Auditions for Straw Hat Theatre 2019
Sunday, March 17, 5-7 p.m.
Saturday, March 23, 11 a.m-1 p.m.
Sunday, March 24, 6-8 p.m.
Please come prepared with 32 bars of a song from the musical theater genre. There will be an accompanist present. Sheet music is preferred, but not required. Pre-recorded accompaniment must be instrumental only – no vocals.
Ashtabula Arts Center
2928 W. 13th Street
Ashtabula, OH 44004
2019 Straw Hat Show Lineup:
CARRIE
Performance Dates: June 7-9, 14-16, 20-22
Music by Michael Gore, Lyrics by Dean Pitchford, Book by Lawrence D. Cohen, Based on the Novel by Stephen King
Directed by Kimberly Godfrey
CARRIE the Musical is presented through special arrangement with R& H Theatricals: www.rnh.com
SHREK JR
Performance Dates: June 28-30, July 5-6
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the Book by William Steig, Book & Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, Music by Jeanine Tesori
Directed by Lisa Lowery
SHREK THE MUSICAL JR is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). www.MTIShows.com
FREAKY FRIDAY
Performance Dates: July 12-14, 19-21, 25-27
Book by Bridget Carpenter, Music by Tom Kitt, Lyrics by Brian Yorkey, Based on the Novel by Mary Rodgers & the Disney films
Directed by Christy Seymour
“Freaky Friday” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). www.MTIShows .com
LUCKY STIFF
Performance Dates: August 2-4, 9-11, 15-17
Book & Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Music by Stephen Flaherty, Based on “The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo” by Michael Butterworth
Directed by Stephen Rhodes
LUCKY STIFF is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). www.MTIShows.com
Auditions are open to everyone and are held at the Ashtabula Arts Center. You do not need prior theater experience to try out for a show. If you are not cast in an on-stage role, please consider volunteering on the backstage crew — an essential part of every show’s production team. There is no cost to audition for or take part in a G.B. or Straw Hat show. Please direct audition questions to Kimberly Godfrey, Director of Theater & Music, at (440) 964-3396.
Please bring a list of calendar conflicts for the director of the show you’re trying out for. Commitment is important, and the success of a production relies heavily on everyone from leads to ensemble being responsible and consistent in showing up for rehearsals. PLEASE NOTE: existing conflicts do not automatically mean you can’t/won’t be cast!
Amanda Frazier
Marketing & PR Director
Ashtabula Arts Center
2928 W. 13th Street
Ashtabula, OH 44004
(440) 964-3396