Theatre 8:15 presents ... THE BOYS NEXT DOOR AUDITIONS! By Tom Griffin Directed by Ron Church Sunday, February 24th, 2:00 pm-5:00 pm Monday, February 25th, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Performance dates: May 10 - May 25, 2019 Fridays & Saturdays @ 8:15 pm Sundays @ 2:15 pm The Story: The Boys Next Door is set in a group home in a New England city where four mentally challenged men live under the supervision of an earnest but increasingly ‘burned out’ social worker named Jack. Each of the four men have different disabilities, and their stories are woven into scenes where ‘little things’ can become momentous (and often very funny) events, and they are mixed with moments of great poignancy when, with touching effectiveness, were are reminded that ALL people want only to love, laugh, and find some meaning and purpose in the brief time we are allotted on this earth. The Cast: (7 Men, 2 Women) Main Characters • Arnold Wiggins, the ringleader of the group, is a man who lives with a mild mental disability who works at a movie theater as a janitor. He tends to be very obsessive compulsive. He is hyperactive and talks constantly. He's also often abused by coworkers and afraid to fight back. When he becomes angry or scared, Wiggins repeats the word 'nyеt', meaning no in Russian, and threatens to run away to Russia. • Norman Bulansky is a middle-aged man with mental disabilities who works at a doughnut shop. Eating doughnuts at his job has caused him to become overweight. His girlfriend, Sheila, lives at another group home. Bulansky is very proud and possessive of a large ring of keys. • Lucien P. Smith is a large African-American man who faces extremely debilitating mental disorders. Despite the fact that he cannot read, Smith insists on checking out armloads of books from the library. He is at risk of losing his disability funds when the state senate accuses him of faking his mental condition. Smith doesn't understand what is around him when he goes to the "State Sneck" resulting in a profound scene. • Barry Klemper is a 28-year-old man with schizophrenia who believes he is a pro golfer. He gets highly agitated over small things. This is partly because Barry has had a traumatic life growing up. Later in the story, when Klemper's abusive father visits him for the first time in years, it proves harmful to his mental condition. • Jack Palmer is the social worker for the four men. He's found himself increasingly burned out and is thinking about a new line of work. At the end of the play, Palmer leaves the men and becomes a travel agent. • Sheila is Norman's girlfriend. Like Norman, she faces mental disabilities. She is also obsessed with Norman's prized keys and is "no skinny minnie herself". • Mr. Klemper is Barry's abusive father. During the course of play, he decides to visit Barry while in the Boston area. "THE BOYS NEXT DOOR is one of the most unusual…and one of the most rewarding plays in town." —BackStage. "Griffin's play hits squarely on the truth of life with its constant interplays and shadings of triumphs and tears." —NY Daily News. "THE BOYS NEXT DOOR moves the audience to an awareness of how many things in everyday life we take for granted…" —NY Times. Theatre 8:15 4740 Massillon Road Green, OH 44232 (330) 896-0339 www.theatre815.com

Theatre 8:15 presents ...   DISNEY'S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Auditions Sunday May 12 - 6:30-8:30 pmMonday May 13 - 6:30-8:30 pm Call backs (if needed) Wednesday May 15 - 6:30-8:30 pm Directed by Dawna KornickChoreographer - Andrea Anderson Please bring 16 measures of a song, 1 minute monologue (any style) - Wear loose clothing for dance -If you have a resume/headshot please bring with you. Please bring a list of all conflicts scheduled from Auditions to Performance dates. We will have a draft rehearsal schedule available at auditions. Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life on your stage! Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of first love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities. Disney’s High School Musical is fun for the whole family. Its large cast size and upbeat numbers make it the ideal show for middle and high school productions or the highlight of any community theatre’s season! Character Breakdown  ** Please note:  Ages are approximate - we will consider all ages but must                           be able to look and play a convincing high school student Troy BoltonThe most popular kid at East High, he is the star of the basketball team who yearns to be more than what people want him to be. Troy discovers his love for music but refuses to admit it. Athletic, attractive, and a true leader. He becomes smitten with Gabriella.Gender: MaleAge: 14 to 18Vocal range top: B5Vocal range bottom: B3 Chad DanforthTroy’s best friend. A star basketball player, part of the jocks, and second in command. Extremely focused on winning his school’s basketball championship, but is slowly understanding that there might be more to this world, including his sparring crush on Taylor.Gender: MaleAge: 14 to 18Vocal range top: B5Vocal range bottom: A3 Zeke BaylorA basketball player on the Wildcats Team. Energetic and charismatic. He has two secrets: a crush on Sharpay and a love for baking, which he is happy and relieved to eventually reveal.Gender: MaleAge: 14 to 18Vocal range top: G5Vocal range bottom: B3 Sharpay EvansThe egocentric diva star of the school musicals, she is Ryan’s older twin and the alpha dog. She thinks being the musical star defines her and clutches the title like her life depends on it, no matter what the cost to others.Gender: FemaleAge: 14 to 18Vocal range top: F5Vocal range bottom: A3 Ryan EvansSharpay’s fraternal twin and a self-delusional ‘star in the making.’ He typically feels the brunt of Sharpay’s attacks and lives under her shadow. Although he possesses a diva exterior, he yearns to change.Gender: MaleAge: 14 to 18Vocal range top: B5Vocal range bottom: B3 Gabriella MontezThe new girl in school. She is trying to blend in and avoid ‘labels’ at her new school. Eventually becomes Troy’s romantic counterpart. Pretty, shy, and smart.Gender: FemaleAge: 14 to 18Vocal range top: E5Vocal range bottom: F3 Taylor MckessieThe competitive head Brainiac of the school and President of the Science Club. She convinces Gabriella to join the Science Decathlon team. Taylor has a hidden soft spot for Chad, which she hides.Gender: FemaleAge: 14 to 18Vocal range top: C5Vocal range bottom: G3 Jack ScottThe resident P.A. Announcer for the high school. He is shy and insecure in front of the rest of the kids, but smooth and confident at the mic. Known as the “Velvet Fog of East High.”Gender: MaleAge: 14 to 18Vocal range top: G5Vocal range bottom: B3 Kelsi NielsenThe drama club’s rehearsal pianist and student composer extraordinaire who is having her musical produced at school. Underneath her shy demeanor, Kelsi is an outspoken firecracker.Gender: FemaleAge: 14 to 18Vocal range top: D5Vocal range bottom: A3  Ms. DarbusThe kooky, eccentric Drama Club teacher. She has her self-absored moments but is still devoted to her students and constantly encourages them. Passionate about the art of theatre.Gender: FemaleAge: 35 to 55 Coach BoltonThe stern basketball coach and Troy’s dad. He lost the big game years ago and wants his son to succeed where he failed. Blinded by his ambition for his son, he is still a good guy and proud father.Gender: MaleAge: 40 to 45 EnsembleJocks; Thespians; Skaters; Cheerleaders; Party Kids; Adults; Brainiacs; Spectator PERFORMANCE DATES: July 12 – July 27, 2019Fridays & Saturdays @ 8:15 pm Sunday’s @ 2:15 pm Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL is presented through special arrangement withMusic Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance material are also supplied by MTI. http://www.mtishows.com/ Theatre 8:154740 Massillon RoadGreen, OH 44232(330) 896-0339www.theatre815.com      

Theatre 8:15 presents ...   THE BOYS NEXT DOOR By Tom Griffin Directed by Ron Church Assistant Director Morgen Kyser   Performance dates: May 10 - May 25, 2019 Fridays & Saturdays @ 8:15 pm Sundays @ 2:15 pm   The Story: The Boys Next Door is set in a group home in a New England city where four mentally challenged men live under the supervision of an earnest but increasingly ‘burned out’ social worker named Jack. Each of the four men have different disabilities, and their stories are woven into scenes where ‘little things’ can become momentous (and often very funny) events, and they are mixed with moments of great poignancy when, with touching effectiveness, we are reminded that ALL people want only to love, laugh, and find some meaning and purpose in the brief time we are allotted on this earth.   The Cast:   Jonathan Martens - Arnold Wiggins Mike Hunter - Norman Bulansky Kyle Thomas - Barry Klemper Christopher Cipa - Lucien P. Smith W.  Bradley Vincent - Jack Palmer Patricia Walocko - Sheila Carl Sharp - Mr. Klemper Nicole Graham - Mrs. Fremus, Mrs. Warren, Clara Ron Church - Mr. Hedges, Mr. Corbin, Senator Clarke   Tickets: Adults $13 - Seniors / Students $10   * Tickets are available through our on line Box Office * For more information call (330) 896-0339 or email tickets@theatre815.com   "THE BOYS NEXT DOOR is one of the most unusual…and one of the most rewarding plays in town." —BackStage.  "Griffin's play hits squarely on the truth of life with its constant interplays and shadings of triumphs and tears." —NY Daily News. "THE BOYS NEXT DOOR moves the audience to an awareness of how many things in everyday life we take for granted…" —NY Times. “THE BOYS NEXT DOOR” is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.”   Theatre 8:15 4740 Massillon Road Green, OH 44232 (330) 896-0339 www.theatre815.com