8/3-4 - a quick reminder as IXION AUDITIONS are coming up Sunday and Monday.

We will be auditioning for the first three shows of our inaugural season. We will hold auditions for the final show in our season later, as we are still soliciting scripts for Goddesses. (see below)

Auditions will be held August 3 from 1-3 p.m. and August 4 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the main branch of the Capital Area District Library, 401 S. Capitol. The auditions will be readings from the scripts. Appointments are not necessary. 

Following is a breakdown of the shows, performance dates and the roles available (Note: We will be returning to AA Creative Corridor for all of our productions) :

Topdog/Underdog
By Suzan-Lori Parks
Performance Dates: September 24- October 5
Directed by Paige Dunckel
Featuring Rico Bruce Wade
Seeking
Booth--African American Male age 25-35 

Shipwrecked! An Entertainment 
--The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont
(as Told by Himself)
By Donald Margulies
Performance Dates: February 19-28
Directed by SaDonna Croff
Seeking:
Louis de Rougment-- Male of any age
Player #1 (Multiple Roles)- African American female any age
Player #2 (Multiple Roles)- Male of any age

The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds
By Paul Zindel
Performance Dates: April 16-25
Directed by jeff croff
Featuring P.K. Van Voorhees & Kaleel Van Voorhees
Seeking:
Ruth--Girl age 15-18
Nanny--Woman age 70+
Janice --Girl age 14-18


SOLICITING GODDESS SCRIPTS - Ixion will conclude its 2014-2015 season with original short plays exploring GODDESSES. Whether they are traditional goddesses of myth or domestic divas, we are looking for stories that celebrate the women in our lives or in our dreams.  Writers are encouraged to find inspiration wherever it strikes and craft a play that explores our relationship with goddesses. 

Guidelines:
No longer than 20 minutes
Single or no set requirements
No more than 6 actors
Original work (Not previously published or performed)
Author must be willing to participate in staged reading and editing process to develop the script for performance

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: September 30, 2014

Submissions can be e-mailed to [email protected]. Please include “Goddesses” in the Subject Line.www.ixiontheatre.com

7/31 - Thursday, July 31  5:00pm - 8:00pm
AUDITIONS for ANIMALS OUT OF PAPER for LCC’s fall Black Box production running Oct. 3-11 – Gannon Building 168 Black Box Theatre – LCC

An observant play dealing with the fragility of happiness, the tragedy of impulsiveness, and the tenuousness of hope. 

By award-winning playwright Rajiv Joseph, directed by Deb Keller

Roles for one woman (20s-30s), 2 men (one 20s-40s, and one to play a high-school senior Indian-American, but open to all races and ages)
Cold readings from script; available for 4-hour check out at LCC Library in the TLC Building, corner of Shiawassee and Capitol.

Performances Oct 3-4 and Oct 10-11
8 pm Fridays & Saturdays
LCC Black Box 
517-483-1488 for more information

I hope this works - with the map and list of scenarios attachments; if you have questions, contact Trooper Doehring at [email protected] by phone at 810-732-1111 - not me, as this is all I know.

Hello, Jane –

I’m wondering if you could distribute this information asap to your actor’s list.  The Michigan State Police needs actors for various police training scenarios.  Most immediately, we need teens (or age 10+) as well as adults for a scenario on Tuesday morning.  The rest of the sessions over the next couple of months will be for adults.  Anyone who would like to participate should “sign up” before Tuesday, by contacting Trooper Doehring at [email protected] by phone at 810-732-1111.

Thanks very much,
Mike
From: Sobocinski, Mike (MSP)

Subject: Actors for Michigan State Police Scenario

FYI: According to Trooper Doehring, this Tuesday session is recommended for ages 10 and up.  For adult actors interested in future scenarios as well, I’m attaching a document that has the current list of dates planned for upcoming events.  --Mike

Actors Needed – Morning of July 29

Volunteers – No prior experience necessary

Location: Michigan State Police Training Academy - the east side of Canal Road just north of Lansing Road (use Exit 98A from I-96).  Park on the east side of the building – there is a large parking lot on the east side of the service drive, just south of the Hazardous Materials Training Facility and dog kennels.

Description: The Michigan State Police (MSP) has a school of recruits who are training to become troopers.  This is the 127th Trooper Recruit School, and in recent years, in order to enhance the variety and realism of the training, MSP has made use of local volunteers to serve as actors within scenarios that test these recruits’ training in various police operations.  A wide variety of scenarios make use of these actors, but on July 29, the “Retail Fraud” scenario tests the recruits’ abilities with an under-aged suspect.  Therefore, there is a need for juvenile actors to volunteer to help with training for this scenario.  (Other training scenarios are oriented toward adults, such as those involving traffic violations, domestic violence, weapon violations, etc.)

Parents and other adults are welcome to participate in this scenario at the same time.

This is not only a very helpful volunteer activity that supports our Michigan State Police in their training of new recruits, but it is fun and educational for the volunteers who participate.  If you haven’t seen the MSP Training Academy or other facilities, or if you have an interest in police training and procedures, then this provides a unique opportunity to receive a behind-the-scenes participatory experience!

The activities are scheduled for the morning of Tuesday, July 29, 2014.  Volunteers are encouraged to show up a bit early (7:30am to 7:45am) to get familiar with the basic information and guidelines for the scenario, so that the scenarios themselves can be under way by 8am.  These scenarios tend to be completed well before noon, and thus involve only a few hours.

To volunteer or inquire for more information, you may contact Trooper Rick Doehring at (810) 732-1111, or send him an e-mail at [email protected].



Park to the east of the (A) shown on this image.

From: Doehring, Richard (MSP)
Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2014 9:06 AM
To: [names deleted]
Subject: Upcoming Scenario

Hello Everyone,

We are still in  need of actors for our Retail Fraud Scenario on Tuesday, July, 29.  The scenario is from 7am-noon.  We would really like to have juveniles for this scenario as it involves a shoplifter.

Thanks for all your help.

Rick

Tpr. Richard R. Doehring
Flint Post
Michigan State Police
G-4481 Corunna Rd
Flint, MI, 48532
810-732-1111

"A PROUD tradition of SERVICE through EXCELLENCE, INTEGRITY, and COURTESY"

Those interested in auditioning should come prepared to read from the scripts from this coming season (which will be provided at auditions). Auditonees will be seen on a first come, first seen basis, (no RSVP required)  and need only come to ONE NIGHT of auditions.  Auditionees are asked to bring a headshot and resume if possible, or photos can be taken at the audition.  

Auditions: 
DATES:  Tuesday, August 19 and Wednesday, August 20, 2014
TIMES: 6 - 10pm.  
LOCATION: Miller Performing Arts Center, 6025 Curry Lane, Lansing MI, 48911  

Other details:
 - Most rehearsals during the season are held in the evenings.  Directors for each show will inform the cast regarding specific details. 
- Auditionees will be considered for the four plays included in the Peppermint Creek season: "Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, Parade, Dogfight, and Venus in Fur.
- those wishing to be considered for either musical should come prepared to sign a song in the style of the show, that shows your vocal range.  An accompanist will be provided.
- each auditonee will be seen for approx. 5 - 10 minutes. 
 
General Character Breakdown:
  
Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo: (Early Auditions : Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27  2:00 p.m. thru 6:00 p.m.)
• TIGER - male, ageless, touch, angry, philosophical
• MUSA - male, of Middle Eastern descent, age 25 - 35
• TOM - male, African American, American soldier, age 20 - 35
• KEV - male, Caucasian, American soldier, age 20 - 35
• IRAQI MAN/UDAY - male, of middle eastern descent, plays ages 22 - 35
• IRAQI TEENAGER/HADIA - female, of Middle Eastern descent, plays ages 13 - 30

Parade:
• BRITT CRAIG A washed up reporter, often be found three sheets to the wind. Weaselly and desperate for his 'big break.' White Georgian.
            Male, 25-35 yrs old, Range: Eb3 - G4
• FRANKIE EPPS A charming and simple man, he is Mary's devoted friend. Playful and flirtatious. White Georgian. Male, 14-17 yrs old, Range: Bb2 - Bb4
• GOV. JOHN SLATON As the Governor of Georgia, he is highly concerned with public perception. Flirtatious and fun at times. Strives to maintain his values. White Southerner. Male, 35-45 yrs old, Range: Bb2 - F4
• HUGH DORSEY Atlanta's District Attorney. He is a devout Christian, who is brute and manipulative at times. Hungry for political success and recognition. White Georgian. Male, 35-45 yrs old, Range: B2 - F4
• JIM CONLEY A cleaning supervisor at National Pencil Factory. Secretly, he is a convict on the run. Pompous showman with a strong build. Black Georgian. Male, 20-30 yrs old, Range: D3 - Bb4
• JUDGE ROAN Serves as the Judge on the infamous trial. Motivated by bigotry and racism, he is dangerously committed to the ideals of the Confederacy. White Georgian. Male, 60-70 yrs old, Range: B2 - D4
• LEO FRANK - The tragic protagonist accused of murder. As National Pencil Factory Superintendent, Leo is neurotic and a serial pessimist. Though married to Lucielle, he is physically and emotionally displaced. A White  Jew from the North. Male, 25-35 yrs old, Range: Gb2 - F4
• LUCILLE FRANK Gentle and mousy, but resourceful and resilient. Despite her husband's feelings, she is a true Southerner through and through but can see through the deception. A White Jew from Georgia. Female, 21-28 yrs old, Range: E5 - G3
• MARY PHAGAN A factory worker at the National Pencil Factory who is murdered. She is very innocent but has moments of sassiness and playfulness. White Georgian. Female, 13 yrs old, Range: Eb4 - D5
• NEWT LEE He is the night watchman at National Pencil Factory. A bit too old to possess the job. Physically intimidating, but a gentle giant. Black Georgian. Male, 50-60 yrs old, Range: Bb2 - Db4
• ENSEMBLE CHAIN GANG; FACTORY GIRLS (ESSIE, IOLA STOVER, MONTEEN); GUARDS/POLICEMEN (OFFICER IVEY, DETECTIVE STARNES, MR. PEAVY); RESIDENTS OF GEORGIA (ANGELA, JUDGE ROAN, JURORS, LUTHER ROSSER, MINOLA MCKNIGHT, MRS. PHAGAN, OLD SOLDIER, REPORTERS, RILEY, SALLY SLATON, YOUNG SOLDIER)

Dogfight:
• BERNSTEIN A Marine private first class and Birdlace's good friend. A bit nerdy and very inexperienced with the opposite sex. Male, 18-25 yrs old; Range: B2 - B4
• BOLAND A Marine private first class and Birdlace's closest friend. A poor Southern cad, he is the most vocal supporter of the dogfight and fairly crude in his behavior and language. Male, 18-25 yrs old, Range: B2 - B4
• EDDIE BIRDLACE A Marine private first class. He is well respected and a natural leader amongst his comrades. Initially a hothead; a cocky smooth talker. He eventually sheds his brash exterior when he falls for Rose. Male, 18-25 yrs old, Range: A2 - A4
• MAMA The owner of the local diner. She is unamused by the Marines' antics and protective of her daughter, Rose. Female, 40-50 yrs old, Speaking Role
• MARCY Boland's date for the dogfight. She is a nearly toothless and homely prostitute. Crass and brash, but sneaky and cunning. Female, 25-35 yrs old, Range: F#3 - Eb5
• ROSE FENNY A diner waitress who dreams of life as a musician. She is a naturally shy girl, naive of the world around her. Becomes smitten with Birdlace and discovers a lot about her self-respect and confidence along the way. Female, 18-21 yrs old, Range: G3 - E5
• ENSEMBLE MARINES (SERGEANT, GIBBS, FECTOR, STEVENS); BUS PASSENGERS; SINGERS; HIPPIES

Venus in Fur:
• THOMAS - male; a beleaguered playwright/director
• VANDA - female; a sexy, strong, desperate actress
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