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Auditions for Seussical by Greenbelt Arts Center, Aug 18-21

Auditions for Seussical by Greenbelt Arts Center, Aug 18-21

Auditions for Seussical
August 18, 20 & 21, 2016

Seussical, by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Directed by Jon Gardner. Choreographed by Rikki Howie Lacewell. Circus coached by Laura Adams

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Auditions for Seussical will be held at the Greenbelt Arts Center on Thursday, August 18 at 7pm, Saturday, August 20 at 2pm and Sunday, August 21 at 2pm. Call-backs will be Thursday, August 25, if necessary.

Rehearsals will begin October 1 and will be 3 or 4 times per week until tech week with the final schedule depending on conflicts. There will be nine performances from December 2 to 18 on each Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with afternoon matinees on each Sunday and on Saturday December 10, and evening performances on the other days.

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

All the leads, feature roles and ensemble sing in the show. Most roles dance. We will also be including circus performers throughout the show; the circus performers may also sing or dance if they are able. Leads and others could incorporate circus skills if they have them, but prior circus experience is not required.

Please prepare a short song (up to 32 bars) in the style of the show, or from musical theater. Bring sheet music for the piano accompanist or sing a capella; we will not use backing tracks for the auditions. Auditions will include movement or dance, so please dress appropriately; do not wear jeans and bring dance sneakers or jazz shoes if possible. There will be readings from the script. If you wish to audition for the circus roles, please bring any necessary equipment, such as a unicycle, stilts, juggling balls, etc.

Bring a headshot and theatrical resume if you have one, or be prepared to list previous acting, singing, dancing and circus training and experience. Bring a complete list of conflicts for October 1 to December 18, including all days of the week. We will try to accommodate rehearsal conflicts, but performance conflicts will not be allowed for those with lead, speaking or singing parts.

The Story:
The characters of Dr. Seuss are brought to life as The Cat in the Hat tells the stories to Jojo. Horton the Elephant Hears a Who and Hatches the Egg. Gertrude McFuzz bemoans her one-feather tale and falls for Horton while Mayzie La Bird leads Gertrude astray. The Sour Kangaroo and the Wickersham Brothers tease Horton and don’t believe in the Whos. The Whos are led by the Mayor and his Wife while the Bird Girls back up the singing and join in the fun. Our production will incorporate circus skills throughout the play, which will be featured during the Circus McGurkus scene.

Cast:
We expect to cast a combination of adults, teens and children; all ages are encouraged to audition and many of the roles are open to a wide range in ages. We welcome a diverse cast and all roles are open to all ethnicities. People of any gender may audition for any role; casting will depend on the ability to sing the vocal range and to portray the role. People with disabilities are encouraged to audition. Although circus skills are required for the Circus Performers, it is not necessary for the lead and ensemble actors to have circus abilities, but any skills that exist may be used in the show. All roles are unpaid.

Tags: Auditions, Greenbelt Arts Center, Greenbelt Maryland, Seussical, Jon Gardner, Rikki Howie Lacewell, Laura Adams, Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty

Auditions for 39 Steps by Laurel Mill Playhouse, Jul 28-31

Auditions for 39 Steps by Laurel Mill Playhouse, Jul 28-31

Auditions for 39 Steps
by Patrick Barlow & John Buchan
Directed by Stephen M. Deininger

Location: Laurel Mill Playhouse

Auditions:
July 28, 2016 at 7:00 PM
July 30, 2016 at 9:30 AM
July 31, 2016 at 6:00 PM

In *The 39 Steps*, a man with a boring life meets a woman with a thick accent who says she’s a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called “The 39 Steps” is hot on the man’s trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale! A riotous blend of virtuoso performances and wildly inventive stagecraft, *The 39 Steps* amounts to an unforgettable evening of pure pleasure!

Performances will be Friday September 16, 2016 through Sunday October 2, 2016. For more information see: http://www.laurelmillplayhouse.org/auditions.php

Ready for New York: Audition Instruction at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Jul 24 at 1pm & 4pm

Ready for New York: Audition Instruction at Joe’s Movement Emporium, Jul 24 at 1pm & 4pm

Ready for New York: Enhance your on-camera audition technique.

Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium

INTENSIVE INCLUDES:
Enhancing your on-camera audition technique. Receive coaching and feedback from the industry guests on your scene performance. Walk away with feedback forms from all guests. Question and Answer Session.

Featuring:

Debbi Epstein, Talent Agent (Stewart Talent Agency.) Debbi’s clients has booked series regular roles on several network shows, including but not limited to Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, You’re The Worst, and Grey’s Anatomy

Christopher D. Silveri , VP & Talent Manager (Prestige Management Group.) Christopher has clients who are recurring on MTV’s Eye Candy, Netflix’s Orange is the New Black, Bravo’s Odd Mom Out, HBO’s Crime, The Young & The Restless & Boardwalk Empire. He also has had Guest Stars on nearly all television shows shooting in NY.

Francesca Francois-Grimaldi, Managing Partner & Talent Agent (Plaza 7 Talent.) Francesca heads the NY Division of Plaza 7 Talent Agency, a SAG/AFTRA full-service entertainment agency. Currently her acting clients can be seen on Law & Order: SVU, Burn Notice, Boardwalk Empire, Men In Black 3, and English Vinglish.

Tickets: $150.

Auditions for HMS Pinafore by 2nd Star Productions, Jul 18 & 19

Auditions for HMS Pinafore by 2nd Star Productions, Jul 18 & 19

Auditions for H.M.S. Pinafore
Music by Arthur Sullivan
Book & Lyrics by W. S. Gilbert

July 18 & 19, 2016

Location: 2nd Star Productions at the Bowie Playhouse

AUDITION NOTICE!! H.M.S. Pinafore

Dates: Monday, July 18 & Tuesday, July 19 at 7:00 PM, with Callbacks on Thursday, July 21 at 7:00 PM
Location: The Bowie Playhouse in Bowie, MD (16500 Whitemarsh Park Dr, Bowie, MD 20715)
Production Dates: October 21 – November 19, 2016, Fridays through Sundays

Direction by Jane Wingard
Music Direction by Joe Biddle
Choreography by Andrew Gordon

We welcome non-traditional casting – all roles are open to all races and ethnic diversities! All ages are welcome to audition.

Rehearsals will be held on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays beginning in early August, with the exception of the final two weeks of Tech, for which all will be called nearly every night of the week. If you have any questions, please e-mail us at 2ndStarBowie@gmail.com.

If you are auditioning:
*If you have one, bring a theatrical resume and a headshot (professional quality not necessary) or 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 August 2 and November 19
*Prepare 1 vocal piece, 16-32 bars in length, that shows vocal and acting range and provide sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. No a cappella singing or recorded accompaniment will be permitted.
*Come prepared to learn a short dance combination with clothes and shoes you can comfortably and safely move in.
*Please note that candidates who are invited to Callbacks will be asked to read from the script and/or sing a selection from the score. It is strongly suggested that you familiarize yourself with the script and the score. Preparation is essential to a strong audition.

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

Tags: Auditions, 2nd Star Productions, The Bowie Playhouse, Bowie Maryland, HMS Pinafore, Gilbert & Sullivan, Arthur Sullivan, W. S. Gilbert

Auditions for Dinner with Friends by Greenbelt Arts Center, Jul 18 & 19

Auditions for Dinner with Friends by Greenbelt Arts Center, Jul 18 & 19

Auditions for Dinner with Friends
By Donald Margulies
Directed by Bob Kleinberg
July 18 & 19, 2016

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Auditions for Dinner with Friends by Donald Margulies, will be held at the theater, on Monday, July 18, and Tuesday, July 19, at 7:00. Callbacks, if necessary, will be on Thursday, July 21.

Director Bob Kleinberg is casting 2 women and 2 men. Performances are weekends November 4 – 20. All roles are open and unpaid.

Location: Greenbelt Arts Center

Married couples Karen and Gabe and Beth and Tom have been best friends for years, raising their children, sharing their summers at Martha’s Vineyard and dreaming how they will grow old together. Yet one evening at dinner, with Tom going out of town, Beth breaks down and tells Karen and Gabe that her marriage to Tom is falling apart. Unable to travel due to a storm, Tom finds out that Beth has broken the news without him, contrary to their agreement, and is furious. Tom visits Karen and Gabe and presents his side of the story. Now, each one now begins to wonder whether their lives were just lies, their relationships over, and their dreams only fantasies.

For more information see: http://www.greenbeltartscenter.org/