Theatre North Carolina

AUDITIONS: NC STATE UNIVERSITY THEATRE

AUDITIONS: NC STATE UNIVERSITY THEATRE

2012 TheatreFest

Saturday March 3 and Sunday March 4, 1-5 pm

www.ncsu.edu/theatre/theatrefest

 

NC State University Theatre announces AUDITIONS for the 2012 TheatreFest: A Knockout Season of Dueling Duos: Fallen Angels by Noel Coward and directed by Rachel Klem, Lettice and Lovage by Peter Shaffer and directed by John McIlwee and The Sunshine Boys by Neil Simon, directed by Allison Bergman. AUDITIONS will be by appointment on Saturday March 3 and Sunday March 4 from 1 pm to 5 pm at the Titmus Theatre in Thompson Hall on NC State’s campus. The shows will run in repertory from May 24 to June 24, 2012. Please see the web site for more specific information on character breakdown and show dates. Info and appointments: universitytheatre@ncsu.edu or 919.515.3105.

Hickory Community Theatre Seeks Actors for “Deadly Murder”

Hickory Community Theatre Seeks Actors for the Thriller “Deadly Murder”

The Hickory Community Theatre is holding auditions for “Deadly Murder” Monday and Tuesday February 27 and 28 at 7 PM.

Directed by Charles E. Jeffers, the play has a cast of three; two men and one woman. The men’s roles span ages 20s-30s. The youngest is described as “boyishly handsome, well built and wearing only a towel”.

The older man is a sturdy security guard in his 30's. The woman’s role is described as “in her late 40's, imperially slim and poised”.

The thriller’s plot is in the tradition of “Sleuth” and “Deathtrap”.  A deadly game of cat and mouse is played involving cross and double cross, a mysterious jewel, secret pasts and murder.

“Deadly Murder” will be presented weekends April 20-May 12 Perusal copies of the script are available in the HCT office.

HCT is a Funded Affiliate of the United Arts Council of Catawba County.  “Deadly Murder” is produced by Steve Austin, AICP and Robert Abbey, Inc.

UPDATED! - Auditions for THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES at Actor's Theatre of Charlotte

Actor's Theatre of Charlotte announces auditions for the musical comedy THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES, directed by Billy Ensley, which will rehearse weeknights and weekends beginning May 6th and will run June 1- June 23, 2012.

 

 

The auditions will be held SUNDAY, MARCH 4th from 7:00pm-10:00pm at 650 East Stonewall Street.

 

Auditions are by appointment only and actors should prepare a song in the style of the show and a short comic monologue, accompanist will be provided. Please bring an updated headshot and resume.

 

 

ABOUT THE PLAY: The show, which uses pop songs from the '50s and '60s as a vehicle to tell its story, pays homage to the high school Songleader squads of the 1950s. When called upon to perform at their senior prom as a last minute replacement, Springfield High Songleaders rally together to entertain their classmates in four-part harmony.

 

ROLES AVAILABLE: Seeking for 4 actresses/singers, age range 20s to late 30s, who should possess strong voices with a wide vocal range. Must have great sense of comedy, be able to move well and have strong harmonizing capabilities. All roles compensated.

 

CINDY LOU: The prettiest girl at Springfield High. She is certain she will be named Prom Queen and works hard to make things go her way. MEZZO SOPRANO, sings lead line on many songs. Some of the songs she sings are "Allegheny Moon," "Son of a Preacher Man" and "Maybe."

MISSY: The over-achiever of the group. SOPRANO--WIDE RANGE, FLOATS VERY HIGH VOCALS AND BELTS THROUGHOUT THE SHOW. Some of the songs she sings are "Secret Love," "You Don't Own Me" and "Wedding Bell Blues."

BETTY JEAN: The slightly put-upon class clown, always vying for attention. A tomboy. ALTO WITH A STRONG LOW RANGE. Some of the songs she sings are "Lipstick on Your Collar," "I Only Want To Be With You" and "It's My Party."

SUZY: She is the happy-go-lucky one of the group. Always smiling and giggling, nothing ever seems to bother her. MEZZO ALTO, BOTH SIMPLE AND SOUL VOICE. Some of the songs she sings are "Stupid Cupid," "Hold Me, Thrill Me and "Rescue Me."

 

If you wish to schedule an appointment, please contact production manager Carrie Cranford at carrie_cranford@actorstheatrecharlotte.org or 704-342-2251 x71.

ENSEMBLE STAGE 2012 SEASON AUDITIONS

ENSEMBLE STAGE 2012 SEASON AUDITIONS

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25   11AM-4PM*

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26   2PM-6PM*

IN BLOWING ROCK, NC

*If you are in rehearsal or performance for a show on those dates and
are unable to attend, contact us to set up an alternate date/time

LOOKING FOR Equity and Non-Equity

Men, Women ages 18-70

Boy, Girls ages 10-17

Please prepare 2 contrasting monologues totaling no more than 90
seconds each (You might also be asked to perform a cold-reading from
scripts).

Singing is not required

Some housing is available

All Actors are paid

AEA Actors will receive Equity contract under a Special Appearance agreement.

Auditioners will be considered for our upcoming April thru October
2012 productions which include;

3 Interactive Murder-Mysteries

6 Mainstage Productions

4 Theatre for Young Audiences Productions

We follow an equal opportunity policy for employment and volunteer positions.

Ensemble Stage employs and/or accepts volunteer personnel without
regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual
orientation, age, physical or mental handicap, veteran status or
marital status.

www.ensemblestage.com

Auditons are by appointment only
To schedule an audition call 828-414-1844

Auditions for Smoke on the Mountain at The Green Room

Auditions Scheduled for Smoke on the Mountain

The Green Room is pleased to announce auditions for the funny and touching musical Smoke on the Mountain on Sunday, February 26 and Monday, February 27, 2012 at 7pm. The show, set in the 1930’s, is all about the Sander’s family and their adventures as a gospel singing family.

Roles are available for men and women from late-teens on up. Singers who can harmonize and are also musicians are preferred. Please prepare two pages of a hymn or gospel song, and if you can play an instrument, bring it to audition with also.  A piano and accompanist will be provided for those needing one. There may also be some cold reading from the script.

Auditions will be held at the Old Post Office Playhouse located at 10 South Main Avenue, Newton, NC 28658.  Please enter at the lower level door at the back of the building (on South Ashe Avenue). Please be prepared to stay for the entire audition time.

Performance dates for Smoke on the Mountain are April 20, 21, 27, 28, May 4 & 5 at 8pm and April 21, 22, 28, 29, May 5 & 6 at 3pm. Please note there are two performances on Saturdays, April 21, 28, and May 5.  You must be able to be at all performances of the show. Please be prepared to stay for the entire audition time.

Smoke on the Mountain is being directed by Hollie Sherrill and produced by Peoples Bank and Drum and Willis-Reynolds Funeral Homes and Crematory. It is written by Connie Ray, conceived by Alan Bailey, with musical arrangements by Mike Craver and Mark Hardwick.

If you have any questions, please call The Green Room Community Theatre at (828) 464-6583 or visit our website: www.the-green-room.org.

The Green Room Community Theatre is a funded affiliate of the United Arts Council of Catawba County.

11th Annual WNC Unified Auditions

11th Annual WNC Unified Auditions

A-B Tech will host the eleventh annual Western North Carolina Theatre League Unified Auditions Friday, February 24 and Saturday, February 25 at Ferguson Auditorium, 340 Victoria Road, Asheville 28801 (Map).

Modeled after the Southeastern Theatre Conference and National Outdoor Drama Auditions, the annual event allows local actors and technicians to showcase their talents in a professional audition setting for a variety of companies throughout the region. The auditions have drawn up to 23 theatre, media and talent companies.

The purpose of the Unified Auditions is to develop a database of local actors and technical artists for regional, community and professional companies.

NCShakes and Festival Stage to Hold Local Auditions

The North Carolina Shakespeare Festival (NCShakes) and its affiliate theatre Festival Stage of Winston-Salem, will be holding Equity Principal Auditions (EPAs) for their upcoming seasons Thursday and Friday, Feb. 23 and 24, at their offices located at 807 W. Ward Ave. in High Point.

NCShakes will be auditioning for its MainStage production of Romeo & Juliet. Festival Stage will be auditioning for its productions of Hatchetman, The Last Night of Ballyhoo, 33 Variations and Proof. Each company operates as an independent theatre under a LORT ‘D’ contract with Actors’ Equity Association.

Equity actors have the option of auditioning for both companies if they so choose by stating this intent at the time of registering to audition. Auditionees for NCShakes must prepare a two-minute classical monologue. Festival Stage auditionees must prepare a two-minute contemporary monologue. Actors must bring a resume and 8 x 10 headshot. Call back dates will be announced at the time of audition. NCShakes and Festival invite actors of all races, religions, ethnic backgrounds and disabilities to audition.

Auditions will be scheduled between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. There will be a one-hour lunch break from 1-2 p.m. Equity actors without appointments will be seen as time permits.

To schedule an audition, please call the NCShakes/Festival Stage offices during regular business hours at 336-841-2273. Additional audition information is available on the NCShakes website at www.ncshakes.org; click on ‘About NCShakes’, then ‘News’ and look for the audition listing. Additional information about Festival Stage is available at www.FestivalStage.org in the News section.

For further information about the North Carolina Shakespeare Festival, call 336-841-2273 or visit www.NCShakes.org . For further information about affiliate company Festival Stage of Winston-Salem, call 336-841-2273 or visit www.FestivalStage.org.

Hickory Community Theatre 2012 Audition Schedule

Hickory Community Theatre 2012 Audition Schedule

(subject to change!)   (ver. 12.0)

 

Auditions are open to everyone!  Ethnic diversity is strongly encouraged. 

(“Color blind” casting is HCT’s policy, and part of the theatre’s vision.)

 

HOW AUDITIONS WORK:

Auditionees will be reading from the script. 

Scripts may be checked out for 48 hours with a $10 refundable deposit. 

Come to the HCT office to pick one up.

 

For musicals, prepare a song you like to sing.  

You may sing any song, from any genre.  

(Melodic songs like show tunes, church music, folk songs, etc. are better than contemporary pop songs.)

Bring sheet music if possible; no recorded accompaniment.

 

There may be dancing or improvisation as part of the audition.

Please dress in clothes you can move in.  Please, no flip-flops.

 

Please look carefully at the rehearsal schedule and performance dates.

Being in a show at Hickory Community Theatre requires a great time commitment.  

If you will only take a larger or smaller role because of your own time concerns,

or if you are auditioning for just the experience, WELCOME!--

 but please let the director know your intentions.

 

ALL ACTORS MUST BE AT ALL PERFORMANCES

email pam@hct.org for further information

 

 

DEADLY MURDER

a play performed in the Firemen’s Kitchen

(http://www.samuelfrench.com/store/product_info.php/products_id/8589)

By David Foley

AUDITIONS:

7:00 pm Monday and Tuesday, February 27 & 28 (possible callbacks February 29)

NEEDED:

2 men, 1 women, aged 18 and older

REHEARSALS:

7:00-10:00 pm Monday through Thursday, beginning March 5

Sunday rehearsals decided by cast consensus.

PERFORMANCES:

8:00 pm Fridays and Saturdays, April 20, 21, 27, 28, May 4, 5, 11 & 12

7:30 Thursday, April 26

 

RugBug 2 (title TBD) 

AUDITIONS:  5:30 pm Monday and Tuesday, March 19 & 20

NEEDED:  7-12 boys and girls, first grade reading level to age 17

REHEARSALS:  5:30-7:00 pm Monday through Thursday, beginning March 26

PERFORMANCES:  2:30 & 4:00 pm Saturdays and Sundays, May 5, 6, 12 & 13

 

THE FULL MONTY

a musical performed on the Charles E. Jeffers Mainstage Theatre

(http://www.mtishows.com/show_detail.asp?showid=000238)

Book by  Terrence McNally 

Music by  David Yazbek 

Lyrics by  David Yazbek  

AUDITIONS:

7:00 pm Monday and Tuesday, March 26 & 27 (possible callbacks March 28)

NEEDED:

21 men and 4 women, aged 18 and older

1 boy, aged 10-14 years

REHEARSALS:

7:00-10:00 pm Monday through Thursday, beginning April 1

Sunday rehearsals decided by cast consensus.

PERFORMANCES:

8:00 pm Fridays and Saturdays, May 18, 19, 25, 26, June 1 & 2

7:30 Thursdays, May 24 & 31

2:30 Sundays, May 27 & June 3

 

 Encore Players @ HCT

 

plays performed by actors 55 years and older 

Title TBD

AUDITIONS:  

7:00 pm Monday and Tuesday, May 21 & 22

NEEDED:  

men and women aged 55 years and older

REHEARSALS:  

to be decided by cast consensus

PERFORMANCES:  

7:30 pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 21, 22 & 23

2:30 pm Sunday, June 24

Touring dates TBD

 

email pam@hct.org for further information.

Auditions for CRAZY FOR YOU at Davidson Community Players

Davidson Community Players announces open auditions for its June 2012 production of the Gershwin classic, CRAZY FOR YOU.

This high energy comedy which includes mistaken identity, plot twists, fabulous dance numbers and classic Gershwin musictells the story of Bobby Child, a well-to-do 1930's playboy, whose dream in life is to dance. And despite the serious efforts of his mother and soon-to-be-ex-fiancée, Bobby achieves his dream! Memorable Gershwin tunes include I Got Rhythm, They Can't Take That Away From Me, Embraceable You and Someone to Watch Over Me.

Auditions will be held Sunday, February 12 at 2:00 pm and Monday, February 13 at 7:00 pm.

The production will be directed by Melissa Ohlman-Roberge, with musical direction by John Smith and choreography by Emily Hunter and Felicia Davis.

The production will open June 21^th and will run thru June 30^th. Full rehearsals will begin in late April. While tap dancers are encouraged to audition, not all roles require tap, and all those cast will have the opportunity to take free tap dancing classes from February through April.

A relatively new musical, having opened on Broadway a mere ten years ago, CRAZY FOR YOU feels like classic Americana. The musical boasts an award winning script and score, having garnered 3 Tony Awards, 3 Outer Critics Circle Awards, and 2 Drama Desk Awards, three of these in the best musical category. CRAZY FOR YOU epitomizes the adage “everything old is new again” as the music of George and Ira Gershwin comes alive alongside the hilarious dialogue penned by Ken Ludwig. Ludwig has proven himself a master of comedy with his award winning Lend Me a Tenor and Moon Over Buffalo, both previously produced by Davidson Community Players.

 

Roles are available for actors, singers, dancers and tap dancers ages 14 through adult. There are also very limited opportunities for children ages 8-13 who tap very well. Crazy for You provides a wide range of opportunities for dancers as well as non-dancers, and will be cast color-blind. A detailed cast breakdown follows and is available at www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.

 

Auditions will be held Sunday, February 12 at 2:00 pm and Monday, February 13 at 7:00 pm. Callbacks will be held on Tuesday, February 14^th by invitation only. Auditionees should plan to sign in by 3:00 pm on Sunday and 8:00 pm on Tuesday, and need only attend one session. Auditions will be held at Davidson Community Players’ Armour Street Theatre at 307 Armour Street, Davidson. Spring break appointments for students away at school can be made by contacting Melissa at melissa@davidsoncommunityplayers.org.

 

All auditioners should prepare 16 bars of a song that shows off their vocal range. Audition pieces should be memorized. Please bring music in the proper key, an accompanist will be provided. Accapella singing is NOT recommended. A dance call will follow the vocal audition, please dress comfortably and be prepared to move. If you tap, please bring tap shoes. Auditioners should also bring a recent headshot if available, list of theatrical experience and list of conflicts for the late April-June time frame.

 

CHARACTERS

BOBBY CHILD: New Yorker, in love with musical theatre and with Polly. Must be able to sing, act and dance well. Good comic timing and able to do physical comedy. (Age range: 20-35)

 

BELA ZANGLER: An established Broadway producer. (Age range: 35-65)

 

POLLY BAKER: Postmistress in Dead Rock, Nevada, the "All American Girl." Full of life and spunk, a bit of a tomboy. Must be able to sing, act and dance. (Age range: 18-25)

 

IRENE ROTH: New York Society debutante, engaged to Bobby Child. A bit snobby and very effected dialect. Must be able to sing, act, move well. (Age range 20-35)

 

EUGENE FODOR: A British tourist. Comedic role, a bit stuffy. (Age range 30-55)

 

PATRICIA FODOR: Eugene’s sister. Also British, comedic role (Age range 25-50)

 

LANK HAWKINS: Saloon proprietor in Dead Rock, Nevada. Classically rough, tough, and mean, also loves Polly. (No solos, Age range: 25-40)

 

EVERETT BAKER: Polly’s father, a good-hearted man. (No solos, Age range: 45-65)

 

MRS. LOTTIE CHILD: Bobby’s mother, very controlling and business oriented. (Non-singing role, Age range 50-65)

 

FOLLIES GIRLS: All must sing and dance well

 

 

COWBOYS: All must sing, some must dance

 

 

VARIOUS STAGE HANDS, ASSISTANTS, PROP GIRLS, SEAMSTRESSES, MAKE-UP GIRLS, TOWNSPEOPLE, TOURISTS, ETC.

 

For additional information regarding auditions, please contact Melissa Ohlman-Roberge, Artistic Director at 704 892-7953 or email Melissa@davidsoncommunityplayers.org

Auditions for 2 Productions at Cape Fear Regional Theatre

Auditions for 2 Productions at Cape Fear Regional Theatre
 

The Spitfire Grill
Directed by David F. Chapman

and

On Golden Pond
Directed by Artistic Director Tom Quaintance

Date & Time: Monday & Tuesday - January 23 & 24
6-7:00 pm ~ by appointment only
7:00-9:00 open auditions

All actors (Equity and non-equity) who wish to schedule an audition should contact Nicki Hart, CFRT Company Manager, at 910.323.4234 or nickim.hart@gmail.com.

Location: CFRT,1209 Hay Street,Fayetteville

Audition Requirements:
For Both: Be prepared to read from sides found at www.cfrt.org/auditions.php

For Spitfire Grill: Auditionees prepare 16-24 bars of a country style/folk ballad..

Perusal scripts are available in the CFRT Business Office M-F, 9-5 pm.

Auditions for THE SPITFIRE GRILL

Directed by David F. Chapman David F. Chapman’s theatre work has taken him to Vietnam, France, Edinburgh, London, Hungary, Cambodia, Montreal, and around the US. Recent credits include A Christmas Carol at Canal Park Playhouse, Pillow Book at 59E59, and Hairspray at Millbrook Playhouse (PA). David has received directing fellowships from Manhattan Theatre Club, Playwrights Horizons, and the Drama League, as well as Fulbright and Luce scholarships. A member of the Soho Rep Writer/Director Lab and DirectorsLabChicago, David graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill and lives in New York. The Spitfire Grill marks his CFRT debut. The Spitfire Grill details the story of a young woman (Percy) who is released from prison and decides to start a new life in a small Mid-western town. She finds a place for herself working at the Spitfire Grill. But she – and the town – have old wounds that need healing, and it takes an unusual contest to pull everyone together to learn from one another and about themselves. The show is a tuneful and stirring tribute to small town life, and offers a charming and honest tale of hope and redemption. (Musical) Rehearsals are scheduled to begin February 21. Performances: March 15-April 1. All roles are available at this time. PERCY TALBOTT- Female, early 20s. Our protagonist, but don’t tell her that. Rough-edged but not jaded, despite having been knocked around by life. Knows how to protect herself. Slight southern Appalachian dialect. Strong folk / country belt to a “D” with some head voice required. HANNAH FERGUSON- Female, 70s. The town matriarch. Tough-skinned, straight-talking, no-nonsense woman who still harbors a memory of better times. She knows what you’re having for breakfast, but she doesn’t need any help to get it, thank you. Mezzo/alto chest range. SHELBY THORPE- Female, mid-30s. Undergoes perhaps the greatest transformation of the show. She begins a shy, repressed homemaker, but finds her inner strength through her friendships with Percy and Hannah. Folk soprano with a high belt to “D”. CALEB THORPE- Male, early-40s. Shelby’s husband, a man with traditional values and a strong sense of what a man’s duty should be. He’s been underemployed since the quarry closed some time ago. Solid folk/rock voice with an edge (top “G”). SHERIFF JOE SUTTER- Male, mid-to-late 20’s. A small-town policeman with dreams of a bigger life. He’s our romantic lead, although you’d never guess it if you met him. Likable, intense, and restless. Strong folk tenor to a “G” (touches an “A”). EFFY KRAYNECK- Female, 50’s (flexible). Postmistress and town busybody. She always seems to stir the pot, and she has an opinion about everything. Mezzo/alto chest range. THE VISITOR- Male, mid-40’s. A non-speaking role that requires a commanding, mysterious presence. The actor must be able to communicate volumes without words. NOTE: The show takes place in ruralWisconsin. A standard Midwestern dialect may be used by all characters except Percy, but no one is exaggerated or “countrified.”   Auditions for ON GOLDEN POND Directed by Artistic Director Tom Quaintance Retired couple Ethel and Norman Thayer spends every summer at their home on Golden Pond. This year, their adult daughter visits, bringing along her boyfriend and his 13-year-old son. The rocky relationship between father and daughter, the generation gap and the difficulties facing a couple in the twilight years of a long marriage, all combine to give this play a unique insight into the modern family. A beloved theatre classic that is touching, funny and warmly perceptive. (Drama) Rehearsals: Are scheduled to begin March 20. Performances: April 20-May 6 Roles are available at this time include: Ethel and Norman Thayer are cast. Charlie Martin -35-50. A laugher. Rustic, simple and quite charming. Big Maine accent a plus. Chelsea Thayer Wayne- 35-45, daughter of Norman and Ethel. Calls Ethel “mommy” and Norman “Norman.” You can guess where the nervous edge comes from, as well has the sharp sense of humor. Billy Ray- 12-16. Flippant, but only to cover his awkwardness. He is eager and bright. His posture is terrible. Bill Ray- 35-50, Dentist boyfriend to Chelsea, father to Billy. Tends to be serious but has a good sense of humor when he remembers to use it.