[NEohioPAL] REMINDER: Cleveland Public Theatre is holding auditions for 2012 SPRINGBOARD!! SUNDAY AUGUST 26th, 2012

[Denise Astorino]

*Cleveland Public Theatre announces *

*Auditions for Springboard (a staged reading series)*



Cleveland Public Theatre is looking to cast 5 shows in this series. We are
looking for a diverse group of all adult ages and types.



Springboard features staged readings of new scripts by local writers. The
Springboard series places a special emphasis on developing directors for
new work, nurturing strong relationships between directors and playwrights,
and engaging the audience in the process. Springboard is NOT actors
standing at music stands. This is staged work that conveys that rare
excitement that comes from getting up on stage with little time to prepare.
Audience members give feedback and engage in post-show discussions to help
local playwrights improve their work.



*When: Sunday August 26, 2012  from 10am-6pm***

*Where: CPT’s James Levin Theatre (6415 Detroit Ave)*



Auditions are by appointment only and will be scheduled in one hour blocks.
Actors will be given sides at the audition for cold readings. No prepared
material is necessary, but please bring five copies of your head shot and
resume.



Each show will involve 3-4 rehearsals and 2 performances. Rehearsals will
be held on weekend days and evenings and weekday evenings. The series runs
two weeks. The dates are: October 11 – October 21, 2012 Shows will
alternate Wednesday through Sunday.



AEA contracts may be considered. Non AEA actors will receive a very small
stipend.



Interested actors should schedule an appointment with Springboard
Coordinator *Denise Astorino *by email only:
*Denise.Astorino at gmail.com*<Denise.Astorino at gmail.com>
*. * When scheduling your audition, you must provide your preferred date
and time and phone number.


Please do not call. Appointments will only be made via email. Thank you.

LISTED BELOW ARE SOME ROLES WHICH WE WILL BE AUDITIONING FOR.

*1. Rex*
Written by: Daniel A. Takacs
Directed by: Brian Pedaci
*CASTING*

   - CHORUS (one female - indeterminate age)
   - TIRESIAS (one actor to play a man of 80 and a boy of 10)
   - OTHER ROLES

* 2. The World's Largest Axe*
Written by: Claire Robinson May
Directed by: Rebecca Hill
*CASTING*

   - NORRIS BEAKER – 30’s, the lonely futurist
   - MARIGOLD – 30’s, the woman with a ring
   -  ANGUS– 30’s, the Canadian cryonicist
   - VIOLET– 70’s, the traveling widow (can be anywhere in the age range of
   45 – 70)
   - READER for Stage Directions and possible voices below  (or they may be
   broken up)
   -  ROSCO – the dog (voice)
   -  BORDER GUARD (voice)
   -  NEIGHBOR (voice)
   - DAD (voice)
   - OTHER ROLES

*3. Crying for Lions*
Written by:Andrew Kramer
Directed by: Jeremy Lewis
*CASTING*

   - CHARACTERS - 4 Actors (2 M and 2F)
   - RAE: Female, late 20s/early 30s.  SHANE’s girlfriend.
   - SHANE: Male, late 20s/early 30s.
   - LYONS: Male, late 40’s/early 50’s.
   - THE EASTERN COUGAR: A large cougar.
   - READER:  Male/Female, 30's/40's.  Reads directions for staged reading.
    Crisp, clean vocals.  Able to stand/move throughout.
   - OTHER ROLES

*
4. Broken Wings*
Written by: Stuart Hoffman
Directed by: Michael Silverstein
*CASTING*

   - STARLING; Male, 70s-80s; Suffers from macular degeneration. Exhausted
   with life.
   - PHOEBE; Female, 16; Spunky. Tends to wear her heart on her sleeve.
   - WOMAN; Female, 30s-50s; A figment of Starling’s imagination. Powerful,
   seductive, gorgeous.
   - ROB; Male, 16; Nice, but nervous.
   - OTHER ROLES

* DIRECTOR’S NOTE: * This is a reading, so I am not looking to cast the
show to the exact specifications as it would be performed in a full
production. I am looking for people who can capture the character, so if
that person happens to be 25 and can capture Starling, I will want to work
with them.
*
5. Angelic Voices In Ritardando  *
Written by: Vickie L. Williams and Michael Laurenti
Directed by: Denise Astorino
*CASTING:*

   - CHEYENNE BONNER - 16 F
   - LOGAN LEE- 14 F
   - SADE PEARSON - 9 F
   - REINA SANTIAGO - 17 F
   - OTHER ROLES

“*Angelic Voices In Ritardando *is an one-act play about the spirits of
four missing girls as they rejoice with playful nursery rhymes and share
their aspirations.”

*DIRECTOR’S NOTE*: As this is a staged-reading I will not be looking for
exact  ages or types.  I am excited to consider a diverse range of
actresses. I am more interested in
 those who can show the playfulness and liveliness of the piece.
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