Auditions for FIRST DATE for Riverwalk Theatre
Musical Comedy by AUSTIN WINSBERG  
Music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner

Auditions:  Sun & Mon, December 1&2 @2pm Sunday and 7 pm Monday 
at Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Dr. Lansing
Production Dates:  February 13-23, 2025

Director: Crystal Carlson
Music Director: Angie Schwab 

A casual drink turns into a hilarious dinner. This comedy about two mismatched singles on a blind date features Aaron, a Jewish banker looking for a relationship and Casey, an atheist who works at an art gallery and constantly pursues dead-end relationships. Through the influences of their family and friends (who appear in their imaginations throughout the date), as well as the influences of social media, the date appears hilariously doomed — but perhaps there is hope after all?
 
Cast of Characters:

Aaron    Male - Late 20’s or 30’s
Casey    Female - Late 20’s or 30’s
Gabe    Male - Late 20’s or 30’s
Reggie    Male - Late 20’s
Lauren    Female - 30’s or 40’s
Allison    Female - Late 20’s or 30’s
Waiter    Male - Late 20’s or 30’s
 
Please come prepared to sing a song that shows off your voice and acting skills. Sheet music is required. An accompanist will be provided.

Also be prepared to read from the script. Perusal scripts are available at the
Riverwalk Theatre Office Tuesday-Friday, 10am-5:00pm or contact us at: [email protected]


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BROKE-OLOGY directed by Rose Jangmi Cooper for Ixion Ensemble
Audition Date: Saturday, December 7, 12-3 PM
Location: Sycamore Creek Church (south) 1919 S. Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing, MI

ENNIS: “Yes, broke-ology. It is a complex new science that examines two things. One, being broke. Two, staying alive despite your brokeness.”

The third show of Ixion's 10th season brings Nathan Louis Jackson’s “BROKE-OLOGY” back to the stage. This powerful story of a tight-knit Black family finding themselves at a critical crossroads, speaks to universal themes facing families everywhere.

Rehearsals will be held Monday through Thursday evenings starting in mid-January, 2025. Auditions will be at Sycamore Creek South, 1919 South Pennsylvania, Lansing, from 12-3pm on December 7.

“BROKE-OLOGY” will run March 21-23 and again March 28-30. Performances are at 7pm Fridays and Saturdays and 3pm on Sundays, at Stage One.

Roles available:

William King:
African-American male, plays 45-55. By nature gentle and warm-hearted, but the early effects of multiple sclerosis bring on a temper and a longing for something he cannot identify. William has a great sense of humor, and a strong passion for his family and his vocation.

Ennis King:
African-American male, plays late 20s-early 30s. Stayed at home. Down-to-earth, hard-working. Ennis is joyful until he’s not; a survivor with vulnerability. About to be a father; not sure what he should do next.

Malcolm King:
African-American male, plays mid-late 20s. Went east to college. Never intended to return. Malcolm embodies warmth and determination; a man with a dream and aspirations. Confident, ready to make his future.

Sonia King:
African-American female, plays mid 20s-late 30s. William’s wife, who died when her sons were young. Appears in William’s memory and dreams. Sonia’s presence looms large, even in her absence. Loving, self-sacrificing; always wanted a better life for her sons.

In addition, we are seeking a makeup and hair artist who is skilled with Black hair care and makeup.

The show will be directed by Ixion Associate Artistic Producer Rose Jangmi Cooper.

Auditions will be cold reads. To request a preview copy of the script, email [email protected] for more information. If you are unable to attend the audition, please arrange an alternate time or video submission PRIOR to audition date.

​Ixion Ensemble Theatre will be holding auditions for the 3rd show of their 10th Anniversary Season, BROKE-OLOGY, on Saturday December 7th from 12-3pm at Sycamore Creek South, 1919 South Pennsylvania, in Lansing. 

Ixion Artistic Producer Rose Jangmi Cooper is directing this funny and moving story of two brothers facing the crossroads of dreams, family, duty and responsibility.

Available roles include: 
1 African American male, plays 45-55, 
2 African American males, plays mid 20s to early 30s, 
and 1 African American female, plays mid 20s to late 30s. 

We are also seeking a hair and makeup artist for this production who is skilled in makeup and Black hair care.  

Full details about the production can be found at https://www.facebook.com/IxionEnsemble. 

​Dates are finally confirmed for the upcoming Audio Air Force radio show Auditions/Rehearsals/Show. 

Founder/Director Dave Downing reports: 

This is our annual holiday audio theater show. This year will feature some classics as well as original material, all with a holiday theme. First off is an episode of the "Superman" radio show from December, 1948. This will be followed by an episode of the "The Bickersons", made famous in the late 40's-early 50's by Don Amache and Frances Langford originally aired on network radio in December, 1946. Both of these classic shows will use the original network radio scripts. 

Also in the Audio Air Force holiday show will be some material written specifically for performance by members of our group. These include the "Lansing Guild of High Theatre" with a comedy about a theater group putting on a holiday show; and two other original scripts being performed for the first time. The "Pinkerton" script is a continuation of a series performed by Audio Air Force in previous shows, and "A Midwinter Madrigal" is an original script written by a member of AAF and also being performed for the first time. 

The show is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Hannah Community Center in East Lansing, at 7pm Below is the audition and rehearsal schedule. 
There are many opportunities for character voices. Audio Air Force produces live audio theater, on stage. Actors many times are asked to do more than one character voice during a performance. Since this is audio, there is no need for makeup, scenery, memorization of lines (actors read the script), or stage movements (the sound effects crew adds the appropriate sounds to fit the story). 

Here's the schedule: 
Auditions - Nov 11 and 12 (Mon & Tues); 7-8:30pm
Rehearsals -
Nov 18;  Nov 20;  Nov21 (Mon/Wed/Thur)
Nov 25 (Mon); (*Thanksgiving is 11/28)
Dec 2;  Dec 4;  Dec 5  (Mon/Wed/Thur) *Dec 2 or 5 should be reserved for tech rehearsal
Performance - Sat. Dec. 7 at 7pm @ Hannah Community Center

Running order of show:
-Superman Christmas Episode
-The Bickersons
-Lansing Guild of High Theatre (Poo Hambag)
-Pinkerton Script 3 - Christmas
-A Midwinter Madrigal 

For more information - 
[email protected]