Category Archives: Auditions

Auditions for She Speaks by the Rude Mechanicals, Mar 27-28

Auditions for She Speaks by the Rude Mechanicals, Mar 27-28

Auditions for She Speaks!
A showcase of Shakespeare’s women.
Directed by Leanne G. Stump

March 27 & 28, 2017 at 8-10pm
Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, Beltsville Professional Center, 10774 Rhode Island Avenue, Beltsville, MD

Rehearsals will begin in April, and will be held in Greenbelt.

Performance dates: June 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 16th and 17th

The Rude Mechanicals are seeking up to 5 men and 12 women for their production of She Speaks!, which showcases the best of Shakespeare’s female characters weaving together scenes from over 13 of Shakespeare’s plays.

Male Roles include Petruchio, Romeo, Benedick, Brutus, Troilus and Lord Capulet
Female Roles include Cleopatra, Lady Macbeth, Juliet, Portia, Beatrice, Katherine, Ophelia, Rosalind, and many more

Performance Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

For more information, see: http://www.rudemechanicals.com/

Auditions for The Curious Savage at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Mar 25-28

Auditions for The Curious Savage at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Mar 25-28

Auditions for
The Curious Savage
by John Patrick
Directed by Nick Cherone
Produced by Maureen Rogers

Auditions will be held:
Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 2:30 PM
Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 6:00 PM
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 7:00 PM

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

Performance dates: Friday June 2, 2017 through Sunday June 25, 2017

In this entertaining and fanciful comedy, Mrs. Savage has been left ten million dollars by her husband and wants to make the best use of it, in spite of her grown-up stepchildren’s efforts to get their hands on it. Knowing that the widow’s wealth is now in negotiable securities, and seeing they cannot get hold of the fortune, the stepchildren commit her to a sanatorium hoping to “bring her to her senses.” Her stay there drives her self-seeking stepchildren to distraction. Great for all audiences!

For more information, click here.

Auditions for A Chorus Line by Tantallon, Mar 5 & 6

Auditions for A Chorus Line by Tantallon, Mar 5 & 6

Tantallon Community Players announces Auditions for A CHORUS LINE

TCP is excited to announce auditions for our 2017 spring production of A Chorus Line, which features the same artistic team from last years highly successful production of Dreamgirls. We are looking for strong singers and dancers ages 17 and up.

Directed by Christopher Gerken
Choreography by Debbie Clark and Rikki Lacewell
Music Direction by Levar Betts and Charla Rowe
Produced by Larry Carbaugh and Kathy Belfield

A Chorus Line was conceived and originally directed and choreographed by Michael Bennett with music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban, book by James Kirkwood & Nicholas Dante

Auditions Dates: March 5 & 6, 2017
Audition Times: 6PM – 9PM
Audition Location: Harmony Hall regional Center 10701 Livingston Road
Fort Washington MD 20744
Callbacks: TBD

Location: Tantallon Community Players at Harmony Hall Regional Center in Fort Washington, Maryland.

Please prepare 32 bars of music (please bring your own sheet music in the correct key an accompanist will be provided). A song from the show is preferred, but any song that shows your range and ability is acceptable.

THIS IS A DANCE HEAVY SHOW. Be dressed and prepared to dance at the audition. Please be prepared to list your conflicts as well.

Performance Dates: May 26 & 27. June 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 & 11, 2017
Rehearsals: Sundays 5-10pm, Mondays and Wednesdays 7-10pm (additional rehearsals added as we get closer to production).
If you cannot make either of these auditions please contact Christopher Gerken at christophergerken@me.com to discuss alternative times.

ALL ROLES OPEN.

For more information, including roles to be cast, click here.

Tags: Auditions, Tantallon Community Players, Harmony Hall Regional Center, Fort Washington Maryland, A Chorus Line, Christopher Gerken, Marvin Hamlisch, Edward Kleban, James Kirkwood, Nicholas Dante, Debbie Clark, Rikki Howie Lacewell, Levar Betts, Charla Rowe, Larry Carbaugh, Kathy Belfield

Auditions for H.M.S. Pinafore at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Mar 2-6

Auditions for H.M.S. Pinafore at Laurel Mill Playhouse, Mar 2-6

Auditions for H.M.S. Pinafore
by Gilbert and Sullivan
Directed by Michael Hartsfield
Produced by Maureen Rogers
Musical Director: Mimi McGinnis assisted by Billy Georg

Auditions for H.M.S. Pinafore will be held on:
March 2, 2017 at 7:00 PM
March 4, 2017 at 2:00 PM
March 6, 2017 at 7:00 PM

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

Gilbert and Sullivan are the undisputed masters of comic operetta and the proud parents of the modern musical. That their works are more in demand today than when they were created over a century ago is ample proof of their lasting brilliance. H. M. S. PINAFORE answers the burning question of who, among equals, is the most equal, but only when the men of the mismatched couples discover they were switched in their cradles as infants.

Produced by special arrangement with R&H. Performances run weekends from Friday April 28, 2017 through Sunday May 21, 2017 with Friday and Saturday evening performances at 8 p.m.

For more information including a list of roles to be cast, see: http://www.laurelmillplayhouse.org/auditions.php

For further information, please call 301-617-9906 and press 2, or contact Maureen Rogers at maureencrogers@gmail.com or 301-452-2557.

Auditions for Mary Poppins by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, Feb 13 & 15

Auditions for Mary Poppins by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, Feb 13 & 15

Auditions for Mary Poppins
Based on the books by P. L. Travers and adapted by Julian Fellowes
Directed by Fred Nelson
Produced by Eugene Valendo
Music Direction by Sandy Griese
Choreography by Andrew Gordon

Auditions/Callbacks Info:
Monday, February 13th – Auditions for adults & children
Wednesday, February 15th – Auditions for adults & children
Thursday, February 16th – Callbacks
7 PM nightly at the Bowie Playhouse, 16500 Whitemarsh Park Drive, Bowie MD 20715

2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse

Those who wish to audition may attend EITHER the Monday or Wednesday dates, not both. Keep Thursday night clear in case you are called back. If you are needed for callbacks, you’ll be notified by phone and/or email by 10 AM Thursday morning. Most actors who are cast will NOT be called back Thursday night; it is only to test selected actors against each other before final casting is complete.

We welcome non-traditional casting – all roles are open to all races, genders and ethnic diversities.

To PARENTS of auditioning children: If your child is cast in a role, it is requested that you plan to be involved in the show in as well. Please consider auditioning for a role yourself, or request to join the show’s stage crew. At the very least, we will need parents to “child watch” backstage during performances while other actors are on stage. Also, your children must have a way to quickly get in touch during rehearsals should they end earlier than scheduled.

Regular rehearsals will be held on Tuesday nights, Thursday nights and Saturday mornings/afternoons beginning late February. Not all actors will be required for all rehearsals; and pre-arranged commitments can be honored. You will receive a more exact personal schedule by the end of February.

NO conflicts are permitted after May 20th. Technical rehearsals run each weeknight and each weekend day from May 21st through June 1st. The show runs weekends June 2nd through July 1, 2017, with three or four shows each weekend, including Sunday matinees.

Audition Preparation: If you have one, bring a theatrical resume and a headshot (professional quality not necessary) or a clear recent face picture for the casting team. Bring a written list of any and all remotely possible conflicts that you have or may have between February 20th and May 20th. (No conflicts can be accepted for dates between May 21st and July 1st.)

Prepare a vocal piece, 16-32 bars in length, that shows vocal range and provide sheet music in the correct key. Do not use selections from this show. An accompanist will be provided. If you only wish to be considered for a non-singing or ensemble role, you may perform something short and a cappella. Acting auditions will be cold reading from the script. No advance monologue is required. Come prepared to learn a short dance combination with clothes and shoes you can comfortably and safely move in. Candidates asked to callbacks may be asked sing a selection from the score. It is strongly suggested that you familiarize yourself with the score.

For more information and a list of roles to be cast, click here.