP is thrilled to roll out the red carpet (and the hairspray!) for our upcoming production of HAIRSPRAY, running August 20 – September 14, 2025 at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre!

With music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman, and book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan, this Tony Award-winning musical—based on John Waters’s 1988 cult classic film—is a joyous celebration of individuality, inclusion, and the irresistible beat of the ’60s.

Meet the Cast:

  • Carly J. Shepherd as Tracy Turnblad
  • Sean Miller-Jones as Edna Turnblad
  • Douglas Berlon as Wilbur Turnblad
  • Savannah Slaby as Penny Pingleton
  • Jack Manion as Corny Collins
  • Jenny Herndon as Velma Von Tussle
  • Caroline Rakestraw as Amber Von Tussle
  • Tommy Sanders as Link Larkin
  • Roman Harris-Richardson as Seaweed J. Stubbs
  • Grace Manning as Little Inez
  • Mandy Gaines as Motormouth Maybelle
  • John Langley and Emily Borst as Authority Figures
  • Cassidy Steele as Tammy / Ensemble / Dance Captain
  • Ensemble: Christopher Wells, Kyle Rosa, Elena Boyd, Dylan Perez, Peyton Leonard, Mitchell Wolking, Kelsey Schwarber, Kertu Bell, Ashley O. Matt, Elizabeth Taylor, Austin Hoard, Derek Dunn-Melvin, and Elijah Wilson

Directed by Dee Anne Bryll
Music Direction by Ryan Heinrich
Choreography by Julius Jones
Production Stage Management by Shannon Eaton

A heartfelt thanks to Driehaus Insurance Group, our generous Show Sponsor!

It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and Tracy Turnblad is dancing her way into hearts, TV screens, and social change. Buckle up for a bouffant-blasting ride filled with laughter, romance, and toe-tapping tunes!

Tickets at CLPShows.org or call 📞 513.241.6550

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BURGERTOWN: The Musical Runs July 9-Aug. 3

BURGERTOWN: The Musical
Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre
July 9-Aug. 3
[East Price Hill]

By Christine Jones, Ken Jones & Jamey Strawn

Directed by Ken Jones & Christine Jones
Music directed by Jamey Strawn
Choregraphed by Maddie Jones

Cast: Dain Paige as Sal Spumoni, Josh Galloway as Danny, Chloe Hedrick as Patty & Delaney ’Toole as Jan
Ensemble: Mabrey Rice, Marlo D’Ascenzo, Emma Hackworth, Zach Petrie & Issiah Current

BurgerTown is a delicious musical comedy set in the Windy City. When Danny O’Riley, a timid fry cook accidentally invents the hottest new craze in the fast-food world; the Triangle Burger, he takes the humble BurgerTown diner from its lowly place beneath the tracks of the Fullerton train station to soaring new heights. Along the way, Danny encounters bad guys, big business, and beautiful women. While he struggles to hold onto his sanity as he chases his dreams for success, romance, and a fast-food fortune.

  • Wed-Thu, July 9-10 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, July 11-12 at 8pm
  • Sun, July 13 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, July 16-17 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, July 18-19 at 8pm
  • Sun, July 20 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, July 23-24 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, July 25-26 at 8pm
  • Sun, July 27 at 2pm
  • Wed-Thu, July 30-31 at 7:30pm
  • Fri-Sat, Aug. 1-2 at 8pm
  • Sun, Aug. 3 at 2pm

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