Coach House Theatre is pleased to announce our first round of SEASON AUDITIONS for our 90th Birthday year. Actors participating in these auditions may be considered for any/all shows, or may specify which one's they're interested in being considered for. NOTE: Prospective Stage Managers, Designers and Crews please email buckjam@gmail.com with resume and availability. Auditions for actors start at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 8th 6 p.m. Sunday, July 9th, by appointment only. Coach House Theatre is located behind the Akron Woman’s City Club at 732 W. Exchange Street in Akron. Preparation: Please prepare two contrasting monologues, or one monologue and 16 bars of one musical comedy song, total audition no more than three minutes in length. In lieu of monologue you may read a scene from one of the shows in the season. Accompanist will be provided. Recorded accompaniment (MP3 or CD) is ok. NO A CAPELLA auditions will be considered. Callbacks will be held on Saturday, July 15th at 11am. Auditions by pre-recorded video (youtube, etc…) will also be considered. Email buckjam@gmail.com with preferred date and time as well as any questions you may have. SHOWS: “Murder in the Studio: An evening of Agatha Christie Radio Drama” 3 short radio plays performed live. One different short play each weekend. 3 different directors TBA NEEDED: Up to 10 Men and Women. Character ages range from 20s-70s. Rehearsals Begin Late August. Shortened rehearsal commitment due to minimal staging! Performaces: Sept 7, 8,9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 at 7pm Additional 1pm Matinees on Sept 9, 16, 23. “Christmas In Akron” A new, Akron musical! Book and lyrics by Rob Loos Music Craig Knudsen Directed by JT Buck NEEDED: 4-5 Men and 3-4 Women. Characters ages range from 20s-60s. Rehearsals Begin in Early October Performances: (Possible 2 daytime performances TBA) Nov. 24, 25 at 7pm Nov. 26 2:30 Nov. 30 December 1, 2, 7,8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21 22, 23 at 7pm December 3, 10, 17, 24 at 2:30pm. The Birds by Conor McPherson based upon the short story by Daphne DuMaurier and the film by Alfred Hitchcock Directed by Alex J. Nine Rehearsals Begin: Late Dec. Performances: Feb 22, 23, 24 7pm Feb 25 2:30pm March 1,2, 3, 8, 9, 10 7:30pm March 4, 11 230pm Bach at Leipzig by Itamar Moses Directed by JT Buck 6 roles traditionally played by men...director is committed to mixing that up, bigtime! Character ages range from late teens to 70s. Rehearsals Begin Late February Performances: April 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 at 7:30 April 15, 22, 29 at 2:30 A chamber musical, title TBA. Strong female lead, set in the early 1900's.. by Michael John La Chiusa Directed by JT Buck Men and Women! Characters range in age from late teens to 70s. Rehearsals Begin Early April Performances May 24 - June 10th