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Auditions: Breaking Ground
by Marc Howard 24 Aug '18

24 Aug '18

*Aurora Community Theatre * *Breaking Ground: Musicals That Made An Impact!* *Auditions* Direction by *Will C. Crosby* Musical Direction by *D. Keith Stiver* Produced and Choreographed *by Marc C. Howard* Stage Managed by *Ann Nyenhuis* Breaking Ground is a two-act musical revue featuring songs from Broadway shows that made an impact to the history of musical theatre. Solos, duets, and group numbers combined, make this show a full-fledged musical review that will serve to educate, entertain, and reminisce on some of the highlights of musical theatre history. *When:* Mon Dec 10 & Tues Dec 12, 2018 @ 7:00 pm *Where: * 115 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH 44202, 330.562.1818 *What to prepare: * What to Prepare: Bring a headshot and resume along with a list of conflicts. One full song that tells a story and that you believe was from a show that made an impact to musical theatre history, bring sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided. *Audition Sign-Up:* https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4fafa629abf85-breaking *Rehearsals:* to begin the end Feb 3, 2019 and will be based on actor availability. 4-5 days a week, Sun - Thurs *Performance Dates:* Fri & Sat Mar 1-9, 8pm Questions, please contact the director at willcodycrosby(a)gmail.com

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Review of "Bloomsday" at none too fragile
by Bob Abelman 24 Aug '18

24 Aug '18

Dietz’s road-not-taken tale, ‘Bloomsday,’ given a delightful turn at none too fragile Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Member, American Theatre Critics Association “Too many notes.” That’s what Emperor Joseph II said about Mozart’s comic opera “The Marriage of Figaro.” He was not alone in this criticism, for many of Mozart’s reviews called attention to his tendency to write “overloaded and overstuffed.” The same can be said for contemporary playwright Steven Dietz’s plays, an example of which (“Last of the Boys”) was on display at none too fragile theater last season. “Too many words” is a particularly applicable description of the theater’s current offering, Dietz’s “Bloomsday,” which borrows its theme, temperament and a fair share of text from the posterchild of impenetrable, rambling prose – James Joyce’s 265,000 word tome “Ulysses.” But yes, I said yes, I will yes, they are good ones and the performances by this exceptional cast have audiences hanging on each of them. For more of this article, go to www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/bob_abelman/

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Hudson Players Auditions for Arsenic & Old Lace
by Durbin, Mark H. 24 Aug '18

24 Aug '18

Hudson Players Auditions for Arsenic and Old Lace Written by Joseph Kesselring Directed by Anne Guffey Audition Dates: Sept. 9 & 10, 2018 - 7:00 p.m. Barlow Community Center 41 S. Oviatt St. Hudson, Ohio 44236 Performance Dates: Nov. 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 16 & 17, 2018 (8:00 p.m. curtain/*2 p.m. matinee) The auditions will involve reading from the script. ALL ROLES AVAILABLE. Hudson Players does not pre-cast. Written by Joseph Kesslring, Arsenic and Old Lace is a timeless comedic gem of American theatre. Life is good for Mortimer Brewster. With a dream job as a drama critic for a prominent New York newspaper and recent engagement to his sweetheart Elaine, what could go wrong? Well, what about finding out that his sweet, spinster aunts Martha and Abby have been poisoning lonely old men for years with homemade elderberry wine laced with a touch of arsenic. More? What about learning that his brother Teddy, who thinks himself to be Teddy Roosevelt, has been burying his aunts' victims in the basement thinking they succumbed to Yellow Fever at the Panama Canal. Had enough? How about Mortimer's other brother, the maniacal criminal Jonathan, who decides to hideout from the police at his aunts' house with alcoholic sidekick, Dr. Einstein, on the same night that the aunts were planning to bury their latest victim, which also happens to be the same night Mortimer stops by with his fiancée. Insanity doesn't run in the Brewster family - it gallops! Mix in multiple policemen, including one who wants to be a playwright, and Elaine's pious minister father, Mortimer must rally to help his aunts and protect his fiancé - all while trying to keep his own sanity and avoid his murderous brother's intentions. An uproarious farce, Arsenic and Old Lace is an American classic. Character Descriptions: WOMEN Abby Brewster A darling lady in her sixties or early seventies who poisons elderly men, Abby is the sister of Martha and aunt to Teddy, Jonathan, and Mortimer. Martha Brewster A sweet elderly woman with Victorian charm who poisons elderly men, Martha is the sister of Abby and an aunt to Teddy, Jonathan, and Mortimer. Elaine Harper An attractive girl in her twenties and Mortimer's fiancée, Elaine is the daughter of the Rev. Dr. Harper. She is surprisingly wise in the ways of the world for a minister's daughter. MEN Mortimer Brewster Nephew of Abby and Martha, Mortimer is a drama critic who is engaged to Elaine. A good-hearted cynic who is about to have his world turned upside down. Teddy Brewster Nephew of Abby and Martha Brewster, Teddy is a man in his forties who thinks that he is Theodore Roosevelt. Officer O'Hara A police officer, O'Hara is a would-be playwright who pesters Mortimer to read his play. Jonathan Brewster Nephew of Abby and Martha Brewster, Jonathan is a psychopath who has numerous murders to his credit and no scruples whatsoever. Is bit oversensitive to his "new" appearance. Dr. Einstein A plastic surgeon and an alcoholic in his fifties, Dr. Einstein has changed Jonathan's face three times, with his most recent work resulting in a Boris Karloff resemblance. The Rev. Dr. Harper Minister and father of Elaine. A bit pompous and protective, very ministerial in his manner. Officer Brophy /Lieutenant Rooney A flatfoot Brooklyn cop with the usual charm of a police officer / A tough and dominating police officer Mr. Gibbs/Mr. Witherspoon A man who wishes to rent a room from the Brewster sisters. The superintendent of Happy Dale Sanitarium Please visit us at www.hudsonplayers.com<http://www.hudsonplayers.com>. Or, call our box office at (330) 655-8522 for more information or write to Hudson Players at PO Box 2159, Hudson, OH 44236. For email inquiries send to info(a)hudsonplayers.com<mailto:info@hudsonplayers.com>. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The information contained in this message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately, and delete the original message.

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Preparing for auditions?
by Rory Sanders 24 Aug '18

24 Aug '18

Gain self-confidence while preparing to audition. My students excel and get lead roles. Openings for young singers in the South Euclid/Beachwood area. Land the role of your dreams! Rory Sanders (216) 533-8513

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AUDITIONS for SHE LOVES ME next month
by fctheatre 24 Aug '18

24 Aug '18

French Creek Theatre<http://metroparks.cc/theatre.php> announces auditions for... SHE LOVES ME Book by Joe Masteroff Music by Jerry Bock Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick Based on a play by Miklos Laszio Originally Directed on Broadway by Harold Prince Originally Produced on Broadway by Harold Prince in Association with Lawrence N. Kasha and Philip C. McKenna Original Orchestrations by Don Walker Adapted by Frank Matosich, Jr. Directed by Jordan Cooper Georg and Amalia, two headstrong employees of a European perfumery, quarrel endlessly on the job. But away from work, they're two lonely hearts, each exchanging tender correspondences with an anonymous pen pal who's a lot closer than they know! Charming and funny, She Loves Me is the perfect date during the month for lovers! PERFORMANCES February 1-17, 2019 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30PM Sundays at 3:00PM AUDITIONS Wednesday, September 19 and Thursday, September 20 7PM-10PM Call (440) 949-5200 x221 to schedule a 5-minute slot Callbacks Saturday, September 22 12PM-4PM PREPARATION Actors encouraged but not required to bring a resume and headshot. Prepare a 16-32 selection in the style of the show; an accompanist will be provided. Actors may be asked to stay to read from the script. REHEARSALS Preliminary rehearsals on Monday December 3, 10 & 17, 2018. Regular rehearsals to begin January 2, 2019. All actors cast receive a stipend. CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS Arpad Laszlo Delivery boy at Maraczek's Parfumerie. His exuberance is infectious and commitment to his job remarkable. He is ambitious and adorable. Gender: male Age: Teen / Young Adult Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2 Ladislav Sipos Not the brightest employee at Maraczek's Parfumerie. A confidant to Georg, he is an optimistic family man who looks like a huggable father. Gender: male Age: Adult Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: A2 Ilona Ritter Employed at Maraczek's Parfumerie. She is sexy and learned in the ways of romance, but longing for something more from the game of love. Gender: female Age: Adult Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: F#3 Steven Kodaly A well respected and liked employee at Maraczek's Parfumerie. Though he is considered dapper and occasionally charming, he is more of a shallow womanizer. Gender: male Age: Adult Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: B2 Georg Nowack An established employee of Maraczek's Parfumerie, he resembles a hopeless romantic. Shy, intelligent, and soft spoken. Gender: male Age: Adult Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: B2 Mr. Maraczek Owner of Maraczek's Parfumerie. With a commanding presence, his dedication to the trade is rivaled only by his faithfulness to his wife. Gender: male Age: Adult Vocal range top: C4 Vocal range bottom: B2 Amalia Balash The eager new employee at Maraczek's Parfumerie. Despite being a skilled saleswoman, she easily becomes intimated and nervous. Attractive, bright, and a lover of literature. Gender: female Age: Adult Vocal range top: B5 Vocal range bottom: C4 Ensemble 5 men, 5 women She Loves Me Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com<http://www.MTIShows.com>

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Auditions for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Mighty Goliath Productions!
by Douglas Bailey 24 Aug '18

24 Aug '18

Mighty Goliath Productions will celebrate its 60th anniversary with Ian Fleming's musical spectacle, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG. Directed by Douglas F. Bailey II with Choreography by Nicci Cassara Billington; this year's production promises to be a wonderful time for people are all ages! Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. Based on the beloved 1968 film version of Ian Fleming's children's book, and featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is one family-friendly blockbuster that audiences will find "Truly Scrumptious." WHAT: Auditions for CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG WHERE: Learwood Middle School Choir Room 340 Lear Road Avon Lake, OH 44012 WHEN: September 10th and 12th from 7-10 PM. No Appointments necessary. Auditions will be seen on a first come first seen basis. Please allow time to find the venue and complete paperwork. Please notify the production team if you are planning to arrive later in the evening. You will be released after your audition. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND AUDITIONS YOU MAY SUBMIT A VIDEO AUDITION BY 12PM SEPTEMBER 12TH TO THE DIRECTOR's EMAIL BELOW. WHAT TO PREPARE: Please prepare one 16-32 bar cut of a musical theatre song in the style of the show. Please bring sheet music in your desired key. An accompanist will be provided. PRODUCTION DATES: Six Shows, February 15th-23rd with a two show day on February 23rd. ABOUT MGP AND REHEARSALS: Mighty Goliath Productions has a place for anyone who wants to participate in the show! If you'd like to join our ensemble you simply need to attend our first rehearsal! For the past sixty years MGP has donated the proceeds of it's annual production to the performing arts groups of Avon Lake, and has raised over $250,000 for it's cause. Please join us in continuing our mission during a very special anniversary. MGP rehearses the ensemble only once per week on Friday evenings until tech week in February. Principles may be asked to rehearse an additional day each week. Please refer to https://www.mtishows.com/chitty-chitty-bang-bang <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mtishows.com%2Fchitty-chit…> for character descriptions. There are no AEA Contracts available for this production A Note on Casting: It is the director's goal to engage a large and diverse cast in this family friendly classic. All races, creeds, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, and body types are encouraged to audition and will be considered for all roles when casting. QUESTIONS? Email the director at douglasfbaileyii(a)gmail.com

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Male Actor needed- 20's/40's- ex football star type
by Cassandra Capocci 24 Aug '18

24 Aug '18

Coach House Theatre is looking for an actor to play Richard in Making God Laugh. Richard is the oldest of three siblings in a traditional Catholic family. He's the former high school football hero, always owns the latest gadget, has high hopes of being a billionaire by 40, will buy into any investment he feels will get him there. He's a good guy but has some struggles along the way, partly due to his macho attitude and partly due to his drinking habits. Rehearsals are Monday-Thursday 6:30-9:30 with a few Sundays as needed. Performances are Sept 21-30 Please contact director Cassandra Capocci at ccapocci(a)akronwomanscityclub.org with questions or to arrange an audition.

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Akron Symphony Orchestra Auditions for WEST SIDE STORY, Concert Version
by Craig Joseph 24 Aug '18

24 Aug '18

The Akron Symphony Orchestra announces auditions for a concert version (all the music, some of the dialogue, no choreography) of Leonard Bernstein’s WEST SIDE STORY, to be performed on May 4, 2019 at 8 PM at EJ Thomas Hall in Akron. Maestro Christopher Wilkins conducts; Craig Joseph stage directs; Ryan Bergeron music directs. Initial auditions will take place on Saturday, September 22nd, from 11 AM - 3 PM at First United Methodist Church, 263 E. Mill Street, in Akron. Callbacks, as necessary, will be held on Monday, September 24th, from 6 - 9 PM at the same location. All roles paid; Equity contracts available, if needed. An ethnically diverse cast is desired. Also, as this is a concert version with some latitude, we are NOT looking exclusively for twenty-somethings. Rehearsals will begin in early April, with a few music rehearsals a week, and will increase in frequency the week prior to May 4th for light staging and tech. Available roles are as follows: D - This character speaks dialogue. S - This character sings solo portions. T - This character sings as part of a group. TONY (D/S) MARIA (D/S) Shark Girls ANITA (S) ROSALIA (S) CONSUELO (S) FRANCISCA (S) TERESITA (T) ESTELLA (T) Jet Guys RIFF (D/S) ACTION (D/S) A-RAB (D/S) BABY JOHN (D/S) SNOWBOY (D/T) DIESEL (D/S) Shark Guys BERNARDO (T) CHINO (T) PEPE (T) INDIO (T) LUIS (T) NIBBLES / KRUPKE (T/D) Jet Girls GRAZIELLA (T) VELMA / SOMEWHERE SOLOIST (S) MINNIE (T) CLARICE (T) PAULINE (T) ANYBODYS (T) Those interested in auditioning should: E-mail director Craig Joseph at craigjose(a)gmail.com to set up an appointment. If you have a digital version of a headshot and resume, please include that in your submission. If not, no worries. Prepare 32 bars of music from a musical of your choice. Please bring sheet music for an accompanist who will be available to you at auditions. Also, please bring your calendar to auditions, as we will be asking you about scheduling conflicts.

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Modern Jazz / Pop band looking for Keyboardist
by Allan Ambrochowicz 24 Aug '18

24 Aug '18

Modern jazz/pop/rock band looking for an experienced and mature keyboardist. We have a 3 set show we are currently working on consisting of updated jazz standards, and 60s, 70s, and 80s covers. We currently have a bassist, drummer, guitarist, and 3 female singers. The ability to sightread is a must, but also the ability to be flexible during arranging. We work from both Real Book 5, as well as YouTube, for learning songs. The position calls for familiarity with playing piano, electric piano, strings, and pads. There is a keyboard and sound system available for practice, though a personal keyboard is still recommended. Artists we are covering include Steely Dan, Sade, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sting to name only a few. If you are interested in an audition, please contact Allan at 440-444-9657 (call or text, but make sure you leave a message if you call. I don't respond to random phone calls). Practices are in Mentor on Thursday and Saturday from 6 to 9. Thank you.

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voice lessons
by Paul Kroeger 23 Aug '18

23 Aug '18

Anyone who likes to sing or wants to improve or just have a hobby, here is a chance to work with a teacher who can help you. Breathing is the key and I don't neglect it. You will learn more about it than you thought there was to learn. It will help you tame the anxiety within and help you connect to the emotions of all your songs. Let me give you a reason to take the time to do this...right. You have more ability than you can reach on your own, so let me help you. Paul Kroeger - baritone

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