Attention all actors and actresses! We are excited to announce auditions for several upcoming community theater productions. This is a great opportunity to showcase your talent and be a part of a wonderful production. Performers of all levels of experience are welcome to audition! Let us see what you can bring to the stage!
Auditions for “Big Fish”
The Gabriel House15 West Mill Street, Springboro
Springboro Community Theatre is excited to announce upcoming auditions for BIG FISH! Auditions will be held at The Gabriel House, next to United Church of Christ (15 West Mill Street, Springboro, OH 45066) on 2 & 3 Jan at 7pm with tentative callbacks on 4 Jan.
Performances will run 23-25 Feb and 1-3 Mar 2024.
Auditions will include singing and dancing and may also require cold reading/sight reading from the script. Auditioners should prepare 32 bars of a song (1-1:30 minutes) to share with us. An accompanist and a Bluetooth speaker will both be available.
You may also bring a comfortable change of clothes and shoes for the dancing call.
Please be aware that due to the short rehearsal timeline, show rehearsals are expected to run Mon-Thurs evenings and some Saturday mornings (13/20 Jan, 3/10 Feb). That said, we respect and value your time and are committed to call you ONLY if/when needed.
Available roles include:
Edward – Adult male (35-60)
Sandra – Edward’s wife. Adult female (25-55).
Will – Edward’s adult son. Adult male (20-30).
Josephine – Will’s wife. Adult female (18-30).
Young Will – Young male (11-15).
Karl – A giant and Edward’s best friend. Adult male (18-40).
Amos – Circus ringleader. Adult male (30-50).
Witch – Fortune teller. Adult female (20-40).
Jenny Hill – Edward’s first love. Adult female (20-40).
Don Price – Edward’s childhood frenemy. Adult male (20-45).
Zacky Price – Don’s younger brother. Adult male (20-45).
Ensemble – An additional 30+ characters will be filled by the highly involved Ensemble! Looking for 8-10 adults and 2-3 children of assorted ages. Should be comfortable singing and moving.
Auditions for Sense and Sensibility
Dayton Playhouse1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave, Dayton
Announcing auditions for Sense and Sensibility by Kate Hamill, Based on the novel by Jane Austen
THE STORY: A playful new adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters—sensible Elinor and hypersensitive Marianne—after their father’s sudden death leaves them financially destitute and socially vulnerable. Set in gossipy late 18th-century England, with a fresh female voice, the play is full of humor, emotional depth, and bold theatricality. SENSE AND SENSIBILITY examines our reactions, both reasonable and ridiculous, to societal pressures. When reputation is everything, how do you follow your heart?
Opens: March 8, 2024
Closes: March 17, 2024
Closes: March 17, 2024
Auditions: January 15 & 16, 2024 7 PM At Dayton Playhouse
Auditions will consist of cold readings and improvisation games. All races, genders and abilities are encouraged to audition.
This is not your mother’s Jane Austen. Please come prepared to play. If you have a British accent, bring it with you however, it is not required for auditions. Looking for actors who are willing to have fun, learn, explore, work as part of a true ensemble and maybe get your hands dirty along the way.
All roles are available as follows. For ages given, anyone that can play that age will be considered. Final cast will include 10-12 people. Other than the two main characters, Elinor and Marianne, all actors will likely play multiple roles.
Marianne Dashwood: The middle Dashwood sister; sensitive
Elinor Dashwood: The eldest Dashwood sister; sensible
Margaret Dashwood: The youngest Dashwood sister: 10-13 years old.
Mrs. Dashwood: Mother to the Dashwood sisters
John Dashwood: half brother to the Dashwood sisters (from the father’s side; no blood relation to Mrs. Dashwood)
Edward Ferrars: A gentleman; a bachelor
Fanny (Ferrars) Dashwood: wife to John Dashwood and sister to Edward; Nasty.
Colonel Brandon: an older bachelor; over 45 years old.
John Willoughby: An unusually handsome young man.
Sir John Middleton: A country gentleman; distant relation to Mrs. Dashwood
Mrs. Jennings: A good natured, boisterous woman; mother in law to Sir John and a terror to the countryside.
Lady Middleton: An over-bred lady
Lucy Steele: A young girl from no fortune
Anne Steele: Lucy’s sister; indiscreet
Robert Ferrars: A callow young man; Edward Ferrars’ younger brother.
Elinor Dashwood: The eldest Dashwood sister; sensible
Margaret Dashwood: The youngest Dashwood sister: 10-13 years old.
Mrs. Dashwood: Mother to the Dashwood sisters
John Dashwood: half brother to the Dashwood sisters (from the father’s side; no blood relation to Mrs. Dashwood)
Edward Ferrars: A gentleman; a bachelor
Fanny (Ferrars) Dashwood: wife to John Dashwood and sister to Edward; Nasty.
Colonel Brandon: an older bachelor; over 45 years old.
John Willoughby: An unusually handsome young man.
Sir John Middleton: A country gentleman; distant relation to Mrs. Dashwood
Mrs. Jennings: A good natured, boisterous woman; mother in law to Sir John and a terror to the countryside.
Lady Middleton: An over-bred lady
Lucy Steele: A young girl from no fortune
Anne Steele: Lucy’s sister; indiscreet
Robert Ferrars: A callow young man; Edward Ferrars’ younger brother.
Also to be doubled with the cast:
Gossips 1-5: A chorus of high society creatures
Servants – including THOMAS
Doctor
Gossips 1-5: A chorus of high society creatures
Servants – including THOMAS
Doctor
Please contact the director, Jenni Cypher, with any questions by email at jennic42@gmail.com or by text message at 937-430-7820.
AUDITIONS- NO EXIT by Jean-Paul Sartre
Xenia Area Community Theater45 East Second St., Xenia
Auditions are Monday and Tuesday January 8 and 9 2024 at 7pm at Xenia Area Community Theater (X*ACT),
– Auditions consist of cold readings. Email the director (mhtaint@gmail.com) for the audition sides if you’d like an advance copy. Monologues not required (but we’ll be glad to hear it if you wish).
– Can’t make the audition dates? Email the director for another option.
– Please bring all schedule conflicts from January 11 through March 10
– An actor’s CV or biography is HIGHLY recommended.
– Rehearsals will be Tuesdays through Thursdays, 7 – 9:15 pm at X*ACT. Note: Valet will normally have only 1 rehearsal per week
– All roles are open.
– There is some very light touching and one small bit of stage combat (stabbing) planned. All of this, of course, will be done with the actor’s full consent. Some productions of this play are rather explicit (undressing, fondling) – this is NOT the plan here. This play is about ideas and dialog, not stage action. Feel free to email the director if you have any questions or want more details.
– For all questions, please contact the director, Mike Taint at mhtaint@gmail.com
Performances are March 1 – 10, 2024
PLOT SUMMARY
Two women and one man are locked up together for eternity in one ordinary looking room in Hell, with no way out. The irony of this Hell is that its torture is not the traditional “fire and brimstone”, but of the humiliation of each soul as it is stripped of its pretenses by the cruel curiosity of the other two damned. It is an eternal torment. Now almost a century old, Sartre’s morality play remains a masterpiece of Existentialist Theater
CHARACTER LIST
– Ages listed are ages the actors need to be capable of playing
– All 4 roles are open to all ethnicities.
Joseph Garcin (some translations as “Vincent Cradeu”)
Lead. Male. 30ish to 50ish A journalist from Rio who arrives in hell after having been shot twelve times for refusing to fight in an unnamed war; he is cowardly, self-centered, and often cruel.
Estelle Rigault
Lead. 30ish to 50ish A wealthy socialite who is in Hell for infanticide. She relies on her looks to manipulate others; she is vain, shallow, and desperate for attention.
Inez Serrano
Lead. Female. 30ish to 50ish A manipulative and sadistic postal worker; she is blunt, abrasive, and fiercely independent. She is in Hell for seducing a married woman which results in a murder/suicide
Valet (“Boy” in some translations)
Supporting. Male or Female or Nonbinary. 20ish and up An enigmatic figure who acts as jailer for the three damned.
Open audition notice for Flight of the Lawnchair Man
Dayton Theatre Guild430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton 937-278-5993 — www.daytontheatreguild.or
Book by Peter Ullian, Music & Lyrics by Robert Lindsey-Nassif
Based on a concept by Robert Lindsey-Nassif
Based on a concept by Robert Lindsey-Nassif
Auditions will be held Mon & Tue, January 15 & 16, 2024, starting at 7:00 pm both nights.
Production dates: March 22-April 7, 2024
Production dates: March 22-April 7, 2024
Stage and Vocal Direction by David Shough
Music Direction by Sarah Lingg
Produced by Christina Tomazinis
Music Direction by Sarah Lingg
Produced by Christina Tomazinis
CASTING REQUIREMENTS:
All cast and crew are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19
You need only attend one night, but are welcome at both. If you cannot attend either audition date, contact the director at davids@pbstudios.com or 937-626-2674, and we will make time or permit a video audition. Performance dates: March 22-April 7, 2024; Friday – Sunday. Rehearsals will generally be Monday through Thursday evenings, subject to cast schedules.
SEEKING:
2 male and 3 female principals and 6-8 ensemble (at least 3 men) with featured roles – see descriptions below. All characters are adults, with some specific age ranges listed in the role descriptions.
2 male and 3 female principals and 6-8 ensemble (at least 3 men) with featured roles – see descriptions below. All characters are adults, with some specific age ranges listed in the role descriptions.
Race is not relevant to any role. All races & ethnicities are encouraged to audition.
Yes, this is a musical comedy at the Dayton Theatre Guild, and because the house is intimate we are not planning to use microphones. So we are looking for strong singing voices, especially for Jerry and Gracie, who have big anthem numbers. It doesn’t have to be “pretty” but it has to be strong.
THE PLAY:
The title is not a metaphor. Jerry Gorman is a regular guy from New Jersey who just wants to fly. The neighbors think he’s nuts. His mother disapproves. Big Jack and Blaire scoff. But Gracie believes in him. When Jerry soars to 16,000 feet with nothing but a lawnchair and helium balloons, this funny tuneful musical reminds us that the air is free and dreams can come true if only you believe in yourself.
The title is not a metaphor. Jerry Gorman is a regular guy from New Jersey who just wants to fly. The neighbors think he’s nuts. His mother disapproves. Big Jack and Blaire scoff. But Gracie believes in him. When Jerry soars to 16,000 feet with nothing but a lawnchair and helium balloons, this funny tuneful musical reminds us that the air is free and dreams can come true if only you believe in yourself.
THE AUDITION:
Prepare at least 32 measures of one musical theatre standard to sing fearlessly. An accompanist will be provided, or you can bring a track to play via Bluetooth. Acappella auditions are discouraged. In addition, everyone will be asked to read scenes. Sides will be made available online in early January. There may also be a short minimal dance audition.
Prepare at least 32 measures of one musical theatre standard to sing fearlessly. An accompanist will be provided, or you can bring a track to play via Bluetooth. Acappella auditions are discouraged. In addition, everyone will be asked to read scenes. Sides will be made available online in early January. There may also be a short minimal dance audition.
Please being a resume and a list of all conflicts January 17 through April 7, 2024
THE ROLES:
-) Jerry Gorman
(34; tenor or lyric baritone): Extremely likeable, but the kind of guy whose likeability never seems to get him anywhere in life. A dreamer who until recently never felt he had a right to his dreams. You’d almost call him a loser, if he didn’t have such a great girlfriend.
-) Jerry Gorman
(34; tenor or lyric baritone): Extremely likeable, but the kind of guy whose likeability never seems to get him anywhere in life. A dreamer who until recently never felt he had a right to his dreams. You’d almost call him a loser, if he didn’t have such a great girlfriend.
-) Gracie
Jerry’s girlfriend (32-35; soprano/mixed belt): embraces life and all that it offers, including her job as a toll booth operator on I-95, and Jerry, whom she adores despite what others see as his shortcomings, and his sometimes frustrating hesitation to allow their relationship to progress to the “next level.” A nice New Jersey accent is a plus.
Jerry’s girlfriend (32-35; soprano/mixed belt): embraces life and all that it offers, including her job as a toll booth operator on I-95, and Jerry, whom she adores despite what others see as his shortcomings, and his sometimes frustrating hesitation to allow their relationship to progress to the “next level.” A nice New Jersey accent is a plus.
-) Big Jack Preston
(35-37; high baritone): is the kind of guy uniforms were created for. He looks really good in one. He is all man, a man’s man, a manly man, an exemplar of manlitude. He’s also quite tall. He exudes self-confidence and never (until later in the show) lets the cracks show.
(35-37; high baritone): is the kind of guy uniforms were created for. He looks really good in one. He is all man, a man’s man, a manly man, an exemplar of manlitude. He’s also quite tall. He exudes self-confidence and never (until later in the show) lets the cracks show.
-) Blaire
(mezzo soprano or soprano/mixed belt): a flight attendant who exudes a bubbly, ditsy enthusiasm that masks a competence and ability that no one has ever imagined, but which will become apparent to us later in the show.
(mezzo soprano or soprano/mixed belt): a flight attendant who exudes a bubbly, ditsy enthusiasm that masks a competence and ability that no one has ever imagined, but which will become apparent to us later in the show.
-) Mother Gorman
Jerry’s mother (late middle age; lyric soprano/mixed belt): can be a bit of a steamroller and a nag where her son is involved, but she does it out of love – and fear. She’s a suburban working mother trying to maintain an upper middle-class lifestyle with a lower-middle class income. She has been hiding what, to her, is a terrible, terrible secret. A nice New Jersey accent is a plus.
Jerry’s mother (late middle age; lyric soprano/mixed belt): can be a bit of a steamroller and a nag where her son is involved, but she does it out of love – and fear. She’s a suburban working mother trying to maintain an upper middle-class lifestyle with a lower-middle class income. She has been hiding what, to her, is a terrible, terrible secret. A nice New Jersey accent is a plus.
-) ENSEMBLE MEMBERS (*)
Ensemble members will each play one or more of the following roles in addition to neighbors, Walmart shoppers and employees, commuters, flying mechanics, etc.:
Ensemble members will each play one or more of the following roles in addition to neighbors, Walmart shoppers and employees, commuters, flying mechanics, etc.:
*) Mr. Frankel
Jerry’s boss. High strung, often angry, he nevertheless has a heart that starts to pump warm blood when he spends time with Jerry’s Mom later in the show.
Jerry’s boss. High strung, often angry, he nevertheless has a heart that starts to pump warm blood when he spends time with Jerry’s Mom later in the show.
*) FAA Agent
a Federal Aviation Administration Agent of indeterminate gender. Takes his (or is it her?) job very, very seriously.
a Federal Aviation Administration Agent of indeterminate gender. Takes his (or is it her?) job very, very seriously.
*) Leonardo da Vinci
(tenor or high bari – one solo song): the great painter, inventor, and all around Renaissance Man of the Italian Renaissance. Speaks and sings with an alarming similarity to Chico Marx.
(tenor or high bari – one solo song): the great painter, inventor, and all around Renaissance Man of the Italian Renaissance. Speaks and sings with an alarming similarity to Chico Marx.
*) Charles Lindbergh
(baritone – one solo song): the great aviator who made the first solo flight across the Atlantic. Speaks and sings with an alarming similarity to Jimmy Stewart.
(baritone – one solo song): the great aviator who made the first solo flight across the Atlantic. Speaks and sings with an alarming similarity to Jimmy Stewart.
*) Amelia Earhart
(mezzo soprano/mixed belt – one solo song): the great aviatrix who almost became the first woman to circumnavigate the globe by air. Speaks and sings with an alarming similarity to Katherine Hepburn.
(mezzo soprano/mixed belt – one solo song): the great aviatrix who almost became the first woman to circumnavigate the globe by air. Speaks and sings with an alarming similarity to Katherine Hepburn.
*) French Boy
(mezzo soprano – one solo song; played by a woman): a classic little French boy from classic French movie.
(mezzo soprano – one solo song; played by a woman): a classic little French boy from classic French movie.
*) NASA Official
(an official from NASA): he’s all business, but hates to have to be the bearer of bad news.
(an official from NASA): he’s all business, but hates to have to be the bearer of bad news.
*) TV Reporter
a handsome, serious, callow reporter from a major cable news organization.
a handsome, serious, callow reporter from a major cable news organization.
For more information please contact Director David Shough
davids@pbstudios.com or 937-626-2674
davids@pbstudios.com or 937-626-2674
The show runs weekends Mar 22-Apr 7, 2024
First Weekend: Friday 8pm, Saturday 8pm, Sunday 3pm
Second & Third Weekend: Friday 8pm, Saturday 5pm, Sunday 3pm
First Weekend: Friday 8pm, Saturday 8pm, Sunday 3pm
Second & Third Weekend: Friday 8pm, Saturday 5pm, Sunday 3pm
*Children under seven will not be admitted
Individual tickets on sale now
Adult: $20, Senior (60 or older): $18, Student: $13
To purchase:
– https://daytontheatreguild.thundertix.com/
– https://daytontheatreguild.thundertix.com/
