Sunday, November 26, 2017 5pm - 9:30pm
Monday, November 27, 2017 5pm - 9:30pm
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
WHO:
TCT is a professional company that presents ensemble based world premiere works for children based on International stories, mythologies and other artistic disciplines that help children and the families in our area welcome diversity, learn acceptance, and embrace imaginative curiosity about cultures and peoples outside their own, while also celebrating who and what each of us may be. TCT creates a warm, professional, accepting, and inclusive environment that welcomes artists and creators, age 18 & up, of all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, shapes, genders, and sizes.
WHERE:
Reinberger Auditorium
5209 Detroit Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44102
Located at the eastern edge of the vibrant Gordon Square Arts District/Detroit Shoreway neighborhood on Cleveland's near west side
WHAT:
Company auditions for the 2018 season. Auditioners will be considered for the entire season, as well as the touring company for the year. Being available for only specific shows does not exclude your from auditioning. There will be an option to notify us of your availability at the audition.
TCT is proud to present 5 plays by 5 amazing women in our 2018 season:
THE OBA ASKS FOR A MOUNTAIN
(a Tale of Nigeria)
by Gale Nyoka
Directed by Chennelle Bryant Harris
Performances: April 7 - 29, 2018
Rehearsals start: February 12, Tech begins March 31
THE PRINCESS & THE NIGHTINGALE
(a Tale of Thailand)
by Marian Fairman
Directed by Tim Maca
Performances: June 9 - July 1
Rehearsals start: April 23, Tech begins June 2
THE BOY WHO STOLE THE SUN*
(an Inuit Creation Story)
adapted by Alison Garrigan
directed by Alison Garrigan
Performances: September 15 - October 7
*This piece is one that will be devised through artistic collaboration and development with the Native American community in Cleveland. As such, this is a special project that will begin work in the spring, and be on-going through performance. It will include workshophs and community outreach, as well.
A SONG IN THE FLAME
(a Tale of Irael)
by Margi Herwald Zitelli
Directed by Alison Garrigan
Performances: November 24 - December 16
Rehearsals start October 1, Tech starts November 17
Performance Times:
All mainstage performances are as follows:
Friday 10am & 7pm
Saturdays 2pm & 7pm
Sundays 2pm
Rehearsals are evenings either Sunday through Thursday, or Monday through Friday, depending on the show.
Also auditioning for:
JAN & THE TRICKSTER
by Krysia Orlowski
Directed by Charles Hargrave
EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH TOUR
Confirmed rehearsals January 22 - January 26, plus put-in and spacing rehearsals throughout the season. Performances for this production are on-going, as booked throughout the year.
HOW:
Please write to inquire about audition appointments to
ag.tctorg@gmail.com, and place 2018 AUDITIONS in the header. Please indicate in the email the best way to reach you, and which day & time you prefer. We will make every effort to accommodate you, but as these appointments tend to fill very quickly, we may need to move you to the next closest time slot. Slots are as follows on both days:
5pm - 6:30pm
6:30pm - 8pm
8pm - 9:30pm
Age 18 and up.
You will be assigned an hour and a half appointment. Please be prepared to stay for the entire time allotted. Since space is limited, we will not be able to see anyone without an appointment.
Please be at TCT a minimum of 15 minutes before your appointment.
Due to the nature of the rehearsal process, we may not be able to see you if you are late in arriving.
Come dressed to move.
No monologue or prepared music required.
Please bring a resume and headshot or very good photo.
All positions are compensated. TCT is not considering AEA contracts at this time. Due to the nature of our mission, we are not accepting applications from artists outside of the Greater Cleveland area. If you are unsure if this applies to you, please feel free to inquire!
We look forward to seeing you at the auditions!
Talespinner Children's Theatre
2017 Season
Red Onion, White Garlic (a Tale of Indonesia) April 8 - 30
by David Hansen, directed by Katelyn Cornelius
Sundiata (a Tale of Mali) June 10 - July 2
by Nina Domingue Glover, directed by Nina Domingue Glover & Nathan Lilly
The Rainbow Serpent (A Tale of Aboriginal Australia) Sept. 16 - Oct. 8
by Christopher Johnston, directed by Alison Garrigan
Mr. Scrooge's Ghosts (A Dickens of a Holiday Tale) Nov. 25 - Dec. 17
by Michael Sepesy, directed by Alison Garrigan
Reinberger Auditorium | 5209 Detroit Ave. - Cleveland, Ohio 44102 | 216.264.9680