[NEohioPAL] 2022 Rabbit Run Theater Auditions

[RRCAA]

DATE:             February 15, 2022


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Auditions for Rabbit Run Theater's 2022 Summer
Season

 

MADISON, OH - Audition appointments are now being taken for the 2022 summer
season at Rabbit Run Theater in Madison, Ohio. 

 

The productions for the summer are "The Belle of Amherst", "Titanic, the
Musical", "Disney's Newsies, the Musical" and "A Gentleman's Guide to Love
and Murder" as well as the Youth Production "Junie B. Jones, Jr., the
Musical".

 

"Titanic, the Musical" (Ensemble Version), with story and book by Peter
Stone and music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, runs from June 24 through July
9.  The production is directed by Brint Learned.  Musical direction is by
Danielle Jones and choreography is by Hannah Hrutkay.  There are multiple
roles available for men and women, ages 15 and up.

 

Winner of five Tony Awards, "Titanic, the Musical" is an account of the
first and last days of this ship of dreams.  Told through some of the real
life characters, this production grips the heart with its depth of human
passion and courage.

 

"A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" is a musical comedy with book and
lyrics by Robert L. Freedman, music and lyrics by Steven Lutvak and is based
on a novel by Roy Horniman.  The show is directed by Brint Learned with
musical direction by Jonathan Gordon and runs from Aug. 12 through Aug. 27.


 

There are multiple roles available for men and women, ages 15 and up.

 

"A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" tells the story of commoner Monty
Navarro who is eighth in line for an earldom in the D'Ysquith family.  Monty
seeks to knock off his unsuspecting relatives without being caught to become
the ninth Earl of Highhurst.

 

Auditions for "Titanic, the Musical" and "A Gentleman's Guide" are Friday,
Mar. 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Sunday, Mar. 27 from 1 to 5 p.m.  

 

"Disney's Newsies, the Musical" follows the tale of charismatic newsboy Jack
Kelly as he and his fellow newsies rally to clash with New York City's
titans of publishing to fight for their rights.  Set at the turn-of-the-20th
century and inspired by a true story, "Disney's Newsies" is packed with
dance numbers and a family-friendly message.  

 

Alan Menken composed the music for "Disney's Newsies"; Jack Feldman wrote
the lyrics, and the book was written by Harvey Fierstein.

 

There are numerous roles available, male and female, ages 15 and up.  The
production dates are July 22 through Aug. 6.

 

Auditions for "Disney's Newsies" are Friday, Mar. 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. and
Sunday, Mar. 20, from 2 to 6 p.m.

 

The Youth Production, "Junie B. Jones, Jr., the Musical" features young
actors, ages 7 through high school.  With book and lyrics by Marcy Heisler
and music by Zina Goldrich, the production is adapted from the "Junie B.
Jones" series  of books by Barbara Park and runs from July 14 through July
16. 

 

"Junie B. Jones, Jr., the Musical" centers on the first day of school as
six-year-old Junie navigates the ins and outs of being a first grader.  

 

The show is directed and musically directed by Molly Lorek.  Auditions for
"Junie B. Jones, Jr." are Friday, Mar. 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. as well as
Sunday, Mar. 6 from 2 to 6 p.m.

 

The first production of the summer, "The Belle of Amherst" is precast.

 

Video auditions will be accepted for those who are not able to make the
regular audition dates.  A video audition should include a vocal audition
with 16 measures of a Broadway-style song with piano accompaniment.

 

Video submissions should be sent to  <mailto:rabbitrunoffice at windstream.net>
rabbitrunoffice at windstream.net and must be received by March 19.       

 

Actors auditioning should prepare to sing 16 measures of a Broadway-style
song from memory. Please bring sheet music for the accompanist in a binder.
No pre-recorded accompaniment or CD tracks. No monologue need be prepared as
actors will read sides from the script.  Actors should dress business casual
(jeans are acceptable, no sweatpants). 

 

All auditions are at Rabbit Run Community Arts Association, 49 Park St.,
Madison, OH.  Auditions are by appointment only.  To schedule an appointment
call RRCAA at 440-428-5913.  For more information visit rabbitrun.org.

 

Rabbit Run Theater is one of the few barn theaters remaining in Ohio and is
open every summer from the beginning of June through the end of August.  The
theater is located at 5648 W. Chapel Rd., Madison.  

 

RRCAA is a comprehensive fine arts association offering year-round
instruction in all the major disciplines of the fine and performing arts and
also operates Rabbit Run Theater.  Partial funding is provided by the Ohio
Arts Council, Dworken and Bernstein, Hearn Plumbing and Heating,
Huffman-Mayer-Paolo Wealth Management Group, Junction Auto, and Remarkable
Lake County.

 

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