The Hobbit - Young Artists Ensemble

Young Artists Ensemble
Presents Auditions for

THE HOBBIT

 

Directed by Laura Mason
Assistant Directed by Natalie DeSavia

December 1 & 2, 2012

Open to performers Age 10-19*

Can the Hobbit Bilbo Baggins make the journey through the dark lands… aided by the noble Gandalf and a band of Dwarves? Will he survive his encounter with goblins, trolls, a fire breathing dragon... and Gollum? J.R.R. Tolkien’s timeless tale of bravery will also be a part of this season’s award-winning Conejo Theatre For Everyone.

 

Rehearsals held Mondays 5:30-7:30pm, Wednesdays 5:30-8:30pm
& Saturdays 10:00am-3:00pm beginning Wednesday, December 5.

All Cast and Parents must attend a mandatory welcome meeting Wednesday, December 5, 7-8pm

Callbacks will take place Monday, December 3

Performances February 1-17, 2013
(plus additional CTFE PERFORMANCES Feb. 22-24, 2013)

Auditions, Rehearsals, and Performances take place at the
HILLCREST CENTER FOR THE ARTS
403 W Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks

Please prepare a one-minute memorized monologue or poem.
Auditions will last 1 hour and 15 minutes and may include improvisation, cold reading, or movement. 

Audition Time available on 12/1/12 @ 1:30 pm

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever - Camarillo

Camarillo Skyway Playhouse with Camarillo Young Actors Company present

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”
By Barbara Robinson

Hayley Silvers, Director
Elissa Anne Polansky, Directing Supervisor

AUDITIONS: Saturday, August 25th from 2:00pm-6:00pm

Take the Herdmans, the worst children in history. Add a Church Christmas Pageant, with a brand new director. Mix in a bit of chaos and a dash of comedy and what do you get? Why, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, of course! This delightful holiday tale gets a breath of fresh air on the Camarillo Skyway Playhouse stage this December.

Character Breakdown:

10 Adult Roles w/lines
17 Child Roles w/lines
 8-15 additional roles of mixed ages
The Bradley’s:
Father – Bob Bradley – Solid Family man (25-50)
Mother – Grace Bradley – Supportive Mother, Director of the Church Christmas Pageant (25-50)
Beth Bradley – Narrator, Strong voice and presence (10-14)
Charlie Bradley – Traditional kid brother (8-12)

The Herdman’s:
Ralph – The oldest, Cool (12-16)
Imogene – Loud, Bossy, Crafty (10-16)
Leroy – Sure of Himself (10-11)
Claude – Tough, Combative (9-10)
Ollie – Looking for trouble,
Claude’s partner in Crime (9-10)
Gladys – The youngest and worst, small, wiry, feisty (7-10)

Additional Families/ Children: Alice / Maxine – Beth’s best friends, Alice is proper and stuck on herself, Maxine is the reasonable one and is narrator for the Pageant (10-16)
Mrs. Armstrong – The busy body of the church who controls everything (40-50)
Church Ladies (4) – Must take over Mrs. Armstrong’s duties when she breaks her leg (20-50)
Elmer, Hobie, David, Beverly, Shirley, Juanita, Doris – children w/lines (5-15)
Reverend Hopkins – Leader of the Church (40-50)
Fireman (2) – Cameo roles (30-50)
Baby Angels (6) – members of the angel choir (4-7)
Angel Choir / Shepherds (20)- (8-16)

Auditions: Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Those auditioning for the Bradley’s, the Herdman’s or Mrs. Armstrong, may also bring a one minute memorized [comedic] monologue. Auditions will be held at the Camarillo Skyway Playhouse; 330 Skyway Drive, Camarillo, CA on Saturday, August 25th from 2:00pm-6:00pm. www.skywayplayhouse.org

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is an inter-generational Camarillo Young Actors Company production. This means that the entire family can participate! Children under the age of 8 will be admitted by director approval. All those auditioning will be cast.

There is a fee of $210 dollars per child which includes a materials fee and 20 tickets to use, give away, or sell at your discretion. If you sell the 20 tickets at $10 each, you get this incredible experience for only the materials fee of $10! There is a discounted rate for multiple children from the same family. The entire fee will be waived for all adults cast in the production. Some scholarships are available.

King & I - Young Artists Ensemble

Young Artists Ensemble Presents Auditions for The King and I
Directed & Choreographed by Jeff Wallach Musical Direction by Zachary Spencer
Open to performers Age 10-19* Performers as young as 7 will be considered ONLY FOR 3 of the youngest children roles: the twins and the youngest girl.

The Rodgers & Hammerstein classic comes to life on the YAE stage. The story of the King of Siam and the English school teacher who inspired him to forge a free thinking nation is filled with such Broadway hits as “Shall We Dance” and “Getting To Know You”. A family favorite.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS Rehearsals held Monday & Wednesdays 5:30-7:30pm, and Saturdays 10:00am-2:00pm beginning Saturday, September 15. All Cast and Parents must attend a mandatory welcome meeting Wednesday, September 12, 6-7pm

Performances November 2-18, 2012 Auditions, Rehearsals, and Performances take place at the HILLCREST CENTER FOR THE ARTS 403 W Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks directions

Please prepare a one-minute memorized song. Songs from the show are encouraged. If not singing a song from the show, auditioners are advised to look at another selection from Rodgers and Hammerstein's collection, or something similar to the style of The King and I. Please bring sheet music in the correct key. No a cappella auditions. A piano accompanist will be provided. Please wear clothes comfortable for dance. Everyone will be taught a basic movement routine at the audition. The audition will last approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Audition times:

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Sat, Sept 8	Sun, Sept 9
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There is a $180 participant fee if cast.
Financial Assistance is available.

Frankenstein Slept Here - Young Artists Ensemble

Auditions are 8/18 & 8/19

http://yaeonline.com/YAEAuditions.htm 

Young Artists Ensemble Hillcrest Players
Presents Auditions for

Frankenstein Slept Here

Directed by Victoria Sayeg

Open to performers Age 7-14*

What can you do when the landlord comes to visit the dilapidated castle that has become a sanctuary to the likes of the Mummy, Vampira, the Phantom Bride, and the Invisible Man? Have them pose as servants, of course! Hilarity ensues as all your Halloween favorites try to play host in order to save their home.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

• Baroness Frankenstein: descendant of the famous Dr. Frankenstein; witty and smart, brains of the operation, stops at nothing to carry on the Frankenstein name.
• Igor: Baroness’ dumb and loveable assistant, has a very unique walk
• The Monster: is under a sheet almost the whole time but is a staple to the show’s comedy; flails and sits up throughout; has the very last line of the show.
• The Phantom Bride: light and wispy, comically depressed, dry
• Jacqueline Hyde: alternates between saccharin sweet and dreadfully wicked
• Medusa: Snakes in hair, often bickering with others, doubles as a hotel maid
• Vampira: Proper and elegant diva with attitude, doubles as hotel housekeeper, sometimes with Swedish accent; often at Medusa’s throat (no pun intended)
• Hanna Hoople: Owner of hotel, ritzy, suspicious of hotel shenanigans; sometimes very, very afraid; falls in love easily with bearded and hairy men…
• The Mummy: is so over being bandaged.
• Pauline: Mrs. Hoople’s niece; room for creativity with personality
• Ted: Pauline’s husband; room for creativity with personality
• The Werewolf: … is bearded and hairy. Moves well and is highly expressive with face and body; he has the worst reputation at the hotel but is a pretty decent guy. Maybe.
• And THE INVISIBLE MAN

Rehearsals held Tuesdays and Tuesdays 4:45-6:45pm,
and Saturdays 9:00am-1:00pm beginning Thursday, August 23.

All Cast and Parents must attend a mandatory
welcome meeting Thursday, August 23, 5:45 to 6:45pm.

Performances October 13 & 20, 2012

Auditions will last 1 hour and 15 minutes and may include improvisation, cold reading, or movement.

There is a $180 participant fee if cast.
Financial Assistance is available.

Call (805) 381-2747 if you have any questions. 
*Actors must be at least 7 years old and not yet 15 by October 20, 2012.

Please prepare a one-minute memorized monologue or poem.

Please wear clothes you can move in. Auditions consist of performing your monologue or poem and may include improvisation, movement, and cold reading from the script. The audition will last approximately 1 hours and 15 minutes.

Assassins - Camarillo

ASSASSINS

330 Skyway Drive. Camarillo, CA 93010 805-388-5716

AUDITIONS: JULY 29 & 30 7–10pm
CALLBACKS: AUG 1 7-10pm
PERFORMANCES: SEP 28 – NOV 4, 2012
By special arrangement with Music Theatre International

AUDITION INFORMATION

Please be prepared to sing one song (either uptempo or ballad) that showcases your range best. Musical theater only, no pop or classical. Can be from a Sondheim-composed show but not required. No dance audition required. An accompanist will be provided; CDs with instrumental-only tracks are also allowed. Please bring a headshot and/or resume if available.

Callbacks will consist of singing and/or reading from the show.

See the contact information below to make your audition appointment.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
The Balladeer: 18-40, tenor, Woody Guthrie/Joan Baez type, open to casting male or female and all ethnicities, must have strong acting chops and a storyteller’s presence, ability to play guitar or banjo a plus.
John Wilkes Booth: 25-35, baritone, intense, darkly handsome and charismatic. Requires an exceptional actor.
Charles Guiteau: 35-40, tenor, bright, sunny, completely out-of-his-gourd insane.
Leon Czolgosz: 25-32, bass, brooding, uneducated, blue collar, strong sense of being wronged. Has a slight Eastern European accent.
Giuseppe Zangara: 25-35, tenor, angry, heavily-accented immigrant. Mostly speaks Italian. Under 5’5 is a plus.
Samuel Byck: 35-50, baritone, hysterically irate loser in a Santa suit. Not as much singing for this role.
John Hinckley: 18-25, baritone, depressed college student obsessed with Jodie Foster. Ability to play guitar a plus.
Lee Harvey Oswald: 20-30, tenor, suicidal and lonely, may be doubled with the Balladeer, but if not does not sing much. Preference is for someone who really looks like Oswald.
Lynette ‘Squeaky’ Fromme: 18-25, mezzo, hippie girl with a very sharp and dangerous edge, a follower of Charles Manson.
Sara Jane Moore: 30-45, mezzo, overwhelmed, confused, clumsy housewife.
The Proprietor: 30-55, baritone, runs the shooting gallery. Friendly carnival barker type, but must have vague air of menace. Will also play in the ensemble.
Ensemble: All ages, all genders, all types, ideally around 10-15. Seeking a microcosm of America. Ensemble members will play supporting roles, including Emma Goldman and some of the assassins’ victims, and have several key songs, including “Something Just Broke”, a number which is solely for them.
Ability to play musical instruments is a plus for all actors auditioning.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT, CONTACT PRODUCER DEAN JOHNSON AT dean.johnson373@roadrunner.com OR (805) 285-0730

FOR SPECIFIC QUESTIONS, CONTACT DIRECTOR BRIAN ROBERT HARRIS AT brianrobertharris1979@yahoo.com

Seussical - Moorpark

AUDITION DATES & TIMES:
August 5, 7, 8 at 7:00pm
Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Callbacks (by invitation only-August 9)

... AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Prepare 1 minute musical theatre song for the audition. DO NOT SING A SONG FROM THE SHOW. Bring sheet music in your key; an accompanist will be provided. A CD with an accompaniment-only track is also acceptable, provided it is edited and cued correctly. Please also wear or bring comfortable dance attire, as all auditioners will be required to learn a short dance / movement combination.

This is an "open call" audition. NO PAY.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
Rehearse August 13 - October 11, 2012
Weekdays from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Occasional weekend dates as needed.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Dates October 12 – November 18, 2012
Fri & Sat at 8:00 PM, Sun at 2:00 PM

Director: Erin Fagundes

Producer: Kathee Boyer & Ken Rayzor

Music Director: John Gaston & Noreen Smith

Choreographer: Miriam Durrie-Kirsch


For more information, please contact:
High Street Arts Center
805-529-8700
Email: HighStreetArtsCenter@gmail.com


PLOT SUMMARY:
The characters of Dr. Seuss, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie, and a little boy with a big imagination--Jojo. All come to life with all the colorful Seuss characters and transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.

The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge--not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.

CHARACTERS:
A number of performers play several characters (circus performers or creatures etc.) The descriptions below are based on the primary characters and do not address the multiple roles. All character ages are “stage ages”- the age the actor appears on stage. These character descriptions reflect initial thoughts and are not set in stone.

GENERAL GENGUS KHAN SCHMITZ (Baritone; 30 – 50) - The General is bursting with pride at the military academy he runs, and the boys he turns out. He is not sadistic, mean or abusive. He is proud! He is doing the right thing for his boys and making the world a better place, even if he is a bit misguided...

GERTRUDE McFUZZ (Soprano; 22 – 33) - Very self-conscious and aware that her one-feather tail isn't perfect. Gertrude changes during the show from a vain, neurotic, nervous and shy bird into one with the power to protect and care for a baby elephant bird and commit herself to Horton. In other words, she stops worrying about her looks and grows up.

HORTON THE ELEPHANT (baritone; 25 – 35) - Gentle and appealing. He is like a big-hearted blue collar guy who is steadfast and responsible and always tries to do the right thing for his friends. He is imaginative and receptive to the world around him. He is very un-self-conscious. Horton's view of the world never changes--he believes in its goodness. But by the end of the show, without even realizing it, he is ready to become a parent.

JOJO (alto; 6 – 12) - Jojo is a "Thinker"--a smart child with a wild imagination whose “thinks” often get him in trouble. He wants to be valued and loved for himself, but he lives in a society that doesn’t seem to notice or care about any of the things he holds dear to his heart. He longs for a friend with whom to share his thoughts, a soul mate who can understand his experience. JoJo stands out in a world that values conformity. When he expresses the wondrous thoughts in his head, instead of inspiring awe and emulation, he is met with disdain and disapproval.

JUNGLE CREATURES (male & female 10 – 80) - The jungle animals are “street-smart” creatures who live by the laws of the jungle. They are motivated by base survival urges and live to be a part of the herd. They follow the pack, needing to fit in, conform to group dynamics and not be ostracized. They know their place in the jungle kingdom hierarchy; they follow the powerful Kangaroo without question and do not cross the Wickershams. They are easily excited into mob frenzy and will enthusiastically join in a hunt or a Kangaroo Court.

MAYZIE LA BIRD (mezzo; 21 – 32) - Self-centered, selfish and vain, Mayzie will never admit to her own flaws. She manipulates anyone she can (especially Horton) into doing what she wants. But Mayzie isn't all bad. In giving up her egg to Horton once and for all, she has a moment of generosity--she realizes she isn't the kind of person who'd be a good parent, and she does the best thing she can do for the egg.

MR. (tenor; 32 – 45) AND MRS. (mezzo; 30 – 40) MAYOR - Parents trying hard to raise a difficult child in a difficult world. They may get aggravated with Jojo, but they love him dearly and try to do the right thing, even if it turns out to be a mistake.

SOUR KANGAROO (soprano; 23 – 35) - She isn't really sour at all. She's just got a lot of attitude. She's loud, brassy and a lot of fun.

THE BIRD GIRLS (16 – 35) - The popular girls in any school--a clique of pretty, self-centered "back up birds" who do whatever Mayzie does.

THE CAT IN THE HAT (tenor; 18 – 35, Can be male or female) - The essence of mischief, fun and imagination. The Cat stirs things up, causes trouble, but always sets things right again, helping JoJo to discover the power of his imagination as they create the story for the show together. Must be physically adept, good with physical comedy, able to play many comic cameos (Dr. Dake, helicopter reporter, TV interviewer, auctioneer, Mr. McGurkus, etc.) and comfortable improvising with an audience.

THE GRINCH (baritone/bass; 25-45)
The Grinch is a green beastie who lives in Whoville. He is a happy member of the Who community, but this wasn’t always the case. He once lived angrily apart and wished to disrupt the pleasantry of the Whos. His story and change of heart are all part of Who culture now, and happily retold every Christmas.

THE WHOS (5 – 90) - They're a lot like you and me only so small as to be invisible. They are innocent, slightly quirky people who value conformity and clean living. For the most part, they are happy, hard-working, earnest citizens who enjoy their lives and one another. They live simply from day to day and depend on those in charge to lead them. Like white, middle class Americans in the 1950s, they live in a bubble of pleasant uniformity. Their thinking is restricted to what is known and familiar to them; any deviations from the norm are viewed with confusion and suspicion.

THE WICKERSHAM BROTHERS (14 – 40) - These are not bad guys! They're simply a lot like kids who tease, play pranks and get a kick out of making mischief, although often at others' expense. They enjoy hanging around with one another, making music together on the street corner, and playing off one another.

YERTLE, THE TURTLE (baritone/bass; age 20 -40)
Yertle believes he has been endowed with some superior gifts not shared by the other animals and deserves a higher stature. He has a sense of entitlement and has a need for order. He likes to be the one who is looked to for decision-making and setting things right.

VLAD VLADIKOFF (age 19-35)
Vlad Vladikoff does the Wickershams’ dirty work. In his full glory, with his large imposing wing spread, he is scary and formidable.


OTHER ROLES Cadets, Hunches, circus animals, interviewees, etc.

Little Mermaid, Jr. - Conejo Players

AUDITIONS FOR: "Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr." Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater Book by Doug Wright ... Produced by Special Arrangement with Music Theatre International AUDITION DATES & TIMES: Sunday, Monday & Tuesday; July 15th through July 17th at 5:30 PM AUDITION LOCATION: Conejo Players Theatre 351 South Moorpark Road Thousand Oaks, CA 91361-1008 PERFORMANCE DATES: Saturdays and Sundays October 20th through October 28th, 2012 at 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM 2:00 PM ONLY on Sunday October 28th Special Performance at 7:00 PM on Friday, October 26th (No conflicts accepted for Performance Dates or the week before Opening) AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: Please prepare a 1 minute song and bring sheet music in the proper key or a CD with an accompaniment track. No a cappella auditions, and PLEASE DO NOT SING SELECTIONS FROM THE PRODUCTION. Bring comfortable clothes and shoes that you can dance in. We will have cold readings from the script. If you are not reading yet, please memorize a story or poem to say out loud. It should last one minute or less. No appointment necessary. Open Call Auditions. There is NO PAY. Auditions may run late, be prepared to stay the whole time. Please bring a list of all potential conflicts including travel, etc. PLOT SUMMARY: The Little Mermaid is the story of Ariel – a spunky mermaid who is fascinated by humans and all of their stuff. Her father, King Triton doesn’t understand and forbids her to visit the surface – which, of course, she does anyway. Her friends, Scuttle and Flounder, and her guardian Sebastian are with her through all of her adventures, including when she agrees with the evil Ursula to trade her voice to be human! She must get the prince to kiss her in order to break the curse. A timeless tale based on the story by Hans Christian Anderson and the Disney film, this upbeat musical has familiar tunes, colorful characters and chances for lots of fun! CAST OF CHARACTERS: Note: All roles sing and dance. Age ranges are general ideas and are somewhat flexible from what is listed. Ariel – (Female; age range 14-17) a mermaid who wants to be human. She has a good heart, but gets caught up in her dreams. Actress must be very bubbly and energetic. She has to be able to convey meaning with no words. Vocal Range Bb3-Eb5 Prince Eric – (Male; age range 14-18) a human prince who loves the sea more than anything. He is kind, light-hearted and fun. Vocal Range B3-D5 Grimsby - (Male; age range 16- adult) Prince Eric’s valet. He is very still and rigid – and is always sea sick! Vocal Range E4-C5 Sebastian – (Male; age range flexible, non-adult) a crab who is the composer for King Triton, then becomes Ariel’s “guardian”. He is very anxious with lots of nervous energy with lots of emotions. Has some physical comedy. Vocal Range A3-D5 Flounder – (Male or Female; age range 8-14) a rambunctious young fish and Ariel’s best friend. He is sweet and kind and a wide-eyed optimist and spunky! Vocal Range G3-Db5 Scuttle - (Male; age range 8-18) a crazy seagull who thinks he is an expert on humans. He is a little full of himself. Actor should have good comedic timing. (May cast as female) Vocal Range B3-E5 King Triton - (Male; age adult) Ariel’s father. He is a good-hearted father who doesn’t always understand his daughter. He is very powerful and plays a range of emotions – frustration, anger and wisdom. Not a singing or dancing role. Ursula - (Female; age adult) the evil sea witch. She must be able to command the stage with her nastiness. She is cunning and devious and will stop at nothing to get what she wants. Vocal Range F3-C#5 Floatsam & Jetsam – (Male or Female; age range 8-14) Ursula’s sidekicks. They are evil, sneaky and sarcastic. Vocal Range C4-C#5 Chef Louis - (Male or Female; age range 16-adult) French head chef in Prince Eric’s palace. Has one solo. Character must be energetic, fun and over the top. Good comedic timing is a must! Vocal Range A3-C5 Mersisters - (Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana) – (Females; age range 14-17) Ariel’s sisters. Each sister’s will have the opportunity to develop her own personality. May double as princesses. Vocal Range G3-G5 Carlota – (Female; age range 16- adult) Prince Eric’s headmistress. She is kind hearted and maternal. Not a singing or dancing role. Ensemble – (Male and Female; age ranges 8 – 18) Various characters including Ship’s Pilot, Sailors, Merfolk, Sea Creatures, Seahorse, Gulls, Poor Unfortunate Souls, Chefs, Princesses. A few younger ensemble members (ages 6-7) may be considered for casting. All ensemble roles sing and dance. FOR MORE INFORMATION: If you need additional information, please contact the producer, Shannon Fogelmanis, at shannif@rocketmail.com or 805-231-7972.

Miss Saigon - Conejo Players Theatre

AUDITION LOCATION: Conejo Players Theatre 351 S. Moorpark Road Thousand Oaks, CA 91361 ... AUDITION DATES & TIMES: September 16, 17 & 18, 2012 at 7:30pm (Sunday, Monday & Tuesday) SPECIAL AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: Prepare 1 minute of a contemporary musical theatre song for the primary audition, and bring a second selection as a backup. DO NOT SING A SONG FROM THE SHOW. Not all auditioners will need to sing their second selection, but as this is a pop-opera, we need to be sure that we can hear what we need in the vocal audition. Bring sheet music in your key; an accompanist will be provided. A CD with an accompaniment-only track is also acceptable, provided it is edited and cued correctly. Please also wear or bring comfortable dance attire, as all auditioners will be required to learn a short dance / movement combination. REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: Rehearse September 24 - November 15 Weekdays from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM. Occasional weekend dates as needed. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: November 16 - December 15, 2012 Thurs, Fri & Sat at 8:00 PM, Sun at 2:00 PM (No performance Nov 22 [Thanksgiving Day]) Director: Shawn W. Lanz Producer: Courtney Potter Music Director: Lisa Yaldezian Choreographers: Arryck Adams and Tami Keaton For more information, please contact: Courtney Potter, Producer courtney.potter@gmail.com (818) 321-4848 PLOT SUMMARY: A classic love story is brought up-to-date in one of the most stunning theatrical spectacles of all time. In "Miss Saigon," Alain Boublil and Claude-Michael Schönberg (the creators of Les Misérables), along with Richard Maltby, Jr., bring Puccini's "Madame Butterfly" to the modern world in a moving testament to the human spirit and a scathing indictment of the tragedies of war. In the turmoil of the Vietnam War, an American soldier and a Vietnamese girl fall in love, only to be separated during the fall of Saigon. Their struggle to find each other over the ensuing years ends in tragedy for her and a fighting chance for the child he never knew he had. An international sensation, “Miss Saigon” is an epic, daring pop opera that is universal in its emotional power even as it deals with controversial, contemporary issues. Its sung-through pop-inflected score gives a multi-ethnic cast of strong pop singers an opportunity to shine, in showstopping numbers like “I Still Believe,” “Why God Why?” and “The American Dream.” Meanwhile, its fluid cinematic structure is simultaneously thrilling and challenging. Raw and uncompromising, "Miss Saigon" is an intensely personal story of the losses we suffer and the sacrifices we make in a world gone mad. CHARACTERS: Christopher Scott (To play age 20-30, Pop Tenor - VOCAL RANGE A2 to B4) - A young, tormented American GI. He is in love with Kim, but after they are torn apart, finds solace in his new love for Ellen back in the US. After 3 years of trying to get past his Vietnam experience and his shattered love, the news of a son born of Kim shakes his world apart. Kim (To play age 17-20, Mezzo-Soprano / Belter - VOCAL RANGE E3 to E5) - A 17-year-old Vietnamese girl from the country. She moves to Saigon and falls in love with Chris, an American marine. She is young and naïve, yet strong-willed. She would do anything for the good of her son, Tam. The Engineer (To play age 25-50, High Baritone - VOCAL RANGE A2 to Aflat4) - The half-French, half-Vietnamese owner of the Dreamland club in Saigon. He is a greasy wheeler-dealer who puts self-preservation above absolutely all else. John (To play age 20-30, Pop Tenor - VOCAL RANGE Gsharp2 to Bflat4) - Chris’s close friend and a fellow American marine. In the Dreamland bar, he buys Kim for Chris "as a last souvenir." Three years later, John has become an activist supporting aid to the Bui-Doi (the Amerasian offspring of American soldiers and Vietnamese mothers abandoned at the end of the Vietnam War). In his work, he locates Chris' three year-old son, Tam, living with Kim in Bangkok. Thuy (To play age 17-25, Pop Tenor - VOCAL RANGE C3 to Bflat4) - Kim’s cousin, to whom she has been promised since she was 13. He is a stalwart and determined Vietnamese military leader who will stop at nothing to get Kim back for himself. Ellen (To play age 20-30, Mezzo-Soprano / Belter - VOCAL RANGE Fsharp3 to G5) - The sensible, stable American woman that Chris fell in love with and married 2 years after returning from Vietnam. The news that Kim is still alive and bore Chris' son threatens to change her life forever, but she is determined to do what is best for her husband, his son, and her marriage. Gigi (To play age 17-25, Mezzo-Soprano / Belter - VOCAL RANGE Aflat3 to Eflat5) - A Vietnamese bar girl who wins the contest and the title of “Miss Saigon.” While on the surface, she is a hardened stripper, her true dream is to be taken away by an American marine to start a new life in America. Mimi, Yvette & Yvonne (To play age 17-25, Any vocal range) - Vietnamese strippers / bar girls at the Dreamland club. Tam (To play age 3, Non-singing) - The 3-year-old Amerasian son of Chris and Kim. (Can be played by a girl). A large singing and dancing ensemble will also play the following roles: Assistant Commissar, Captain Schultz, Club Owner, Officer, Soldier 1, Soldier 2, Marine, Marine Captain, Marines, Bar Girls, Embassy Workers, Conference Delegates (Men), Soldiers, Vietnamese Men, Vietnamese Women, Hustlers, Vendors, Tourists. VOCAL RANGE FOR ENSEMBLE MEN: A2 to D5 VOCAL RANGE FOR ENSEMBLE WOMEN: Aflat3 to C6

Honk, Jr. - Moorpark

High Street Arts Center
Summer Theater Camp
June 18 - 29 (10 - 2)
Monday - Thursday
Ages 9 - 17
Registration fee is $295.

To sign up, call (805) 517 - 6300

Everyone gets into the act as the HSAC presents HONK JR. Participants learn auditions skills, character development, singing, dancing, and back stage arts such as set design, lighting and sound. The camp will conclude with four performances 7/27 - 7/29.

A limited number of scholarships up to $200 are available from the Moorpark Foundations for the Arts, contact hriley@moorparkarts.org or (805) 844 - 5441.

Music Man - Simi Valley

Music Man

Actors' Repertory Theatre of Simi is casting their production of The Music Man, directed by James Castle Stevens, musically directed by Matthew Park, choreographed by Becky Castells. Performances are at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, July 21 - August 26, 2012. Rehearsals begin in Simi Valley on or about June 4, 2012.

Auditions are by appointment only and will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 22 and 23 from 7-10pm. Children will be seen from 7-8pm and adults between 8-10pm. Auditions will be held at 3050 Kadota St., Simi Valley, CA 93063. Additional location directions will be given at the time of appointment reservation if needed. No walk-ups please. Please bring prepared sheet music, and expect to sing 16 bars from a Broadway musical of a similar genre. Dance callbacks and readings will be held on Sunday, May 27 from 1:30-4:30pm at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley, CA 93065. There is no pay for this production. Please call 805-579-3611 to schedule an appointment.

The role of HAROLD HILL will be played by AEA member, Kristopher Kyer.

Available Roles

MARION PAROO
Leading lady, excellent voice, strong actress, moves well, confident. G - High G
CHARLIE COWELL
Good actor, strong speaking voice. Non-singing
MAYOR SHINN
Good actor, comic timing. Non-singing
EULALIE MACKECKNIE SHINN
Good actress, comic timing, good singer, moves well D - High D
MARCELLUS WASHBURN
Good actor, comic timing, sings and dances E - High D sharp
ETHEL TOFFELMIER
Good actress, good singer and moves well D - High D
MRS. PAROO
Mother to Marion and Winthrop, good actress, singer, capable of Irish brogue
A flat - High E flat
WINTHROP PAROO
Young, shy son to Mrs. Paroo/brother to Marion, capable of lisp, sings and dances
C - High E flat
AMARYLLIS
Good actress, same size/age as Winthrop, slightly bratty, must be able to hold a harmony line
THE QUARTET:
EWART DUNLOP, OLIVER HIX, JACEY SQUIRES, OLIN BRITT
Important singing roles, capable of holding harmonies, some acting
Olin--Bass: A - High D
Oliver--Baritone: E - High F sharp
Ewart--Baritone: E - F sharp
Jacey--Tenor: B - High A
TOMMY DJILAS
Handsome, teen heartthrob, good actor and dancer Non-singing
ZANEETA SHINN
Excellent dancer, Mayor's daughter, love interest to Tommy Non-singing
GRACIE SHINN
Good singer, Mayor's younger daughter B - E flat
ALMA HIX, MAUD DUNLOP, MRS. SQUIRES
Pick-A-Little ladies core group, strong singers, comic timing, move well, married to
3 of Quartet men All: D - High D
CONDUCTOR
Strong speaking voice; Non-singing
CONSTABLE LOCKE
Good actor; Non-singing
ENSEMBLE
Adult-types, teens and kids to play townspeople, traveling salesmen, teen dancers,
Wa Tan Ye girls, boys' band; Various SATB

Peter Pan - Conejo Players

Audtions:  Peter Pan, May 13-15

Audition Dates & Times: 

Sunday, Monday & Tuesday; May 13th through May 15th at 7:00 PM

Audition Locaiton: 

Conejo Players Theatre
351 South Moorpark Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91361-1008

Performance Dates: 

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
July 13th through August 11th, at 8:00 PM
Sunday Matinees at 2:00 PM
Saturday Matinee on July 28th at 2:00 PM in addition to the 8:00 PM show
No conflicts accepted for Performance Dates or the week before Opening

Audition Requirements: 

Please bring a resume and a list of all potential conflicts including travel, etc.  Bring sheet music in the proper key or CD with an accompaniment track. No a cappella auditions, and PLEASE DO NOT SING SELECTIONS FROM THE PRODUCTION. Be prepared to dance with the appropriate attire and shoes. There will also be a cold reading portion of the audition. No appointment necessary. Open Call Auditions. There is NO PAY. Auditions may run late, be prepared to stay the whole time.  NOTE: Actors auditioning for Peter, Wendy, Michael, John, and Jane must be comfortable flying (with flying harnesses/apparatus) and meet the weight requirements.

Plot Summary: 

Peter Pan' tells the story of a boy who refuses to grow up is a delightful high-flying family spectacle! Peter Pan spends his never-ending childhood adventuring on the small island of Neverland as leader of his gang, the Lost Boys. The show's adventures begin when Peter teaches Wendy and her brothers how to fly and invites them to come with him to Never-Never-Land. Fly away with Peter, Tinkerbell, and the Darling children to a place where children can fly and exciting, frightening adventures happen every day. Pirates, fairies, natives, and Lost Boys abound in this thrilling escapade!

For More Information: 

Contact the Producer, Jennifer Kilpatrick 805-300-7847 jen@kilmil.com

Character Breakdown: 

Peter: Teen or adult.  Mezzo, athletic, charismatic, youthful, must move well, gymnastics/athletic ability a plus.  The role is traditionally played by woman.

Wendy: Teen.  Soprano. Ingénue, graceful and proper but able to enjoy and lose herself in the fantasy and fun Peter brings.  Must move well.

Michael: Child (age open - preferably 8-10 who can play younger.  Requires a lot of focus and ability to pay attention and stay on task for a major rehearsal process and long run of the show) Must be young, innocent, and move well.  Girls will be considered if they can convincingly look like a boy.

John: Age 12-15 boy with unchanged voice.  Must seem intelligent and reserved, but also able to have fun and lose himself in the adventure.  Must move well.

Mrs. Darling: Adult, mezzo, lovely, warm and caring. Mother of Wendy, Michael and John.

Mr. Darling/Captain Hook: This actor must be very versatile, as he plays both the uptight but loving father of Wendy, Michael and John and the villainous, sinister Captain Hook.  High Baritone/Tenor, great comic timing

Liza: Teen or adult.  The Darling’s maid (will double as an Indian)

Nana: The Darling’s house servant, only she is not human! Nana is a large dog! The actor/actress must be able to meet the physical requirements of being on all fours and be extremely animated.  Can double in other roles.

Crocodile: Hook’s nemesis who is out to eat his other hand.  Must be comfortable crawling on the floor.  Can double in other roles.

Jane: Able to play 12-16.  Grown Wendy’s daughter who appears at the end of the show and flies to Neverland with Peter.  Will double as other role.  Must be young and sweet.

Smee: Teen or adult.  Open to all types, sizes, and ethnicities.   Funny sidekick to Captain Hook. Must move well and have good comic timing.

Lost Boys: Able to play 12-17, can be female if able to convincingly play a male.  Must be able to sing harmony and move well, gymnastics a plus.  High energy.  All ethnicities, types, and sizes encouraged.

Tiger Lily: To play teen - matches Peter Pan in age.  Excellent trained dancer (jazz, ballet). Strong, athletic, good rhythm.  Must have high stamina.  Featured dance role.

Indians: Male and female teens/adults.  Kids may be considered if good movers/dancers.  Must move well and some may double as pirates.

Pirates: Teen/adults.  All types, sizes, ethnicities. Must move well and have good rhythm and comedic timing.  Dancing a plus.

Annie, Jr. - Thousand Oaks

Hillcrest Players Summer Musical Camp
presents
ANNIE, Jr. ]
Instructor: Frank Laguardia

Two Camps This Year!
CAMP REGISTRATION Ages 6-10: June 18-July 13, 2012 Mon-Fri, 9:00am-1:00pm, All days (July 9-12, 9:00am-3:00pm)

Performances (at Thousand Oaks High School Performing Arts Center): Wednesday, July 11th 7:00 pm Thursday, July 12th 7:00 pm Friday, July 13 7:00 pm Ages 11-15: July 16-August 10, 2012 Mon-Fri, 9:00am-1:00pm, All days (August 6-9, 9:00am-3:00pm) Performances (at Thousand Oaks High School Performing Arts Center): Wednesday, August 8th 7:00 pm Thursday, August 9th 7:00 pm Friday, August 10 7:00 pm

Tuition: Session #1: $600 due June 15th

Session #2: $600 due July 13th

Sibling Discount: $550 The Sibling Discount applies to a second or additional children registered for either session of Annie Jr. Camp. There is a $50 non-refundable deposit to reserve a spot in camp. T-shirt and Personal Theater Makeup kit Included. Please note that tickets to the final performances are not included in the tuition.

Tickets cost $10 each and will go on sale the first week of camp.

Camp is located at M.A.T.E.S. (Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary School) Click here to register online.

Guys and Dolls, Jr. - Simi Valley

ARTS Summer Musical Theatre Workshop for Kids
Since 1998 Actors' Repertory Theatre of Simi has offered an intensive "summer stock" type of theater training program for young people between the ages of 9-15 years. For five weeks the young actors work with a staff of five to eight instructors and aides, learning the music, book and dance numbers for a full, junior version of a Broadway musical theatre production that is performed on stage at the Simi Valley Cultural ArtsCenter during the sixth week of the workshop. Participants also learn about theatre etiquette, creating a character, vocal interpretation, artistic expression and working as a team to create a live theatrical production under the direction of a staff of professionals in a disciplined, safe and nurturing environment.

Ages 9 - 15
Director: George Castells
Choreographer: Becky Castells
Vocal Director: Caroline Esposito

7/2 - 8/3/12 Monday - Thursday (9 - 2)
$575
Performances 8/4, 5, 11, 12 at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Enroll by 6/5 and save $25. 15% sibling discount. 805-579-3611 818-590-5839 actorsrepofsimi.org to download a registration form

Meet Me in St. Louis - Cabrillo

To schedule an audition, please call (805) 497-8614. When leaving a message, please include your name, role(s) for which you’d like to be considered, telephone number, day and approximate time you'd like to audition, and whether or not you’re a member of Actors’ Equity Assn.

Cabrillo Music Theatre announces auditions for all available roles for its production of MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS. The Broadway version of the classic M.G.M. musical includes “The Trolley Song,” “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” “The Boy Next Door,” plus several spectacular dance numbers created directly for the stage.

Thousand Oaks Auditions: Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS will play July 20th through the 29th, 2012, in the Kavli Theatre at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS will be directed by Linda Kerns, with choreography by Heather Castillo. Lloyd Cooper will musical direct and lead the Cabrillo Music Theatre Orchestra. The production will be supervised by Cabrillo’s Artistic Director, Lewis Wilkenfeld.

MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS begins rehearsal for non-AEA June 11th, and for AEA on June 25th or July 2nd, 2012, depending on role.

Kid’s Calls: Saturday, May 5th – 12Noon Sunday, May 6th – 5:30PM

Guys and Dolls, Jr. 2012 - Camarillo

AUDITIONS: June 9, 2012, 11AM at CSP, 330 Skyway Drive inside the Camarillo Airport. Call or email Co-Producer, Erin Heulitt, for an appointment, 805-407-7327, eheulitt@roadrunner.com

CALLBACKS: June 10

6PM READ-THRU/ORIENTATION MEETING: June 16, 10AM. Parents Please Plan To Attend.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: Mondays through Thursdays beginning July 9th. See below. Rehearsals don’t begin until the week of July 9 and are Mondays through Thursdays 9AM to 12PM through August 10, then we switch to afternoon rehearsals 4PM to 7PM from August 13 – 31 and September 3 – 6 which is our Tech Week. We may possibly rehearse on one or more of the evenings of Tech Week instead of afternoons, but that will be determined later. You will be notified ASAP. Not everyone will be called for every rehearsal and there will be accommodations made throughout the rehearsal process for family vacations and conflicts, however, THERE WILL BE NO CONFLICTS ALLOWED FOR TECH WEEK and EVERYONE will be called.

PERFORMANCES: September 7-16, 2012, Fridays and Saturdays at 7PM and Sundays at 2PM. Call times for performances are 5:30 and 12:30.

Who can participate? Guys and Dolls, Jr. is open to serious performers, experienced and inexperienced, between the ages of 8 and 18. Younger and older actors may be accepted pending directors’ and licensing company approval.

What else do I need to know for Auditions?
■Please prepare one (1) minute of classical musical theater song in similar style or from the show. Bring sheet music in correct key. Instrumental CDs will be allowed.
■Prepare to do a cold reading from the script. Sides will be provided.
■Wear/Bring comfortable clothing and appropriate shoes for dance.
■Bring headshot and/or resume if you have them.
■Bring your calendar/know your and your family schedule in order to record your conflicts.

COST: $250 for each actor which includes all materials, costumes, and 20 tickets at $10 each for you to use or sell at your discretion. The libretto, practice CD, and costume will be yours to keep.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCTION TEAM: Director, Olivia Heulitt; Music Director, Leanna Crenshaw; Co-Choreographers, Leanna Crenshaw & Olivia Heulitt; Co-Producers, Mark and Erin Heulitt.

PARENTS: There will be ample opportunities for you to participate in your child(ren)’s experience. Theater can be a fun family feat! We will need parents and/or other caring adults to help wrangle children, work in the snack bar, take tickets, help with costumes, props, set, tech, etc. Be thinking about what you would like to offer in the way of your talents to our production, we look forward to meeting and working with you!

Sheet Music Binder

So my daughter auditioned for the Rubicon Summer Children's Theatre program and they were really impressed with her binder. What binder is this? It's the one that I put together that has her sheet music and her headshot/resume. I used a regular 3 ring binder (one where you can put something in the front and back of the binder). I put a copy of her headshot in the front view of the binder and a copy of her resume in the back view of the binder. I put her name in the spine. I did this for a couple of reasons. One, in case we lose or forget the binder, we'll have a better chance in getting it back. Two, she stands out. They absolutely *loved* the binder. Inside the binder, I had the sheet music organized by tabs. Since I wasn't sure if they wanted only a minute of the song, or the complete song, I put both copies in there with a tab separating the two pieces of music. I also included sheet music for another song in case they wanted her to sing something else. When you put in your sheet music, I recommend duplexing the sheet music to make it easier for the pianist. Start with page one of the music on its own page and duplex (copy on both sides) the remainder of the music. If you can't duplex, you can also use sheet protectors which might be better for your sheet music, so the sheet music will last longer. I have read advice saying that she highlight the tempo and any key music marks that the pianist may need. This of course, is up to you.