New York Stage Casting: April 29, 2008

Radio City Christmas Spectacular - Multiple auditions

All auditions at Radio City Music Hall, 44 W. 51st St. (btwn. 5th and 6th Ave), stage entrance. NYC.

Madison Square Garden Entertainment will be conducting auditions for Rockettes, male and female dancers, male and female vocalists, male and female singers who dance well, little people performers, and children to perform in the 2008 Radio City Christmas Spectacular productions in cities which include New York, Chicago, St. Louis, Buffalo, Cleveland, and Nashville. Rehearsals begin in October and early November (schedules vary) and performances run through the end of December/early January. Travel and housing provided for productions outside of New York ONLY (No housing or travel is provided for performers in the New York show). All performers must be at least 18 years of age to audition (Children age: boys 7-14, girls 10-14) and must currently be legally permitted to work in the United States. Tutoring is provided for all children. MSGE is committed to racially diverse casting for all roles. The auditions will be conducted by Supervising Director Linda Haberman. If cast, you will be offered an AGVA contract. Both union and non-union will be seen. AGVA members will be seen first. Tues. May 6: Rockettes - 10 AM. Rockettes must be between 5'6" and 5'10" tall (measurements will be taken), and must be proficient in jazz and tap dance. CALLBACKS: Weds. May 7. Mon. May 19: Female dancers - 10 AM. Be prepared to learn ballet and jazz combinations. If you also sing, bring sheet music. Pointe work is a plus (but not required). Bring pointe shoes to the audition, if you work en pointe. CALLBACKS: Tues. May 20. Male dancers - 2 PM. Be prepared to learn ballet and jazz combinations. If you also sing, please bring sheet music. CALLBACKS: Tues. May 20. Weds. May 21: Male vocalists and male singers who dance well - 10 AM. Both male vocalists and male singers who dance well must prepare an up-tempo song and a ballad in their key for the audition. Bring sheet music. No recorded music is allowed. Male vocalists must have great voice and style with a wide vocal range, be proficient at singing close harmony, and be able to move well. Male singers who dance well must be able to sing and dance and will be taught choreography. CALLBACKS: Thurs. May 22. Female vocalists and female singers who dance well - 1 PM. Both female vocalists and female singers who dance well must prepare an up-tempo song and a ballad in their key for the audition. Bring sheet music. No recorded music is allowed. Female vocalists must have great voice and style with a wide vocal range, be proficient at singing close harmony, and be able to move well. Female singers who dance well must be able to sing and dance and will be taught choreography. CALLBACKS: Thurs. May 22. Little People performers - 5 PM. Adults 4'10" tall and under, must be athletically fit and able to move well to music and project their voice. Come prepared to move. CALLBACKS: Same day. Thurs. May 22: Children - 4 PM. Children (boys 7-14, girls 10-14 years of age) must be 4'10" tall or under (measurements will be taken). Both boys and girls must have some jazz dance ability. In addition, girls must be strong in ballet and have at least one year of experience en pointe. Girls must bring their pointe shoes with them to audition. There will be no exceptions. Note: girls should look more like little girls than young women. Both boys and girls may be asked to sing a song, which they will be taught. CALLBACKS: Same day. Madison Square Garden Entertainment is committed to multi-ethnic casting and is an equal opportunity employer. AGVA, NON-AGVA. All audition dates and times are subject to change, so visit www.radiocityauditions.com or call the Radio City Audition Hotline at (212)485-7399, before attending any calls.

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Sweeney Todd National Tour - Open Call

Mon. May 5, 10 AM. At Chelsea Studios, 151 W. 26th St. NYC.

Dave Clemmons Casting is holding an open call (for singers who play the required instruments) for a non-union national tour of Sweeney Todd. Produced by Networks Presentations. Originally reconceived by John Doyle. Directed by Adam John Hunter. Musical Supervision by David Loud. Original Music & Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim. Book: Hugh Wheeler. Rehearsals begin August/September; tour opens end of September and is booked through June 2009. All positions are paid. Note: This innovative production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's musical masterpiece features a multi-talented, musical instrument-playing cast. It opened on Broadway during the 2005-2006 season. Prepare a classical piece with your instrument. Also prepare a short song to sing in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. Bring picture and resume stapled together. Seeking: Sweeney Todd: Male, 40s-50s, any ethnicity. Instruments: orchestra bells, must play acoustic guitar or trumpet well. A murderous barber, he finds vengeance in his blades by systematically slitting the throats of all his enemies. He is consumed by his thirst for blood. Strong bass-baritone up to an F singing voice. Mrs. Lovett: Female, 40s-50s, any ethnicity. Instruments: orchestra bells, basic tuba. Worn-down owner of a pie shop on Fleet Street. Hard-edged but with a sense of humor. Lovett aids Sweeney in his massacre by making meat pies out of his victims. Strong alto or mezzo-soprano singing voice. Ability to read music is a plus. Judge: Male, 40s-50s, any ethnicity. Instruments: excellent trumpet player and percussion. Contemporary of Sweeney's and the man responsible for his downfall. Pompous, self-centered and powerful. He plans to wed his charge, Johanna. Strong baritone singing voice. Johanna: Female, 20s, any ethnicity. Instruments: excellent cellist. Young, ingenue. Sweeney's daughter. Young, innocent, romantic, beautiful. She becomes the ward of the Judge who wants to make her his wife. Beautiful soprano singing voice (to Db). Anthony: Male, 20s, any ethnicity. Instruments: excellent cellist and good pianist. Young, modern romantic. A sailor who meets and helps Sweeney on his return to London. He falls in love with Johanna. Strong tenor or baritenor singing voice. Tobias: Male, 20s, any ethnicity. Instruments: excellent violinist, good clarinetist, piano. Young and vulnerable. Assistant to Pirelli, he is an orphan. He comes to view Mrs. Lovett as a surrogate mother figure. He is the glass through which this production is viewed. Strong tenor singing voice. Beadle: Male, 30s-40s, any ethnicity. Instruments: excellent accordion, piano, and flute player. An Italian traveling salesperson/scam artist. Also plays nurse/overseer in insane asylum. Long-winded and brazen. Strong-mezzo-soprano or singing voice. Beggar Woman: Female, 30s-40s, any ethnicity. Instruments: excellent clarinetist, good pianist. Once glamorous, she's a mentally unstable homeless woman and prostitute. It turns out that she is the wife of Sweeney. Strong soprano singing voice (to Db) with strong belt voice. Fogg: Male or female (30s-50s), any ethnicity. Instruments: excellent upright double blass player. Plays with low 'c' extension. The stern head of the Asylum for the mentally insane where Johanna gets put away. Sings in ensemble numbers. Strong baritone singing voice.

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Songs For A New World - Photo/Resume Request

Thurs. May 15 and Fri. May 16 by appointment only. At Grey Matters Productions, 273 Bennett Ave., #4D. NYC.

Grey Matters Productions is casting for its upcoming production of Songs for a New World. This is a union/non-union production and will be a (pending) AEA Showcase with a stipend available. Breakdown: Looking for all ethnicities, must KNOW/LOVE this show. Man 1: 20s, athletic singer/dancer. Tenor to C (Rock/R&B falsetto extension a plus), comfortable with intricate harmonies. Woman 1: 20s, singer/dancer. Soprano with contemporary lyric belt to Eb, mix to G, Comfortable with intricate harmonies. Man 2: 40s/50, singer/dancer. Mezzo with Broadway belt to D, Comfortable with intricate harmonies. Woman 2: 40s/50s, singer/dancer. Mezzo, with Broadway belt to D, Comfortable with intricate harmonies. Teenage Ensemble: 14-18 years, m/f singer/dancer. All must be comfortable singing intricate, close harmonies throughout their ranges. Sopranos to Bb, Belts to D (preferably E), Altos to F, Tenors to Bb, Baritones to F (some to Ab). Rehearsals in September, performances in October. Send your headshot and resume to: Bailie Slevin, 273 Bennett Ave. #4D, New York, NY 10040. Or send to songs.producer@gmail.com.

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42nd Street

Ocean City Pops/Theatre Company is seeking male singer/dancers for its 2008 Summer Broadway Series production of 42nd Street. Ensemble males and Billy Lawler needed. To learn how to submit a Video/DVD/Reel, e-mail Stephanie Trigg at OCPopsCasting@yahoo.com. Anyone with local housing is encouraged to submit, but some housing is available. Starts June 22 and ends July 10. Stipend available.

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Peter Pan - The Musical- NJ

Kids of the Arts is a non-profit theatrical company that produces professional quality productions and donates the proceeds to charity. This year we are doing Peter Pan with a cast of 80 performers, including 8 who have been on Broadway. The show will include a live orchestra, as well as flying by ZFX. We are looking for a male between 17-21 years old to play the role of Captain Hook. Must be a strong singer and actor, experience is necessary. Height should be at least 5'10". Contact Laura Luc at Wawawuc@aol.com.

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Southwest Shakespeare Co - OPEN auditions by APPT

Mon. May 12 and Tues. May 13, by APPT only. At Weist-Baaron Studios, 35 W. 45th St. NYC.

Open auditions by APPT. are being held for the Southwest Shakespeare Company's 2008-2009 season. Phoenix, AZ. LOA ref. LORT D (approval/salary level pending). Housing provided for out-of-town actors. Artistic Director: Jared Sakren. Associate Artistic Director: Richard Baird. All shows except Tartuffe are by Shakespeare. Shows will be directed by either Mr. Sakren or Mr. Baird. Theatre states, Most roles still available. Especially looking for leads, including Rosalind, Othello, Hermione, Bassanio, etc. Be familiar with the plays.AS YOU LIKE IT: Runs September 25 - October 11. THE WINTER'S TALE: Runs November 27 - December 20. OTHELLO: Runs January 8 - 24, 2009. TARTUFFE: by Moliere: Runs March 5 - 21, 2009. THE MERCHANT OF VENICE: Runs April 2 - 18, 2009. For an APPOINTMENT, email Stage Manager Melissa Cunningham at macjedi06@mac.com. Prepare two Shakespeare monologues, not to exceed 1 minute each in length. Not every performer will be asked for the second piece. Theatre states, "SSC is the oldest and largest classical theatre in Arizona. The company will produce these five productions in its home at the $100 million Mesa Arts Center."

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New York Stage Casting: April 22, 2008

Beauty and the Beast - open in CT

Sun. May 4, Mon. May 5, Tues. May 6, 7 PM each day. At the Thomaston Opera House, 158 Main St., Thomaston, CT.

The Thomaston Opera House will hold Open Auditions for a Main Stage Production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Callbacks will be held Wednesday, May 7, if needed. Production will run July 19 - August 10 for 11 performances. All roles are open to audition. All auditioning will be asked to sing (bring sheet music if your selection is not from Disney's Beauty and the Beast), read from the script and come prepared to dance (bring shoes if you have them). Accompanist provided. For additional information, call (860)283-6250 or visit our website at www.thomastonoperahouse.org.

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West Side Story, Open Call

Mon. April 28, 10 AM: Tony and Marias; 2 PM: Male dancers. At Ripley Greer Studios, 520 8th Ave. NYC. Sat. May 10 & Sun. May 11, 10 AM: Female dancers; 2 PM: Male dancers. At Chelsea Studios, 151 W. 26th St. NYC.

Stuart Howard Associates is holding open auditions for Non Union actors/dancers for the new Broadway Production of West Side Story for Tony, Maria, Jets and Sharks. Production begins rehearsals in October and does an out-of-town tryout in Washington, D.C. during December, before beginning previews on Broadway in February. AEA Production Contract $1509/week. All actor/dancers must look 16-20, but legally be at least 16 years of age prior to first day of rehearsal. Male dancers: bring jazz sneakers and knee pads, Female Dancers: bring shoes with a heel. All dancers come prepare to dance. Anyone auditioning for Tony and Maria, bring music in the style of the show. Contact Paul Hardt with questions: WestSideCasting@aol.com. Seeking: Tony: 18-20, baritone with Tenor notes up to a high b flat. Handsome, Polish-American, with great charm. Maria: looks 16-18, soprano, a beautiful, naive, but strong willed Puerto Rican girl. Fluent in Spanish a plus. Jets and Sharks: Males and females. Look 16-20 years old, all must have great ballet technique and training. Typing will occur.

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The Fela Kuti Project - Dancers Who Sing

Mon. May 12, 10 AM - Women; 2 PM - Men. At Nola Studios, 250 W. 54th St., 11th Floor. NYC.

The Fela Kuti Project is holding an open audition for its upcoming Developmental Workshop. This audition is for African, African-American, or people of African descent/mixed race. Directed and Choreographed by Bill T. Jones. Seeking: Male and Female Dancers with a Modern, African, Contemporary, and/or Jazz dance background. Especially seeking male dancers of substantial size. Must have ability to sing. Acrobatics, aerial work and clown training preferred. Playing a musical instrument (especially percussion) is a plus. If you do play a musical instrument, bring it with you and be prepared to play. Dancers should be warmed up and ready to dance at call times. You will dance barefoot. Also, dancers may or may not be asked to sing, so be prepared with an African chant of your own choosing, as well as a song that shows off voice and range. Bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided, but you may be asked to sing a cappella. Bring a current picture and resume, stapled together. This NON-AEA Developmental Workshop will take place between Mon. June 16 - Sat. July 20 and require availability 10 AM — 6 PM, 6 days/week for 4-5 weeks with possible evenings the last week. Paid work. If you would like to be considered for this project but are unavailable to make it to this call, send your picture and resume immediately to: The Fela Kuti Project, c/o Mungoli Theatricals, INC., 207 West 25th Street, 6th floor, New York, NY 10001.

 
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Jekyll And Hyde: The Musical - Open Auditions by Appt

Sat. May 3, 12 - 6 PM. No scheduled break. At the Cumberland Theatre, 101 N. Johnson St., Cumberland, MD.

The Cumberland Theatre in Maryland is holding an open audition (by appointment for its upcoming production of Jekyll And Hyde: The Musical. SPT (approval/salary level pending; 2007-08 minimum weekly salary: $384). Housing provided for out-of-town performers. First rehearsal: June 30. Runs July 9 — 27. For an appointment, call (301)759-4990, M — F from 1-5 or e-mail don@cumberlandtheatre.com. Prepare a brief Broadway pop-style song. Songs from the show are acceptable but the show score will probably not be available at the audition. Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. Bring a picture and resume, stapled together. Note: Seven Equity contracts are expected to be available, of which two are expected to be chorus contracts. All roles are open. Seeking: Theatre's casting note: The following three roles carry the bulk of the play and are powerful pop vocal roles: Dr. Henry Jekyll/Hyde. Emma Carew: Jekyll's fianc≥e. Lucy Harris: Actress. Gabriel Utterson: Lawyer. Character actor. Sir Danvers Carew: Member of Parliament. Character actor. Ensemble/People Of London: Aristocrats, street people, prostitutes, servants, society guests, policemen, customers. Theatre's statement: ÒActors of all ages, types and ethnic backgrounds are strongly encouraged to attend.Ó If unable to attend, send headshot/resume and/or video, preferably by e-mail, by May 3 to don@cumberlandtheatre.com or Casting, Cumberland Theatre, 101 N Johnson St, Cumberland MD 21502, or fax to (301) 777-7189. www.cumberlandtheatre.com.

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Actor and Actress (50s)

Fifty7 Productions is in need of one male Caucasian actor (50ish) and one female Caucasian actress (50ish) for an original stage play. Both must have stage experience, wide range of emotion and responsibility with rehearsals and performances. Rehearsals begin in June, with the last performance being mid July. Applicants will need availability during the week (evenings) and on weekends throughout this time. No Pay. Send headshots and resumes to the email address given. Auditions will be by appointment only. Fifty7 Productions, Jersey City, NJ 0730. Submit to: Corinne Lee, corinnelee16@yahoo.com.

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Three One Acts in Philadelphia

Sat. April 26 & Sun. April 27, 7:30 PM. At Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey Place, 3rd floor, Philadelphia, PA.

Casting Non Equity Actors By the Sea, By the Sea, By the Beautiful Sea, three one-act plays by Joe Pintauro, Lanford Wilson and Terrence McNally. Call backs on April 29/30 at 7:30, as needed. Production dates: June 19, 20, 22, 23, 25, 26, & 27. "By The Sea..." is a collection of 3 three-character plays entitled, Dawn, Day and Dusk The same 3 actors will play a role in each of the different plays. Director Peggy Connolly needs 1 male & 2 females (30-40s). Visit PlaysAndPlayers.org for character breakdowns, etc. Auditions will be cold readings from sides. Actors will receive a small stipendContact the director for more information at: pmcon@comcast.net.

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Cohoes Music Hall 2008-09 Season - OPEN auditions

Tues. May 6, 10 AM - 6 PM, musical; Wed. May 7, 2 - 5 PM, dramatic. At Chelsea Studios, 151 W. 26th St. NYC.

C-R Productions, Cohoes, NY, is casting for its 2008-09 season. LOA (approval and salary level pending; housing and transportation provided; Beehive is under AGVA jurisdiction). Shows perform on weekends. 2008-09 season. All dates below are contract dates, including rehearsals. The Theatre will hire a minimum of two actors on Equity contracts in each show other than Beehive. Theatre states, All roles will be cast from these auditions. Theatre's casting note: "[All actors in musicals] must be strong singers. No microphones are used". Beehive The 60's Musical: Created by Larry Gallagher. July 15 — August 17. Show is under AGVA jurisdiction. All roles available. Noises Off: by Michael Frayn. Director: Jim Charles. August 26 — September 21. All roles available. Dames at Sea: Music: Jim Wise. Book / Lyrics: George Haimsohn and Robin Miller. Director: Tralen Doler. September 30 — November 2. All roles available. Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical by Dan Goggin. Director TBA. November 18 — December 21. The role of Mother Superior is cast. All other roles available. The Full Monty: Music/Lyrics: David Yazbek. Book: Terrence McNally. Director TBA. February 3 — March 8, 2009. All roles available. Dracula: Dramatized by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston. Based on the novel by Bram Stoker. Director: Jim Charles. March 24 — April 19, 2009. All roles available. The Producers: Music/Lyrics: Mel Brooks. Book: Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan. Director: / Choreographer: Tralen Doler. April 28 — May 31, 2009. All roles available. On Monday, May 5, the musical day, prepare a brief standard Broadway song. No contemporary material, unless auditioning for Beehive. Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. On Wednesday, May 7, the dramatic day, prepare a brief monologue. Both days: Bring TWO sets of your stapled-together picture and resume. NOTE: Equity has granted an auditions concession to the producer. Equity Members may request a copy of the concession's full text from the Equity Auditions Department. Cohoes Music Hall is located 2 hours north of NYC. Do not call the Theatre. More information: www.cohoesmusichall.com. The producer will run all aspects of all OPEN auditions. Equity Principal Audition procedures will not be in effect for OPEN auditions, and no Equity Monitor will be provided for them.

New York Stage Casting: April 15, 2008

Go, Diego, Go! - National Tour
Thurs. April 24, 10 AM - 4:30 PM. At Ripley Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave. NYC. Sign-in begins at 9 a.m.; all performers must be signed in by 10 a.m. Latecomers will be seen at the director's discretion.

J. Max Sullivan Casting is casting future replacements for the national tour of Go, Diego, Go! Live: The Great Jaguar Rescue, based on the Nickelodeon children's hit animated television series. Producers: Broadway Across America & Nickelodeon. Tour plays nationwide, recently appearing at Radio City Music Hall. Upcoming venues include the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles and the Fox Theaters in Detroit and St. Louis. Open-ended run. Seeking non union performers: Diego: male, to play late teens-early 20s, Latino, strong singer-dancer-actor, cousin of Dora the Explorer, personable, enthusiastic, attractive, athletic, not too tall, must sing and move very well and be an excellent actor, must have extensive familiarity with Latino culture and be willing and able to convey that personal knowledge and life experience with the media covering the show. Dora the Explorer: female, Diego's cousin, smart and strong, spirited explorer who loves to solve problems, interacts directly with the audience. Alicia: female, Diego's younger sister, smart and independent helper to Diego, interacts directly with the audience. Baby Jaguar: male or female, no taller than 5'4", Diego's good friend, energetic and curious, should be very strong and willing to do full costume work. Bobo Monkey #1 and Bobo Monkey #2: male or female, no taller than 5'4", pair of mischievous and rambunctious monkeys who cause some trouble for Diego and his friends, gymnastics, partnering, and tumbling a plus; Click: male, a special camera that Diego uses to find things. Rescue Pack: male, Diego's be-everything and do-everything utility pack, hip-hop dancing experience a plus. Also seeking performers to fill male and female ensemble roles including Swings: one male and one female. Note: Seeking non union performers who are strong singer-dancer-actors for future replacements; puppetry experience a plus. Prepare a short section of an up tempo pop song that shows off vocal range and ability. Be prepared to dance first. Sides will be provided. $500/wk. (commensurate with experience), plus $245 weekly per diem, travel, housing, and health insurance provided.

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National Theatre for Children touring company
Sat. May 10, 12 - 6 PM, by APPT. only. At Nola Studios, 244 W. 54th St. (btwn Broadway and 8th Ave.), 11th floor. NYC.

The National Theatre for Children (Minneapolis, MN), a touring company, is now casting for Fall 2008 & Winter 2009 tours for two-person troupes that travel to elementary schools nationwide to perform 25-minute shows that combine comedy, improv, and educational value. Casting director: Patrick Rowan. Creative director: Jon Mikkelsen. Rehearsals begin in Aug/Sept/Oct & Jan/Feb. Tours vary in length from 4 to 10 weeks (actors hired on a contract to contract basis). Seeking - adult actors: professional and responsible, must have a valid U.S. driver's license and be willing to drive. No singing or dancing required, actors of ethnically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to audition. Note: Actors have to be energetic, talented, responsible, able to work well with directors and fellow actors, full of integrity, personable, excellent communicators, fun-loving, and prepared for the challenges of a touring lifestyle. No lighting or sound set up. For an appt., you must call the NTC audition hotline at (800) 858-3999, ext. 2. Prepare a one-minute comic monologue. Bring pix & resumes. $400/wk., plus housing and transportation provided.

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Off-Broadway Improv Show
Wed. April 23. At the EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH! Comedy Theater, 300 W. 42nd St. NYC.

EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH! is casting for intern/featured players and future replacements for its off-Broadway run, and touring company. All types are welcome to submit. Especially looking for witty and physical comic actors that sing. Great team players only need apply. Piano and/or teaching experience a plus. Pay per performance/gig. To request audition: Submit materials to producers Walt Frasier and Spero Chumas via email: info@fpny.org. More information is available at www.eightimprov.biz. Union/Non Union.

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Footloose and High School Musical - WI

Broadway Dinner Theatre in Wisconsin is requesting headshot/resume submissions for its productions of Footloose and High School Musical. Rehearsals start May 10. Footloose opens May 30, High School Musical opens June 1, and both shows will be performed in rep and close August 31. Seeking all roles: Ren McCormack/Troy Bolton, Ariel Moore/Sharpay Evans, Rusty/Gabriella Montez, Urleen/Martha Cox, Rusty/Wendy Jo/Taylor McKessie, Willard/Chad Denforth, Jack Scott, and others. Submit a headshot and resume via email to stanek67@aol.com (Michael Stanek) or fax to (608)253-2001. You will be contacted for a callback held in NYC. Salary, housing and transportation stipend provided.Broadway Dinner Theatre, 564 Wisconsin Dells Pkway, South Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965.

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Non-Equity National Tour - Open Call
Tues. April 22, 10 AM - open call for male and female singer/actors who move well. At Nola Studios, 250 W. 54th Street. NYC.

IntraMusic Theatricals, Inc. is casting its 2008-2009 National Tour of The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley and The Ant and the Elephant. Flat Stanley. Casting by Dave Clemmons Casting (Joy Dewing). Rehearsal begins in August; tour opens in September. Prepare 16 bars of a contemporary pop/rock song or pop/rock musical theatre song with sheet music in the appropriate key that shows off range and personality, and bring your book. All auditioning MUST bring sheet music for a piano accompanist and a current headshot/resume, stapled together. All positions are paid and no technical or driving responsibilities will be required. Seeking: Versatile male and female actors who sing and move well, 18 and up, all types and ethnicities, with a great sense of humor (impressions and/or characters a plus) to play several different characters. Flat Stanley: Male or female to play 10-year-old boy, high tenor or alto. Young pop/contemporary musical theatre sound. Brilliant comedic actor (especially physical comedy), good looking, likeable and boyish. Skills or experience in puppetry a plus. A young Danny Kaye. Mr. Lambchop/Dr. Quack/Etc.: Baritenor, character voices. Must contrast physically with Flat Stanley. Excellent singer and brilliant comedic actor. Roles include Groucho Marx-like psychiatrist, Mr. Lambchop and many others. Must be versatile, zany, and have a great sense of humor. Three actors to play various characters, including Mrs. Lambchop, Arthur Lambchop (Stanley's Brother), Corky (a bulletin board), Mail Carrier, Cool Kids, etc.: Strong singers with character voices and excellent comedic skills, including facility with physical comedy.

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Grease - National Tour EPA
Wed. April 23, AND Thurs. April 24, 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (both days), lunch from 1 - 2. At Actors' Equity Audition Center, 165 W. 46th St., 2nd Floor, Studio D. NYC.

Equity Principal Auditions for the First National Tour of Grease. First national tour, Production Contract Experimental Touring Program Tour. $1008/week, pending negotiation. Casting: Binder Casting/Sara Schatz. First rehearsal: October 20 in NYC. First performance: December 2. Prepare a 50's style musical theatre, Rock & Roll, or pop song that shows off your voice and range. Bring sheet music; accompanist provided. Bring a picture and resume, stapled together. This revival of Grease is based on the highly successful film and ran in London's West End for 8 years; and additionally was the first Broadway show to cast via a reality series ("You're the One That I Want") in which America chose the lead actors to play Sandy and Danny. To be considered for this show you must be age 19 or over and/or have completed high school by October 20. Seeking: Danny: Male, looks 18. Leader of the T-Birds, sexy with easy going charm and charisma. The coolest guy in school. Strong Rock & Roll tenor with falsetto. Must move well. Kenickie: Male, looks 18-20. Danny's best friend and 2nd in command of the T-Birds. A little older than the rest of boys as he's had to stay back once or twice before. Tough, sarcastic, classic bad boy looks. A perfect match for Rizzo. Baritione. Must move well. Doody: Male, looks 17. Youngest of the boys, he looks up to the other guys like heroes. Boyish, he lacks confidence in the girl department. Major Tenor to an 'A' with strong falsetto. Guitar playing a plus. Must move well. Roger: Male, looks 18. The clown of the T-Birds. He'll do anything for a laugh. Jan's boyfriend. Tenor, sings "Mooning." Must move well. Sonny: Male, looks 18. Italian. Thinks all the ladies love him but doesn't have a clue. Always running his mouth and getting into trouble. Must sing and move well. Eugene: Male, looks 18. The classic nerd of school. Preppy, straight A student. Good comic. Tall and lanky. Must move & sing well. Vince Fontaine: Male, late 30s ∆ late 40s. Slick talking disc jockey. Good looking, oily, and a bit of a slime ball. Enjoys getting to meet high school girls a little too much. Sings "Hand Jive." Rock Ôn' Roll Baritone. Teen Angel: Male, mid 20s ∆ mid 30s. Gorgeous embodiment of Frenchy's fantasy, al la Pat Boone. Tenor with falsetto extension. Sandy: Female, looks 18. The classic All-American, girl next-door beauty. Na•ve and thinks the best of everyone she meets. Capable of turning into a hot Rock & Roll babe at the end. Lyric soprano with a high belt. Rizzo: Female, looks 18. Leader of the Pink Ladies. Tough, sarcastic, sexy in a brunette not a blond way. The girl everyone is intimidated by and secretly wants to be. Major rich belt voice. Marty: Female, looks 18. The Princess of the Pink Ladies. She tries very hard to act grown up and sophisticated but fails. Sings "Freddy My love." Must move well. Frenchy: Female, looks 18. Quirky, funny, and kind she drops out of high school to become a beautician. Must sing and move well. Jan: Female, looks 18. Chubby and fun. Lots of personality. Wins a talent contest and sings "It's Raining on Prom Night." Must move well. Patty: Female, looks 18. All American Cheerleader type. All sugar on the outside and talks about you as soon as your back is turned. Confident and catty. Aggressively interested in making Danny over into a jock. Miss Lynch: Female, early 40s ∆ late 50s. The principal of Rydell High School. Bit weary of it all but tough as nails when she needs to be. Deep down she does love her students. An old maid.

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New York Stage Casting: April 8, 2008

Bottle Rockets – Open Auditions
Mon. April 21 and Tues. April 22, 11 AM – 6 PM, both days. At the Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre, 304 W. 47th St., 4th Floor. Enter through side door (next to main entrance). NYC.

The Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre is holding open auditions for its play Bottle Rockets. Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre, NYC. Basic Showcase Code, $150 total stipend. First rehearsal: May 12. Technical Rehearsals & Dress Rehearsals: June 4 – 6. Runs: June 7 – 10, Saturday, Monday & Tuesday 7:30 PM; Sunday 2 PM and 6 PM. Prepare a monologue of up to three minutes. Bring picture and resume, stapled together. Equity audition procedures are NOT in effect. No Equity monitor provided. Producer runs all aspects of the audition. Seeking: Vee: Latina, about 30, renowned, but fragile author forced to confront the inspiration for her best-selling book. Vee's Book: Latina, passing for 12, a younger version of Vee. Musical skills (singing, whistling, instruments, vocal sound FX) helpful, but not essential. No one under the age of 18 will be considered for this role. Billy: Latino, early 30s, husband of Vee, a carpenter. Supportive in helping Vee through her child abuse issues. Strong, protective, can be playful. Terry: Latino, 45. Vee's abuser many years before. A birdwatcher. Self-centered. Wants to be known and understood. www.prtt.org. Theatre address: Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre, Playwright Unit, New York, NY 10036. assistant@prtt.org, allen@prtt.org.

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Handball – Open Auditions
Fri. April 25 and Sat. April 26, 4 – 8 PM both days. At the Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre, 304 W. 47th St., 4th Floor. Enter through side door (next to main entrance). NYC.

The Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre is holding open auditions for its play Handball. Basic Showcase Code, $150 total stipend. First rehearsal: May 26. Technical Rehearsals & Dress Rehearsals: June 18 – 20. Runs: June 21 – 24, Saturday, Monday & Tuesday 7:30; Sunday 2 PM and 6 PM. Prepare a one-minute comedic monologue. Bring picture and resume PM, stapled together. Equity audition procedures are NOT in effect. No Equity monitor provided. Producer runs all aspects of the audition. Seeking: Bernie: 70, male, Jewish. Mario: 70, male, Italian. Sidney: 70, male, Jewish. Margie: 70, female, Jewish. Reverend: 60, male, Puerto Rican. Richie: Early 50s, male, Jewish. Morris: 70, male, heavy, Jewish, very strong Brooklyn accent. Eddie: Early 50s, male, Puerto Rican, Spanish accent. Medic: Young male, Puerto Rican. www.prtt.org. Theatre address: Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre, Playwright Unit, New York, NY 10036. assistant@prtt.org, allen@prtt.org.

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Midtown Theatre Fest Production
Cross-Eyed Bear Productions is casting 2-3 male roles in Prince Trevor Amongst the Elephants, a Big Epic Naked Ridiculous Shakespearean Fairy Tale Play for Adults, to be produced in the Midtown International Theatre Festival this July. Unpaid. Seeking: Men 20-40, (two to three roles) who have facility with language and comedy. Comic Shakespeare experience a plus. All actors play more than one role. All parts being cast require revealing clothing and one role will require extensive full-frontal nudity. All race and body types encouraged to submit. Equity Showcase pending. NOTE: if you were at the TRU Audition event at the end of March, you have already been seen for this and there is no need to submit again. E-mail headshots and resumes (or any questions) to Duncan at eternitytwe@yahoo.com.

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Norwegian Jade cruise - open call
Mon. April 21, 10 AM - 4 PM open call; Callbacks on April 22. At Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave. NYC.

Norwegian Cruise Line and the Gary Musick Company are holding auditions for singers/ actors for various shows on the Norwegian Jade cruise. Casting the following shows: Smokey Joe’s Café, Shout the Mod Musical, And the World Goes Round, and Showdown! Seeking: soul, R&B, jazz, musical theater singers/actors who move. Must be at least 18 years old. Audition pieces should include Motown classics, R&B standards and/or selections from Smokey Joe’s Café. Bring sheet music in your key; a pianist and CD player will be provided. Bring a picture and resume or C.V. Rehearsals being June 30 for six weeks, and contracts are for six months in the Mediterranean. Further information is available at www.garymusik.com/audition.htm or The Gary Musik Company, 885 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN, 37210 or by calling (615) 259-2400.

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Slavey
Wed. April 9, 9 AM -1 PM. At Pearl Studios, 500 8th Ave., 4th floor, room 411. NYC.

Clubbed Thumb is casting for Slavey. Equity Basic Showcase Code (Approval pending). Equity audition procedures are not in effect (no Equity monitor provided). Producer running all aspects of audition. Clubbed Thumb, 312 E. 23rd Street, #4b, NYC 10010. Visit clubbedthumb.org. Prepare a contemporary monologue no longer than one and a half minutes and your headshot. Rehearsals to begin the week of May 25 and runs June 22 - 28 in NYC. Seeking: Ted: male, 30s, new slavey in the White’s Lake Terrace, USA. Tim: male, 30s, slavey who can work things for himself. Lucille: female, 30s, slavey with a keen sense of trouble. Robert Smith: male, 30s, Nora’s husband, a man on the rise, new resident of White’s Lake Terrace. Sonny Smith: male, 20s, Robert and Nora’s son, going through “a phase.” Nora Smith: female, 30s, Robert’s wife, a woman on the rise, new resident of White’s Lake Terrace. Tom Jones: male, 30s, long-time resident of White’s Lake. Franklin White: male, 30s, long-time resident and owner of White’s Lake. Miriam White: female, 30s, long-time resident of White’s Lake.

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NCTEnsemble & NCTDancers 2008 Spring Fling
Sat. April 12, 5 - 7PM - Singing auditions; Thurs. May 1, 7:30 - 9 PM - Dancing auditions (Modern and/or Ballet). At the Salem Lutheran Church, 450 67th St, Brooklyn.
Narrows Community Theater in Brooklyn, NY, is holding open auditions, singers and dancers, for its NCTEnsemble & NCTDancers 2008 Spring Fling, featuring music of Gershwin, Porter, Berlin. For singing auditions, bring resume, headshot, 16 bars of music (Gershwin, Porter, Berlin). For dancing auditions, bring resume, headshot, jazz or ballet slippers. Also be prepared to dance barefoot. Show dates are May 31, June 13, July 8, all in Bay Ridge area. For further information, call 718-482-3173 or email nct@nctheaterny.com. Contact: Ann Gubiotti. No Pay.

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Suddenly Last Summer - CT
Tues. April 22 and Wed. April 23, 7 - 9 PM. At TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave., New Milford, CT.
TheatreWorks New Milford is seeking two men, ages 20-35, and five women, ages 20-65, for its upcoming 50th anniversary production of the searing Tennessee Williams drama, Suddenly Last Summer. Southern accents are requested. All roles are available and both professionals and amateurs are welcome. The audition will consist of readings from the script. No appointments are necessary. TheatreWorks offers a stipend to all performers, technicians, and directors. Rehearsals begin in late May (usually Monday through Thursday evenings) with performances running from July 11 through August 2 on Fridays and Saturdays with a Sunday performance on July 27. TheatreWorks is an award-winning, non-Equity theatre company located on 5 Brookside Avenue, just off Route 202 (next to the CVS), in New Milford, CT.

Suddenly Last Summer

 

Open Call for Off-Off Broadway
Sat. April 19, 10:30 AM - 2 PM. At Play Writers Workshop: Booker T. Washington School, 103 W. 108th St., Room #102, between Amsterdam & Columbus Aves. NYC.

Seeking actors for off-off Broadway production. Compensation: $50/performance. Must know how to sing/dance/act, for serious minded professionals only. Contact Mr. Chuck Wise or Mrs. Stafford at above address.

 

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The Last Jew in Europe, Understudies, Non-Union
The Jewish Theater of New York is casting for an off-off-Broadway play - understudies who will perform frequently. No pay; non-union actors only. The show, Last Jew in Europe, has been running one year and counting and is a smart, searing tragicomedy set in Poland. Visit jewishtheater.org for more info. Seeking: Maria: beautiful young polish girl-aspiring performer. Dr. K: middle-aged male, former Nazi, is a mortician. Jozef: son of Dr. K who is hopelessly in love with Maria. Actors attempt eastern European accents. Respond with resume and headshot - no phone calls. Submit to Brandy: castingjtny@aol.com.

Jesus Christ Superstar
Wed. April 9, 7 - 10 PM. At Christ Church Bay Ridge, 7301 Ridge Blvd, Brooklyn, NY.

Brooklyn Association of the Performing Arts is casting for Jesus Christ Superstar. Non-Union. No Pay. Prepare a brief pop song or a brief contemporary musical theatre song showing range; singing from the show is fine. Rehearsals: April 15, runs June 6-15 at Christ Church Bay Ridge in Brooklyn, NY. Callbacks: April 13, 8-10 PM at Christ Church Bay Ridge. Take the R train to 77th St. & 4th Ave. in Brooklyn, NY. Seeking: Jesus Christ: 25-35, tenor, rock style, low Bb-high C. Judas Iscariot: 20-35, tenor, rock style, low Bb-high C. Mary Magdalene: 20-30, mezzo/soprano, rock/pop/Broadway style, G. Pontius Pilate: 25-60, baritone, Broadway/rock style, low A-high B. Simon Zealotes: 18-30, baritone/tenor, rock style, low Bb-high G. King Herod: 35-60, tenor, cabaret style, low B-high G. Caiaphas: 30-60, bass, Broadway style, low F-middle D. Annas: 25-40, baritone/tenor, Broadway style, low Bb-high F. Peter: 25-50, baritone/tenor, Broadway/rock style, low Bb-high G. Three Priests; Maid by the Fire. Nine Male Apostles. Six Female Apostles. Three Soul Girls. Ensemble: to play merchants, money lenders, prostitutes, lepers, soldiers, and shadow people.

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New York Stage Casting: April 1, 2008

Learn Me My Need
Casting for Learn Me My Need, a new full-length play. Two full weekends of performances will occur in the last two weeks of June. Looking for hard working, dedicated actors who can truly commit to this process. Send headshots/resumes to learnmemyneed@gmail.com and we will email you back with audition info. You may also mail submissions to: Damon Dunay, 415 Butler St. #3, Brooklyn, NY 11217. No pay. Seeking the following characters: Manny: young Latino male (or black who could pass for Latino), feisty and charming, teens to early 20s but must be able to convincingly play an 11th grade student. Mr. Brix: black male teacher, late 20s to 30s, confident, intelligent but a little intentionally rough around the edges. Papa: Manny’s father, Latino male (or black who could pass for Latino), late 30s to 40s but must be able to convincingly play the father of a teen. Depressed, helpless. Also seeking an Assistant Director/Producer to work with our director/producer. Experience is not as important as motivation and reliability.

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Staged Reading of a New Musical – Auditions by APPT
Thurs. April 3 & Fri. April 4; Callbacks April 8 & 9. Auditions by APPT only. Location: TBD.

Launch Pad Theater Company is currently seeking submissions for a non-Equity staged reading of a new musical by Lance Horne, Alyse Rothman and Tiger Martina. Actors of all races/ethnicities are encouraged to submit. No pay. Auditions will be held by appointment only. Email submissions are preferred. Send headshots/resumes to casting@launchpadtheater.org. If you cannot submit via email, mail submissions to: Launch Pad Theater Company, c/o L. Davis, 1578 3rd Avenue, #4, New York, NY 10128.Be prepared to sing 16-32 bars of a ballad of your choice and a 30-60 second monologue. Rehearsals: April 15 – 23. Reading: April 24. Seeking strong actors who sing to play the following: Leah: 19, strong singer with high mix to D, innocent and sweet, America’s sweetheart, questioning her faith. Nate: 19/20, silky tenor, frat boy with a heart of gold, fish out of water in his fraternity surroundings, romantic and shy, trying to find himself. Andre: 19/20, tenor, alpha dog, Adonis, narcissist, jock. Henderson: 19/20, baritone, handsome, jock, mama’s boy. Johnny: late 30s-early 40s, Asian, baritone, business man, high energy. Hope: 60s, alto/belter, Midwestern, comedic character actress, madly in love with her husband Earl. Earl: 60s, baritone, Midwestern, comedic character actor, deeply in love with his wife Hope. The Architect: 30s-40s, baritone, an ambitious artist and slightly sinister addict with a dangerous obsession with beauty and youth. The Showgirl: 20-30, Old Vegas feminine beauty personified, singing experience not required. Maintenance Man: 20-30, baritone, scruffy, sense of peace, strong presence, blue collar, shape shifter. A cast of 8 strong singers is also needed. Actors of all races/ethnicities are encouraged to submit. Auditions will be held by appointment only. About Launch Pad Theater Company - Launch Pad Theater (LPT) is a breath of fresh air for the NYC musical theater community. This developmental theater company embraces raw material from new and established composers/lyricists and allows them, along with actors, creative team and technical staff, the ability to evolve new musical works into full stage productions through readings and workshops.

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The Last Session - CT
The Spirit of Broadway Theater in Norwich, CT is currently casting non-Equity for the roles of Buddy, Tryshia and Vicki. for a production of the musical, The Last Session, by Steve Schalchlin and Jim Brochu. Duration: April 14 - June 1. Salary: stipend and housing. Contact: Brett A. Bernardini - BroadwaySpirit@aol.com. Fax: 860.859.2672. Company: The Spirit of Broadway Theater, Norwich, CT 06360. Seeking: Buddy: Male, early 20-something, high tenor, All-American. Tryshia: Female, plays late 30’s, African-American, mezzo with strong improv. Vicki: Female, plays late 30’s, alto/mezzo a la Janis Joplin.

 

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The Glass Menagerie - Open Auditions
Sat., April 5, 2 PM & Mon, April 7, 7:30 PM. At Union County Performing Arts Center, Rahway, NJ.

Alliance Repertory Theatre Company is holding auditions for The Glass Menagerie, by Tennessee Williams. Director: Douglas Brautigam. Performances at the Union County Performing Arts Center will be June 12 through June 22 (Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 2 PM). All actors will be paid. For information you can go to Alliance Rep web site www.AllianceRep.org or email Douglas Brautigam at douglasbrautigam@hotmail.com.

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Footloose – Open Auditions
Sun. April 13, 6 PM at The Ritz Theatre, 915 White Horse Pike, Haddon Township, NJ. And Thurs. April 17, 7 PM at The Walnut Street Theatre rehearsal hall, 825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA. By APPT.

Ritz Theatre Company is seeking experienced dancers/actors/singers. Be prepared with a song of your choice. An accompanist will be provided. Sheet music, tape or CD (without vocals) is acceptable. Be prepared for a dance audition. Adult roles are non-dancing. All roles are open. Non-union. Call the Ritz Theatre to schedule an audition appointment at: 856-858-5230. www.ritztheatreco.org. Production dates: July 10 - August 9, at The Ritz Theatre, 915 White Horse Pike, Haddon Township, NJ.

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Dirty Dancing - Open Auditions for Ballroom Dancers
Mon. April 7, 10 AM. Sign-up begins at 9 AM and ends at 2 PM. At Chelsea Studios, 151 W. 26th St., 5th Floor. NYC.

Open auditions for the U.S. National Tour of Dirty Dancing. Equity Production Contract, $1,509/week minimum. Casting: Stanczyk/Cherpakov Casting. First rehearsal: on/about July 23 (in Chicago). First performance: on/about September 28 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre. Be warmed and ready to dance. Prepare short routines of Cha Cha, Jive, Waltz & Slow Foxtrot will be requested. Wear suitable practice wear and appropriate Latin or Ballroom shoes (ladies bring heels). If you sing, prepared to sing a classic pop/rock song of the 50’s or 60’s. Bring sheet music; accompanist provided. Bring picture and resume, stapled together. Equity audition procedures are NOT in effect. No Equity monitor provided. Producer runs all aspects of the audition. Based on the film by the same name, Dirty Dancing will make its U.S. premiere in Chicago in September. Seeking: Male & Female ballroom dancers: 18 - 30s. Any ethnicity. Partners preferred, but not essential. If you are unable to attend the audition, send a photo and resume to: Dirty Dancing, Stanczyk/Cherpakov Casting, 150 West 28th St, Suite 701, New York, NY 10001. E-mail to: dirtydancingsearch@gmail.com.

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New Members - Absinthe-Minded Theatre Company
Off-Off-Broadway's Absinthe-Minded Theatre Company is looking for new members. We specialize in edgy, little-known-but-worthy plays. We are particularly looking for preproduction and backstage people. Non-union, no pay. We work with enthusiastic newcomers as well as those with experience. Please check the blog on our website (myspace.com/absmind) for more information, including past productions and photo/resume instructions for interested actors. Call 212-714-4696.

Wizard of Oz – open call
Mon. April 7, 10 AM – open call for male principles; Tues. April 8, 10 AM - Open call for female principles. At Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave., between 36th and 37th St., 16th Floor. NYC.

Dave Clemmons Casting will hold auditions for the 2008-2009 non-union national tour of The Wizard of Oz. Book by Frank L Baum. Music & Lyrics: Harold Arlen & E. Y. Harburg. Rehearsals begin on or about September 1; tour opens end of September 2008 and is booked through June 2009. Prepare 16 bars of a legit musical theatre song with sheet music in the appropriate key that shows off range (sopranos, show off your top range) and personality. Women who would like to be considered for Ms. Gultch/Wicked Witch of the West should prepare a suitable SHORT monologue or poem. Accompanist will be provided. Be prepared to dance. Women bring heels and jazz shoes; men bring character and jazz shoes. All auditioning MUST bring a current headshot and resume, stapled together. All positions are paid. Seeking: Dorothy Gale: 18 and up to play age 14 -16. Young, strong, tomboy. Vocal range: G below middle C - F with a legit sound. Singer who moves well. Possible flying involved. Not allergic to dogs! Huck/Scarecrow: Male singer/dancer to play age 25 – 35. Strong actor with an honest quality. Sympathetic and optimistic friend. Lovable and clumsy. Must be a excellent dancer. Acrobatic skills preferred. Vocal range: strong baritone to F. Hickory/Tinman: Male singer/dancer to play age 28- 40. Tall and angular actor. Must be prepared to wear silver face makeup!! Possible flying involved. Must be physically fit. Good dancing skills required. Vocal range: strong baritone to G. Zeke/Cowardly Lion: Male singer who moves well to play age 30 – 45. Cuddly actor with excellent comic timing. Vocal range: strong baritone to F. Ms. Gultch/Wicked Witch of the West: Female actor to play age 40 – 50. Tall, angular, mature actress. Must be prepared to fly. No singing required. Aunt Em/Glinda: Female singer to play age 40 – 50. More mature, strong, motherly character actress. Will be required to fly. Vocal range: strong soprano to Ab (at least). Uncle Henry/Guard: Male singer who moves well to play age 40- 50. Strong character actor. Good comedic skills. Vocal range: strong baritone to F.

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