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Noises Off Auditions at Riverwalk

9/26/2018

NOISES OFF AUDITIONS
Comedy Farce by Michael Frayn Directed by Michael Hays
Auditions: Mon. & Tue., Oct. 1 & 2, 7 pm
Show Dates: Nov. 29 - Dec. 9, 2018
Actors in Noises Off are performing as actors (in Nothing On)! This zany romp pokes fun at British Theatre! Slapstick, physical humor! All ages are flexible:
Dotty Otley: middle-aged to elderly. Plays “Mrs. Clackett,” the housekeeper for the Brent’s home in England, in Nothing On.
Lloyd Dallas: 30+. The director of the play-within-the play, called Nothing On.
Garry LeJeune: 30+. A stuttering actor, easily fired up. Plays “Roger,” the real estate agent looking to let the Brent’s house, in Nothing On.
Brooke Ashton: early 20s+. A young inexperienced actress from London. Plays “Vicki,” who works for the tax authorities, and is trying to woo “Roger,” in Nothing On..
Poppy Norton-Taylor: 25+. Assistant Stage Manager, for Nothing On.
Frederick Fellowes: 35+. Fears violence and blood. Plays “Phillip Brent,” who lives out of the country with wife, “Flavia,” to avoid paying taxes and is on a secret visit, in Nothing On.
Belinda Blair: 28+. Cheerful, sensible, a reliable actress. Plays “Flavia,” Phillip’s wife, dependable, but not one for household duties.
Tim Allgood: 25+. An over-worked Stage Manager, for Nothing On.
Selsdon Mowbray: 45+. With actorly mannerisms, plays “Selsdon,” an elderly burglar breaking into the Brents’ house, in Nothing On.

Perusal scripts for all shows are available at the Riverwalk office, Tuesday - Friday, 10 am - 5:30 pm. Call 517-482-5700 to check availability: [email protected]

audition forms are available at http://www.riverwalktheatre.com/auditions.html

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Chitty Auditions adds Youth Date

9/26/2018

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CHITTY AUDITIONS ADDS KIDS AUDITION SLOT
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Family Musical directed by Brian Farnham

Auditions: Sun. & Mon. Oct. 28 & 29, 7 pm

Specific youth role audition date. Saturday October 27th, 2-5pm for youth roles (18 under).

We are encouraging youth to audition on the Saturday but obviously they won't be turned away if they show up with the adults on Sunday or Monday.
Show Dates: Jan. 24-27 & Jan. 31- Feb. 3, 2019
Based on the beloved 1968 film version of Ian Fleming’s children’s book, this musical comedy follows the Potts family and their fantasmagorical flying car on a journey of self-discovery and intrigue.
Caractacus Potts: male, 30s to 40s.Brilliant but eccentric inventor, loving father, good-guy hero type. Strong acting, singing (baritone), and dancing.
Truly Scrumptious: female, 20s to 30s. Lovely, strong-willed heiress to the Scrumptious candy fortune. Ahead of her time – feisty, but loving. Strong acting/singing (soprano), some dancing.
Grandpa Potts: male, 50s to 60s. Caractacus’ father – eccentric, not quite as brilliant - lovable Brit. Character acting, singing (baritone), some dancing.
Jeremy Potts: male, 8-15. Caractacus’ son. Genuine and sincere, loves and believes in his father above all. Strong acting and singing (baritone or tenor).
Jemima Potts: female, 9-16. Caractacus’ daughter. Cares deeply about looking after her brother and father. Strong acting/singing (alto/soprano).
Baron Bomburst: male, any age 18+. The nefarious ruler of Vulgaria. A truly petulant little man, he both hates and loves his domineering wife. Strong character acting, some singing (baritone) and dancing.
Baroness Bomburst: female, any age 18+. The power behind the throne of Vulgaria. Dotes on her childish husband, ironically, as she hates children above all. Strong character acting, singing (alto), and dancing.
Boris and Goran: male or female, any age 18+. Two bumbling Vulgarian spies tasked with obtaining Chitty Chitty Bang Bang for the Bomburst dynasty. The comic relief of the show. Strong character acting, some singing (baritone/alto), and some dancing.
The Childcatcher: male or female, any age 18+. The evil, creepy, and fiendish right hand of the Baroness Bomburst. Enforcer of Vulgaria’s no-child policies. Strong character acting - likely double-cast in the ensemble.
The Toymaker: male or female, 18+. The put-upon royal toymaker helps foment the rebellion against the Bomburst regime. Acting, singing (alto/baritone), and some dancing – likely double-cast in the ensemble.
Adult/Kids ensemble: 8-10 adults and 5 kids (8-17 years) to play multiple characters - will be very active, and need strong skills in acting singing and dancing
Be prepared to learn a dance combination and to perform a short reading from the script. Please bring a complete list of all conflicts from November 2018 through February 3, 2019 including weekends and holidays. Prepare an audition piece, 16-32 measures. Bring the sheet music. NO a capella singing allowed.

Perusal scripts for all shows are available at the Riverwalk office, Tuesday - Friday, 10 am - 5:30 pm. Call 517-482-5700 to check availability: [email protected]
audition forms are available at http://www.riverwalktheatre.com/auditions.html

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Indecent Auditions

9/23/2018

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Don't miss the Peppermint Creek Theatre auditions for Paula Vogel's award-winning show INDECENT, directed by Mary Job.

Sunday, September 23 - 6-9 pm
Miller Performing Arts Center
6025 Curry Lane
Lansing, MI 48911

Production dates are June 6-16.

Looking for a cast of 3 women and 4 men who play multiple roles in this moving drama of a little Yiddish play that shattered ethnic, social and gender stereotypes and whose cast was convicted of indecency for portraying a love affair between the daughter of a brothel owner and one of his girls.

The show features ensemble acting with vibrant singing and dancing of traditional Yiddish music. Auditions will consist of readings from the script. Actors will also be asked to prepare a verse from a traditional or folk song to sing acapella. For further information on the play, copies of audition forms and the audition cuts, click on this link. http://www.peppermintcreek.org/audition.html

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Actress Needed

9/23/2018

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Mystery Dessert Theatre needs actress

Mid Michigan Family Theatre is looking for an actress to fill out the cast of a mystery dessert theatre production. Rehearsals are on Tuesday and the production is the last weekend in October. If interested, please contact Bill Gordon at [email protected].
http://www.freewebs.com/midmichfamilytheatre

Bill Gordon
Artistic Director
Mid Michigan Family Theatre

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