Note location change
Oliver Twist

Madison Shelter.

Cast requirements: Ages 8 and up.

• Twelve men
• Three women
• Boys, girls and extras

Audition requirements: Cold readings from script.

Production dates: August 2-3. Rain date Aug. 9.

Update
May 8: Production dates added.
April 30: Location change.

Dayton Opera Professional Chorus

Auditions are open to all voices.

Audition requirements: 

• All singers are asked to prepare two pieces: one in a foreign language and one in English. These selections do not have to be from the opera repertoire. 
• An accompanist will be provided at no charge. 

To schedule an audition or receive further information, call Pam Eyink at 937.228.7591, Ext. 3091.

Those selected for Dayton Opera’s paid, professional chorus may perform in one or more of the company's 2008-2009 season productions of Puccini's Turandot (October 18, 24 & 26, 2008) Donizetti's The Elixir of Love (February 14, 20 & 22, 2009) and Lehar's The Merry Widow (March 28, April 3 & 5, 2009). All performances are at the Schuster Center. For more information about Dayton Opera's entire 2008-2009 season, visit www.daytonopera.org.

Note location change
Oliver Twist

Madison Shelter.

Cast requirements: Ages 8 and up.

• Twelve men
• Three women
• Boys, girls and extras

Audition requirements: Cold readings from script.

Production dates: August 2-3. Rain date Aug. 9.

Update
May 8: Production dates added.
April 30: Location change.

Flight of the Lawnchair Man
Book by Peter Ullian
Music and lyrics by Robert Lindsey-Nassif

Directed by Adam J. Leigh

Cast requirements:

• Men and women of various ages to fill all primary roles
• Men and women ages 13 and up for ensemble roles.
• Character breakdowns are available on the official site.

Audition requirements:

• A prepared song from a musical (bring your sheet music) or come prepared to sight-read a selection from the show. An accompanist is provided.
• A resume and a headshot, if you have one.
• Please bring all known conflicts ranging from June 1-Aug. 10
• Interested parties do not need to attend both dates to be considered. However, you are more than welcome to attend both sessions if you choose to.

Rehearsals will begin on or around June 1. I know schedules in the summer can be complicated. I am willing to work around certain things.  I will do my best to work around schedules for other performance opportunities for those who would like to be involved in other things. In order for this to be successful, you MUST communicate your intentions and obligations at the audition.

Production dates: Aug. 8-10 in the Schuster Center for Performing Arts' Mathile Theatre

If you have any questions, feel free to email or call Adam Leigh at 937.287.4231 or via email at AdamJLeigh@yahoo.com.

Meet Jerry Gorman. He's a thirty-four-year-old guy from Passaic, New Jersey, who just got promoted to Snack Bar Manager at Wal-Mart. His mother is thrilled, but Jerry is depressed. Deep inside, he knows he was born to achieve something extraordinary. But what? With the help of his girlfriend, Gracie, and a movie rental from Netflix, Jerry has an epiphany: He wants to fly! But how? He's not very bright, not very rich, and not very cool, unlike his neighbor, airplane pilot Big Jack Preston. Plus, Jerry is so dyslexic he can't even drive a car. The neighbors think he's nuts. But Gracie encourages Jerry to quit his job and follow his "Jerriosity." Together, Jerry and Gracie try flight school, the Up With People Space Program, and anything else they can think of to help Jerry soar into the stratosphere. But they are stymied by bureaucracy, Jerry's disapproving mother, and deep, dark family secrets. Finally, when all seems lost, Jerry and Gracie hit on a highly unorthodox method of getting airborne. With a little help from a lawnchair and 400 helium-filled toy balloons, Jerry defies the odds and takes to the friendly skies. Once aloft, Jerry is thrilled by the splendor of flight. But his reverie is quickly halted when Big Jack flies by in a jumbo jet, spots Jerry in his floating lawnchair, and reports Jerry to Homeland Security. Meanwhile, Gracie is on the ground with a walkie-talkie fending off the media and an FAA Agent, who charges Jerry with piloting an unlicensed lawnchair and demands he land immediately. Oblivious to the commotion on the ground, Jerry rises higher into the glorious atmosphere, where he discovers Leonardo Da Vinci, Charles Lindbergh, and Amelia Earhart, who urge him to join the greats of aviation in the sky. In the end, Jerry has a decision to make: come back down to earth, or fly forever where the air is free.

Presented with Wyoming Players
Charlotte's Web

Directed by Shannon Gabbard

Cast requirements:

• Ages 7 and up for 18 speaking roles. Many extras needed.

Audition requirements: Cold reading from the script.

Production dates: July 25-Aug. 2 at St. Andrews Parish Center in Milford.

For other information, contact the director, Shannon Gabbard at ardentdreams@yahoo.com.

Directions to audition location: If travelling via 275, take the Milford Parkway exit. From either direction, turn or bear right. Travel through three traffic lights (first has a UDF/Target, second is US 50 with a Fire Station and a car dealership on corners, third is a CVS, UDF, Friends, Speedway on four corners.) Once past the third traffic light, watch for two churches on your right. (The first has a street running along side it, the second looks like a pole barn and there is a small convenience store across the street.) The firehouse building is the next building past this second church.

2008-09 Season

Audition requirements:

• Actors have three minutes during which they can perform any combination of up to two monologues and two songs.
• To be considered for The Mousetrap, actors should perform at least one monologue in British dialect.
• To be considered for The Secret Garden & Carousel, actors should perform at least one "legit" musical theatre selection.
• To be considered for Jesus Christ Superstar, actors have three minutes during which they can perform up to two contemporary musical theatre selections.
  
• An accompanist is provided for both auditions. Please bring sheet music in the correct key. A cappella auditions will not be considered.
• Please provide four (4) copies of your resume and at least two (2) headshots.
• Invited callback are the evening of Wednesday, May 21.
• All adult roles are compensated.
• Subsequent auditions may be scheduled over the course of the season.

Click here to register for auditions.

Production Dates
Mousetrap by Agatha Christie
Directed by Greg Proccacino
Aug. 15–31

Jesus Christ Superstar by Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber
Directed by Ken Jones
Dec. 12–28

The Secret Garden (in concert) by Marsha Norman & Lucy Simon
Directed by Greg Proccacino
Feb. 20–March 1

Carousel by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II
Directed by Alan Patrick Kenny
May 29–June 14, 2009

2008-09 Season

Audition requirements:

• Actors have three minutes during which they can perform any combination of up to two monologues and two songs.
• To be considered for The Mousetrap, actors should perform at least one monologue in British dialect.
• To be considered for The Secret Garden & Carousel, actors should perform at least one "legit" musical theatre selection.
• To be considered for Jesus Christ Superstar, actors have three minutes during which they can perform up to two contemporary musical theatre selections.
  
• An accompanist is provided for both auditions. Please bring sheet music in the correct key. A cappella auditions will not be considered.
• Please provide four (4) copies of your resume and at least two (2) headshots.
• Invited callback are the evening of Wednesday, May 21.
• All adult roles are compensated.
• Subsequent auditions may be scheduled over the course of the season.

Click here to register for auditions.

Production Dates
Mousetrap by Agatha Christie
Directed by Greg Proccacino
Aug. 15–31

Jesus Christ Superstar by Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber
Directed by Ken Jones
Dec. 12–28

The Secret Garden (in concert) by Marsha Norman & Lucy Simon
Directed by Greg Proccacino
Feb. 20–March 1

Carousel by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II
Directed by Alan Patrick Kenny
May 29–June 14, 2009

Presented with Wyoming Players
Charlotte's Web

Directed by Shannon Gabbard

Cast requirements:

• Ages 7 and up for 18 speaking roles. Many extras needed.

Audition requirements: Cold reading from the script.

Production dates: July 25-Aug. 2 at St. Andrews Parish Center in Milford.

For other information, contact the director, Shannon Gabbard at ardentdreams@yahoo.com.

Directions to audition location: If travelling via 275, take the Milford Parkway exit. From either direction, turn or bear right. Travel through three traffic lights (first has a UDF/Target, second is US 50 with a Fire Station and a car dealership on corners, third is a CVS, UDF, Friends, Speedway on four corners.) Once past the third traffic light, watch for two churches on your right. (The first has a street running along side it, the second looks like a pole barn and there is a small convenience store across the street.) The firehouse building is the next building past this second church.

Mame

Directed by Mary Haas
Music direction by Darin Art
Produced by Dan Doerger & Freida Houck

Cast requirements:

• Mame, ageless
• Vera, ageless
• Young Patrick, age 10 (actors between the ages of 8-12 will be considered)
• Older Patrick, age 19
• Gooch, 30s-40s
• Ito, 30s-60s
• Lindsay, 40s-50s
• Babcock, 50s-60s
• Beauregard, 40s-50s
• Sally Cato, 30s
• Pegeen, 20s-30s
• Gloria Upson, 20s-30s
• Claude  Upson, 50s
• Doris  Upson, 50s
• Peter, 6-8
• All other parts will be cast from the chorus

Audition requirements:

• Please bring sheet music or be prepared to sing from the Mame score, accompanist provided.
• Be prepared to read from the script. 
• Dance auditions will not be held.
• Callbacks, if necessary, are Thursday, May 22 at 7 p.m.

Production dates: Oct. 2-18.

An eccentric socialite in the Roaring '20s finds her madcap Manhattan lifestyle turned upside down when she is appointed guardian of her orphaned nephew. Auntie Mame takes him on one whirlwind adventure after another, proving that "life is a banquet." With a rogue's gallery of memorable characters - plus hilarious encounters with proper society - Mame has touched the hearts and tickled the funnybones of audiences everywhere. The irresistible score includes the title song, If He Walked Into My Life and We Need A Little Christmas.

Please note date change of second audition date to May 21.
Damn Yankees

Directed by John Williamson
Music directed by Mary Scaggs

Cast requirements: Ages 18 and up

Audition requirements:

• Please prepare 16 bars of a standard musical theatre piece that shows range and ability. All are required to bring their own sheet music or music.
• Prepare a 30-second monologue that showcases acting skills.
• A group dance audition will be held during each night's audition.

Production dates: July 17-19

For more information on the auditions or how to get involved please contact Jason Burgess at 859.815.2512 or Jason.Burgess@fortthomas.kyschools.us. 

A funny Broadway musical about baseball which is based on the novel The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant. The musical is a family-friendly show featuring songs like, You've Gotta Have Heart and Whatever Lola Wants.

The Fort Thomas Independent Schools is starting an Adult Summer Theatre Program where community members will have the opportunity to perform in Highlands High School's new, state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center (PAC).

The district hopes that many Greater Cincinnati community members will be involved in the play. Open auditions will be held in May for the acting roles, but over 50-100 people will be needed for each production. "We want as many people as possible to bring their expertise to the productions, whether it's in acting, set design or costuming," Burgess says. "We wanted an outlet that allows alumni, community members, neighbors, friends, senior citizens and anyone else to be a part of a production."

Mame

Directed by Mary Haas
Music direction by Darin Art
Produced by Dan Doerger & Freida Houck

Cast requirements:

• Mame, ageless
• Vera, ageless
• Young Patrick, age 10 (actors between the ages of 8-12 will be considered)
• Older Patrick, age 19
• Gooch, 30s-40s
• Ito, 30s-60s
• Lindsay, 40s-50s
• Babcock, 50s-60s
• Beauregard, 40s-50s
• Sally Cato, 30s
• Pegeen, 20s-30s
• Gloria Upson, 20s-30s
• Claude  Upson, 50s
• Doris  Upson, 50s
• Peter, 6-8
• All other parts will be cast from the chorus

Audition requirements:

• Please bring sheet music or be prepared to sing from the Mame score, accompanist provided.
• Be prepared to read from the script. 
• Dance auditions will not be held.
• Callbacks, if necessary, are Thursday, May 22 at 7 p.m.

Production dates: Oct. 2-18.

An eccentric socialite in the Roaring '20s finds her madcap Manhattan lifestyle turned upside down when she is appointed guardian of her orphaned nephew. Auntie Mame takes him on one whirlwind adventure after another, proving that "life is a banquet." With a rogue's gallery of memorable characters - plus hilarious encounters with proper society - Mame has touched the hearts and tickled the funnybones of audiences everywhere. The irresistible score includes the title song, If He Walked Into My Life and We Need A Little Christmas.

48Hour Film Project Actor/Team Mixer

Want to Act in a 48Hour film? Want to make a 48Hour film but you need someone to act? Then we have the event for you.

The Cincinnati 48Hour Film Project is teaming up with The League of
Cincinnati Theatres to bring actors and Cincinnati 48Hour Film Project teams together. 

Actors and actresses should bring a 60 second monologue. You may bring a head shot, or we can take one for you. The actors and actresses will be brought up on a first come first served basis. Each actor and actress will deliver their monologue on camera for the
teams to watch.

Afterwards the actors and producers will have a chance to meet and talk. Contact information for all actors in attendance will be made available to all of the Cincinnati 48Hour film project teams.

I would encourage former 48Hour Film Project teams to bring their past
films, as we will have stations set up where teams can screen their work. I would encourage people interested in working crew positions to also attend. You will be able to meet with the teams, and we will include your information in the data base as well.

There will also be a cash bar during the event.

For any questions please contact Christian Appleby at cincinnati@48hourfilm.com.

The Cincinnati 48Hour Film Project takes place the weekend of June 13.

The Diviners
By Jim Leonard, Jr.

Directed by Michael Potter

Cast Requirements:

• Five males ages 20s-50s
• One male age 13-17
• Three-four females ages 20s-50s
• One-two females ages 18-22

Audition Requirements:

• Cold reading from script.
• Must be okay with some swearing.

Production dates: Aug. 14-24

For additional information call 513.255.9995.

Southern Indiana, early 1930s. During the depression, C.C. Showers, a disenchanted preacher, meets Buddy Layman, young boy who is deathly terrified of water due to an accident early in his life. Buddy suffered brain damage from the accident which also took his mother's life, preventing his mind from developing any further. C.C., who is determined to step away from the pulpit, befriends Buddy and takes on a job at the farm where the young boy lives. The two develop a remarkable bond, each affecting the other's life immensely, with an acceptance of who the other is; not what others want them to be.  The women of the town attempt repeatedly to persuade C.C. to become the preacher of the town, as the town has been in need of a spiritual revival for some time, the depression having marked the town with an air of desperation. Meanwhile, C.C tries to convince Buddy that the water won't kill him, since the boy has not bathed in 10 years and suffers from a terrible rash of ringworm. The dramatic climax comes after a horrendous thunderstorm, when the preacher is able to get the boy into the river to wash. The townspeople, seeing this, believe it is a baptism. In the emotional confusion, Buddy is lost in the river forever.

The Diviners
By Jim Leonard, Jr.

Directed by Michael Potter

Cast Requirements:

• Five males ages 20s-50s
• One male age 13-17
• Three-four females ages 20s-50s
• One-two females ages 18-22

Audition Requirements:

• Cold reading from script.
• Must be okay with some swearing.

Production dates: Aug. 14-24

For additional information call 513.255.9995.

Southern Indiana, early 1930s. During the depression, C.C. Showers, a disenchanted preacher, meets Buddy Layman, young boy who is deathly terrified of water due to an accident early in his life. Buddy suffered brain damage from the accident which also took his mother's life, preventing his mind from developing any further. C.C., who is determined to step away from the pulpit, befriends Buddy and takes on a job at the farm where the young boy lives. The two develop a remarkable bond, each affecting the other's life immensely, with an acceptance of who the other is; not what others want them to be.  The women of the town attempt repeatedly to persuade C.C. to become the preacher of the town, as the town has been in need of a spiritual revival for some time, the depression having marked the town with an air of desperation. Meanwhile, C.C tries to convince Buddy that the water won't kill him, since the boy has not bathed in 10 years and suffers from a terrible rash of ringworm. The dramatic climax comes after a horrendous thunderstorm, when the preacher is able to get the boy into the river to wash. The townspeople, seeing this, believe it is a baptism. In the emotional confusion, Buddy is lost in the river forever.

Wally's Cafe
A comedy by Ron Clark and Sam Bobrick

Directed by Norma Niinemets

Cast requirements:

• One woman, capable of playing a 30 to 70 year age span
• One man, capable of playing a 35 to 75 year age span
• One woman, capable of playing a 20 plus to 60 plus year age span.

Audition requirements: Auditionees will be asked to read from the script.

Production dates: Sept. 12-28.

For more information on auditions, contact the director at 513.232.3819 or email nini1@zoomtown.com.

This gag filled comedy by the authors of Norman, Is That You? and Murder at the Howard Johnson's is about a couple who run a diner near Las Vegas. In 1940 their only customer it seems is a footsore Illinois girl hitchhiking to Hollywood and certain stardom. Years later she returns in a limousine to bail out her old friends.

Wally's Cafe
A comedy by Ron Clark and Sam Bobrick

Directed by Norma Niinemets

Cast requirements:

• One woman, capable of playing a 30 to 70 year age span
• One man, capable of playing a 35 to 75 year age span
• One woman, capable of playing a 20 plus to 60 plus year age span.

Audition requirements: Auditionees will be asked to read from the script.

Production dates: Sept. 12-28.

For more information on auditions, contact the director at 513.232.3819 or email nini1@zoomtown.com.

This gag filled comedy by the authors of Norman, Is That You? and Murder at the Howard Johnson's is about a couple who run a diner near Las Vegas. In 1940 their only customer it seems is a footsore Illinois girl hitchhiking to Hollywood and certain stardom. Years later she returns in a limousine to bail out her old friends.

Our Town
By Thornton Wilder

Directed by Mike Fielder

Cast requirements:

• Five-seven women ages 20-40
• Three boys ages 12-16
• Seven-nine men ages 20–40
• One girl age 12–16

Audition requirements:

• Auditionees should be prepared to read from the script.
• Headshots and resumes are appreciated but not required.

All roles are paid positions.

Production dates: November 6-28

For more information: Contact the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 513.241.6550

Grover's Corners, New Hampshire. Small, rural, out-of-the-way fictional town. 1901 to 1913. Our Town concerns itself with the continuing cycle of life, humankind's nearest understanding of eternity. Christian morality, community, the family, appreciation of everyday pleasures are the central tenets of this play. Yet, the presentation of these values on stage are anything but conventional. Time and place are manipulated. The here-and-now details of a small New England village become the timeless concerns of all humankind. The action builds toward the dramatic revelation that human life, however painful, or seemingly inconsequential, is both a precious gift in its own right and a sharing in the mysterious plan that swirls in the "Mind of God." 

Our Town
By Thornton Wilder

Directed by Mike Fielder

Cast requirements:

• Five-seven women ages 20-40
• Three boys ages 12-16
• Seven-nine men ages 20–40
• One girl age 12–16

Audition requirements:

• Auditionees should be prepared to read from the script.
• Headshots and resumes are appreciated but not required.

All roles are paid positions.

Production dates: November 6-28

For more information: Contact the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 513.241.6550

Grover's Corners, New Hampshire. Small, rural, out-of-the-way fictional town. 1901 to 1913. Our Town concerns itself with the continuing cycle of life, humankind's nearest understanding of eternity. Christian morality, community, the family, appreciation of everyday pleasures are the central tenets of this play. Yet, the presentation of these values on stage are anything but conventional. Time and place are manipulated. The here-and-now details of a small New England village become the timeless concerns of all humankind. The action builds toward the dramatic revelation that human life, however painful, or seemingly inconsequential, is both a precious gift in its own right and a sharing in the mysterious plan that swirls in the "Mind of God."