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Last Update: 03/18/10

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Connecticut

BROAD BROOK:
The Opera House Players, located in Broad Brook (part of East Windsor), CT are pleased to be the first group in Connecticut to present this important, challenging work. BARE deals with homosexuality, the Catholic Church, teen pregnancy, drugs, and other important issues and has an ending that is sure not to leave a dry eye in the house. All of the above is sung to a gorgeous score that includes pop, rock, ballads, gospel, and rap. The show will be directed by Philip D. Vetro.  We are seeking a multi-racial cast of singers/actors ages 18-early 30's. There are two additional roles for women (one of whom must be African-American) and an additional man. The age range for these roles is late 30's and up. Auditions will be held at the Broad Brook Opera House, 107 Main Street, Broad Brook, CT on April 26 and 28th at 7:00PM. Auditioners are asked to prepare a song that shows their vocal range and should be prepared to do a basic movement audition.  Show dates are weekends Sept. 10-26, and rehearsals will begin in early June.  This is a non-Equity show, and performers are not paid. For more information, contact the director at pthespian@sbcglobal.net or visit www.operahouseplayers.org.

GUILFORD
: The Connecticut Renaissance Faire proudly announces auditions for its upcoming, Robin Hood’s Springtime Festival. The production will be directed by Scott Kegler, a theatre arts graduate who has studied in CT, NY and Japan.  Those wishing to audition for the Robin Hood Springtime Festival should visit the Connecticut Renaissance Faire website, www.ctfaire.com, for more information about the audition and how to request an audition time.  Audition Date: March 27, 2010

NEW BRITAIN:
Hole in the Wall Theater will hold auditions for its upcoming production of "The Bacchae" by Euripedes. All of the female roles are onstage for most of the show, and the Chorus of Theban women and the Bacchants are the heart of "The Bacchae." These characters come from many cultures and several roles require strong movement and vocal skills. This is a multiracial production. Copies of the script and other information are available at www.bacchae.org. Auditions for women only will be held at Trinity-On-Main, 69 Main Street, New Britain on Sunday, March 21 at 2:00 p.m., and Monday, March 22 at 7:00 p.m. Prepared readings are not necessary but come dressed to engage in movement. Auditions for men and women will also be held at Hole in the Wall Theater, 116 Main Street, New Britain on March 28 at 7:00 p.m. For more information contact director Ted Guhl at 860-269-8122 or via email at tedguhl@gmail.com  

THOMASTON
: The Thomaston Opera House announced open auditions for a Main Stage musical production of RENT. Auditions for RENT will be held on Sunday, March 21st and Monday, March 22nd by appointment. Individuals selected from the auditions on March 21st & 22nd will be required to attend a second call on Tuesday, March 23rd at 7:00pm. Callbacks will be held on Sunday, March 28th, if needed. The production will be presented beginning Friday, June 11, 2010 and runs through Sunday, June 27, 2010 for 11 performances (including Thursday evening performances on June 17th & 24th).  All roles are open to audition – we are seeking an ensemble cast of adults for this production. All those auditioning should prepare a song similar in style to RENT, or may sing a song from the show. Please bring sheet music to your song and be sure it includes piano accompaniment. There will be no taped music or a capella singing – an accompanist will be provided. Individuals selected from the auditions on March 21st & 22nd will return on Tuesday, March 23rd for additional scene work and dance combinations. This production is directed & choreographed by Sharon A. Wilcox with musical direction by Dan Ringuette. For additional information or to schedule an audition appointment, please call 860-283-8558 or email rentauditions@thomastonoperahouse.org 

WILLIMANTIC: The Windham Theatre Guild will hold open auditions for the comedy Harvey . Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the basis for one of the greatest films of all time starring Jimmy Stewart, Harvey tells the story of Elwood P. Dowd, a mild-mannered friendly fellow who has one little quirk- his best friend is an invisible, six-foot tall rabbit! This timeless classic explores Elwood’s vivid imagination in this joyous romp that bolsters the human spirit. Director—Jonathan Baine.  Sunday, March 21: 2 p.m. to 3:30 by appointment. Please be prepared to stay until 5 p.m. for group auditions. Monday, March 22: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. by appointment. Please be prepared to stay until 9 p.m. for group auditions. (Possible call back evening, Wednesday, March 24TH) Burton Leavitt Theatre, 779 Main Street.  NEEDED: 6 Men—6 Women for various roles. Character descriptions are available on the WTG website: www.windhamtheatreguild.org and on Facebook: “Official Windham Theatre Guild Group”.  Auditions will include: Readings from the show (provided that evening.)  To schedule an audition appointment or for additional questions: Please contact Director, Jonathan Baine at jbaine5735@sbcglobal.net.  SHOW DATES: May 21 and 22, June 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12. MORE INFORMATION: Call the Windham Theatre Guild at 860- 423-2245, or send an e-mail to www.windhamtheatre@aol.com.

Maine


NEW!! HALLOWELL: 3/21 - Want to sing and dance on stage? Audition for Gaslight's summer musical, the classic "Bells are Ringing" (book & music by Betty Comden & Adolph Green, lyrics by Jule Styne).  Performances are June 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, & 27 at Hallowell City Hall.  We're looking for women and men, ages 17–70. One last day of auditions has been scheduled for this Sunday, March 21, at 4:00 p.m. in the auditorium of Hallowell City Hall, One Winthrop Street, Hallowell. (Note: the main entrance to City Hall is closed for construction, but the building's side door will be open; follow the signs. The auditorium is upstairs.)  Bring a song to sing, or choose from a selection we'll have available. We'll also ask you to read from the script. Questions? Call Deb Howard at (207) 512-2841.  Gaslight Theater, Hallowell City Hall, P.O. Box 345, Hallowell, ME 04347 - (207) 626-3698

Massachusetts

ARLINGTON: Audition Notice for The Odd Couple by Neil Simon. Directed by John Pease.  Wednesday, March 17 @ 7:00 pm and Saturday, March 20 @ 1:00 pm
Callbacks: March 20 @ 5:00 pm.  Performances: Dress rehearsal June 10; June 11, 12, 18, 19, @ 8:00 pm, June 13, 20 @ 4:00 pm.  Rehearsals: Starting late April, rehearsal schedule to be set by the director. Auditions will be held at AFD Theatre, 22 Academy Street, Arlington MA 02476.  Please bring headshot and resume PLUS completed Audition Form. Please have read the play and be prepared to read from the script. People of all ethnic backgrounds are urged to audition.  Contact the director at johnpease62@comcast.netif you have any questions about the show or the audition process. Please list all conflicts on the audition forms

BEVERLY: Neverland Theatre/TNT PRODUCTIONS, now in its 19 year of performing year-round musical and non-musical entertainment will be holding auditions for CHICAGO - Original Broadway Musical for Adults and Teens and ALICE IN WONDERLAND, Non-musical for Adults, Teens and Children over 6. AUDITIONS FOR BOTH SHOWS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24 (callbacks March 26 for CHICAGO). Neverland Theatre is a 2008 DASH AWARD WINNER and welcomes new people of all levels of talent. Please e-mail us for a newsletter with audition/show info. neverlandtheatre@comcast.net; www.neverlandtheatre.com


BOSTON: March 20-21 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM on both days. Located at New England School of Photography Headshot Days @ 537 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215. Across from Kenmore Square T stop.
StageSource Members pay $100, Non-members pay $150. Participants receive a thirty minute photo session and a thirty minute editing session.  At the end you get a CD with one touched up photo (one or two major retouches) and up to 20-30 of the photos taken during your thirty minute photo session.  Prints are available through your photographer as well as additional services.  To arrange for prints or additional services please speak with your photographer after your session. Call the StageSource office at 617-720-6066 or visit www.stagesource.org to register.Payment is due at time of sign-up. For more information on this program visit /www.stagesource.org/pages/22445_headshot_days.cfm

BOSTON:
Contemporary Theatre of Boston Auditions for A Midsummer Night's Dream - March 22, 7-10pm auditions will be at Elephant & Castle Restaurant, 161 Devonshire Street, Boston. March 25 & 26, 7-10pm auditions will be at the Boston Center for the Arts, 527 Tremont Street, Boston. Those with formal Shakespearean training & those without are invited. Seeking: Actors ages 18-50. Operatic voice for Egeus a plus. Note: we are not seeking actors for the Mechanicals. Actresses ages 18-35. Note: the roles of the Faeries & the importance of dance/movement will be significant. Dance/movement experience is a plus. Dancers without formal acting experience are encouraged to apply. Those interested in the Faerie roles will be asked to complete a modern movement combo & those without monologue, will be given a short text from the play. All others prepare a 1-min. monologue, either Shakespearean or contemporary. Some roles involve nudity. Send headshot/resume to contemporarytheatre@msn.com.  A Midsummer Night's Dream will be June 2-19,2010 at the Plaza Theatre, Boston Center for the Arts

BOSTON: Ghosts & Gravestones
of Boston is currently seeking male and female actors for its 2010 season!  Join a cast and company like no other as we explore Boston's darker and spend time with the dead and all that they left behind! Using a mix of improvisation, street theatre, character interaction, haunted-house style moments, interactive storytelling, and dramatic interpretation, Ghosts & Gravestones is more than a "sightseeing tour". Each actor creates his/her own undead “gravedigger” character. Actors must be comfortable and enjoy telling stories of hauntings, curses, demons, and murders.  -Paid position + Tips! -Full and part time positions available. Mainly evenings and weekends. -Must be available at least one weekend night per week. Auditions March 23 & 24. Prepare a one minute monologue in any style. Bring a headshot and resume with you to the audition. By appointment only. To schedule, email Lianne O’Shea or Evan O'Brien at ghostsandgravestones@gmail.com.

BOSTON/PORTLAND (OR): Portland Actors Conservatory
is conducting in-person audition / interviews for our Two Year professional actor training program in Boston March 25-27. We are offering appointments to acting students who are over 18, candidates for graduation, and seeking a nationally accredited, professional actor training program which offers the opportunity to earn transferable University credit hours. Portland Actors Conservatory’s Two Year Program is a fulltime, 32-hour/week intensive immersion in the study of acting. As Oregon’s only independent professional actor training program accredited with the National Association of Schools of Theatre, we offer Federal Financial Aid packages, an extraordinary student/teacher ratio, and professional performance opportunities in the students’ second year. Portland, Ore. enjoys a thriving cultural and theater scene as well as an unparalleled quality of life. Our graduates work locally and nationally in television, film and theater. Portland Actors Conservatory is a nondegree granting program for students at any point in their career who are ready to devote themselves to their craft. Interviews can be scheduled for March 25 and 27 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston by appointment between 10:00am and 6:15pm. Interested parties should contact pacinfo@actorsconservatory.com to schedule an interview.

BOSTON: FRUSTRATED is an NYU Thesis film that will be shot on location in the Boston area, and will travel the US and international festival circuit upon its completion. Currently seeking young actors and actresses ages 9-13 to play various roles. Specifically: MICHAEL: Male, 9-13 years old. An only child who loves to cite his encyclopedic knowledge of diseases. Although he can sometimes be a know-it-all, he is compassionate, thoughtful, and possesses a true excitement for exploration and discovery. He lives with his mother most of the time, but always looks forward to spending time with his father. Michael suffers from constipation and eczema, and he isn’t embarrassed to talk about it; CHRISTINA: Female, 9-13 years old. A good student and a good friend, with a love of nature shows, like those on Animal Planet and Discovery Channel. She is happy to listen to a friend’s problems, and she knows how to stand up for herself when necessary; KEVIN: Male, 12-15 years old. Tall for his age, Kevin is the star of his middle school basketball team. He doesn’t do very well in school, and mostly hangs around with his friend Marty. He acts tough and likes to break the rules; MARTY: Male, 12-15 years old. Marty is short and has a peach fuzz mustache. He doesn’t say much, and he likes to hang around his friend Kevin. He is a bully and likes to torment the younger kids at his school. Please email Producer Greg T. Gordon at greg.t.gordon@gmail.com for further information. 03


BOSTON: The
StageSource General Auditions - This year's auditions will take place June 7,8 and 15 for Non-Equity and June 14 for Equity. Auditions will be held at Boston Playwrights' Theatre. Auditioner registration materials will go out March 15.  You must be a current StageSource member in order to take part in the Non-Equity auditions. For more information visit http://www.stagesource.org/pages/1340_stagesource_general_auditions.cfm

CAMBRIDGE:
Adaptation means taking the most important scenes of King Lear and doing them in Shakespeare's language. We will be using as text the way Shakespeare wrote it as printed in the book `No Fear Shakespeare-King Lear'. On each opposite page in this book is a contemporary language translation of Shakespeare's text. Because that now exists there can be no difficulty in understanding Shakespeare's text, for the actors playing the different roles. We will be casting for male actors ages 25-50, the roles are The Duke of Albany: the husband of Lear's daughter Goneril. Although Albany allows Goneril, Regan, and Cornwall to abuse their power, Albany himself is good at heart, eventually denouncing and opposing their cruelty and treachery. Yet Albany is indecisive and lacks foresight, not realizing the evil of his allies until quite late in the play. Edgar 25-35 yrs old the oldest legitimate son of Gloucester. Edgar plays many different roles, starting out as a gullible fool easily tricked by his brother, then assuming a disguise as a mad beggar to evade his father's men, then carrying his impersonation further to aid Lear and Gloucester, and finally appearing as an armored champion to avenge his brother's treason. Edger's propensity for disguises and impersonations makes him a complex and at times puzzling character. A great dramatic character to play. Male or female actors ages 25-50, the roles are the narrator and second fool. There will also be parts for understudies and supporting roles in the play. Since we will be doing some of the key scenes but not every scene in the play the plot and development of the characters will be explained dramatically to the audience by a series of linking narrations done by the characters in the play.  There will be also back projections and front projections of film clips and still slides that will connect the King Lear story to personal and global contemporary meanings. This project could become a landmark, creative achievement in making Shakespeare's King Lear extremely relevant to the audiences of today. It's about love not war or power grabs. It will take for those who become involved an extended rehearsal time of about 12 weeks plus. Basic rehearsing will take place in The Advanced Acting Classes-at the Cambridge Center.  Cost for the Advanced Acting Class is $214. Where else can you take class learning about Shakespeare and get to act it out! Our first performance will be at CCAE Friday June 11th, Saturday June 12th and Sunday 13th. If all goes well with this project it could be performed elsewhere for longer runs and larger audiences in other venues. It could also become a film project as well as a play.  Rehearsals will be three times a week, Friday 7-10pm, Saturday 2-5pm and Sunday 2-5pm. This project is to be understood as more then a usual class project, it will be done on a professional level. It will be done as a Diversity Theater production. Please if at all interested contact me now~Stan Edelson (781) 648-6000 or (781) 405-3408 or e-mail sedelson2@verizon.net.  Also needing tech director-who is familiar with use of multiple slide projectors on backdrop surfaces and an assistant to the director who could also play a minor role in the project.  03

CAMBRIDGE:
The Longwood Players CITY OF ANGELS - ACTOR NEEDED FOR LEADING ROLE. Dates of production: April 23, 24, 29, 30, and May 1, 2010 @ Cambridge YMCA Theatre (Central Square, directly on Red line). We are immediately seeking an actor to play the role of Jimmy Powers (true tenor, 25-45). A classic crooner, smooth and suave in voice and presence (though hiding a set of false teeth), he starts as a charming vocalist, but ends up as a smarmy scene-stealer who drives both Stone and Stine crazy. To set up an audition time, please email the production manager, Vilas Sridharan (vilas.sridharan@gmail.com, 617.877.3868). For more information about the show and The Longwood Players, please visit www.longwoodplayers.org. 03

CHESTNUT HILL:
Strong male and female singers age 13-adult needed for New England premiere of Missionaries by Elizabeth Swados, a choral drama / musical in concert based on the lives, letters, and journals of four American church women killed in El Salvador in 1980. Some solo parts. No stipend. Non-equity. Auditions April 9 (7-9 pm) and April 10 (9-11 am) at Boston College Liturgy Arts Group Office, McElroy 213, with callbacks April 12 & 13, 7-9pm. Rehearsals Tuesday evenings starting mid-September. Concert dates December 3 and 4 at the Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola (Boston College campus) in honor of the 30th anniversary of the women's deaths. Please see www.missionariesboston.org for more information.

COTUIT:
The Cotuit Center for the Arts will hold open auditions for Bleacher Bums, conceived by Joe Montegna and written by the Organic Theatre Company. Auditions will be held on Monday, March 22nd from 6pm to 8pm, Tuesday, March 23rd from 6pm to 8pm, and Saturday, March 27th from 2pm to 4pm. All auditions will be held in the Art Barn classroom at CCftA, located at 4404 Falmouth Road, Rte. 28 in Cotuit. Actors should be prepared to read from the script, engage in improvisational exercises, and be dressed to move. Director Michele Colley will be casting the following roles: MELODY – an attractive and serious sun-worshipper; GREG – a gentle young man in his 20’s, blind since birth; ZIG – a large man in his 50’s, able to bellow and chew on a cigar simultaneously; DECKER – a successful, energetic businessman, around 40 years old; RICHIE – in his 20’s with disgusting personal habits and hygiene; MARVIN – a professional gambler, 30 or so; CHEERLEADER – a hyperactive teenage fanatic; ROSE – Zig’s wife, 30 or so; THE KID – a little kid; THE GUARD – a big guy; THE ANNOUNCER – the Voice. Audition forms may be printed out from our website and brought to the audition or you can submit your audition form online at www.cotuitcenterforthearts.org.  If under 18, you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please submit all questions to Patrick Pope at patrick@cotuitcenterforthearts.org.  Rehearsals will begin in April. Production dates are June 10th through 27th for twelve (12) performances, with Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening performances at 8pm and Sunday matinees at 4pm.

FITCHBURG:
STRATTON PLAYERS announce auditions for A.R. Gurney's What I Did Last Summer. Auditions will be held @ 10am on Saturday, March 20th and 7pm on Monday, March 22nd. The play will run from May14 - May 23 and will be directed by Molly Tarleton. What I Did Last Summer is a memory play. The director is seeking actors in either their late teens- early 20’s to play the younger roles. CAST LIST: Charlie* an incipiently rebellious fourteen-year-old boy; Ted* Charlie’s sixteen year old Canadian friend; Grace Charlie’s mother; Elsie* Nineteen, Charlie’s sister; Bonny* Fourteen, friend of Charlie’s and Ted; Anna Trumbull Older woman, sixtyish. Considered half-Indian. Called the “Pig Woman.” Bohemian art teacher. www.strattonplayers.com

FOXBORO:
The Un-Common Theatre Co announces auditions for Improv Soup, their teen improvisational troupe. Students currently in 8th-10th grade may make an appointment to audition on Sunday March 28th from 5 - 5.45pm. Improv Soup is one of the few teen Improv Troupes in Massachusetts and is currently in their twelfth season. The troupe performs long and short form Improv, based on audience suggestions, rehearses weekly on Sunday evenings and performs one Friday a month during the school year. Email uncommontheatre@verizon.net to make an appointment giving your name, phone #, email address and grade or call (508)698-3098 or check the web site www.uncommontheatre.org for more information.

GARDNER: Always...Patsy Cline - April 6 & 7
, 7PM @ Theatre at the Mount. Always...Patsy Cline tells the true story of the special friendship between two women, one a rising star and the other a devoted fan, over a pot of strong coffee in Louise's kitchen and through letters and phone calls shared until Patsy's untimely death. This show is a tour-de-force for 2 women. Re-live the magic through the songs that made Patsy Cline a pop and country music legend: Crazy, Sweet Dreams, Walkin' After Midnight, I Fall to Pieces, and many more. http://theatre.mwcc.edu

GROTON: Cornerstone Performing Arts Center is seeking a music director for their new school partnership program. We are seeking someone who enjoys working with teens to work with vocalists and instrumentalists on a production of Zombie Prom at Groton/Dunstable High School.  Dates - As soon as possible through April 10th.  Availability - We are seeking someone who is available to work two or three days Monday-Friday between the hours of 2:30pm and 6:00pm as well as evenings April 3rd-April 9th and from 12:00pm until 10:00pm April 10th.  Pay - Stipend, negotiable.  Registration has begun for our first full length youth theater production Willy Wonka! Make sure to reserve your spot today.  Lia Wright, Theatre Education Director, Cornerstone Performing Arts Center, 978-345-2915; lia@cpacfitchburg.org

MANSFIELD: Un-Common is delighted to announce the first of it's auditions for this year's summer shows. "Romeo and Juliet" will be directed by Un-Common Alumni and Hofstra University Junior, Keith Pinault of Mansfield.  Likely written early in his career, "Romeo and Juliet" is one of Shakespeare's most well-known tragedies. The now-famous plot, concerning two young "star-crossed lovers" torn apart by their feuding families, has become a fixture of popular culture. The Montagues and Capulets have been mortal enemies for as long as anyone can remember, and violence still plagues the divided city they both call home. during an uneasy peace, the unthinkable happens: a Montague, Romeo falls for a Capulet, Juliet, and the two conspire to make a life for themselves, but the culture of hate that surrounds them is impossible to escape. Using the backdrop of modern-day Belfast, a city whose old wounds still keep it deeply divided, this production seeks to bring out the youth and beauty of the play while making it relevant to a contemporary audience. Rehearsals will be held in Foxboro & Mansfield, Ma starting in late May, 2010 and the show will be performed at The Orpheum Theatre, Foxboro, Ma from June 24 - 27, 2010.  Auditions will be held by appointment only on Wednesday March 31st from 6pm iwith callbacks on Thursday April 1st at 6pm. If you are physically unable to attend the auditions please contact us by email or phone for information on presenting a video audition. Auditioners should be between ages 16 - 21 and should prepare a 1-2 minute dramatic monologue. Shakespeare (or any other classical text) is highly recommended. To make an audition appointment, or for information on a video audition, please contact Chris Lowey at email uncommontheatre@verizon.net or call (508)698-3098 leaving your name, age, grade or year in college, phone number and email address. We will get back to you with an audition time and more details.

MANSFIELD: Mansfield Music and Art Society presents "1776"; Directed by Judi Burns Kotta and Musical Direction by Dave Coccia.  Show Dates-July 3-11, 2010 at Unitarian Church, 4 North Main Street, Sharon, MA. 02067.  Casting 25 Men,2 Women. Audition Dates: April 5- MMAS Blackbox Theater,370 N. Main St, Mansfield,MA (7-9PM); April 6- Unitarian Church,4 N. Main Street,Sharon,MA. 02067 Recall- TBA. "1776" is a funny, insightful compelling musical drama that puts a human face on the pages of American History.Book and Music by Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone. For more information contact Judi Burns Kotta at anneburns7@yahoo.com

MARSHFIELD
: Sunday, March 21st, 1:00 PM & Monday, March 22nd, 7:30 PM - Thornton Wilder’s Our Town. Performance Dates June 18/19 and 25/26.  The classic slice-of-life drama of small-town America at the dawn of the 1900’s. This production, though still within Wilder’s time setting, and with few props and no scenery, will embrace a contemporary and dynamic playing style to bring the story closer to the lives of today’s audience. Directed by Michael Pevzner. Auditions at: The Zone Theater ~ 822 Webster Street. NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY. Auditions reading from script; one-minute contemporary monologue welcome, but not necessary.  Go to www.bayplayers.org for directions and a list of character roles. For more info: Call 339-793-1027 or e-mail movieshorts@aol.com

NATICK: 3/22 & 23 (7-9pm) - Twentieth Century @ TCAN Players. The play is about Oscar Jaffe, the egomaniacal Broadway director, and Lily Garland, the chorus girl he transformed into a leading lady. Bankrupt, with his career on a downslide, Oscar boards the Twentieth Century Limited and encounters Lily, now a temperamental Hollywood star. He’ll do anything to get her back under contract and back in his bed, but his former protégé will have nothing to do with him. All of the action takes place on board the legendary Twentieth Century train from Chicago to New York City where Oscar has 20 hours to persuade Lily to return to Broadway in his upcoming show. If he fails, it’s the end of the line. For 7 men and 3 women, with doubling. Up to 16 if cast individually. Single set. www.natickarts.org/tcan_tcanplayers.php

PLYMOUTH: Plymouth Community Theatre will hold auditions for their spring production – the classic musical “The Fantasticks” – later this month. With music by Harvey Schmidt and book and lyrics by Tom Jones, “The Fantasticks” is the world's longest running musical and the longest running show in American theater history.  Auditions will be held at the Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North St in Plymouth on Sunday 3/21 at 2pm and Monday 3/22 at 6:30pm.  Auditions are by appointment only. Show dates are June 4-6 & 11-13, 2010.  Actors should prepare a 1-2 minute monologue, 32 bars of a song from the show (or in the style of the show) and may also be asked to read from the script.  To schedule an audition appointment, please contact Jessica Wilson at 508-517-1992 or plymouthcommunitytheatre@gmail.com.

RAYNHAM: Star Players of Bristol County will be holding open auditions for our 2010 summer production of "Hello,Dolly!". Singing Auditions will be March 19 6:30-9:30pm and March 20 2:00-5:00pm, 6:30-9:30pm. Dance audition will be Sunday March 21 at 3:00pm. All auditions will be held at the First Congregational (Stone) church in Raynham Massachusetts. Perfomance dates are August 13-22 in Taunton. Rehearsals begin on July 6. All characters are open. For more details, character descriptions, photos of past productions, and directions visit our website: www.StarPlayersBC.org

READING: Donna Corbett is looking for 7 exceptional actors who love Shakespeare enough to have some fun with the Bard’s words thanks to Don Nigro's The Curate Shakespeare As You Like It. Auditions are 21 and 22 March - Sunday and Monday at 7pm at the QP Playhouse. The audition readings will be from the script plus a few interesting monologs or news items will be provided for cold readings. Please email donna.corbett@hp.com and I will work out a way to let you borrow a script prior to auditions. www.qptheater.com 

SALEM: Into the Woods - Auditions will be held March 26 from 4-7pm and March 27 from noon to 4pm (Callbacks March 28th) for Stephen Sondheim's Into The Woods at Salem State College. Sullivan Building Room 096, 352 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA. Please prepare 32 bars of a brief, standard musical theatre song. No pop songs, please. You may sing songs from the show. Bring sheet music in the proper key; accompanist provided. No singing to playback. All positions paid. Questions can be sent to summertheatreatsalem@yahoo.com.  Into the Woods, Directed by: Peter Zachari. 1st rehearsal: June 21, 2010. Runs: July 8-18, 2010

SALEM: Lend Me a Tenor @ Summer Theatre at Salem. Auditions will be held March 26 from 4-7pm and March 27 from noon to 4pm at Salem State College. Sullivan Building Room 096, 352 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA. LEND ME A TENOR directed by Peter Sampieri. Runs June 17-27, 2010. Prepare a one minute comedic monologue. Bring pix & résumés. Callbacks Mar. 28.(time TBA) All positions paid. Questions can be sent to summertheatreatsalem@yahoo.com.

SHERBORN: New Woodland Theatre Company! Seeking strong, engaging singers who can tell a compelling story through song for our Inaugural Benefit Gala. This revue features 3 women and 3 men. Comprised of songs from the canons of musical theatre. Age range: early 20’s to mid 50’s. Sight reading, harmonizing, ability to move well a plus. Prepare a musical theatre song in the proper key that shows you at your best. No acapella singing. Accompanist provided. No pay. Auditions by appointment: Tues, March 30th: 7:00pm – 10:00pm; Open Auditions: Wed, March 31st: 7:00pm – 10:00pm.  Callbacks: Thur, April 1st: 7:00pm – 10:00pm. The Sherborn Community Center, 3 Sanger Road, Sherborn, MA 01770.  To be considered for an appointment on March 30th, submit photo & resume to: Doug Hodge, Producing Artistic Director, Woodland Theatre Company, P.O. Box 538, Sherborn, MA 01770.  Or email at: casting@woodlandtheatre.com. No calls please. www.woodlandtheatre.com

STURBRIDGE: Stageloft Repertory Theater, 450A Main St. Announcing open auditions for our June production of "Guys & Dolls." The auditions will be held at the theater on Monday, March 29, 7-9 pm and Wednesday, March 31, 7-9 pm. No appointment necessary, music will be provided. 25 male and female roles available. Call 508-347-9005 for more information

STURBRIDGE: Stageloft Repertory Theater, 450A Main St., Sturbridge, MA, announces open auditions for its summer and fall productions. Felix & Oscar - July 2010; The Spider's Web - Aug 2010; Wife Begins at Forty - Sept 2010; Night of the Living Dead - Oct 2010.  Auditions will be held at the theater on Monday, April 5, 6:30-8:30 pm AND Wednesday, April 7, 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Appointment is required. 25+ male and female roles available. An expense stipend is provided. Call 508-347-9005 for information and an appointment

WALTHAM: 3/22-23 - Doubt: A Parable @ Hovey Players, Abbott Memorial Theater, 9 Spring St. - www.hoveyplayers.com

NEW!!
WALTHAM: Reagle announces area auditions for 42nd Summer Season - Regional talent sought for Into the Woods, The Music Man and Hairspray.  Waltham’s award winning Reagle Players will be holding area auditions and seeing regional performers to cast in its 42nd consecutive summer season of musicals. This season’s productions include the June opener, Into the Woods, The Music Man in July and Hairspray closing the season in August.  Local talent may attend auditions on Friday 26 March from 2:00 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday 27 March from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Waltham High School at 617 Lexington Street. As needed, callbacks will occur on Sunday 28 March from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Candidates may prepare a brief song - preferably from one of the season’s shows.  A special Dance Call for male and female dancers will be held Saturday March 27th at 10 a.m. for The Music Man and at 12 p.m. for Hairspray. Hairspray seeks a minimum of four dancing black couples. All dancers who make the cut may be asked to sing.  Detailed audition information can be found online at www.reagleplayers.com. Further inquiries may be made at 781 891 5600. The productions require varied types of performers. Producers seek a variety of types and age levels, including young children, barbershop singers, legit and pop sounds and a variety of talented black performers who sing and dance - several in highly featured roles.
New Hampshire

PETERBOROUGH:
Actors' Circle Theatre (ACT), continues their award winning Shakespeare in the Park series with the domestic comedy, THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR. Auditions will be held at Club Cannon, 40 Grove Street, Peterborough NH on April 7th from 7-9pm & April 11th from 1-4pm. MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR tells the tale of Falstaff, who attempts to ease his drinking debts by courting and swindling the wives of two local gentlemen. The "Merry Wives" turn out, however, to be more than a match for the over-confident swindler. Meanwhile, true love blooms between a young couple, despite the objections from the girls parents and the numerous older gentlemen asking for her hand. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. The cast of characters includes many male and female roles, ranging in age from late teens to late 60's and one young boy around age 10. The show will run Aug 7-8th & Aug 14-15th in downtown Peterborough.   Please contact Mariah Sefel 603-930-9536 with questions.

MISC:
Pilot TV series (non-union, unpaid) featuring regional bands to begin on location filming in the Concord New Hampshire area late spring early summer production schedule. Here is a opportunity for your band and style of music to be appreciated by the crowds. Bands picked will be interviewed prior to going on stage. Note bands will receive no compensation for their performance, however will have great exposure on regional broadcast television, and perhaps national exposure, bands will be able to sell their cds and other marketing material at the shows. All bands must play their own original music in order to be filmed for the show, you can play some cover music however only your original music will be featured on the show.  Please send samples of your music to: Joseph P. Cummings, Autumn Drive Productions LLC,PO Box 1218, Amherst, NH 03031-1218.
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Rhode Island

BARRINGTON: PB&J LATIN AND RHYTHM PRODUCTION:
Samba, Paso Doble, Cha, Hustle, Theatrical - Saturday, May 1, 1-2 p.m. Democratic Club 186 Roffee Street. http://nelialawton.net/pb&jswingperformance.html. Performance Date : Friday Night July or Aug (TBA) PB&J Summer Showcase and Tour http://nelialawton.net/danceteam.html

BARRINGTON: PB&J WINTER HOLIDAY PRODUCTION:
FOX TROT/JAZZ - Saturday September 11, 1-2 p.m. Democratic Club 186 Roffee Street - http://nelialawton.net/danceteam.html.  Performance Date : December TBA Winter Ball and Tour

NEW!! E. GREENWICH:
Academy Players is proud to announce that it will, in fact, be having another show this season - Andrew Bergman's (screenwriter of Blazing Saddles and The In-Laws) 1986 comedy classic, Social Security, originally starring Marlo Thomas, Ron Silver and Olympia Dukakis.  Auditions will be held 7:00 PM Sunday, March 28th and Monday, March 29th at St. Luke's Church, 99 Pierce St..  Needed are: 3 men, 3 women: * David and Barbara Kahn, wealthy art dealers who have a wonderful sex life. (30s /40s); * Martin and Trudy Heyman, a nerdy, eggheaded couple; uptight (30s /40s); * Sophie, miserable older woman who undergoes a complete transformation (50s+); * Maurice; an aging artist (50's and older).  Production dates will be June 11-13 and June 17-20 at the Varnum Armory.  For more information please visit our web site at www.academyplayers.org.

KINGSTON
: OPEN Casting CALL for The State Ballet of Rhode Island’s 50th Anniversary Performances of GISELLE. The State Ballet of RI is looking for 1 or 2 male SUPERNUMERARIES to perform a pantomime role of Prince of Courland, father of Bathilde. Here is your opportunity to gain experience and build your theatrical resume while performing alongside the artists of SBRI! What is a SUPERNUMERARY? · Supernumeraries, aka, “supers,” are the extras of the ballet world. SBRI is looking for 1 or 2 male volunteers, at least 5’ 9” in height, to perform a walk-on, non-dancing, unpaid role. Theatre and/or dance experience are helpful, but not required. Audition Dates & Times:
March 20
12:30pm-1:30pm or by appointment in not available for above times, by calling 401-334-2560 or emailing info@stateballet.com.  Rehearsal Schedule [starting March 21st] - Generally, Fridays 7-9:15pm, and Sundays 12:30-3:30pm [Flexible rehearsal schedule]; Technical/Dress Rehearsal @ RIC – Thursday, May 13, 2010 @ 3:30pm. Performance Schedule: Friday, May 14, 2010 @ 10:00am, Friday, May 14, 2010 @ 8:00pm, Saturday, May 15, 2010 @ 2:30pm.  Cast varies per assigned performance.  For additional information or to join SBRI’s e-mailing list, please contact Ana Marsden Fox, Executive Director, at info@stateballet.com.  The story of the ballet, Giselle, can be found on our website: www.stateballet.com.

PAWTUCKET:
The Community Players announce auditions for Neil Simon's "Brighton Beach Memoirs". Needed are two young men, playing ages 14 & 18; two young women, ages 13 & 16; two women 38-40; one man, 40+.  Auditions will be held April 11 & 12, 7 pm, Jenks Auditorium, Division St., Pawtucket, RI (across from McCoy Stadium). Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Production dates June 11-13, 18-20. Please come prepared with potential rehearsal conflict dates and times.  Complete audition info/character breakdown at www.thecommunityplayers.org or call (401) 781-6637.

PROVIDENCE:
East Providence Community Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for RENT. Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson. Direction and Musical Direction by Alex Tirrell. Choreography by Carly Romano.  Saturday, March 20 from 9:30AM to 12:30PM and Sunday, March 21 from 1:30PM to 4:30PM at the East Providence Recreation Center, 100 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside, RI 02915. Please prepare a song from the show or in the style of the show. Accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music for songs not in the show.  See www.eptheatre.org for character sides/music. All roles open for casting and all ethnicities welcome. Show will run in mid-June and rehearsals will start in April.  For questions or more information, please email atirrell@eptheatre.org or call (401) 868-4380.

WESTERLY:
GRANITE THEATRE announces open auditions for Norman Beim's Comedy THE TYRANNY OF LOVE, freely adapted from Moliere's comedy “L'Amour Medecin”. DIRECTOR: Brian Olsen.  Granite Theatre, 1 Granite St. Mon & Tues March 22 & 23, 2010 @ 7 PM. INFORMATION: 860-984-2503. Readings will be from the script.  No appointment necessary.  PERFORMANCE DATES: May 28, 29, June 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, and 20, 2010.  CAST NEEDED: 1 Young Girl – late teens or young looking early 20s; 1 Woman – 30 to mid 40s (this role could be a woman of color or ethnicity); 1 Man – late 30s to mid-50s; 3 Young Men – 18 to 25. All cast and crew receive stipend payments for performances.  For directions go to our website at www.granitetheatre.com

WOONSOCKET: Spreading it Around - March 22 & 23
@ Theatre Works. This lighted- hearted comedy finds Angela Drayton , a wealthy window living in a retirement community in Florida. When she grows tired of footing the bills and handing out money to her unappreciative children, she and some of the other residents start the S.I.N. (Spending It Now) Foundation, an organization which gives to those really in need. Fearing they will lose their inheritance, her greedy son and his shopaholic wife show up to try to have her committed for incompetence. Turning the tables, Angela shows them just how competent she is, and then shows them the door. 3 males age range 30-70's, 2 Females age range 30's -60s. www.twri.org

Vermont

ALBANS: FCTC is holding auditions for it's summer production, "Narnia the Musical". We are in need of 7 men 2 boys ages 9+ 3 women 2 girls ages 8+ 13 gender neutral roles ages 8 - 80+. First Congregational Church (27 Church Street St. Albans, VT 05478) March 19 7pm-9pm and March 20 1pm 3pm. Something for everyone: Song, Dance, Speaking, and The Strong Silent Type. Auditions will consist of readings from the script as well as a song of your choice. Please bring your song selection and accompaniment with you. If you do not have a song selection a well know tune will be provided for you. For more info visit WWW.FCTCVT.ORG  or contact Producer Jennifer Martin at (802) 879-2867.

BURLINGTON: FCTC is holding auditions for it's summer production, "Narnia the Musical". We are in need of 7 men 2 boys ages 9+ 3 women 2 girls ages 8+ 13 gender neutral roles ages 8 - 80+. First Baptist Church (81 St. Paul Street Burlington, VT 05401) March 20 7pm-9pm March 21 1pm-3pm. Something for everyone: Song, Dance, Speaking, and The Strong Silent Type. Auditions will consist of readings from the script as well as a song of your choice. Please bring your song selection and accompaniment with you. If you do not have a song selection a well know tune will be provided for you. For more info visit WWW.FCTCVT.ORG  or contact Producer Jennifer Martin at (802) 879-2867.

STOWE: Auditions for Stowe Theatre Guild's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will be Friday evening, March 19th
(6 pm to 9 pm) and Saturday, March 20th (either 9 am to noon or 1 pm to 4 pm.). The first twenty people who sign up for each time period will be guaranteed an audition slot. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space permits, however auditioners may not get to audition in the time slot they prefer. Therefore, it is strongly encouraged to sign up ahead of time for one of these three slots for the best auditioning opportunity. See contact information below, or reply to this email. Please visit www.stowetheatre.com for audition information. Click on the Audition Information link. Audition materials, including readings, musical selections and character descriptions may be found on the website, and are also available at local libraries. Plan to have fun at these auditions! Come dressed as your favorite character, and be prepared to share a special talent of your choice. All those auditioning will be asked to read, sing, and participate in movement activities as well. PLEASE NOTE: Due to character requirements, all auditioners must be at least 15 years old at the date of the auditions. Auditions will be held at Stowe's Town Hall Theatre, located on the second floor of the Akeley Memorial Building, 67 Main St., Stowe, Vermont. To pre-register call 802-253-3961 or e-mail info@stowetheatre.com.

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