DANCING IN HARLEM / New stage musical
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Aaron Callies







The Musical Theater of Houston will be holding auditions for singers and dancers for the new musical DANCING IN HARLEM: Featuring the Conrad Johnson (on stage) Orchestra!

Audition Dates: Saturday May 6th and Sunday May 7th

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Audition location: Uptown Dance Studio. 7417 Shady villa Lane. Houston, TX. 77055

All ethnicities are encouraged to audition. Ages 17 through adult please !

Director is casting singers that move very well and trained dancers with strong training in tap, ballet, and jazz. Dancers must be strong singers!
Please bring a head shot, resume , and sheet music in the correct key. Please be ready to sing sections of an upbeat and ballad. Jazz, blues, gospel , and musical theater styles are recommended!
A movement and dance routine will be taught. Please come dressed to move. Female dancers please bring character heels along with tap and ballet/jazz shoes. Male dancers please bring ballet ,tap and jazz shoes.
Parking is limited . But there is also safe free parking along the side streets.
Three show performances will be held at The Hobby Center/ Zilkha Hall Jan. 12th and 13th
There is pay!
DANCING IN HARLEM will be directed and choreographed by Aaron Callis
For more information please email mtohouston@msn.com
Please do not call the studio for information. Thank you!

Katy Visual and Performing Arts Center's Encore Players will be holding auditions for Empowered: How One Girl Scout Nearly Destroyed the World's Economy by Don Zolidis directed by Joshua Schorejs next Monday, May 1st from 7 to 9PM.

Amaryllis is determined to win her Girl Scout troop's cookie-selling contest, but she'll need more than charm to win first prize (a unicorn!) and avoid last place (which means getting kicked out of the troop!). So when sales droop, she naturally turns to the financial sector for advice. Soon she's faking a terminal illness, franchising her methods, and contracting with a payday lender to offer 30-year loans for cookies. A hysterical homage to Glengarry Glen Ross and send-up of the wild excesses of the financial crisis.

We are looking to cast an ensemble of 7 women and 3 men; actors of any age or ethnicity.

We ask that actors prepare 2 contrasting comedic monologues no longer than 3mins in total length.

Empowered will have performances July 7th, 8th, & 9th.

If you are interested in auditioning, or would like more information, please contact the director, Joshua Schorejs, to set up an audition time at

Thank You!

COME BOOGIE AT ISLAND ETC OPEN AUDITIONS

Island ETC (East-End Theatre Company) is pleased to announce open auditions for all roles in their ‘blast from the past’ summer musical – DISASTER! The Musical. Auditions will be held on Sunday and Monday, April 30th and May 1st at 7:00pm both evenings. Auditions will be held at ETC, 2317 Mechanic, Galveston.

DISASTER! The Musical pays homage to and spoofs all the classic disaster films of the seventies. Earthquakes, tidal waves, infernos and the unforgettable songs of the 1970’s take center stage in this hilarious send-up which features music by Stevie Wonder, Carly Simon, Queen, Gloria Gaynor, Chicago and many, many more!

All those auditioning are asked to come with a prepared up-tempo song (not from this show, please) to sing with accompaniment. Sheet music is required for the accompanist. Bring comfortable clothing and shoes for the dance portion of the audition. Also bring a current resume and headshot.

Rehearsals for DISASTER! The Musical will be held Sunday through Thursday evenings from 7:00pm to 10:00pm beginning June 4th. Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 8:00pm beginning July 21st and continuing through August 19th. There will be two Sunday matinees July 30th and August 6th at 2:30pm. All actors cast in DISASTER! The Musical will receive a production stipend at the end of the run.

ROLES: All roles are available. Casting up to 10 men and 10 women. All parts require strong singing and comedic abilities. All parts require dance ability/willingness to learn.

TED SCHEIDER – Male, 30-50, Baritone (up to G4) – A professor and ‘disaster expert’ who works to warn others of impending doom.

CHAD RUBIN – Male, 20-30, Tenor (up to B4) – A flirtatious caterer at the casino, attempting to be a ‘player’ while still mourning his broken engagement. Rock/pop belt required.

SCOTT – Male, 20-30, Tenor (up to B4) – A less flirtatious caterer at the casino and Chad’s slightly geeky best friend.

TONY DELVECCHIO – Male, 30-60, Baritone (up to Ab4) – The deceitful owner of the casino and almost-charming scumbag.

MARIANNE WILSON – Female, 20-30, Soprano (up to F#5) – An investigative journalist with career goals that conflict with her love life. High pop belt required.

SISTER MARY DOWNY – Female, 20-60, Mezzo-Soprano (up to B5) – An awkward, judgmental nun with a gambling addiction. Pop/rock belt preferred.

LEVORA VERONA – Female, 25-50, Mezzo-Soprano (up to E5) – A flamboyant but faded disco diva who is bold, brazen, and in love with her pet dog. Pop/soul belt required.

JACKIE NOELLE – Female, 25-50, Mezzo-Soprano (up to D5) – A ditzy but honest showgirl turned lounge singer. Mother of Ben and Lisa, she is on a quest to find them a new, better father.

BEN/LISA NOELLE – Male or Female, look 12 or younger, Tenor/Mezzo (up to D5) – Smart and snarky, Jackie’s twin son and daughter are both played by the same actor. Pop belt preferred.

SHIRLEY WINTERS – Female, 40-70, Alto/Mezzo (up to B4) – Maury’s jolly and dedicated wife, who suffers from a terminal illness. Tap dance experience a plus.

MAURY WINTERS – Male, 40-70, Baritone (up to G4) – Shirley’s jolly and dedicated husband.

ENSEMBLE – Male and Female, 20-60, all vocal ranges, 6-10 glamorous party guests/character roles. Strong dance ability preferred.


These auditions are going to be fun and very relaxed. Come on out and join us for this!

For questions or more information, please email the director Kim Mytelka at kimdmy@aol.com. Please put auditions in the subject line. Or call the theatre at 409-762-3556.

For more information on Island ETC, please visit our website at www.islandetc.org.

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"Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) will hold auditions in Houston on May 6th and 7th for the upcoming production of PIPPIN, slated to run at the Miller Outdoor Theatre this summer.

PIPPIN will be directed and choreographed by Michelle Gaudette who directed MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET for TUTS last summer at Miller Outdoor Theatre.

“We are so looking forward to our annual summer shows at Miller Outdoor Theatre. Our relationship with our friends and colleagues at Miller Outdoor Theatre provides us with the opportunity to remember our beginnings there nearly 50 years ago. Our lineup for this summer, which includes PIPPIN, will build upon our tradition of providing access to some of Houston’s best musical theatre. We are delighted to be working with our long-time collaborator Michelle Gaudette and our immensely talented local actors to create a summer line-up that inspires, entertains, and celebrates all that is great about Houston and the Houston arts scene,” said Hillary Hart, Executive Director of Theatre Under The Stars.

PIPPIN, a circus inspired production, features a troupe of acrobatic performers led by a very charismatic Leading Player. The performers’ main purpose is to tell the story of Pippin, a young prince who is longing to find adventure and passion in all areas of his life.
PIPPIN, with book by Roger O. Hirson and music & lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, will play at Miller Outdoor Theatre July 11-16, 2017.


The Houston auditions will take place at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts in the Administration Building, located at 800 Bagby St.,
Houston, Texas 77002, and the schedule for the days will be as follows:
Saturday, May 6th
2-6 p.m.
Combined EPA / ECC
7-11 p.m.
Combined Male / Female Dance Call
Sunday, May 7th
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
By Appointment ONLY
3-7 p.m.


Callbacks
Anyone interested in this audition should come fully prepared. Auditioners should be aware that TUTS complies with all Actor’s Equity Association guidelines, and that all rehearsals for the production are held in the daytime during normal business hours.
To schedule an appointment or for any questions about the auditions, please email

Rehearsals for PIPPIN will begin on June 23rd. For more information, visit www.TUTS.com/auditions.
SEEKING*:


Leading Player:
Male/Female, Any ethnicity. The ultimate ‘ring leader.’ Masterfully charming and manipulative, the Leading Player is a chameleon of sorts. Guides Pippin through his own story and tries to intervene at the end. Excellent dancer. Obsessed with putting on a great show for the audience. Ab4 – Db3

Pippin:
Male, Any ethnicity, 16 – 25, our story’s young and confused protagonist. He is longing to find his purpose in life. Naive, innocent, and discontent. Eventually finds love, and meaning in life, with Catherine and Theo. Ab4 – G2

Charles:
Male, Any ethnicity, 55 – 70, Pippin’s demanding father. As the King of the Holy Roman Empire, Charlemagne is more comfortable wielding a sword than breaking bread. He wears his years with great pride. E4 – G2

Lewis:
Male, Any ethnicity, 25 -35, the son of Charles and Fastrada. More brawn than brains. The perfect soldier, who loves Lewis above all else. Baritone.

Fastrada:
Female, Any ethnicity, 35 – 55, Pippin’s conniving stepmother. A seductress, who is no stranger to deceit and betrayal, she is both sexy and smart. Skilled at using her sexual appeal to benefit her and her son. F5 – A3

Berthe:
Female, Any Ethnicity, 60 – 80, Pippin’s saucy grandmother. A brassy broad full of wisdom, grace, and sass. She tries to help Pippin and encourages him to live his life to the fullest. C5 – E3

Catherine:
Female, Any Ethnicity, 25 – 40, a widow and mother. She is a beautiful and a hopeless romantic, who possesses graceful elegance. Encounters Pippin at his lowest point and eventually falls in love with him. Db5 – F#3

Ensemble:
Male/Female. Any ethnicity. Strong Dancers. Charlemagne’s Army, Monks, Nobility, Peasants, The Players.


The Theatre Under The Stars production of PIPPIN is sponsored in part by Wells Fargo, The Brown Foundation, Inc., The Wortham Foundation, Inc., the Miller Theatre Advisory Board, Inc., the George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation and the Texas Commission on the Arts.
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital is the official healthcare partner of Theatre Under The Stars and the official sponsor of the 2016/17 Season. United Airlines is the official airline partner of Theatre Under The Stars. KTRK ABC13 is the official media partner of Theatre Under The Stars.

*Theatre Under The Stars is committed to diversity in casting, and will not discriminate against any Actor or applicant for a part in a cast by reason of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, sexual or affectional preference, age, handicap, political persuasion, or belief.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.tuts.com. Theatre Under The Stars is Houston’s leading Musical Theatre Company since 1968, with a focus on education and community engagement. TUTS is a 501(c)(3) Non Profit Organization that relies on the generous support of our donors to deliver first-rate theatre experiences.
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Theatre Under The Stars
800 Bagby St., Suite 200
Houston, TX, 77002
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts"

Join us for our feature musical production of Into the Woods from ImagineNation Theatre. We have one weekend only with 5 shows. Show dates are June 23, 24 and 25th
Buy your tickets online at www.imaginenationtheatre.com

Theatre Southwest will hold auditions April 9th & 10th at 7 pm for 'When we Were Young & Unafraid' by Sarah Treem. Directed by Bob Maddox.
Auditions will be cold readings from the script. Please bring a resume & headshot.
Performances are Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm, May 26 - June 17, with 1 Sunday matinee.
Cast:
4 women (ages 20s-50s)
1 man (age mid-30's) A plus if the actor can play guitar!
See our website for more info. and location: www.theatresouthwest.org

Auditions ~ The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
OPEN CALL!!

Book by Larry L. King and Peter Masterson
Music and Lyrics by Carol Hall
Co-Directed by Nathan Hand and Roshunda Jones
Auditions April 2-3, 2017
Details and Character Descriptions

The Pearland Theatre Guild at the Pearl Theater is proud to present THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS running from May 26-June 18, 2017!!!
The production shall be co-directed by Nathan C. Hand and Roshunda Jones with musical staging by Mr. Hand.
Production Dates:

May 26th, 27th, and 28th
June 2nd, 3rd, and 4th
June 9th, 10th, and 11th
June 16th, 17th, and 18th

Rehearsal Details

You shall only be required to attend rehearsals if you are in the scene/song scheduled to be blocked on that specific rehearsal day. All cast calls are not every night. ***The directors are very flexible with availability and prior commitments specified at auditions.***

Typically and tentaively, rehearsals are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Fridays and Saturdays are added to the process closer to the production's run at the director's discretion.
Audition Dates/Details:

Sunday April 9th 2017, 3pm to 6pm
Tuesday April 11th, 2017, 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Video Submissions: For those unable to attend the in-person auditions, video submissions shall be accepted at any time before the 1st scheduled rehearsal. Please email the production's director at for more details.

***It is only necessary to attend one audition day.***
Callbacks (if needed) are TBA.

**NO ROLES IN THIS PRODUCTION ARE PRE-CAST.***
Audition/Performance Location:

The Pearl Theater
14803 Park Almeda Dr.
Houston, TX 77047
What to Prepare:

Karaoke track or piano recording of your piece. No a cappella singing allowed. No accompanist will be provided. Please prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show.
Sides from the show shall be provided to read for at the auditions.
A 32-count dance combination shall be introduced the day of auditions, so please be prepared to move. Jazz shoes are recommended for dance call. If you do not own a pair, tennis shoes shall suffice. No flip-flops, please.
Please bring a current headshot and résumé. Staple your résumé to the back of your headshot upon arrival.

Show Synopsis/Snippet:

Based on a story by Texas local legend Larry L. King and inspired by the real-life Chicken Ranch in La Grange, Texas, this happy go lucky view of small town vice and statewide political side-stepping recounts the good times and the demise of one of the better pleasure palaces in all of Texas. Governors, senators, mayors, and even victorious college football teams frequent Miss Mona's cozy bordello until that puritan nemesis Watchdog focuses his television cameras and his righteous indignation on the institution.
"Utterly charming, lively and genial."- The New York Daily News
Character Breakdown

Principals

Miss Mona Stangley (alto, 35 - 55) – The madam of the house. She runs a tight ship and as a
result, a successful business. She’s seen enough of life to know what to expect from other people, and she dares not allow herself to be disppointed in others. 4 songs (1 solo)
Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd (baritone, 35-55) – The sheriff who has had a long standing relationship with the Chicken Ranch and Miss Mona. His compulsiveness leads to the ultimate downfall of Mona and the Ranch. A good ole boy who grows tired of the hypocrisy of others. 1 song.
Melvin P. Thorpe (baritone, 30-55) – The media “watchdog” who helps bring the trouble to the Chicken Ranch. A cross between Jerry Clower and Glenn Beck. 2 songs.

Featured

Jewel (mezzo, 30-55) – The housekeeper of the Chicken Ranch, she is Miss Mona’s right hand. 4 songs, including a featured number.
Governor (45-65) – The Texas governor who eventually orders the closure of the Chicken Ranch. 1 song.
Doatsy Mae (alto, 30-55) – A waitress in the town who has known about the Chicken Ranch for years, has no issue with it or Miss Mona. 1 solo song.
Angel (mezzo, 22-35) – A new arrival to the Chicken Ranch, she presents herself as a more experienced working girl. Eventually joins the rest of the
working girls. 4 songs.
Shy (mezzo, 18‐27) – A new arrival to the Chicken Ranch, she is young and inexperienced, she is running away from something. Eventually
joins the rest of the working girls. 4 songs.
“Working Girls” (various) ‐ Up to 8 different girls in the house, working for Miss Mona. These roles shall be HEAVY on song and musical staging. 5 songs.
Aggies (various) – In the 1st scene and in the number “Good Ole Girl”. These actors will be expected to sing and dance. 3 songs.

Other Supporting Roles:

Senator Wingwoah, Edsel Mackey, C.J. Scruggs, Mayor Rufus Poindexter, Thorpe’s Chorus, and additional supporting roles.
These actors shall round out ALL group numbers.

If you have questions, please contact us , Director Nathan C. Hand or call 832.459.4674. See you at auditions!

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From our Friends at TSW -

"Seeking 20 something Actress"

Want to be a part of the fabulous cast for the hilarious comedy, Becky's New Car? Theatre Southwest is looking for a 20-25F to fill the role of Kenni, whom director Mimi Holloway describes as "at home at a gold-plated dinner or a burger joint."

The show runs April 7-29. Contact TSW if you or someone you know is interested! More information is available on website

http://theatresouthwest.org/auditions.html "

TIME: Sunday, Feb 26, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.
and Monday, Feb 27, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.

PLACE: Theatre Suburbia,
4601 Way Out West Drive, Suite N,
Houston, TX 77092

SHOW: Dead Givaway
By Pat Cook

STORY: "If there's any skeletons in the closet, I'll find them!" states Angie, who then opens a closet and has a skeleton literally fly in her face. This is one of the many surprises that faces the undercover police woman who just took on a job as a "domestic engineer," hired by Dr. Hugh Bernard to "find out what's going on." Five elderly spinsters live in the same house and all apparently, hate each other. And what a group. There's Evelyn, who keeps acting out death scenes for Fiona, who's writing some sort of novel. Then there's Catherine, who keeps alluding to her "garden." And Beryl, who carries a pistol and has really hired Angie, unbeknownst to the doctor. And finally, there's Dinah a senior citizen Hell's Angel.
What keeps these women together? And what dark secret are they all hiding? And why do they keep Dying? Find out in this comedy chiller, where you are not sure who or what to believe, who is really murdering who. And finally, what really happened to Jinx the cat?

CHARACTERS:
Dr Hugh Bernard – A reserved physician in his 40's.
Angie Bowles – A young attractive woman in her late 20's.
Beryl Chartres – A feisty woman in her early 70's.
Evelyn Harrigan – An argumentative former actress
in her 70's.
Fiona Standish – A polite woman in her 70's.
Catherine Meers – A cool type of lady in her 70's.
Dinah Boxburrough – A senior citizen "Hell's Angel."


DIRECTOR: Glenn Dodson

REHEARSALS: March 1, 2017 – Through, April 13, 2017

PERFORMANCES: April 14, 2017 – May 13, 2017
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30 PM
Sunday Matinees:
April 30 & May 7, 2017 3:00 PM.

INFORMATION: No monologue required. Auditions will be readings from the script. Bring your resume and headshot if you have them. If not, we have forms and a camera. For further information, call the theatre at 713-682-3525 and leave your name, telephone number and any questions on line four of the voice mail system and your call will be returned. Or, email your questions to: info@theatresuburbia.org.

After the auditions on Sunday, February 26th, Theatre Suburbia Directors will conduct a short workshop on improving your audition techniques. Attendees are welcome to participate in this free workshop.