Auditions for DROP DEAD

Written by Billy van Zandt and Jane Milmore

OPEN AUDITIONS:
Monday, March 27 at 7:00pm
Tuesday, March 28 at 7:00pm

Directed by Barbara L. Rhoades

PERFORMANCE DATES: June 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24

REHEARSALS: Sundays (6-8 PM) through Wednesdays (7:30-9:30 PM) beginning April 2.

Seeking:

• 7 men ages 25 - 65
• 2 women between 35 - 60
• 1 woman 65+ (Note: This character is a very old woman losing her mind and requires being physically pushed around a lot.)

Synopsis: In this non-stop comedy by Billy van Zandt and Jane Milmore, a cast of washed up actors hatch a plan to save their flagging careers by appearing in a potboiler murder mystery directed by a megalomaniacal Broadway director. However, a real murder mystery is afoot which has them trying to save not just their careers, but the show, and their lives! This is a Noises Off! style play-within-a-play.

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Auditions for AVENUE Q

Music by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
Book by Jeff Whitty

OPEN AUDITIONS:
Sunday, April 2 at 7:00pm
Monday, April 3 at 7:00pm
Callbacks: Wednesday, April 5 at 7:00pm, if needed

Advance registration is requested - please sign up here.
Walk-ups will also be accepted.

Direction by Will C. Crosby
Musical Direction by Carey Knox
Choreography and Costume Design by Kaylea Kudlaty
Stage Management by Jeannie Clarkson

PERFORMANCE DATES: July 21, 22, 28, 29, August 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 - 2017

If you have any questions: Email Willcodycrosby@gmail.com

Please prepare the following:

*Please prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show (DO NOT SING FROM THE SHOW), bring sheet music in the appropriate key (accompanist will be provided).
*Prepare a joke to tell (So we can hear you talk a bit)
* All those auditioning will be taught one or more musical cuts from the show and may be asked to read from the script.
*Bring a headshot and resume
*Please bring a list of conflict dates you may have during the rehearsal period.

ALL ROLES AVAILABLE. Chagrin Valley Little Theatre does not pre-cast without prior announcement.

Rehearsals:

Regular Rehearsals will start June 12th. (There will be a read through scheduled in May.)
Rehearsals will be held based on actor availability. 4-5 days a week expected. Sunday-Thursday 7-10
No conflicts will be accepted for any performance dates or during tech week. CVLT does not offer union contracts or cast understudies and all performers are volunteers.

Show Information;
Winner of the Tony "Triple Crown" for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart.

The laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton, who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. He soon discovers that, although the residents seem nice, it's clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his new-found friends struggle to find jobs, dates and their ever-elusive purpose in life.

Filled with gut-busting humor and a delightfully catchy score, not to mention puppets, Avenue Q is a truly unique show that has quickly become a favorite for audiences everywhere. Although the show addresses humorous adult issues, it is similar to a beloved children's show; a place where puppets are friends, Monsters are good and life lessons are learned.

Casting Requirements
Looking for a cast of 11, ages 18+ for all roles. No previous puppetry experience needed; just strength, dedication and will! All Races,Genders, and Ethnicities will be considered for all parts. Most Characters will actually play multiple parts. Full part listing at www.CVLT.org/auditions

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