FOR: Rabbit Run Community Arts Association P. O. Box 235, 49 Park St. Madison, OH 44057 CONTACT: Karen Ziegler, Director of Marketing 440-428-5913 DATE: March 12, 2026 * FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Auditions for Rabbit Run Theater’s “Urinetown, the Musical” and “Stepping Out” are this weekend* Rabbit Run Theater Auditions: “Urinetown, the Musical”, Mar. 14, 6 - 10 pm; Mar. 15, 2 – 5 pm; “Stepping Out”, Mar. 14, 6 – 8 pm; Mar. 15, 1 – 3 pm MADISON, OH - Audition appointments are now being taken for two productions, “Urinetown, the Musical” and “Stepping Out” at Rabbit Run Theater in Madison, Ohio. “Urinetown, the Musical” is a musical comedy with music by Mark Hollman and music and lyrics by Mark Hollman and Greg Kotis. The production runs from May 22 through June 13. The production is directed by Brint Learned, musical direction by Alex Ulle and choreography by Sarah Gordon. The show is rated 13+ for content. There are roles available for adults ages 18 and up. Auditions for “Urinetown the Musical” are Saturday, Mar. 14, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Sunday, Mar. 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. “Urinetown, the Musical” is a comedic satire of populism, bureaucracy, politics and musical theater itself. In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage has led to a ban on private toilets. A hero emerges and leads them all to freedom The second production for the summer, “Stepping Out”, is a rollicking comedy about the attempts of some working class amateurs to overcome their inhibitions and left feet in a dance studio in North London. Coupled with dramas all along the way, this motley group must be whipped into shape for their recital. “Stepping Out” is written by Richard Harris and will be directed by Ann Hedger. Production dates are June 19 through July 3, and the show is rated for general audiences. There are roles available for actors ages 18 and up. Auditions are Saturday, Mar. 14, 6 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Mar. 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. Actors auditioning for a “Urinetown, the Musical” should prepare to sing 32 measures of a Broadway-style song from memory. Please bring sheet music for the accompanist in a binder. No pre-recorded accompaniment or CD tracks. Actors auditioning for “Stepping Out” do not need to prepare a monologue as actors will read sides from the script. Actors should dress business casual (jeans are acceptable, no sweatpants). Auditions for “Stepping Out” are at Rabbit Run Community Arts Association, 49 Park St., Madison, OH. Auditions for “Urinetown, the Musical” are at the Royce Hall for Performing Arts on the campus of Lake Erie College on Gillett St. in Painesville. Auditions are by appointment only. To schedule an appointment call RRCAA at 440-428-5913. For more information, visit rabbitrun.org. Rabbit Run Theater is one of the few barn theaters remaining in Ohio and is open every summer from late May through the end of August. The theater is located at 5648 W. Chapel Rd., Madison. RRCAA is a comprehensive fine arts association offering year-round instruction in all the major disciplines of the fine and performing arts and also operates Rabbit Run Theater. Partial funding is provided by the Ohio Arts Council, Dairy Queen, Hearn Plumbing and Heating, Your Bridge Wealth Management Group, Junction Auto and and Tour Lake County. # # #