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Casting 20 Women ages 20’s-60’s For Dayton Playhouse Show

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The Dayton Playhouse is pleased to announce auditions for the comedy of manners, The Women to be held on Monday and Tuesday, January 23 & 24, 2017.  Auditions will be at 7 pm each evening at the Dayton Playhouse, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave, Dayton, Ohio 45414.   The director of this production will be Robb Willoughby.  The play is written by Clare Boothe Luce. Performances will be March 10-19, 2017.

The Women is a 1936 American play.  It is an acerbic commentary on the pampered lives and power struggles of various wealthy Manhattan socialites and up-and-comers and the gossip that propels and damages their relationships. While men frequently are the subject of their lively discussions and play an important role in the action on-stage, they are strictly characters mentioned but never seen.

The director will be casting 20 Women ages 20’s-60’s (good actresses of all shapes, colors and sizes, ten of these actresses will play “multiple parts”) and 1 Young Girl age 10-12.  Those auditioning will be asked to read from the script.  If possible, bring a resume and definitely be prepared to list all conflicts between January 23 and March 19. Questions should be sent to Robb Willoughby Willobee2000@aol.com.

Dayton Playhouse Announces Auditions for Camelot

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The Dayton Playhouse will hold open auditions for the musical Camelot with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe, on Monday, July 25 and Tuesday, July 26, at 7:00 pm. Camelot will be directed by Ranger Puterbaugh, a Language Arts teacher and director of the Drama Club at Northmont High School. Puterbaugh’s recent directing credits include The Addams Family, Moon Over Buffalo, and Children of Eden. Musical director for the production will be Brennan Paulin. Production dates for Camelot are September 16 – October 2 (Fridays through Sundays).

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Camelot is the timeless legend of King Arthur brought to the stage. Based on the classic work The Once and Future King, Camelot was a successful Broadway show before being turned into a musical movie in 1967. The story begins with a young Arthur nervous to meet his new wife, Guinevere. Before disappearing forever, Merlin offers some last advice, and Arthur sets out to build the ideal society of knights. With the help of Guinevere, Lancelot, and Pellinore, Arthur begins his quest to establish the Knights of the Round Table. However, it’s not long before old sins and new betrayals threaten to undo all the things they’ve built. This musical blends humor with drama in a wonderful story of chivalry and the legacy we leave behind.

Those auditioning should come prepared to sing a 16-32 bar musical selection that shows range and character, preferably a selection from the classical/golden age of Broadway to best match the show. An accompanist will be provided. Dress comfortable for movement. Auditions will consist of vocal and movement portions, as well as cold readings from scenes. The director asks that everyone try to attend both nights of auditions. Please come to the audition with any and all possible conflicts you may have with the rehearsal calendar. Rehearsals will run Monday through Thursday, generally from 7pm to 10pm for the months of August and September. Final week before opening will require every night rehearsal.

 

The director will be looking to fill the following roles:

  • King Arthur (Male/ Young Adult-Middle Aged/ Lead/ Baritone) – an ambitious and idealistic man who must wrestle with the struggle between his vision for the future and the reality of the world around him.
  • Guenevere (Female/ Young Adult-Middle Aged / Lead/ Soprano) – an adventurous spirit caught in the world of high society. She is excited by the idea of adventure and has romanticized the world of knights.
  • Lancelot (Male/ Young Adult-Middle Aged/ Lead/ Baritone) – a righteous and pure knight whose desire to serve the greater good comes into conflict with his own personal desires.
  • Pellinore (Male/ Middle Aged and older/ Supporting/ Spoken) – a bumbling, well- meaning knight on a long forgotten quest.
  • Mordred (Male/ Young Adult/ Supporting/ Tenor) – an ambitious, power hungry man who shares none of the ideals of his father.
  • Nimue (Female/ Young Adult – Middle Aged/ Featured/ Mezzo-Soprano) – a mysterious magical woman who lures Merlyn to his fate.
  • Morgan Le Fey (Female/ Young Adult – Middle Aged/ Featured/ Spoken) – an estranged witch who uses her powers for mischief.
  • Merlyn (Male/ Older/ Featured/ Spoken) – a wise mentor whose words don’t always make sense at first.
  • Tom of Warwick (Male/ Young Adult/ Featured/ Spoken)- a young boy who stumbles on the biggest battle of the age.
  • Sir Dinadan (Male/ Young Adult – Middle Aged/ Featured/ Tenor)- a knight of the round table who serves the King and Queen faithfully.
  • Sir Sagramore (Male/ Young Adult – Middle Aged/ Featured/ Tenor)- a knight of the round table who serves the King and Queen faithfully.
  • Sir Lionel (Male/ Young Adult – Middle Aged/ Featured/ Tenor)- a knight of the round table who serves the King and Queen faithfully.
  • Squire Dap (Male/ Young Adult/ Featured/ Spoken)- Lancelot’s loyal squire.
  • Ensemble: (Assorted scenes, lines, moments)
  • Lady Anne
  • Lady Sybil
  • Guilliam
  • Colgrevance
  • Bliant
  • Castor
  • Clarius
  • Page

 

(casting may not be race specific)

 

 

The Dayton Playhouse is located at 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave, Dayton, OH 45414. For additional information regarding the Dayton Playhouse and complete character descriptions, visit www.daytonplayhouse.com.

The Dayton Playhouse is a community theatre providing outstanding theatrical productions to Miami Valley audiences of all ages for more than fifty years. The Playhouse is nationally recognized for FutureFest, an annual festival of new plays.

6 Tips To Ace Your Next Audition and 7 Upcoming Auditions

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images-35Other than Opening Night, going to an audition is perhaps one of the scariest parts of theater work.  However, auditioning is a necessary part of being involved in the performing arts.  If you  want to be involved in the theater, knowing how to audition is a skill you’ll need to learn.  While the process is not necessarily difficult, it can be more than just a little nerve-wracking.  So we’ve shared 6  things that you should know in order to make the best impression possible, and to improve your chances of getting a part!

1.  Act. Don’t just read.
Remember, you are auditioning to act in a play.   So many people stand before the director and read the lines they were given that when someone really tries to act out the part they make a big impression.  And that’s what you want…to stand out from the crowd.


2. Learn a little bit about the play you are auditioning for.
 The more you understand the play and the characters, the more you will be able to do with the piece of script you will be given to audition with.


3.  Slow down and enunciate every word.
One sure sign of nervousness is speeding through the lines.  When you talk too fast it is harder to make sure each word is understood, and the emotion that should accompany those words does not come through.  Slow down and make sure you say each word clearly.



4.  If you make a mistake, battle though it.
Even the best actors occasionally make mistakes on stage.  But good actors know how to work through their mistakes without letting the audience realize that a mistake was made.  If you do make a mistake, don’t apologize.  Don’t ask to start over.  Just pick up from where the mistake was made and push forward.


5. Audition often.
One of the biggest obstacles between you and getting cast in a play is your nervousness.  Nervousness makes you more timid.  It makes you rely on the script in your hand too much, so you end up reading and not acting.  It makes you talk too fast.  The best way to overcome your nervousness is to practice.  That means auditioning more.  If you don’t get the part, shake it off as a learning experience, and when the next show roles around, go out and audition again.  The more you go through the process, the easier it becomes.


6.  If you don’t get the part, don’t argue about it.
 If the director decides that you are not the best fit for this show, please respect their decision about what they feel is best for the show they are directing.  It doesn’t always mean that you had a bad audition, or that you’re not a good actor.  It just means that you were not the best actor for this part in this show.



Upcoming Auditions:

Monday January 25, 2016
Auditins for The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife Auditins for The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife

Dayton Playhouse
Monday January 25, 2016 7:00 PM
Tuesday January 26, 2016
Auditins for The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife Auditins for The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife

Dayton Playhouse
Tuesday January 26, 2016 7:00 PM
Auditions: ANGELS IN AMERICA: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES Auditions: ANGELS IN AMERICA: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES

Clark State Performing Arts Center
Tuesday January 26, 2016 7:00 PM
Saturday January 30, 2016
Local Auditions for Grease Local Auditions for Grease

La Comedia
Saturday January 30, 2016 9:00 AM
OPEN AUDITIONS FOR TEEN ACTORS OPEN AUDITIONS FOR TEEN ACTORS

X*ACT Gallery
Saturday January 30, 2016 10:00 AM
Monday February 22, 2016
OPEN Auditions: One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest OPEN Auditions: One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest

Sinclair Community College
Monday February 22, 2016 6:00 PM – 10:00 AM
Friday February 26, 2016
Dare To Defy Auditions Dare To Defy Auditions

Dare to Defy
Friday February 26, 2016 reserve your time
Saturday February 27, 2016
Dare To Defy Auditions Dare To Defy Auditions

Dare to Defy
Saturday February 27, 2016 reserve your time
Monday March 21, 2016
Auditions for Southern Baptist Sissies Auditions for Southern Baptist Sissies

Harmony Creek Church
Monday March 21, 2016 7:00 PM