CPT announces Auditions for The Loush Sisters Love Dick’ns: Oops!… They Did It Again Created by Liz Conway, Michael Seevers Jr., and Beth Wood Directed by Beth Wood, CPT’s Associate Artistic Director & Director of Production ________________________________ Looking to cast… 3 – 5 funny people (over the age of 21) who can sing/carry a tune, move/shake your maracas, and don’t take themselves too seriously, to join the dysfunctional Loush Sisters. Specific Characters · Ghost of Christmas Present: 30s-50s, any gender & ethnicity · Ensemble/Siblings: 20s-early 30s, 2-3 males & 1-2 females, any ethnicity Equity agreements may be considered for this production Cleveland Public Theatre is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, CPT encourages performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Disclosure: Many roles in the production have already been cast. The current cast includes Liz Conway, Beth Wood, Sheffia Randall Dooley*, Kevin Kelly, Caitlin Lewins, and Colleen McCaughey. About the play… This holiday season, join Holly and Jolly Loush (aka The Loush Sisters) for their deeply anticipated return to the stage in a bawdy, boozy, over-the-top holiday cabaret. Fueled by song, sidekicks, and a hefty dose of “holiday cheer,” The Loush Sisters reimagine their 2015/2016 World Premiere production based on A Christmas Carol as you’ve never, ever seen it before. About The Loush Sisters… Originally created in 2003 for a Cleveland Public Theatre special event, The Loush Sisters have become a favorite of CPT audiences, performing in 2011 at Playhouse Square’s 14th Street Theatre and in 2013, 2015, & 2017 at CPT to critical acclaim. The brain children of Liz Conway, Michael Seevers Jr., and Beth Wood, The Sisters are an unapologetically raunchy, lounge-singing duo. (Imagine Saturday Night Live’s Sweeney Sisters (1980’s) but raunchier & more inappropriate.) About The Process… This rehearsal process will be conventional in nature and based in character development, song, and basic dance. There may be some scene creation during the rehearsal process. Actors will be expected to make strong proposals, be generous, and meet deadlines given. Rehearsals will begin on or around October 14th. Rehearsals are 5-6 times a week, with evening weekday rehearsals and some daytime weekend rehearsals. Performances begin with a preview on November 21st and opening on November 22nd. The production runs November 21 – December 21, Thurs/Fri/Sat at 7:30pm in the Gordon Square Theatre. Important Information about The Play… The Loush Sisters is bawdy, irreverent, and sometimes raunchy. This is a highly topical production with poor taste jokes inspired by the headlines. Auditions… Sunday, August 11th 1-5pm Auditions are by appointment only and will take place in a group setting. Auditioners must attend the full audition session. The auditions will be run by the director Beth Wood, with co-creators Liz Conway and Michael Seevers Jr. What to prepare… · 16 bars of a POP song; bring sheet music in your key (a cappella and CD accompaniment are acceptable) · Read from the script (sides provided at audition) · Be ready to improvise as a member of the Loush Family · Dress appropriately for shimmey-ing and movement · Bring your sense of humor and be prepared to play and have fun! To schedule an audition appointment, please email CPT’s NNPN Producer-in-Residence India Burton at iburton@cptonline.org<mailto:iburton@cptonline.org>. Be sure to include your name, email address, and phone number in your email. Please include [Loush Sisters Auditions] in your subject line. No phone calls please. India Nicole Burton 19/20 NNPN Producer in Residence Cleveland Public Theatre 6515 Detriot Ave, Cleveland OH, 44102 iburton@cptonline.org<mailto:iburton@cptonline.org> 216.631.2727 ext.201 She/her/hers [sig pic]<https://www.cptonline.org/>