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Auditions: Workshop Players' "Sylvia" by A.R. Gurney - next week!!!!
by Workshop Players via NEohioPAL 19 Apr '17

19 Apr '17

Auditions! *Sylvia*, by A.R. Gurney Monday and Tuesday, April 24 and 25 at 7 p.m. Director Dave Mackeigan is looking for the following: One female 18 to 35 high energy, must be playful, agility is a must One female mid 40 to 60ish. One male mid 40 to 60ish. One male for 3 walk-on scenes where one scene includes acting as a female. Should be mid 30s and up. For more information, contact the director at: dave(a)davenjudy.net Auditions will be held at the theatre - 44820 Middle Ridge Rd., Amherst Performances are June 29, 30; July 1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16. GREAT SHOW! GREAT TIMES! -- Workshop Players 44820 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, OH 44001 Box Office: 440-988-5613 (Box Office hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) contact(a)workshopplayers.com www.workshopplayers.com "If all the world's a stage, I want better lighting!"

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KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AT STARK THEATRE PRESENTS "REASONS TO BE HAPPY"
by Newberg, Brian via NEohioPAL 19 Apr '17

19 Apr '17

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AT STARK THEATRE TO PRESENT FAMED PLAYWRIGHT NEIL LaBUTE’S REASONS TO BE HAPPY IN APRIL Tickets go on sale April 3 at 8 a.m. (NORTH CANTON, OHIO, March 30, 2017) – Kent State University at Stark’s 2016-17 theatrical season will close with Reasons to Be Happy by Neil LaBute. The play will be performed on April 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. and on April 16 and 23 at 2 p.m. at the Kent State Stark Theatre. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be provided for the performance on April 23. Reasons to Be Happy begins three years after a contentious break-up, with characters Steph and Greg wondering if they can make a fresh go of it. Trouble is, she’s married to someone else and he’s just embarked on a relationship with Steph’s best friend, Carly, a single mom whose jealous ex-husband, Kent, has trouble articulating his feelings. Navigating the rocky landscape of conflicting agendas and exploding emotions is not going to be an easy task for any of them. The four characters, whose personalities barely match up, become entangled in one another’s lives in romantic, humorous and, sometimes, violent ways as they pursue a common denominator – happiness. However, such happiness does not come without tension, sacrifice and a little bit of humor. Please note: For mature audiences only due to strong language. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $7 for non-Kent State students and senior citizens. All Kent State students are admitted free of charge with a current student ID. Tickets may be obtained beginning Monday, April 3. Reserve tickets online at http://www.kent.edu/stark/theatre or call the Kent State Stark Theatre Box Office at 330-244-3348. Directing Reasons to Be Happy is Kent State Stark Associate Professor of Theatre and Theatre Director Brian Newberg. Louis Williams is the scenic and lighting designer, Stephen Ostertag is the costume designer and Ron Jarvis is the sound designer. For more details on Kent State Stark Theatre’s production of Reasons to Be Happy, visit http://www.kent.edu/stark/reasons-be-happy.

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B.O.G.O.! Karamu's YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU
by Nathan Lilly via NEohioPAL 18 Apr '17

18 Apr '17

YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU written by Moss Hart & George S. Kaufman directed by FRED STERNFELD INDUSTRY NIGHT! SPECIAL BUY ONE-GET ONE OFFER! THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2017 Tri-C East Campus Mandel Theatre 4250 Richmond Road, Highland Hills, Ohio Use special code “HAHA” and receive 50% off any ticket to this special preview performance. Visit www.karamuhouse.org<http://www.karamuhouse.org/> or call 216.795.7077 When a wealthy Wall Street family collides with a slightly-batty but “eccentric” NYC family, the hilarious hijinks that ensues is nothing short of explosive. This Pulitzer Prize-winning play written by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman is a classic American romantic comedy that smartly arranges farce, wit, and social commentary, with optimism and compassion. One of the most popular and successful plays of modern times, this quintessential play takes you on a wild romp you won’t soon forget. ACTING COMPANY BOB ABELMAN as Mr. De Pinna CHRIS BIZUB as Boris Kholenkov DAVID BOYCE as G-Man 2 “Mac” SYRMYLIN R. CARTWRIGHT as G-Man “The Man” SUE COHEN as Duchess Olga Katrina JEANNINE GASKIN as Rheba GREGORY DYLAN as G-Man 3 “Jim” MAYA JONES as Essie JOSHUA MCELROY as Ed ANNE J. MCEVOY as Penny Sycamore MIGUEL OSBORNE as Donald CARLA PETROSKI as Gay Wellington CHRIS RICHARDS* as Tony Kirby LUTHER PETE ROBINSON as Paul Sycamore PROPHET SEAY as Henderson CORLESIA SMITH as Alice Sycamore LAURA STARNIK as Mrs. Kirby GREG WHITE as Grandpa LOU WILL as Mr. Kirby * Denotes member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States CREATIVE TEAM Director …………………...…. FRED STERNFELD** Stage Manager ..…….….. MEGAN MINGUS* Scenic Designer ………… RICHARD MORRIS, JR. Lighting Designer …….… ROBERT PECK Costume Designer ….…. INDA BLATCH-GEIB Sound Designer ..…….…. STAN KOZAK Props Mistress. ..….……. CLIFFIE JONES Technical Director .…….. PROPHET SEAY Resident Costumer ……. BRIELLE MCGREW Choreographer ……….…. BEBE WEINBERG KATZ * The stage manager is a member of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. ** The director is a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, a National Theatrical Labor Union. Tickets range in price from $15 – $37. Groups of 10+ save more on single ticket prices. Visit Karamu 2.0 online at www.karamuhouse.org<http://www.karamuhouse.org/>.

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CLEVELAND PLAY HOUSE & DOBAMA THEATRE HOLDING COMBINED GENERAL AUDITIONS FOR 2017-18 SEASON
by Casting via NEohioPAL 18 Apr '17

18 Apr '17

CLEVELAND PLAY HOUSE & DOBAMA THEATRE HOLDING COMBINED GENERAL AUDITIONS FOR 2017-18 SEASON Cleveland Play House and Dobama Theatre are holding joint 2017-18 Season General Auditions for local actors, led by CPH Associate Artistic Director Robert Barry Fleming and Dobama Artistic Director Nathan Motta. You will be able to be seen by both companies with a single audition. These auditions are by appointment only. Open to non-Equity and Equity actors This open call is for the theatres’ seasons in general. Performers will be contacted at a later date should the opportunity to audition for specific productions and roles arise. Young Performer auditions for CPH’s production of A Christmas Story and Dobama Theatre’s season will be held separately at later dates. However, qualified young girls (ages 14-17) may submit a headshot/resume at this time to be considered for an audition appointment for The Diary of Anne Frank. For information on the CPH 2017-18 season visit http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/jobs/casting Casting | Cleveland Play House | 216.241.6000<http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/jobs/casting> www.clevelandplayhouse.com Casting. CLEVELAND PLAY HOUSE AND DOBAMA THEATRE AEA EQUITY PRINCIPAL AUDITIONS FOR 2017-18 SEASON SET FOR APRIL 22nd and 24th . Cleveland Play House and Dobama ... For information on Dobama Theatre’s 2017-18 season visit http://www.dobama.org/working-at-dobama/#audition Working at Dobama — Dobama Theatre<http://www.dobama.org/working-at-dobama/#audition> www.dobama.org Interested in an internship at Dobama Theatre? We are Northeast Ohio’s leading professional theatre dedicated to Cleveland premieres of contemporary plays by ... WHEN: Saturday, April 22nd from 11:00am-6:00pm Sunday, April 23rd from 1:00pm-8:00pm Monday, April 24th from 11:00am-6:00pm WHERE: CPH Rehearsal spaces Middough Building 1901 East 13th Street 5th floor PREPARATIONS: Please prepare two contrasting monologues; no longer than three minutes. Additionally, actors may be requested to perform 16 lines of Shakespeare during the audition. If you wish, you may also sing 16 bars of a song of your choice. Depending on the time of your appointment, accompaniment may not be available but you are welcome to sing a cappella. Actor/Musicians, or those possessing the necessary talents, may also choose to perform a 16 bar sample. If you plan to sing and/or play at your audition, please mention so in your appointment request e-mail. You will be auditioning for Robert Barry Fleming, CPH Associate Artistic Director and Nathan Motta, Dobama Artistic Director. Laura Kepley, CPH Artistic Director may also be attending these auditions as her schedule allows. Please bring three copies of your most current headshot and resume. APPOINTMENTS: Please e-mail casting(a)clevelandplayhouse.com. Include your name, union status, phone number, an attachment of your headshot and resume, and your preferred day and/or time. You will receive a response within one business day. We will endeavor to schedule you as near as possible to your requested time, pending availability.

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A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE opens at Playhouse Square 4/20
by Theatre via NEohioPAL 18 Apr '17

18 Apr '17

-------------------------------------------------------------- CSU Department of Theatre and Dance presents A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE April 20-30, 2017 Cleveland State University's Department of Theatre and Dance, a Resident Company of Playhouse Square, closes its 2016-2017 season with the Tennessee Williams classic A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE. Playing the Helen Rosenfeld Lewis Bialosky Lab Theatre in the Allen Theatre Complex of Playhouse Square April 20-30, 2017, this definitive American drama is guest directed by Dobama Theatre Artistic Director Nathan Motta. The Story A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE is considered one of the greatest plays written for the American Theatre. It is a timeless piece about delusion, reality, madness, love, and loss. Set in a small garden apartment in 1940s New Orleans, Stanley Kowalski's primitive desires violently clash with Blanch Dubois' longing for a past which may or may not have ever existed. Immortalized by the film starring Marlon Brando and Vivien Leigh, this iconic play blends grittiness and lyricism to create some of the most memorable and heart-wrenching characters ever created. According to director Nathan Motta, "STREETCAR is one of the greatest treasures in the canon of American Theatre. I'm looking forward to collaborating with CSU students and staff to create a production that rejects the treatment of this play as a period, antiquated, museum piece, but rather presents a relevant, urgent piece of epic, intimate theatre." "This play deals with themes and issues that unfortunately are concerns America is still grappling with; class discrimination, gender inequality, domestic violence, and sexual assault among other things." The all CSU Cast includes Lilyvette Acevedo as Flower Vendor/Mexican Woman, Cheyenne Bizon as Nurse, Nadia Valencia Davis as Eunice Hubbell, Nick Earl as Stanley Kowalski, Jacob Christopher Gaspar as Steve Hubbell, Caitlin M. Hathaway as Stella Kowalski, Joseph I Jackson as Pablo Gonzalez, Alyssa Jacobs as Woman/Negro Woman, Steven Livingston as Harold "Mitch" Mitchell, Sullivan Ratcliff as A Young Collector, Jamie K. Satterfield as Blanche Dubois, and Peter Sherman as Doctor. General Ticketing Shows run Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., as well as Sundays at 2 p.m. $10 General Admission Tickets are available by calling 216.241.6000, visiting playhousesquare.org<http://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/a-streetcar-named-desire>, or buying at the State Theatre Ticket Office, located at 1519 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115. Tickets are also available 60-minutes prior to performances at the Allen Theatre Complex. General Admission is $10.00. CSU Students, Faculty and Staff can purchase one $5.00 ticket per Valid CSU ID presented at time of in person purchase. $25.00 DINNER AND A SHOW NIGHTS are Fridays 4/21 and 4/28 with code "DIN". CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION<http://www.playhousesquare.org/events/detail/a-streetcar-named-desire> for A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE --------------------------------------------------------------

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Exciting events at Geauga Lyric Theater!
by Kelly Miloro via NEohioPAL 18 Apr '17

18 Apr '17

*Audition Notice* *Skip Kelley Teen/Young Adult Production (ages 13-21)* *In the Heights* Sunday, April 23 from 6-9PM Monday, April 24 from 6:30-9PM Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda Book by Quiara Alegría Hudes Directed by Angela Miloro-Hansen Musical Direction by Darryl M. Lewis Choreography by Rachel Irwin *"The streets are a little kinder when you're home."* *About the Show* A vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood – a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It’s a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind. IN THE HEIGHTS is the winner of the 2008 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Score, Best Choreography and Best Orchestrations. *Audition Requirements* Ages 13-21 are eligible to audition Prepare 16 bars of a Lin-Manuel Miranda song from any of his shows (something from In the Heights is acceptable). Men interested in Usnavi, Benny, Sonny or Graffiti Pete, please also prepare 30-60 seconds of a rap. *Rehearsal Information* Rehearsals will begin in mid June and run Sunday-Thursday. Not everyone will be called every day, but please bring a list of ALL conflicts from 1pm to 9pm June 12-August 3. Rehearsals will be EITHER in afternoon or evening, not both in the same day. Times will not be determined until after casting and will be decided based on cast availability, so if you are NOT available in either the afternoon or evening, please note that. This is to work around as many of the Chardon conflicts as possible including marching band and other GLTG summer shows. All conflicts need to be reported before casting. Performance Information Performances are August 4-20. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8PM and Sunday performances are at 2PM. *Roles* *Usnavi *– owner of De La Vega’s Bodega; rapper/singer, high baritone/tenor (to G4) *Sonny* – Usnavi’s younger cousin; works at bodega; rapper/singer, tenor (to Bb4) *Nina Rosario* – freshman at Stanford University; daughter of Kevin and Camilia Rosario; high belter (to F5) *Kevin Rosario* – Nina’s father; owner of Rosario’s Car and Limousine; baritone (to E4) *Camila Rosario* – Nina’s mother; co-owner of Rosario’s Car and Limousine singer/belter (G3 to B4) *Benny* – Usnavi’s friend; works at Rosario’s Car and Limousine; should be African American, can't be Latino; singer/rapper, tenor (to Ab4); *Abuela Claudia* – raised Usnavi and Sonny; Spanish speaking a plus; belter (F#3 to C5) *Daniela *– owner of Daniela’s Salon; Spanish speaking a plus; belter (G3 to C5) *Carla *– hairdresser at Daniela’s Salon; mezzo *Vanessa* – Usnavi’s love interest; works at salon; Must be strong dancer; high belter (to E5) *Piragua Guy* – local piragua vendor; Spanish speaking a plus; tenor (must have sustainable A4) *Graffiti Pete* – local graffiti artist; Hip Hop dancer; rapper/singer Ensemble – residents of Washington Heights *For More Information* Please contact the director, Angela Miloro-Hansen, at amiloro720(a)gmail.com The Little MermaidApril 21-May 14 *Directed by John Krol* Life under the sea is better than anything they've got up there! Marquee Sponsor: *NDS Orthodontics**Tickets: www.geaugatheater.org <http://www.geaugatheater.org> or 440-286-2255* OPENING NIGHT WINE AND CHEESE BEFORE THE SHOW! Set under and above the high seas, The Little Mermaid tells the story of Ariel, an adventurous young mermaid who’s got a thing for disobeying the rules and following her heart. Ariel’s fascination with the human world often leads her to the sea surface, a zone that’s designated as “off-limits” by her father Triton, the sea king. One day while sneaking to the surface, Ariel witnesses a shipwreck and rescues Prince Eric, with whom she become instantly smitten. Furious at Triton’s inability to understand her love for the prince, Ariel runs away and strikes a deal with Ursula, Triton’s evil witch of a sister, to experience the life she dreams of on land. Cast List:Brandon Ferris...Prince EricSamantha Dodd...ArielEthan Peterson... FlounderEmily Stack...UrsulaLance King...GrimsbyNate La Prairie...SebastianRyan Peterson...ScuttleJason Ferratus...King TritonCrystal Morris...FlotsamAbigail Truax...JetsamOlivia Carroll...Mersister/EnsembleMayim Hamblen... Mersister/EnsembleLeah Van Horn...Mersister/EnsembleLisa Castelletti... Mersister/EnsembleAllison Williamson...Mersister/Ensemble\Hannah Maxwell... Mersister/EnsembleSophie Guerinot...EnsembleSamantha Hess...EnsembleChloe Brewster...EnsembleAnne Sieracki...EnsembleSeth Hixson...EnsembleBrandon Cottos...EnsembleColton Gray...Windward/EnsembleJeremy Bilek... Leeward/EnsembleTim Ferris...Pilot/EnsembleDaniel Young...Chef Louis/Ensemble SUMMER WORKSHOPS REGISTRATION ONLINE! W <goog_1683993736> WW.GEAUGATHEATER.ORG IN PERSON, ANYTIME DURING REGULAR OFFICE HOURS, 10-5 T-W-TH Workshops will be filled on a first come/first served basis. Intermediate Drama Workshop: The Princess and the Pea Instructor: Chloe Porter Ages 12-16 May 30-July 6, M-T-W-TH at Arts Center/Theater, 6-9pm Shows: July 6,7 at 7:30pm, July 8 at 2pm Cost: Members $300.00, Non-members $330.00 Junior Workshop: A Fairytale Adventure Instructor: Chloe Porter Ages 4-7 June 12-July 7, Monday-Wednesday at Arts Center, Friday at Theater, 9:15-11:45am Show July 8 at 1pm Cost: Members $135, Non-members $148.50 Elementary Drama Workshop: Aladdin Instructor: Jocelyn Laracuente Ages 7-12 June 5-July 13, M-T-W-TH at Theater, 1pm-4pm Shows: July 13, 14 at 7:30pm, July 15 at 2pm Cost: Members $300.00, Non-members $330.00 Elementary Musical Workshop: Clowning Around, A Circus Adventure Instructor: Julie Douglass Ages 7-12 June 12-July 20, M-T-W-TH at Theater, 9am to Noon Shows: July 20 and 21 at 7:30pm, July 22 at 2pm Cost: Members $300.00, Non-members $330.00 We look forward to spending the summer with you!

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"Exit the Body" Opening at LCCC
by Jeremy Benjamin via NEohioPAL 18 Apr '17

18 Apr '17

Lorain County Community College Theatre Program presents Exit the Body *By Fred Carmichael* *Directed by Dave Cotton* When: April 27, 28, & 29 at 8 pm Where: Lorain County Community College Stocker Arts Center Cirigliano Studio Theatre 1005 N. Abbe Road Elyria, OH 44054 (440) 366-4040 Tickets: $9 adults, $8 Seniors, LCCC Faculty and Staff, LCCC students, and children 18 and under Tickets may be purchased online at www.stockerartscenter.com, via phone at 440-366-4040 or in person at the box office. Synopsis: A mystery writer rents a New England house that is the rendezvous point for some jewel thieves. The focal point of the set is the closet which opens into a living room and a library. A body found in the closet promptly disappears only to be succeeded by another. The hunt for the jewels reaches a climax at two A.M. when four couples unknown to each other turn up to search. Not since the days of Mack Sennett has there been such a hilarious series of entrances and exits. Questions: Contact Jeremy Benjamin, LCCC Director of Theatre at 440-366-7120 or jbenjami(a)lorainccc.edu Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

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Great Lakes Medieval Faire 2017 FINAL AUDITION
by Cast Directors via NEohioPAL 18 Apr '17

18 Apr '17

The fourth and FINAL round of auditions for the 2017 Great Lakes Medieval Faire will be held Saturday April 22nd at the Great Lakes Medieval Faire from 10am to 5pm. We have a huge cast list to fill this year, and are still looking to fill a variety of roles. For our principal cast, we still need two men preferably age 30+ to play our Knights Templar We also to fill the role of our main villainous noble the Earl Edmund of Lancaster, as well as members of his noble court. This year, our principal cast is based on people that actually existed (save for the rogues. They were just added for dramatic effect). Please research the character you are auditioning for, and tailor your audition piece appropriately. While the names of our leads are historically accurate, the age of the actor portraying them does not have to be. In addition to these named characters we also need to fill the following roles: 2 ladies maids to Lady Blanche 2 footmen to the Earl A Faerie princess 4+ elemental fae A mysterious Oracle A Court Jester Two Squires to the Knights 6 to 8 Rogues A sheriff to the village of Avaloch As well as, of course, a diverse and wide cast of villagers. Request an audition by emailing us at glmfcast(a)gmail.com. Please direct all questions you have to glmfcast(a)gmail.com as well. We would be happy to answer any questions you have about the audition or rehearsal process, or about joining cast in general. AEA contracts are not available for this performance. This performance is volunteer, though compensation may be discussed further at auditions.

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Auditions - Next to Normal - CAMEO Medina
by Ryan Routh via NEohioPAL 18 Apr '17

18 Apr '17

AUDITIONS FOR CAMEO’S 2017 SUMMER MUSICAL, NEXT TO NORMAL CAMEO proudly announces auditions for its summer musical, Next to Normal. This profound, relevant, electrifying musical, winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, will be presented in the beautiful Medina Performing Arts Center July 14, 15, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 at 8 PM and July 16, 23, & 30 at 4 PM. Auditions for Next to Normal will take place Saturday, May 6 from 5-9 PM, Sunday, May 7 from 7-9 PM, and Monday, May 8, from 7-10PM. Auditions will be held at the Medina Performing Arts Center, 851 Weymouth Rd, Medina Ohio. Callbacks will be Thursday, May 11 from 7:30-10 PM. Call-backs will also be held at the Medina Performing Arts Center. Prepare 16-32 bars of music in the style of the show that best displays your vocal abilities as they relate to the role you are seeking. Prepare a monologue of your choice, approximately 1-2 minutes in length. Please bring your resume, headshot, and music clearly marked, as an accompanist will be provided. No recorded music will be permitted for accompaniment. Rehearsals begin for Next to Normal on Tuesday, May 30. All rehearsals will take place at the Medina Performing Arts Center. Rehearsals are generally scheduled Sundays-Thursdays from 7-10PM. Company members will be called as needed, and therefore may not be required to attend every rehearsal. Please prepare and bring a complete list of conflicts ranging from the start of the rehearsal process thru the close of the production at the time of auditions. Schedule your audition appointment online and find more audition details at: cameo-medina.org. For updates and more information about CAMEO, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/cameo.medina. Walk-in auditions will be accepted but scheduling an appointment is strongly encouraged. If you have questions, or are unable to attend auditions and would like to, please email the director, Colin McCord, at cdmccord09(a)gmail.com.

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Auditions for CARRIE: THE MUSICAL at Near West Theatre (For ages 16 to 25)
by Kelcie Dugger via NEohioPAL 18 Apr '17

18 Apr '17

Near West Theatre announces AUDITIONS for CARRIE:THE MUSICAL Teen/Young Adult Cast (Ages 16 to 25) May 15, 16 & 17, 2017 Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Come one of these evenings. Plan to stay for the entire time specified. See list of roles below! Carrie: The Musical runs July 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30, August 3, 4, 5 & 6, 2017 Rehearsals begin Tuesday, May 30, 2017 AUDITION SITE: Near West Theatre (6702 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44102) If you are unable to audition on the dates listed above, or you have questions, call our office at 216-961-9750, Mon.-Fri. 11am-4pm or EMAIL info(a)nearwesttheatre.org<mailto:info@nearwesttheatre.org> ABOUT THE AUDITION: This is a group audition in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. No experience or preparation required. Dress for movement. Please plan to stay for the entire time specified, and arrive 15 minutes before audition time to register. Anyone arriving after the starting time will not audition that day. At Near West Theatre we encourage everyone to audition. People of all experience levels, races, ethnicities, neighborhoods, sizes, gender identities and backgrounds are needed. We use theater to build community and relationships. We're a great place to express yourself and make friends. Come try us! Bring a friend! ABOUT THE SHOW Who could guess that a Stephen King novel could, would or should become a musical? Well, Carrie's back from the grave and she's singing, too! Smothered by her religiously demented mother, tortured at school and struggling with her emerging sexuality, Carrie just wants to be a normal kid... but she's far from normal. With her coming of age, she's discovering paranormal powers. She can move things! Windows break, people fall, knives fly, and the blood pours! It all builds to prom night, a vicious prank, and an act of vengeance that leaves no one but the dead to tell what happened. A classic morality tale: what goes around, comes around... redemption is not guaranteed! Music by Michael Gore, Lyrics by Dean Pitchford Book by Lawrence D. Cohen, Based on the novel by Stephen King Carrie: The Musical will be Directed by Bob Navis Jr. Musically Directed by Matthew Dolan Choreographed by Josh Landis. Stage Managed by Ryan Wolf. CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS Carrie White-Mezzo-Soprano A painfully shy outsider who, in spite of her best efforts to belong, has been the victim of her classmates' cruel jokes since childhood, as well as her mother's strict, biblically-ordained control at home. She transforms from ugly duckling into graceful - and then vengeful - swan. Vocally, she must be capable of lyrical sweetness as well as fierce power. Margaret White-Soprano A woman of visceral extremes, she balances her fervent religious convictions with equally sincere true-believer spirituality and tender, maternal love for Carrie. Like Carrie, with whom she shares several duets, her voice must range from expressive and melodic to ferocious and frightening. Sue Snell-Mezzo-Soprano A straight-A student who's been popular her entire life; she's remarkably level headed for her age. Her unthinking participation in a cruel act of bullying causes a crisis of conscience that leads her on a journey to try to right things. Vocally, she has a pop ballad voice that delivers sweet sincerity and strength. Tommy Ross - Tenor Sue's boyfriend, a popular athlete (specifically, a baseball player), but is more than a mere "jock". He is a gifted student who has had his poetry published in literary journals. Feels guilty about the other students' treatment of Carrie, but is reluctant to help change it. Chris Hargensen-Mezzo-Soprano Rich, spoiled-rotten, and wickedly funny, Chris is a popular beauty whose arrogant self-assurance makes her believe that the rules don't apply to her. Loaded with sexual dynamite, she has serious daddy and anger management issues. Her voice is pop-rock percussive and powerful. Miss Gardner-Alto The girls' P.E. teacher can be a strict disciplinarian if necessary, but when Carrie arouses her maternal instinct, she surprises herself by also revealing a protective "fairy godmother" side. Her voice is warm and strong, just like the woman. Billy Nolan-Baritone Now in his sixth year in high school, Billy's a sexy, stupid-like-a-fox bad boy whose wise mouth troublemaking has led him to spend more time in detention than in class. All these qualities make it easy for his girlfriend Chris to manipulate him to do her bidding. His voice is that of a wailing rocker. Mr. Stephens-Baritone A well-intentioned English teacher and guidance counselor who struggles to help his students realize their potential. A dedicated educator, he's stretched thin in his duties, woefully underpaid, and a bit overwhelmed as to how to handle the Billy Nolan's of the classroom combat zone. Freida-Mezzo-Soprano Sue's brainy pal, she's an easy-going, get-along follower and a tireless extracurricular committee volunteer. Norma-Mezzo-Soprano Mean, gossipy, and a shameless suck-up to authority, Norma is second-in-command to Chris' queen bee. George-Tenor Tommy's jock wingman since childhood, George idolizes him. Perhaps a little too much... Stokes-Tenor A bit of a nerd, he's happy to be included as one of Tommy's posse. Freddy-Tenor The wise-cracking class clown and official yearbook photographer, he can't believe any girl would ever give him the time of day. Ensemble Students at the High School, Interrogators, etc.

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