The Landing Theatre Company is having General Auditions for the 2016-17 Season

GENERAL AUDITIONS
WHEN: Saturday, September 3
TIME: 9am-5pm
WHERE: Landing Theatre @ the Docks, 1119 Providence St. Houston, TX 77002
REQUIREMENTS: Prepare 2 Contrasting Monologues, Bring 3 Headshots and Resumes
APPOINTMENTS: Call Sydnee Davis at 936-697-2437
After Generals, individual auditions will be scheduled for each project.

2016-17 BREAKDOWNS

THE REDEMPTION SERIES
18 Original Short Plays In Response to Crisis in America
Performances: September 22-October 1, 2016
All types and ages needed.

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THIS IS MODERN ART by Idris Goodwin and Kevin Coval
Rehearsals: October 4, 2016
Performances: October 30- November 17, 2016

BREAKDOWN:
Seven - African American male, early 20’s
Jose Clemente / JC – Mexican American male, early 20’s
Dose – Puerto Rican American male, early 20’s
Selena – White female, early 20’s
White Male Ensemble Player, late 30s to late 40s
Black Female Ensemble Player, late 20s to mid 30s

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SMALL JOKES ABOUT MONSTERS by Steven Strafford
Rehearsals: December 10, 2016
Performances: January 12- February 4, 2017

BREAKDOWN:
All characters are funny in a smart way. They are people who watch 30 Rock, not Two and a Half Men. All actors need to be able to handle comedy and drama, often in the same beat.
Derek: Late 20s-mid 30s. Has a kindness and openness to him. He's the bridge for the family.
Ryan: 30s. He is funny and quick. He's bright and his energy is infectious. He is gay. His humor is an easy part of him. He's funny, not !&#$!y.
John: late 30s-early 40s. He is the most serious and conservative of the brothers but he's still funny and quick.
Mom: late 50s- 60s she is at all times able to keep up with her sons. It is obvious they come from her. She is tired in that way that people who are always right are tired.

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IN DARFUR by Winter Miller
Rehearsals: March 21, 2017
Performances: April 20- May 13, 2017

BREAKDOWN:
MARYKA, a reporter for the New York Times
Female, 30s, white American of Scandinavian/Persian descent
CARLOS, a doctor in a refugee camp for an NGO such as Doctors Without Borders
Male, 30s, Argentinian who grew up in the US
JAN, Maryka’s editor at the New York Times
Female, 30s-40s, African-American
HAWA, a Darfuri woman
20s, Sudanese, fluent in English, a university graduate and teacher
Some lines will be phonetically learned in Arabic or Zaghawa, a Darfuri dialect.
Requires scenes of stage violence.
HAMIDA, an aid worker
Female, 20s, Sudanese
Lines will be phonetically learned in Arabic or Zaghawa, a Darfuri dialect
TWO MEN, 20s-30s, who play several roles including Sudanese Liberation Army Soldiers, Janjaweed militia, doctors, policemen, Darfuris, etc.
Some lines will be phonetically learned in Arabic or Zaghawa, a Darfuri dialect
Requires scenes of stage violence.

Save the date:

Auditions for Next To Normal will be held at Island ETC, 2317 Mechanic Street, Galveston on December 4th and 5th. All roles are available.

Performances are March 17th - April 8th
Rehearsals begin mid-January

More information to come.

Open auditions for “WINTER WONDERETTES” at Island ETC


Island ETC (East-End Theatre Company) is pleased to announce open auditions for our upcoming production of the new 60’s holiday musical WINTER WONDERETTES. Auditions will be held on Sunday and Monday, September 11th and 12th at 7:00pm both evenings. Auditions will be held at ETC, 2317 Mechanic Street in Galveston. Call-backs (if needed) will be held by invitation only on Wednesday, September 14th at 7:00pm.

Rehearsal’s for Roger Bean’s WINTER WONDERETTES will begin Wednesday, October 5th. Rehearsals are held Sundays through Thursdays from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Performances are November 18 through December 10. (Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 8:00pm. There is one Sunday matinee on November 20th at 2:30pm. There will be no performance on Thursday, November 24 due to Thanksgiving.) Kim Mytelka (ETC artistic director) is directing this fun-filled show. Musical Director is Eduardo Guzman and choreographer is Jennifer Daugherty.

Those Marvelous Wonderettes are back! This seasonal celebration finds the girls entertaining at the annual Harper’s Hardware Holiday Party. When Santa turns up missing, the girls use their talent and creative ingenuity to save the holiday party? Featuring great 60’s versions of holiday classics such as “Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Run, Rudolph, Run,” and “Winter Wonderland,” the result is, of course, marvelous! This is a high energy and fun production with roles for four fantastic women!

All roles are open! New faces and voices are always welcome. All ethnicities are welcome and urged to attend. All actors will receive a production stipend at the end of the run.

Those auditioning are asked to bring a prepared song with sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. (No a cappella or recordings.) The director prefers an up-beat piece that best demonstrates your vocal range and your ability to ‘sell’ the number. Also, bring comfortable clothing and shoes for the dance portion of the audition. (Singers don’t get nervous; this show is 60’s girl group style movement.) An updated headshot and resume is requested. Actors will be asked to share a 1 to 2 minute funny story about themselves, as well as participate in cold readings.





Roles:

BETTY JEAN – She is the self-anointed clown of the group. Betty Jean now works in Corporate Sales at Harper’s Hardware and is very proud of that fact. She loves that she is finally in charge of the group even if only for this one performance. She is recently separated from her high school sweetheart. She is strong and doesn’t wallow in self-pity.
Alto with strong low range.

CINDY LOU – She is the ‘bad girl’ of the group. She is sexy with a dry and sassy wit. Cindy Lou has an incredible soft side and inner depth.
Mezzo Soprano with belt. Sings lead on many songs.

MISSY – Missy is the overachiever of the group. She is the peacemaker, always ready to jump in and save the day. She has an inner sexiness (even slightly kinky) that comes out every once in a while, much to her surprise and embarrassment.
Soprano with belt. Floats very high vocals.

SUZY – Suzy is happy-go-lucky, a little giddy, a little silly, and a little pregnant. She finds great pleasure in everything she does; the sillier it is, the more fun she finds it. Her pregnancy has brought out her attention-deficit disorder, and she reverts to her childhood on the drop of a dime.
Mezzo Alto with big belt.

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I'm Curt Miller, a professional Illusionist based in Houston. I perform a large-scale magic show for Corporate Events, and I'm looking for a few helpers with upcoming shows. The first upcoming show is in September 28 at the Houston Hyatt downtown. The gigs pay $200 each.

This is a fun and relatively easy gig! Here's a typical scenario: We meet at the venue in the afternoon, unload a few things from the trailer and set up the pipe & drape, spotlight, sound system and props. We have a lovely dinner with the clients, do the show, then pack up and that's it! Sometimes I'll ask you to meet me at my house first to help load or unload props. It's a comedy show, and we are very easy to work with.

I book quite a few of these gigs (especially around the Holidays), so I'm looking for a collection of great people I can put on my list. You need to be extremely trustworthy, hardworking, reliable, and have integrity. If you don't have these four qualities, please don't contact me. If this is you, I'd love to hear from you. I'll promise you'll have fun!

Curt Miller
http://www.curtmiller.com
713-721-6618

Very successful first night!

We still have 2 roles to fill (1m, 1f)

Dirk (M) - a spoiled former child star who plays dual roles of a soap opera-esque Doctor and an aging Hollywood star's boy toy in the play within a play sections.

Dakota (F) - Ditzy actress mostly employed for her looks. Plays the dual roles of the Doctor's nurse and Shannon Stone, a Hollywood star who is older than she lets on, in the play within a play sections.

Hope to see you Monday!

CALLING ALL STUDENTS, ALUMNI, and COMMUNITY MEMBERS (Ages 16+)

AUDITIONS for THE MOUSETRAP by Dame Agatha Christie

SEPTEMBER 6 & 7, 2016

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm - Please arrive by 6:30 pm

Bring a 2-minute, memorized monologue to present.

Cold Readings from the script will follow.

On the Main Stage of the Performing Arts Center (PAC 102) at Lone Star College-Kingwood

Cast: 3 Women & 5 Men

Read-Thru: September 8 @ 7 pm
Rehearsals: 7 to 10 pm - Monday thru Friday (beginning September 12)
Performances: October 20, 21, 22 @ 7:30 pm, October 22 & 23 @ 2:00 pm

Questions??? Contact Eric Skiles - eric.c.skiles@lonestar.edu or 281.312.1672

TIME: Sunday, Sept 18, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. and
Monday, Sept 19, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.

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

INFORMATION: 713.682.3525 Line 4 or
email: info@theatresuburbia.org

SHOW: Seasonal Allergies
By Katherine DiSavino and Kevin Mead

STORY: Nine Out of Ten People have Seasonal Allergies, but nobody has a case worse than Julia Shelby and her brother Peter. So get ready to laugh away your throat tickle, and clear your sinuses with a healthy dose of Holiday Fun.

CHARACTERS:
Julia Shelby – Late 30's professional chef and owner of local
restaurant in West Chester, NY

Thomas Shelby– Late 30's Web/Graphic Designer, works from
home, developed and sold an extremely popular
gaming app.

Charlie Shelby – 10 loves Karate

Pete Dumbowski – Mid 30's a Dentist, in the midst of a year-long
divorce, Julia's younger brother.

J D Cusimano - 40's Runs his family's florist shop. Loves the
New York Jets.

Alison Cusimano - Late 30's A lawyer, 8 months into a rather
unexpected pregnancy and despite all her
complaining, loving every minute of it.

Emily Cantwell - 30's. Neighbor to Julia and Thomas. A Widow.

DIRECTOR: Elvin Moriarty

REHEARSALS: Wednesday, Sept 21, 2016 –
Through, Nov 3rd, 2016

PERFORMANCES: November 4, 2016 – December 3, 2016
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30 PM
Sunday Matinees: November 20 & 27, 2016 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, Sept 18th, Theatre Suburbia Directors will conduct a short workshop on improving your audition techniques. Attendees are welcome to participate in this free workshop.

Theatre Suburbia - Northwest Houston's Longest Running All Volunteer Theatre

TIME: Sunday, Sept 18, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. and
Monday, Sept 19, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.

PLACE: Theatre Suburbia,
4106 Way Out West Drive, Suite N,
Houston, TX 77092

INFORMATION: 713.682.3525 Line 4 or
email: info@theatresuburbia.org

SHOW: Seasonal Allergies
By Katherine DiSavino and Kevin Mead

STORY: Nine Out of Ten People have Seasonal Allergies, but nobody has a case worse than Julia Shelby and her brother Peter. So get ready to laugh away your throat tickle, and clear your sinuses with a healthy dose of Holiday Fun.

CHARACTERS:
Julia Shelby – Late 30's professional chef and owner of local
restaurant in West Chester, NY

Thomas Shelby– Late 30's Web/Graphic Designer, works from
home, developed and sold an extremely popular
gaming app.

Charlie Shelby – 10 loves Karate

Pete Dumbowski – Mid 30's a Dentist, in the midst of a year-long
divorce, Julia's younger brother.

J D Cusimano - 40's Runs his family's florist shop. Loves the
New York Jets.

Alison Cusimano - Late 30's A lawyer, 8 months into a rather
unexpected pregnancy and despite all her
complaining, loving every minute of it.

Emily Cantwell - 30's. Neighbor to Julia and Thomas. A Widow.

DIRECTOR: Elvin Moriarty

REHEARSALS: Wednesday, Sept 21, 2016 –
Through, Nov 3rd, 2016

PERFORMANCES: November 4, 2016 – December 3, 2016
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30 PM
Sunday Matinees: November 20 & 27, 2016 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, Sept 18th, Theatre Suburbia Directors will conduct a short workshop on improving your audition techniques. Attendees are welcome to participate in this free workshop.

Theatre Suburbia - Northwest Houston's Longest Running All Volunteer Theatre

Sunday 8/28 and Monday 8/29 @ 6 pm at Puffabelly's in Old Town Spring (100 Main St, Spring, TX 77373).

Rehearsals are Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays in the early evening (with an additional Thursday rehearsal on opening weekend) starting 8/30.

Shows are October 7/8 14/15, 21/22.

Some pay with box office split mailed out a couple days after final show.

Shows are audience interactive and require strong characterization and improvisational skills.

Old West Melodrama

NIXON IN CHINA - “Old Soul of China” Silent Actress

Auditions: Saturday, September 17th, 3:00 PM

Houston Grand Opera will hold auditions for actresses to perform the non-singing, non-speaking role of the “Old Soul of China” in a production of Nixon in China, to be staged during HGO’s 2016-2017 season. Houston Grand Opera’s production of Nixon in China will be directed by James Robinson and choreographed by Seán Curran. The Associate Choreographer is Nora Brickman. More information about Nixon in China can be found at www.houstongrandopera.org.

Candidates should be female performers with strong movement abilities. Asian women with t’ai chi experience are especially encouraged to attend the audition.

All interested candidates should have evening and weekend availability during the rehearsal periods of December 12 - 20, 2016 and January 3 - 18, 2017 and for all performances as follows: January 20, 22m, 24, 26, 28, 2017. This position will be paid $7.25 per rehearsal hour and $40 per performance.

If you wish to be considered for an audition, please follow the instructions below. The deadline for audition applications is Thursday, September 15th.

Audition Application Instructions:
Complete online audition form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1 ... send_form.

Email current headshot or photo to Emails must include “HGO Nixon Audition” and the actor’s last name in the subject line.