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Auditions for I Hate Hamlet by 2nd Star Productions, Nov 3 & 4

Auditions for I Hate Hamlet by 2nd Star Productions, Nov 3 & 4

I Hate Hamlet

By 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse

November 3 & 4, 2015

Auditions for will be held at the Bowie Playhouse in Bowie, MD (16500 White Marsh Park Dr, Bowie, MD 20715) on Monday, November 3rd, and Tuesday, November 4th at 7 PM. Callbacks, as needed, will be on Thursday November 6th. Please bring a headshot, resume, and a list conflicts for November through the performance dates. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Questions can be sent to 2ndstarbowie@gmail.com.

Rehearsals will be primarily Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 pm and Saturdays at 11:00 am until tech week when they will be daily. The show runs February 6 – February 22, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 and Sunday matinees at 3:00. Performances will be at the Bowie Playhouse in Whitemarsh Park.

Directed by John Dickson
Produced by Mary Wakefield

Synopsis:
A young and successful television actor relocates to New York, where he rents a marvelous, gothic apartment. With his television career in limbo, the actor is offered the opportunity to play Hamlet onstage, but there’s one problem: He hates Hamlet. His dilemma deepens with the entrance of John Barrymore’s ghost, who arrives intoxicated and in full costume to the apartment that once was his. The contrast between the two actors, the towering, dissipated Barrymore whose Hamlet was the greatest of his time, and Andrew Rally, hot young television star, leads to a wildly funny duel over women, art, success, duty, television, and yes, the apartment.

For more information and a description of the roles see: http://www.2ndstarproductions.com/2ndStarAudition.html

Auditions for 12 Angry Men by 2nd Star Productions, Oct 7 & 9

Auditions for 12 Angry Men by 2nd Star Productions, Oct 7 & 9

AUDITION NOTICE!! 12 Angry Men
by 2nd Star Productions

Auditions for will be held at All Saints Lutheran Church in Bowie, MD (16510 Mt Oak Rd, Bowie, MD 20716) on Tuesday, October 7th and Thursday, October 9th at 7 PM. Please bring a headshot, resume, and a list conflicts for the remainder of October through December 20. Monologues are welcome, but there will also be cold readings from the script. Note that all roles in the show are male. Questions can be sent to 2ndstarbowie@gmail.com.

Rehearsals will be primarily Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 pm and Saturdays at 11 am until mid-November when they may be nightly. The show runs December 5 through December 20, Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees, with some Thursday shows. Performances will be at the Charis Center for the Arts at 13010 8th St, Bowie, MD 20720.

Directed by Jane Wingard
Produced by Cheramie Jackson
Assistant directed by Steve Andrews.

Roles – Please note that we are non-traditionally casting parts, and all roles are open to all races and ethnic diversities. Also, the role descriptions are only of an indication of the character. The actor and director will be given license to deviate from them.

For more information see: http://www.2ndstarproductions.com/2ndStarAudition.html

Children of Eden by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, Sept 26 – Oct 25

Children of Eden by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse, Sept 26 – Oct 25

“Children of Eden”
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Book by John Caird
Directed and Choreographed by Vince Musgrave
Music Direction by Joe Biddle
Assistant Direction by Nathan Bowen

2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse

September 26 to October 25, 2014
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM
Sundays at 3 PM

Based on the story of Genesis, Children of Eden is a frank, heartfelt and often humorous examination of the age-old conflict between parents and children. Adam, Eve, Noah and the “Father” who created them deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective children. The show ultimately delivers a bittersweet but inspiring message: that “the hardest part of love… is letting go.”

For tickets, go online to http://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=stars
or call (410) 757-5700 or (301) 832-4819.

General Admission – $22
Seniors (60+) and Full Time Students – $19
Discount for prepaid groups of 10 to 19 – $2 off per ticket, 20 or more – $4 off per ticket.

Up to date sell outs and weather related cancellation announcements can be obtained by calling the reservation lines and pressing 1. If the message does not announce a cancellation or sell out, the show will go on as scheduled with tickets available at the door.

Auditions for Children of Eden by 2nd Star at Bowie Playhouse, June 21 & 23

Auditions for Children of Eden by 2nd Star at Bowie Playhouse, June 21 & 23

Auditions for Children of Eden

by 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse

When: June 21 from 11 AM to 3 PM — (Must be signed in by 2pm)
June 23 from 6 PM to 10 PM — (Must be signed in by 9pm)

Where : Bowie Playhouse
16500 White Marsh Park Dr.
Bowie, MD 20715
(Just off Route 3 southbound)

Call Backs : June 24 at 7 PM
June 28 at 11 AM
Where : Bowie Playhouse

Children of Eden is the story of the creation as told through the eyes of our narrators, The Storytellers. It tells of Adam and Eve and their relationship with Father (God) and their ultimate expulsion from the Garden of Eden. The story continues through the births of Cain and Abel and that historic battle. The second act takes place generations later with Noah and his family, and their challenges in building the Ark and obeying Father’s will.

The music and lyrics are written by Stephen Schwartz. Famed composer/lyricist of Godspell, Pippin, Wicked, Working, and Rags.
Book by John Caird
Based on a concept by Charles Lisanby

Produced by 2nd Star Productions
Directed/Choreographed by Vincent Musgrave
Music Direction by Joe Biddle

Please come prepared with 32 bars of music in the style of the show, that best shows your vocal range. A song with a story would be optimal. Looking for how well the story is told and acted. Sheet music only, no CD’s please. Be prepared to move as well. Please bring a list of conflicts and possible conflicts.

All roles open to all races and ethnic backgrounds. This is a key component of the production. We urge all ethnically diverse actors/singers/dancers to audition. All roles non-paying.

Rehearsals slated to begin toward the end of July 2014. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. No performance conflicts will be accepted.

Performance Dates : September 26 – October 25, 2014.
Fridays, Saturdays (evenings) and Sundays (matinees).
Final show October 25 is a matinee performance.

Additional information: http://www.2ndstarproductions.com/2ndStarAudition.html

Audition Workshop by 2nd Star at All Saints Lutheran Church, June 14 at 2pm

FREE Audition Workshop
Saturday June 14, 2014 at 2pm

2nd Star Productions

In advance of auditions for our upcoming production of Children of Eden, 2nd Star will be holding a free audition workshop on Saturday, June 14th. The workshop will go from 2 to 4 p.m. and will be at All Saints Lutheran Church, address 16510 Mt Oak Rd, Bowie, MD 20716. During the first section of the workshop, participants will learn basics of singing auditions including vocal and performance techniques. The second part of the workshop will cover dance and movement for musical theater auditions. Participants will learn some basic dance steps and a short routine, and discuss which elements of the routine and movement are most important during a dance audition.

Come prepared to move and, if possible, bring a 32 bar section of audition music to practice. Note that this workshop is not a requirement for Children of Eden auditions nor is it limited to only people who intend to audition for the show. It is a more general audition preparation workshop, but would also be good practice for those coming out for Children of Eden. Please e-mail 2ndStarBowie@gmail.com with any questions.