Audition appointments are currently being scheduled for the 2020 summer season at Rabbit Run Theater! Want to be in a Rabbit Run Theater production? Here's your chance-- sign up for an audition appointment! The productions for the summer are Kiss Me Kate, Baskerville, A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, Titanic, The Musical and Always . . . Patsy Cline as well as the Young Adult Production, Disney's Newsies, the Musical. Kiss Me Kate (musical) Leading lady Lilli Vanessi and her ex-husband, actor/director Fred Graham, battle onstage and off in a production of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew. With romance, comedy, sophistication, and behind-the-scenes high jinks, Kiss Me Kate combines the humor and brilliancy of Cole Porter and William Shakespeare. Roles available: Multiple roles available, male and female, ages 15 and up Production dates: May 29, 30, 31, June 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13 Director: Brint Learned; Musical Director: Danielle Jones Choreographer: Hannah Green Hrutkay Auditions: Fri., Mar. 20, - 6 to 9 p.m., and Sat., Mar. 21, 6 - 9 p.m. Baskerville, a Sherlock Holmes Mystery (comedy/mystery) Get your deerstalker cap on - the play's afoot! From the award-winning mastermind of mayhem, Ken Ludwig ( <http://www.samuelfrench.com/p/658/lend-me-a-tenor-ludwig> Lend Me a Tenor), comes a fast-paced comedy about everyone's favorite detective solving his most notorious case. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson must crack the mystery of The Hound of the Baskervilles before a family curse dooms its newest heir. Roles available: Five roles available for men and women ages 18 and up. Production dates: June 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, July 1, 2, 3 Director: Ann Hedger Auditions: Sun., Mar. 15, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. No monologue need be prepared as actors will read cold from the script. Actors auditioning are encouraged to be familiar with the story and/or script. Disney's Newsies, the Musical Young Adult Production Newsies follows the tale of charismatic newsboy Jack Kelly as he and his fellow newsies rally to clash with New York City's titans of publishing to fight for their rights. Set at the turn-of-the century and inspired by a true story, Newsies, the Musical, is packed with dance numbers and a family-friendly message. Roles available: Multiple roles are available, male and female, ages 12 to 21. Production dates: July 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18 (matinee & evening) Director: Brint Learned Musical Director: Ed Leonard Choreographer: Hannah Green Hrutkay Auditions: Fri., Mar. 20, 6 to 9 p.m. and Sat., Mar. 21, 6 to 9 p.m. Titanic, The Musical Titanic, The Musical, is an account of the first and last days of this ship of dreams. With music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and story and book by Peter Stone, Titanic, The Musical, is told through some of the real life characters involved in the tragedy. Roles available: Multiple roles available, male and female, ages 15 and up. Production dates: July 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, Aug. 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 Director: Paige Heidrich Musical Director: James Slike Choreographer: Hannah Green Hrutkay Auditions: Fri., Mar. 27, 6 to 9 p.m. and Sat., Mar. 28, 6 to 9 p.m. Always . . . Patsy Cline (play with music) Always . . . Patsy Cline was originally created and directed by Ted Swindley. This play with music is a tribute to this legendary country singer and is based on the true story of Patsy's friendship with a fan from Houston. The show features many of Patsy's greatest hits including Crazy, I Fall to Pieces and Sweet Dreams among others. Roles available: Two roles are available for females, ages 25 and up Production dates: Aug. 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30, Sept. 3, 4, 5 Director: Brint Learned Musical Director: Jonathan Gordon Auditions: Fri., Mar. 27, 6 to 9 p.m. and Sat., Mar. 28, 6 to 9 p.m. Additional Information Actors auditioning for a musical (including Always . . . Patsy Cline) should prepare to sing 16 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. No monologue need be prepared as actors will read sides from the script. Actors should dress business casual (jeans are acceptable, no sweatpants). All auditions are at Rabbit Run Community Arts Association, 49 Park St., Madison, OH. Auditions are by appointment only. To schedule an appointment call RRCAA at 440-428-5913.