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Ensemble Theatre opens its 40th Anniversary Season with 'By The Bog of Cats'.
by Ensemble Theatre 19 Aug '19

19 Aug '19

*:: Press Release :: For Immediate Release :: * *:: Ensemble Theatre begins its 40th Anniversary Season! ::* Dedicated to Ensemble Founder *Lucia Colombi*, this season will focus on 'Making Her Story'! All shows are written by women, directed by women, and starring women. Ensemble opens its 40th season with: *BY THE BOG OF CATS* By *Marina Carr *:: Directed by *Celeste Cosentino* *September 6-29, 2019 *:: *MainStage*Theatre :: *Cleveland Premiere!* Fridays & Saturdays @8pm :: Sundays @2pm Loosely based on Euripides' tragedy Medea, this is the prophetic tale of Hester Swane, an Irish Traveller, who attempts to come to terms with a lifetime of abandonment in a world where all whom she has loved have discarded her. Set on the bleak, ghostly landscape of the Bog of Cats, this provocative drama discloses one woman's courageous attempts to lay claim to that which is hers, as her world is torn in two. Starring Cleveland's own *Derdriu Ring** as Hester. **(Member of Actors’ Equity Association) *“BY THE BOG OF CATS is a furious, uncompromising tale of greed and betrayal, of murder and profound self-sacrifice.” *"…this contemporary Irish variation on Medea [offers] a compelling look into a mind warped by human unkindness…it would be folly to miss this memorable illumination of a descent into darkness." -Bay Area Reporter* Our entire 2019|2020 Season will take place in the heart of Coventry Village on the Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Campus!!! 2843 Washington Blvd | Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 *JOIN US! What stories we have to tell!* We are also excited to partner with the Heights Libraries for additional programming through out the season! Stay tuned for a schedule of surrounding activities and talkbacks!! Check our website for details!! *Fridays and Saturdays @ 8pm. Sundays @ 2pm* *216-321-2930* | tickets(a)ensemble-theatre.org Click* HERE <https://squareup.com/store/ensemble-theatre-of-cleveland/item/by-the-bog-of…> *to purchase tickets online. - *Opening Night Happy Hour/Open Studio Night* with ARTFUL CLEVELAND! (Friday,9/6/19) *6-8pm. - *Opening Night Reception* with wine, cheese, and CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES! (Friday, 9/6/19). - *Pay what YOU can* Sunday (9/8/19) @2pm. Check our website for any updates on surrounding talk backs or pre/post show events!! *With an amazing cast and crew of LOCAL artists!* *Derdriu Ring** as Hester Swane *Daniel Telford *as Carthage Kilbride *Lexi Cowan* as Josie Kilbride *Julia Kolibab** as Mrs. Kilbride *Laura Starnik* as Monica Murray *Maryann Elder *as The Catwoman *Bob McCoy* as Xavier Cassidy *Erin Moran* as Caroline Cassidy *Nate Homolka* as The Ghost Fancier *Nicholas Chokan* as The Ghost of Joseph Swane *Greg White* as Father Willow *TJ Hayes* as Young Dunne. *(Members of Actors' Equity Association) Executive Artistic Director/Director: Celeste Cosentino Production Stage Manager: Gabrielle DeFelice Assistant Stage Manager/Props: Becca Moseley Lighting/Set/Projection Design: Ian Hinz Technical Director: James Rankin Costume Design: Meg Parish *PARKING* Parking can be found in the Coventry School parking lot to the south of the theatre, also along Washington Blvd and surrounding streets. *SINGLE TICKETS* are $12-$29 (On Sale NOW) Call 216-321-2930 or email info(a)ensemble-theatre.org for more information! Online: www.ensembletheatrecle.org *Great Scripts. Cleveland Artists!* *We look forward to seeing you in our audience!*

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Music Director Wanted - Paid Gig
by f 19 Aug '19

19 Aug '19

The Happy Ending Lyric Players (H.E.L.P.) is looking for a Music Director/Accompanist for it's upcoming spring 2020 production of Matilda. Orchestral music for the production will be electronically produced, but H.E.L.P. needs someone to accompany auditions, teach the cast the music, and play some rehearsals. Auditions - Jan. 11 at 4 PM, Jan. 12 at 5 PM, Jan. 13 at 6 PM. Performances - 7:30 PM March 20, 21, 27, 28; 2 PM March 22, 29. H.E.L.P. is located at The First Baptist Church of Greater Cleveland at 3630 Fairmount Boulevard at the corner of Eaton Road in Shaker Heights. Interested parties should contact Kelley Pernicone at kpernicone(a)gmail.com (preferred) or call 216-392-1255.

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PAID ACTING WORK - $20-$23 PER HOUR
by CCSASC SP 19 Aug '19

19 Aug '19

CLEVELAND CLINIC SIMULATION AND ADVANCED SKILLS CENTER What: Standardized Patient (SP) work for ages 18 and over When: Various Tuesday and/or Wednesday afternoons for the medical college Individual dates for Special Projects Where: Cleveland Clinic main campus near University Circle in Cleveland Pay: $20.00 to $23.00 per hour plus free parking *RETURNING SPs (already enrolled)*: Send email to Dyan at *CCSASCSP(a)gmail.com <CCSASCSP(a)gmail.com>* with latest headshot, phone number and availability. *_________________________________________________________________* *NEW applicants*: Thank you for your interest in the Standardized Patient (SP) program at the Cleveland Clinic Simulation and Advanced Skills Center. SPs are people who portray patients in cases which are used to train caregivers in Communication Skills. SPs also present as themselves in Physical Diagnosis sessions. Special Project SPs present in a variety of learning simulations. - We have sessions every week from September to May. Special Projects occur on various dates throughout the year. - SP work is dependent upon which cases we use and whether any of the patient profiles in the cases match your profile. - We will invite you to participate in a specific session(s). You are welcome to say Yes or No with no penalty. *Communication Skills Simulations* *You will not be needed all Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons; you will be invited for specific dates. * Special Projects dates vary. *Y*ou must memorize the character profile of a particular patient. We have a 2-hour training session that accompanies *each* of the Communication Skills cases, usually on the Monday or Thursday of the week before the simulation event. You will be paid for this training. *Physical Diagnosis Simulations* These sessions occur on various Tuesday afternoons from 12:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. For this type of session, you must wear a hospital gown. There is no character profile to memorize and no training for this type of session. *Special Projects* We have many different projects; dates and times will be sent when invited. *Pay* $20.00 to $23.00 per hour as an independent contractor. *Parking – Paid - Voucher provided* *If you are interested:* Answer all numbered items below. Send to email address which *matches the first initial of your last name*. No phone calls. *Note: It is part of our screening process to see how applicants follow instructions.* 1 Name 2 Age *and* date of birth - casting is within 10-year time frame 3 Contact information – cell phone 4 Availability 5 Type of simulation you like - Communication Skills, Physical Diagnosis and/or Special Projects 6 Why interested in this type of work – write a few sentences. 7 Headshot or picture 8 Business *and* acting resumes – if no "official" resume, write information in email *Returning* SPs only: Reply to Dyan at *CCSASCSP(a)gmail.com <CCSASCSP(a)gmail.com>* New applicants with last names beginning with letters A - D: Reply to Kristin at *bowerk(a)ccf.org <bowerk(a)ccf.org>* New applicants with last names beginning with letters E - H: Reply to CCSASCSPColleen(a)gmail.com New applicants with last names beginning with letters I - L: Reply to CCSASCSPLiz(a)gmail.com New applicants with last names beginning with letters M - P: Reply to CCSASCSPHeidi(a)gmail.com New applicants with last names beginning with letters Q - T: Reply to CCSASCSPSally(a)gmail.com New applicants with last names beginning with letters U - Z: Reply to payneb3(a)ccf.org

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Sherlock Holmes Auditions - PAID
by Dane CT Leasure 19 Aug '19

19 Aug '19

Rubber City Theatre is holding auditions for 2019/2020 mainstage season production of Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure. We are casting local non-union actors. Audition appointments are by appointment only. WHEN: Saturday, September 7 from 11:00am - 5:00pm Sunday, September 8 from 5:30pm-9:00pm WHERE: Rubber City Theatre 243 Furnace St Akron, OH 44308 TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION: APPOINTMENTS CAN BE MADE BY E-MAIL to casting(a)rubbercitytheatre.com. Please include your name, phone number, an attachment of your headshot and resume, and your preferred day and/or time. You will receive a response within three business days. We will endeavor to schedule you as near as possible to your requested time, pending availability. AEA contracts: No AEA contracts at this time. Non-AEA contracts: Non-AEA Contracts will pay $100 stipend. PREPARATION: Please prepare a monologue and to read from the script. You will be auditioning for Katie Wells, Assistant Artistic Director, Dane CT Leasure, Director and Artistic Director of Rubber City Theatre, and Russell Aguirre, Assistant Director. Please bring a copy of your most current headshot and resume. Rehearsals: Please note rehearsals are typically Monday through Thursday from 6:30-10:00pm, and Sundays from 4:00-9:00pm. The final week of rehearsal will end of Wednesday and tech will begin on Saturday 12:00-4:00pm followed by a Sunday from 4:00-9:00pm. At the beginning of the week leading into opening, we will have Monday off. Performances are typically Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2:30pm. We will only allow a couple conflicts during the rehearsal process, no conflicts during tech and show run. Venue: This show’s rehearsal and performance location are at our new venue at 243 Furance St. Akron, OH 44308. Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure by Steven Dietz Director: Dane CT Leasure First rehearsal: September 30, 2019 Opens: October 25, 2019 Closes: November 10, 2019 Extension: None In reference to the character descriptions below - most characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with the he/him or she/her pronouns and you will see that are in the following descriptions. But, however limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with. We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities. As an ADA compliant theatre, we welcome performers of all abilities and will make all reasonable accommodations in order to cast performers, regardless of disability, in any role possible. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide. (Language developed by Kevin Kantor and Emily Tarquin from the Actors Theatre of Louisville). Synopsis: The world's greatest detective has seemingly reached the end of his remarkable career when a case presents itself that is too tempting to ignore: The King of Bohemia is about to be blackmailed by a notorious photograph, and the woman at the heart of this crime is the famous opera singer, Irene Adler. With his trusted companion, Doctor Watson, at his side, Sherlock Holmes pursues first the case, and then the affections of Miss Adler—and in doing so, marches right into the lair of his longtime adversary, that malevolent genius of crime: Professor Moriarty. In this spirited, fast-moving and thoroughly theatrical adaptation, Steven Dietz presents Holmes at the height of his powers—surrounded by all the elements that fans of his exploits have come to expect: danger, intrigue, wit, humor and surprise. "The game is afoot, Watson—and it is a dangerous one!" Available roles: Sherlock Holmes: Male, 30s/40s. the charismatic, focused, brilliant, and famous detective with ego and pride to match; captures criminals through his excellent powers of deduction, observation, and logic; wry sense of humor; passionate to the challenge/game of crime and those being wronged. Ethnicity: All Ethnicities Dr. Watson: Male, 30s/40s. narrator of the story; Holmes’ loyal and astute sidekick; extremely brave, resourceful, and practical; also very selfless and modest, as he puts himself at risk to help Holmes; rather skeptical about his companion's ideals; sarcastic and has an erratic sense of humor. Ethnicity: All Ethnicities Irene Adler: Female, 20s/30s. famous, charismatic, striking, graceful, and dynamic opera singer; once had an affair with the King, now luring our detective "into her web"; highly intuitive and clever; almost an equal match to the intellect and deductive expertise of Holmes. Ethnicity: All Ethnicities Professor Moriarty: Male, 30s/40s. Holmes’ nemesis and his ultimate equal match in “the game"; criminal mastermind--oversees much of London’s criminal activity; an educated and brilliant man with a masterful habit of never leaving a trace. Ethnicity: All Ethnicities King of Bohemia: Male, 20s/30s. a desperate, rather dramatic man of royal descent to be married in two weeks; hires Holmes to dispense of a problem with former lover of Irene Adler. Ethnicity: All Ethnicities James Larrabee: Male, 20s/30s. as an upper-class lawyer, Godfrey Norton he quickly marries Irene Adler, but in truth he is James, a lower-class swindler and a scam artist. Ethnicity: All Ethnicities Madge Larrabee: Female, 20s/30s. James Larrabee’s scheming and unfeeling sister, Madge Larrabee is also part of Moriarty's gang. Ethnicity: All Ethnicities Sid Prince: Male, 20s/30s. (This role will double with other small parts) Moriarty’s hit man and thug, Sid Prince is not too bright, but he has some strong criminal skills. Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

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Akron Pride Weekend Benefit show, Street Theater by Doric Wilson
by Michael Cranston 19 Aug '19

19 Aug '19

Wild Hair Theatre Collective in association with Partners for Theatre, is proud to present "Street Theater" by Doric Wilson. This concert reading comedically celebrates and honors the hours leading up to the birth of the Stonewall Riots. This show is being presented as a benefit for Akron Pride Initiative and GLSEN. Both shows will take place August 23 and 24 with curtain at 8 PM. We're pleased that Western Reserve Playhouse. (3326 Everett Rd Bath, OH 44286) have graciously agreed to host this 2 night event. Tickets are $20 cash or check at the door. Come join us to show your support for LGBTQIA Pride past, present and future.

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The whole family can audition for BIG FISH!
by Bailey Pfohl 19 Aug '19

19 Aug '19

BIG FISH Auditions: Aug 25, 1 - 5pm, August 27 & 28, 6 - 9pm At Near West Theatre Holiday Intergenerational Production, Ages 7+ Show Run: Nov 22 - Dec 15 Performances: Nov 22, 23, 29, 30, Dec 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15 This will be the first show directed by NWT's new Artistic Director, Trinidad Snider. ABOUT THE SHOW Edward Bloom has lived a full and magical life, populated by witches, giants, and mermaids, marked by true love that stops time in its tracks, and framed by heroics that push the limits of believability. His adult son, Will, is no longer amused by his father's fantastical tales, insisting on a rational rather than a fantastical account of one's life. When Edward's health declines, and Will learns that he and his wife, Josephine, will have a son of their own, Will decides to find out his father's "true" life story, once and for all. Big Fish is a heartfelt, powerful, and truly magical musical about parents and their children, and the tales that we use to define our identities and leave behind as part of our legacy. Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, Big Fish tells a spectacular and fantastical story that is overflowing with love. ABOUT THE AUDITION Please arrive 15 minutes early to register. Auditions begin promptly at the designated time. Anyone arriving after the starting time will be asked to audition at the next scheduled day. Near West Theatre holds group auditions in a relaxed and friendly environment. No preparation or preregistration is required. Actors of all experience levels are led through multiple improvisational exercises providing every participant equal opportunity to create through word, movement, and song. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes for dancing so you can move easily. Auditions focus on the creative process, not the product; on working as an ensemble, not solo. After this first level audition, callbacks will focus on individual roles/songs and working from the script. https://www.facebook.com/events/2131875033769368/ Near West Theatre 6702 Detroit Ave Cleveland, OH 44102 O: 216.961.9750 www.nearwesttheatre.org<http://www.nearwesttheatre.org> Near West Theatre builds loving relationships and engages diverse people in strengthening their sense of identity, passion, and purpose, individually and in community, through accessible, affordable, and transformational theatre arts experiences.

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SEEKING AFR. AM. ACTOR FOR READING
by Joseph Bauer 19 Aug '19

19 Aug '19

Please forward your resume and head shot if you are an Afr. Am. or Latino male actor believable for age range 18 - 24 and an excellent reader. Thank you!

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ATFGC Benefit TONIGHT at Cassidy Theatre!
by Sparano, Jenniver 19 Aug '19

19 Aug '19

Yes, tonight is the night, it's time for BINGO! The Winning Musical by Michael Heitzman, Ilene Reid, and David Holcenberg at Cassidy Theatre! Are you a Bingo addict looking for a fun way to play the game for a good cause? Come to Cassidy Theatre tonight! Do you want to Brian Altman, Neely Gevaart, Trey Gilpin, Kevin Kelly, Caitlin Elizabeth Reilly*, Trinidad Snider, and Rachel Spence onstage together for one night? Come to Cassidy Theatre tonight! Have you attended past AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland benefit shows and had a great time? Come to Cassidy Theatre tonight! Have you heard people talk about these benefit shows and wonder what the fuss is about? Come to Cassidy Theatre tonight! Do you have an Equity night off from rehearsals tonight and need a way to spend the evening with other theatre lovers? Come to Cassidy Theatre tonight! Are you feeling lucky, like this could be your night to win a fabulous raffle prize? Come to Cassidy Theatre tonight! Have you finished binge-watching whatever series people are binge-watching these days and looking for a way to pass the time? Come to Cassidy Theatre tonight! Have you been touched in any way by the AIDS/HIV epidemic, and want to support the Taskforce and the services they provide? Come to Cassidy Theatre tonight! Whatever your reason, we hope to see you at Cassidy Theatre tonight, August 19! Tickets for this fun-filled evening are a tax-deductible $25 - and that includes your cards for some actual games of Bingo! You may win a Bingo prize, you may win a raffle prize...but most importantly, the AIDS Taskforce and the clients they serve will be winners, as every dollar raised tonight goes to the ATFGC. The show is at 8:00 tonight -- call Rebecca Strong at 216-235-3417 for tickets, or get 'em at the door! Can't make it tonight? Next week, our August 26, 2019 performance at Weathervane Playhouse benefits CANAPI. Visit Weathervane's website at http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/bingo-the-winning-musical-2019-06-26, or call 330-836-2626 to purchase tickets for August 26. *Ms. Reilly appears with permission from Actors' Equity Association through the Theatre Authority. "BINGO! The Winning Musical" is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC., a Concord Theatricals Company. We hope that you'll make special arrangements to join us for this year's benefit event! This communication may contain privileged and/or confidential information. It is intended solely for the use of the addressee. If you are not the intended recipient, you are strictly prohibited from disclosing, copying, distributing or using any of this information. If you received this communication in error, please contact the sender immediately and destroy the material in its entirety, whether electronic or hard copy. This communication may contain nonpublic personal information about consumers subject to the restrictions of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. You may not directly or indirectly reuse or redisclose such information for any purpose other than to provide the services for which you are receiving the information. 127 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44114 If you prefer not to receive future e-mail offers for products or services from Key send an e-mail to mailto:DNERequests@key.com with 'No Promotional E-mails' in the SUBJECT line.

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Dancer call - ages 18+, all styles & levels
by Anna Cerveny 19 Aug '19

19 Aug '19

CALLING ALL DANCERS ages 18+, from the professionals to the beginners, if you're looking for a fun performance or choreography opportunity, to challenge yourself with a new style of dance or perfect an old one...or even just looking to connect with other Cleveland dancers, come out for the fifth OPEN CALL placement audition, all levels of dance experience and all styles of dance welcome and encouraged! Auditions are Sunday Aug 25, at Dance Studio M in Solon. Multiple time spots available. This audition process will allow dancers to meet the choreographers and audition for dances of their choice in a group environment that will allow dancers to learn some basic choreography and display their own dance style and personality. We will do our best to place everyone who attends in at least one piece! Pre-registration is REQUIRED by Aug 23 as space is limited - we only have 7 spots of our 140 left! More info here: http://www.clevelanddanceproject.com/auditions.html <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clevelanddanceproject.com%2…> REHEARSALS will be held once a week for 1.5 hours. The rehearsal schedule and choreographer intros are posted here www.clevelanddanceproject.com/about.html Questions can be directed to our email clevelanddanceproject(a)gmail.com. Anna Cerveny Director Cleveland Dance Project clevelanddanceproject(a)gmail.com web <http://www.clevelanddanceproject.com> / facebook <http://www.facebook.com/clevelanddanceproject>/ instagram <https://www.instagram.com/clevelanddanceproject/?hl=en> / auditions <http://www.clevelanddanceproject.com/auditions.html>

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THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Auditions
by Jeremy Benjamin 19 Aug '19

19 Aug '19

Lorain County Community College announces auditions for: Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show Book, Music and Lyrics by Richard O'Brien Joanna May Cullinan, Director Jordan Cooper, Musical Director Monica Olejko, Choreographer Jeremy K. Benjamin, Scenic and Lighting Designer April Rock, Costume Designer Carlton Guc, Sound Designer When: Sunday, September 8, 2019 3:00-5:30 pm and Monday, September 9, 2019 7:00-9:30 pm Callbacks: TBD Where: Lorain County Community College, Stocker Arts Center’s Cirigliano Studio Theatre, 1005 North Abbe Road, Elyria OH 44035 Note: Must be 18 years old or have parental consent. What to Prepare: · Memorize/Prepare a 32 bar cut in the style of the show. Have alternate selections prepared if needed. Pop/Rock songs not from musical theatre are acceptable. · If auditioning for the role of the Narrator only, please prepare a short monologue not to exceed 2 minutes instead of a song. · Bring Sheet Music in correct key (accompanist provided). No recorded music please. · Bring current photo and resume · Check your calendar for any and all scheduling conflicts outside of Mon-Fri 9am-5pm from September 30-November 24. · Rehearsals: Will begin September 30, 2019 · Performances: November 21-23, 2019 at 8:00 pm and November 24, 2019 at 3:00 pm · Casting Note: Any race, gender, age, body type, or other identities are encouraged to audition and will be considered equally in casting. LCCC does not offer union contracts and performers are volunteers. Please direct audition questions to LCCC Director of Theatre Jeremy Benjamin at: jbenjami(a)lorainccc.edu or 440-366-7120. Updates and complete info may be found at www.lorainccc.edu/auditions Sign Up: We are using “SignUpGenius.com” to coordinate 5-minute audition time slots for this production. Please go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050944A8AF28ABFB6-therocky to sign up for a slot. Character Breakdown: USHERETTE/MAGENTA: Female (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt) Usherette sets up the show and sings opening number, Magenta is one of Frank’s servants. Creepy woman who exudes strength and sexuality plotting with Riff Raff. Roles could be split between two actors. BRAD: Male (Range: Bari Tenor) Quirky, but very much in love with his fiancé, Janet. Overly optimistic at times. JANET: Female (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt) Good girl who is madly in love with Brad. Always seems to be frightened of something. Keeps losing more of her clothes throughout the story. Emotionally weak and caves into pressure easily. NARRATOR: Any Gender (Range: Non-Singing Role) Follows our two hero’s through the story by narrating directly to the audience. RIFF RAFF: Male (Range: High Rock Tenor) Creepy man resembling more of a zombie. Often makes harmless conversation seem awkward and foreboding. One of Frank’s servants. COLUMBIA: Female (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt) One of Frank’s servants. Tap dance experience preferred. FRANK 'N' FURTER: Any Gender (Range: Baritone) Master of the castle. Welcomes Janet and Brad with open arms. Obsessed with creating a man to be part of his sexual entourage. Master of seduction. ROCKY: Male (Range: Tenor) Frank’s magnificent creation. Sexually appealing with prominent muscles. EDDIE/DR. SCOTT: Male (Range: Baritone) Eddie, delivery man, “went to pieces.” Misses the rock and roll of life. Comes back to life only to die after his solo. Scott is Eddie’s Uncle. Roles could be split between two actors. 4 PHANTOMS – Any Gender Various Singers play many ensemble roles throughout the show. Should be able to harmonize well. The Rocky Horror Show is partially supported by a generous grant from the LCCC Foundation. “The Rocky Horror Show” is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company.

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