Up In One Productions

Peter and the Starcatcher Auditions

Saturday, Sept. 9th at 1:00 pm

Sunday, Sept. 10th at 7:00 pm

Callbacks: Monday, Sept. 11th at 7 pm

(by invitation only)

Location: The CENTER for Performing Arts

Director/Choreographer: Nicole Tarcza

Music Directors: Paul & JoAnne Schubert

Stage Manager: Marie Weinfurt

Producer: Diana di Grandi

Performance Dates: November 3 – 19, 2023, Fridays & Saturdays at 8 PM, Sundays at 3 PM;

(possible weekday morning performance on 11/08)

Bring/Prepare:

1. 16 -32 bars of a song of your choice. Either bring your piano sheet music for our accompanist or a recording of your music.

2. Prepare one of the monologues from the show in our packet (link at bottom). Not all characters have monologues in the packet. Choose the one you think best demonstrates what you can do.

3. Be prepared to list any rehearsal conflicts

4. COVID AUDITION PROTOCOL: AT THIS TIME, WE WILL BE USING ONLY A FULLY VACCINATED

CAST, CREW, BAND AND PRODUCTION TEAM. PLEASE BE PREPARED TO SHOW PROOF OF VACCINATION UPON ARRIVAL

Note: While this show is not a musical, it is a play with music. Not all actors will be required to sing in the show; but everyone is asked to sing at their audition. Please note that Molly, Black Stache, Mrs Bumbrake and Smee are featured singers.

Seeking: Highly versatile performers. We will be building a diverse ensemble of creative actors who can tell any theatrical story with physical expression, language, a few props and a ton of imagination. We strongly encourage performers of all identities: races, gender expressions, sizes, physical abilities, sexual orientation, religions, ethnicities, and countries of origin to audition.

Overview

As Wicked provides a prequel to The Wizard of Oz, the Story of Peter and the Starcatcher provides a humorous and fantastical backstory for the beloved character of Peter Pan and his arch-nemesis Captain Hook. In this wickedly imaginative play, we meet a poor orphan on the high seas simply called Boy because, in the absence of a mother and a father, he was never given a name. His sad and lonely world is turned upside down when he meets Molly. The daughter of famous Starcatcher Lord Astor, our heroine, is on a mission to save the world and protect a treasure trunk filled with magical star stuff from getting into the hands of evil and greedy pirate Black Stache. As they travel aboard the Neverland ship headed for a faraway land, Molly and Boy learn about love and friendship and forge an unbreakable bond.

Book by Rick Elice Music by Wayne Barker

THIS IS THE VERY DEFINITION OF AN “ENSEMBLE” PIECE. MOST ACTORS WILL BE ON STAGE FOR

SEVERAL SCENES AND MANY WILL PLAY MORE THAN ONE DIFFERENT AND UNFORGETTABLE

CHARACTER.

WHILE CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS SPECIFY A GENDER, ALL ROLES ARE POTENTIALLY OPEN TO

ALL GENDERS.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

Black Stache - A notorious pirate, terrorizing the seven seas in search of a worthy adversary. Heartless, hirsute, and suspiciously well-read. Partial to the poetical and theatrical, which causes him to behave quite flamboyantly. Gender: Male, Age: 30 to 50

Molly Aster - A young girl and Starcatcher apprentice who is taken aboard the Neverland as precious cargo. Curious and intelligent, she is only beginning to understand the confusing romantic longings that come with her age. She will risk anything for the sake of what is right. Gender: Female, Age: 16 to 25

Boy/Peter - A lonely and hardened orphan who doesn't miss much. Nameless, homeless, and friendless at the beginning of the play and a hero by the end. He wants a home and a family more than anything, and dreams of a life of being free. Gender: Male, Age: 16 to 25

Grempkin - The schoolmaster of St. Norbert's Orphanage for Lost Boys. Mean and malodorous, he revels in keeping his boys in the dark and malnourished. Gender: Male, Age: 40 to 60 Optional Doublings include: FIGHTING PRAWN; MACK; SÁNCHEZ.

Mrs. Bumbrake - Molly's nanny, a stereotypical British cad and outfitted with the duty of teaching Molly about womanhood. She still has enough charm in her age to attract a sailor or two. Optional Doubling as TEACHER. Gender: Female Presenting, Age: 40 to 60

Bill Slank - The vicious orphaned captain of the Neverland. Does not possess the capacity to lead anyone but himself, which puts himself constantly in disaster. Greedy enough to send boys to their doom for thechance of gaining starstuff. Gender: Male, Age: 35 to 55. Optional Doubling as HAWKING CLAM.

Smee - Black Stache's first mate. He is single-mindedly dedicated to his captain's every whim. Gender: Male, Age: 25 to 55

Prentiss - An orphan, ambitious, hyper-articulate, and logical. He yearns to be a leader, even when he knows in his heart that he'll never be one. A bit of a blowhard with a touch of cowardice. Gender: Male, Age: 13 to 25

Alf - A seafarer, an old sea dog proud of his tenure. His kind heart gives him an appeal to the feminine sensibility. Gender: Male, Age: 50 to 65

Lord Leonard Aster - Molly's father, a loyal subject to the Queen. The very model of a Victorian English gentleman, he is a faithful friend and a secret Starcatcher. Gender: Male, Age: 40 to 60

Captain Robert Falcon Scott - Lord Aster's old school friend, the captain of the Wasp, Britain's fastest frigate. Lives with nautical bravura and heroic patriotism. Gender: Male, Age: 35 to 45

Ted - An orphan obsessed with food. A natural performer with easy wit and quite poetic language. Gender: Male, Age: 16 to 25

Ensemble - Sailors; Seamen; Seafarers; Orphans; Pirates; Mermaids; Mollusks; Narrators

Please click on the following link for the audition monologues and the rehearsal schedule:

Audition Material and Schedule

For questions, contact: upinoneprod@gmail.com

Audition Dates:

Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 1pm

Sunday, August 13, 2023 at 7pm

Callbacks: Monday, August 14, 2023 at 7pm

CENTERstage Productions presents The Iceman Cometh, a play written by Eugene O’Neill in 1939 and first published in 1946, premiered on Broadway the same year. 

A monologue will be provided at auditions and sides will be provided at callbacks.

Eugene O’Neill, who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1936, is generally considered to be one of our greatest playwrights. And The Iceman Cometh is considered by many to be his finest work. 

The play is set at Harry Hope’s rundown saloon and boarding house in 1912 and tells the story of a group of aimless patrons and boarders whose empty lives underscore the human need for dreaming and hope. It opens with the rag-tag group awaiting the arrival of their favorite visitor, charismatic salesman Theodore “Hickey” Hickman. Typically, Hickey brings the party and brightens their dismal lives. When Hickey appears this time, things take a turn. Hickey has a dark secret, is newly sober, and urges the men to find a new life of peace and contentment. Thrown into disarray by their fervent friend, the men at Harry Hope’s bar are forced to confront their life choices and see the reality of who they are. There is one member of the group who is not impressed with Hickey’s turnaround and demands to know why Hickey has changed his life so drastically. Eventually, Hickey is forced to reveal the devastating turn of events in his own life.

Director: Donna Betts

Producer: CENTERstage Productions

Location: The Center for Performing Arts, Rhinebeck, NY

Performance Dates: October 20-22 and October 27-29, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm

Seeking: We strongly encourage women, persons of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals to audition. We are strongly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of our work.

Questions: Contact Director Donna Betts at bettsdo@cs.com

Casting Breakdown:

Theodore Hickman

A salesman. Immediately likable, Hickey speaks like a salesman with an easy flow of glib, persuasive convincingness. Hickey is the saloon’s anxiously awaited guest, his arrival promising free drinks and merriment. However, this time the group’s “messiah” comes bearing a different gospel of salvation, urging them to divest themselves of their pipe dreams and make peace with themselves. Male, 40 to 60’s

Larry Slade

Once a Syndicalist-Anarchist. Having bitterly retired from the work, he presents himself as a man who has chosen to watch the carnage form the grandstand of philosophical detachment and eagerly awaits his death. O’Neill notes that Larry has a mystic’s meditative eyes with a gleam of sharp sardonic humor in them and his look of tired tolerance gives his face the quality of a weary priest. Male, 60’s

Don Parritt.

Parritt is a young man who is on the run having tipped off the police about his mother’s anarchist activities. He searches for Larry who he believes was in love with his mother and who he believes was the one person who cared for him. Male, 20 to 30’s

Harry Hope

The owner of the saloon and rooming house. Likable to all he hides his vulnerability behind a testy truculent manner but fools no one. Hope has not ventured outside the bar in twenty years since the death of his wife Bessie. Male, 60’s

Rocky Pioggi

Rocky is an Italian American who tends bar at night. He maintains Pearl and Margie as “ladies of the night” but fervently claims he is not their pimp. His temperament is prickly and he is hot-headed but loyal to Harry and protective of the establishment. Male, 30 to 50’s

Hugo

Hugo spends much of the play drunk and when he does speak it is with a heavy German accent. He intermittently denounces the crowd and whines for a drink. Male, 60’s

Ed Mosher

A born grafter, con man, and practical joker. He had a career in the circus. He is Hope’s brother-in-law. Male, 50 to 60’s

Pat McGloin

Mosher’s drinking partner. He has the look of his former police days. Once brutal and greedy he is good-humored. Male 50 to 60’s

Willie Oban

Willie left Harvard Law School upon the ruin of his prominent industrialist father. Male, 30 to 50.

Joe Mott

A black man who dreams of re-opening his gambling house. Male, 50 to 60’s

Piet Wetjoen

The “General” is Lewis’s drinking partner and one-time leader of a Boer commando. Male, 60’s

Cecil Lewis

The “Captain” a Boer War veteran, speaks with an English accent. 60’s

James Cameron

Jimmy Tomorrow, a former newspaper writer, is elegant, intelligent, and reserved. Male, 60’s

Chuck Morello

Chuck is the day bartender at the saloon who plans to marry Cora. Male, 30 to 40’s

Pearl

Rocky’s “tart” a bit ditzy, sentimental and lazy, and content with life. Female, 20 to 30’s

Margie

Also Rocky’s “tart” a bit ditzy, sentimental and lazy, and content with life. Female, 20 to 30’s

Cora

Cora is also a lady of the night and plans to marry Chuck and move to a farm in New Jersey. 30 to 40’s

Moran

Detective. Male, 30 to 40’s

Lieb

Also, a detective. Male, 30 to 40’s

TroupEnigma presents

Equus

Written by Peter Shaffer. Directed by Michael Juzwak.

Auditions Dates:

● Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

● Sunday, July 23, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

● Monday, July 24, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

Rehearsals will begin sometime late July/early August and the show runs the first two weekends of October, October 6,7,8 and October 13, 14, 15.

Location: The CENTER for Performing Arts of Rhinebeck

Plot Synopsis: Dr. Martin Dysart, a psychiatrist who has grown unhappy with his life, takes on the peculiar case of Alan Strang, a reserved teenager who has been accused of brutally blinding six horses. Dysart slowly unravels Alan’s background, learning that he grew up in a strained household with a devoutly religious mother and an atheist father. But as Dysart begins to trace the roots of Alan’s problems, his own also begins to surface.

Characters:

● Alan Strang – teen-age Patient, must be 18 or older. (Nudity Required and will be tastefully done)

○ An intense teenage boy, with a deep connection to religion, who blinds six horses one night in Harry Dalton’s stable. He is the son of Frank and Dora Strang. Up until the crime, Alan worked a job that he hated at an appliance store and spent weekends in Dalton’s stable, grooming the horses. Sent to psychiatrist Martin Dysart for treatment, Alan slowly discloses details about his repressed childhood and his fascination with horses. He eventually reveals the secret rituals he practices in praise of Equus, the horse-god he has invented.

● Frank Strang – his Father

○ Alan Strang’s father, a devoted atheist, and a hardworking, “self-improving” man. Frank’s strict and sometimes-explosive nature is the main source of tension in the Strang household. In addition, his atheism often comes into conflict with the religious feeling of his wife Dora, and son Alan. Though Frank seems to be an exceedingly disciplined and rigid person, his own vices – and needs – are revealed when he is seen at the same pornography theater to which Jill Mason takes Alan.

● Dora Strang – his Mother

○ Alan Strang’s mother. A devout Christian and an indulgent parent, Dora brought up her son by telling him Bible stories and secretly allowing him to watch television, an activity her husband, Frank Strang, forbade. She is heartbroken by Alan’s crime but believes that neither she nor Frank is to blame for his bizarre behavior.

● Hesther Salomon – a Magistrate/Dysart’s confidant

○ A magistrate who convinces the court to send Alan Strang to get psychiatric treatment instead of going to prison. She is also Martin Dysart’s close friend and confidante.

● Jill Mason – Young Girl, must be at least 18 years old. (Nudity Required tastefully done..an intimacy coach will be used for the play)

○ An employee at Harry Dalton’s stable. A kind and free-spirited person, she meets Alan Strang at the appliance store where he works, recognizes that he is often watching the horses at the stable, and gets him the job working weekends at the stable. Jill takes a liking to Alan, and eventually takes him on a date to a pornography theater and then back to the stable for sex. Alan’s failure to have sex with Jill is the catalyst for his crime against the horses.

● Harry Dalton – stable Owner

○ The owner of the horse stable where Jill Mason and Alan Strang work.

● Nurse

○ A nurse at Rokesby Psychiatric Hospital who cares for Alan Strang.

● Six Actors, including :

○ The Horseman who also plays Nugget

○ The man who gives Alan Strang his first horseback ride, when he was just a boy and who eventually Alan becomes obsessed with as his substitute Christ/God figure.

○ Horses

■ Another five horses who are instrumental in Alan’s crime as well as diagnosis. They will wear sculpted horse heads and walk on ‘hooves’. Nugget will have to carry Alan on his back. There will be a ‘movement’ choreographer.

Strong Actors needed, ages 20-99. All ethnicities and ages are strongly encouraged to audition. Only the part of Martin Dystart is precast.

Preparation: Auditions will be selected readings from the script.

Be prepared to list conflicts For any questions please contact Michael Juzwak at: mjuzwak@hvc.rr.com

The Lightning Thief

The Percy Jackson Musical

Book by

Joe Tracz

Music & Lyrics by

Rob Rokicki

Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

Directed and Choreographed by Lynne Czajka

Musical Direction by Andrew Stein

AUDITIONS:

• Fri July 14, 5PM

• Sat July 15, 10AM

• Sun July 16, 10AM- callback if needed

AUDITION FORM: Feel free to print out and bring your copy to the audition.

REHEARSALS:

A more detailed rehearsal schedule to come. Rehearsals will take place weekday afternoons and weekend mornings. Rehearsals begin July 24.

Tech Week Sun 7-10PM, Mon-Thurs 5-10PM | September 17-21

NOTE: A detailed rehearsal schedule will be given out after casting notifications have gone out. All participants may not be called for every class. All participants must attend all of tech week and every performance. Call times for performances are an hour and a half before the curtain goes up. Please bring your schedule to the audition and be prepared to list all conflicts.

PERFORMANCES:

• Fri September 22 & Sat 23 at 8PM, Sun September 24 at 3PM

• Fri September 29 & Sat 30 at 8PM, Sun October 1 at 3PM

Ages: 13-18 (18 year olds must be currently enrolled in high school)

Tuition: $325 (each participant entitled to two complimentary tickets)

IMPORTANT AUDITION DETAILS

This is a Teens on Stage Workshop.  Anyone interested must first audition.  Once cast, cast members must register and pay for the workshop online.

Auditions will be held on Friday July 14 at 5PM and Saturday July 15 at 10AM downstairs at The CENTER. Those auditioning only need to come to one of these dates. Auditions will happen on a first come, first served basis. If needed, those auditioning may be asked to a callback on Sunday July 16 at 10AM.

If you cannot attend either audition date, please reach out to Lynne at lynne.czajka@gmail.com to arrange a virtual audition no later than Wednesday July 12.

The Lightning Thief is a musical.  Please prepare a 32-bar cut of a song in the style of the show (can be from show or not).  Those auditioning should bring sheet music for accompanist or come prepared with a backing track to sing along to; auditions cannot be done a cappella. Sides will be provided at auditions (or via email if a virtual audition is requested).

We are committed to diverse casting.  We strongly encourage any gender identity, persons of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals to audition.

PRODUCTION DETAILS

As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can't control, a destiny he doesn't want, and a mythology textbook's worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus's master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him. Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed mythical adventure.

Book by Joe Tracz

Music and Lyrics by Rob Rokicki

Rebel Without A Cause Auditions

Saturday, June 24, 2023 @ 1:00 PM

Sunday, June 25, 2023@ 7:00 PM

Monday, June 26, 2023@ 7:00 PM callbacks

CENTERstage Productions announces open auditions for the drama based on the 1955 hit film, Rebel Without A Cause. Dramatized by James Fuller from the screenplay by Stewart Stern. Adaptation by Irving Shulman from a story by Nicholas Ray. Directed by Jane Langan

Jim Stark is once again the new kid in town. He feels detached from everyone, especially his own family, who pick up and move whenever he gets into trouble. But Jim is hopeful that this time they will stay and he can have a fresh start. He makes a new friend, Plato--a slightly odd but eager kid, ready to be a buddy and hang out with Jim. He also catches the eye of Judy, a neighbor girl who tries to play it cool. But right away, Jim finds himself confronted by Buzz Gunderson, the leader of the local gang (and Judy’s boyfriend). To prove himself and his courage, Jim agrees to a chicken run: Each boy will drive a stolen car towards the edge of the cliff, as fast as they can. The first one to jump is chicken. But when this test of honor goes horribly wrong, Jim is confronted with much deadlier consequences than a fight after school. Before the night is over, Jim will have to not only save himself, but protect his new family of Judy and Plato from the vengeful gang. Based on the 1955 iconic movie of the same name, Rebel Without a Cause is an excellent character study for young actors.

Presented by: CENTERstage Productions

Director: Jane Langan

Location: The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck.

Performance Dates: August 25-27, 2023, Friday & Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 3pm

We strongly encourage women, persons of color, and LGBTQIA+ individuals to audition. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of our work.

Prepare / Bring: A monologue that best represents the character for which you are auditioning. Actors may also be asked to read from the script. Please be prepared to list all conflicts. 

Questions: Contact Director Jane Langan at rebelwithoutacause2023@gmail.com

Casting Breakdown

Jim Stark - A new boy in town. Well intentioned, but frequently finds himself in trouble. Frustrated by his family life and eager to prove himself at school. Male, high school age, strong dramatic actor 

Plato - A boy abandoned by his father and neglected by his mother. Develops an attachment to Jim. His emotional turmoil causes him to be a danger to himself and others. Male, high school age, strong dramatic actor

Judy Brown - Buzz’s girlfriend who develops a crush on Jim. Upset by the changes in her life and eager to be loved. Female, highschool age

Buzz Gunderson - A gang leader. Frequently involved in beatings and other crimes. His reckless behavior is a danger to himself and others. Male, highschool age

Ray - A sympathetic juvenile officer. Cares deeply about helping young people with their problems. Male, age 25-35

Mr. Stark - Jim’s father. Wants to be a good father, but his nervousness and insecurity diminish his authority. Male, age 35-60 

Mrs. Stark - Jim’s mother. An overbearing and impatient woman. Avoids the family’s issues rather than confronting them. Female, age 35-60

Mrs. Davis - A friend and guardian to Plato. Female, age flexible, Ethnicity: Black

Officer Mullen - A practical police sergeant. Believes that discipline and rules are the key to raising well adjusted youth. Male, age 35-70 

Mr. Brown - Judy’s father. Unsure of how to treat his daughter as she grows older. Male, age 35-60

Mrs Brown - Judy’s mother. Female, age 35-60

Grandma - Mr. Stark’s mother and Jim’s grandmother. A sweet elderly lady. Female, age 60-80 

Belle - Judy’s younger sister. Female, young teenager 

Miss Hannington - A somewhat hysterical highschool teacher. Female, adult 

Crunch, Goon, Moose, Helen, and Millie - Gang members, highschool age

Police officers and high school students

Up In One Productions Auditions:

Hello, Dolly!

Directed & choreographed by Thomas Netter

Music Direction by Matthew Woolever

Produced by Diana di Grandi

DATES: Saturday, February 25 at 1:00 PM Sunday. February 26 at 7:00 PM Callbacks: Monday, February 27 at 7:00 PM

PREPARE: 32 measures of a song in the style of the show Bring: Sheet music for the piano accompanist. Bring your personal schedule and be prepared to list conflicts

PERFORMANCE DATES: May 5 – May 28, 2023, Fridays & Saturdays at 8 PM, Sundays at 3 PM (12 Performances)

OVERVIEW: This 10- time Tony Award-wining, musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder's hit play, The Matchmaker, bursts with humor, romance, energetic dance and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history. The romantic and comic exploits of Dolly Gallagher-Levi, turn-of-the-century matchmaker and "woman who arranges things," have thrilled and entertained audiences again and again. It features a Book by Michael Stewart with Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman.

Hello, Dolly! premiered on Broadway on January 16, 1964 at the St. James Theatre, with Carol Channing in the title role. It ultimately played for 2,844 performances, making it – at the time – the longest-running Broadway musical in history. It has had several revivals, most recently in 2017, starring Bette Midler. It is an ebullient and irresistible story of the joy of living, aglow with unforgettable song and dance numbers and alive with the personality of one of the most charismatic characters on the musical stage…Dolly Gallagher Levi!

COVID AUDITION PROTOCOL: AT THIS TIME, WE WILL BE USING ONLY A FULLY VACCINATED CAST, CREW, BAND AND PRODUCTION TEAM. PLEASE BE PREPARED TO SHOW PROOF OF VACCINATION WHEN YOU ARRIVE TO AUDITIONS.

Seeking: Actors, singers, and dancers. (character breakdown below). We strongly encourage women, persons of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals to audition. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of our work.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

Mrs. Dolly Gallagher Levi Age: 35-60. Vocal range: Mezzo-Soprano G3-G5. Dance ability: Some. Dolly is strong, high-spirited, loves life and has a great deal of charm. She is a widow in her middle years, an opportunist and a meddling matchmaker. She needs a commanding stage presence, but must also show compassion and vulnerability.

Horace Vandergelder Age: 40-65. Vocal range: Baritone B2-E4. Dance ability: Some. Vandergelder is a well-known widowed “half millionaire”, authoritative, strong and gruff, set in his ways, but must show a vulnerable, softer side. He is the owner of a Hay and Feed store and a client of Dolly’s.

Cornelius Hackl Age: 25-40. Vocal range: Baritone. Bb2-F#4. Dance ability: Strong. He is Vandergelder’s chief clerk, charming and naive, but not as naive as Barnaby. Cornelius is energetic, enthusiastic and adventurous, he seeks the company of Irene Molloy.

Barnaby Tucker Vocal range: Baritone C3-G#4. Dance ability: Strong. A 17-year-old assistant to Cornelius. He is fun loving and naive. His energized boyish innocence must come through.

Irene Molloy Age: 30-40. Vocal range: Mezzo-Soprano G3-F5. Dance ability: strong. A beautiful and charming widow, she is a milliner with a hat shop in New York City. Dolly “matches” her with Vandergelder. A smart, classy lady that ends up spending the evening out on the town with Cornelius, Barnaby, and Minnie.

Minnie Fay Age: 17-22. Vocal range: Mezzo-Soprano D4-F5. Dance ability: Strong. A young girl who works in Irene’s hat shop. Naive but straight- laced.

Ambrose Kemper Age: 18-25. Vocal range: Tenor E3-G#4. Dance ability: Strong. A young, energetic struggling artist, good natured and accommodating who wants Vandergelder’s permission to marry his niece, Ermengarde.

Ermengarde Vocal range: Mezzo Soprano E4-G#5. Dance ability: Strong. She is Vandergelder’s 17-year-old niece who is very dramatic and prone to tears. She wants to marry Ambrose.

Ernestina Age: 30-45. Vocal range: Any. Dance ability: Some. An eccentric-looking girl in need of Dolly’s matchmaker services. Will double with Ensemble.

Rudy Age: 40-60. Vocal range: Bass F2 – C4. Dance ability: Some. Maitre’d of the Harmonia Gardens, proper, commanding. Will double with Ensemble

Ensemble: various male & female roles, various ages and dance abilities.

For further information: upinoneprod@gmail.com

Auditions:

Twelfth Night By William Shakespeare

Directed by Peter Risafi

Saturday, January 21 at 1pm

Sunday, January 22 at 7pm

Callbacks:

Monday, January 23 at 7pm

This beautifully human, lyrical comedy explores true love, self-awareness, gender roles, as well as the high cost of revenge. The production will be set in the early 20th Century. We’re looking for a diverse ensemble of actors aged 18 to 60,

including actors who can play guitar, violin, drums etc.

Cast:

Orsino - Duke of Illyria, in love with Olivia

Curio and Valentine - Members of his court

Viola – Well-bred young woman who survives a shipwreck, pretends to be a young man to gain access to Orsino’s court.

Sebastian – Twin brother to Viola, believed to have died in the shipwreck.

Olivia - Countess, mourning the deaths of her father and brother, she has rejected Orsino.

Toby Belch - Uncle of Olivia, an rapidly aging drinking man, living off his niece’s generosity.

Andrew Aguecheek – A sad sack of a rich suitor who, prompted by Toby, thinks he has a shot with Olivia.

Maria - Olivia’s lady’s maid. She is very close with Toby.

Feste – Olivia’s fool (household comic entertainer).

Malvolio – Olivia’s steward (head butler). A humorless prude with delusions of grandeur.

Fabian – groundskeeper to Olivia and is enlisted by Toby and Maria in household trickery.

Antonio – A sailor with a mysterious past who becomes Sebastian’s protector.

Sea Captain – A kind boat captain who helps Viola.

Chief Officer – Police constable in the town.

Cast will double as sailors, townspeople, servants, etc.

If you can, please prepare a Shakespeare monologue or sonnet. If you can’t, no worries, we’ll provide some at the audition.

The show rehearses 2/11-3/30, 2023, primarily in the evenings, and runs from 3/31-4/8, 2023, with a school matinee the morning of 3/31. Questions: contact Peter Risafi at peter.risafi@gmail.com. All rehearsals and performances are at

The CENTER For Performing Arts at Rhinebeck

AUDITIONS!

Bernhardt/Hamlet

By Theresa Rebeck

Directed by Joe Eriole

Produced by CENTERstage

The Sam Scripps Shakespeare Festival

Mark Twain wrote: “There are five kinds of actresses: bad actresses, fair actresses, good actresses, great actresses. And then there is Sarah Bernhardt.”

In 1897, the world-wide stage celebrity set out to tackle her most ambitious role yet: Hamlet. Even before the 20th century dawned, this exceptional woman leveraged her extraordinary talent and international fame to play the iconic role of Hamlet on a Broadway stage.

Characters:

Sarah Bernhardt – Female, Age 35-55

Constant Coquelin – Male, Age 35-55

Lysette - Female, Age: adult but flexible

Edmund Rostand - Male, Age: adult but flexible

Alphonse Mucha - Male, Age: adult but flexible

Maurice - Male, Age: adult but flexible

Louis - Neutral, Age: adult but flexible

Rosamond - Female, Age: adult but flexible

Raoul - Male, Age: adult but flexible

Francois – Male, Age: adult but flexible

Worker – Neutral, Age flexible

Audition Dates:

The CENTER for Performing Arts

Sat 1/21 at 1pm

Sun 1/22 at 7pm

Mon 1/23 at 7pm

Sides can be found here Sides - Google Drive and actors will be asked to read from those sides at auditions. Questions should be directed to Joe Eriole at joseph.eriole@gmail.com.

Performance Dates:

April 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 2023

AUDITIONS FOR ‘THE PLAY’S THE THING’, ADAPTED BY P.G.WODEHOUSE

Presented by The CENTER for Performing Art at Rhinebeck

Produced by TroupEnigma

Directed by Cindy Kubik

Audition dates: Saturday, Jan 14 – 1:00pm and Sunday, Sunday Jan 15 – 7:00pm

Callbacks: Monday, Jan. 16 – 7:00pm

Location: The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck

Plot description:

Turai and his collaborator, Mansky, bring their young composer, Albert, on a surprise visit to an Italian castle. There is also Illona, their prima donna, who is also Albert’s fiancé. All three men overhear an untoward activity between Ilona and another, older, rather obnoxious actor. Act One opens with a discussion on how to best start a play; fourth wall down, hilarity up. A show which is really a barbed satire of the playwriting process, showing just how ridiculous a playwriter can make an actor appear, particularly when the actor is held hostage in his current situation and is in no position to protest. Throw in a sage footman, anal retentive event planner and secretary and a couple of lackey’s and you have The Play’s the Thing

Characters:

Sandor Turai – a famous dramatist

Mansky – his collaborator

Albert Adam – a young composer

Ilona Szabo – a prima donna

Almady – a leading actor

Johann Dwornitschek – a footman

Mell – the Count’s secretary

Two lackeys

Performance and audition Location: The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck.

Performance Dates: March 16-26, 2023

Performances: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm

Sundays at 3:00pm

Seeking: 1w, 8 m - strong actors, ages 20+. All ethnicities and ages are strongly encouraged to audition.

Prepare:

· Auditions will be selected readings from the script.

· Bring your schedule and be prepared to list your conflicts.

Questions: Contact director Cindy Kubik at cindykubik@yahoo.com

Speech & Debate by Stephen Karam 

In this unconventional dark comedy, three misfit high school students in Salem, Oregon discover that they are linked by a sex scandal that has rocked their town. In an effort to expose the truth, they form a unique debate club that sets out to perform a musical version of The Crucible (featuring a time traveling Abraham Lincoln) as part of their plot to take down their corrupt drama teacher and fend off the menace of encroaching adulthood. 

Director: Joey Taylor  Choreography: Brooke Wallace Dramaturgy: Vanessa Baer

Available Roles: 

Solomon, 16

Diwata, 17

Howie, 18

Teacher/Reporter, female, 40s

Audition time(s): Sunday Dec 18th & Monday Dec 19th at 7pm at The Center for Performing at Rhinebeck 

Audition Requirements: Please prepare a 1-2 minute comedic monologue and/or a vaguely humorous monologue from your favorite play/work of theatre. Come prepared to participate in theatre games/movement activities (dress comfortably, stay hydrated!)

Please note: multiple roles will require light singing and dancing, though we will not be auditioning for those aspects specifically. 

Performance Dates:

February 17, 18, and 19 2023

*This show contains mature subjects and material.

*Masks will be required in the audition room. 

Please feel free to contact us at definitelyhumantheatre@gmail.com with any questions!

The New Deal Creative Arts Center announces auditions for John Patrick Shanley’s play, Doubt- A Parable. In this brilliant and powerful drama set in 1964, Sister Aloysius, a Bronx School principal, takes matters into her own hands when she suspects Father Flynn of improper relations with one of the male students.

Sunday, December 11th at 2:30pm

Monday, December 12th at 7:30pm 

*Auditions will be held at The New Deal Creative Arts Center (4408 Albany Post Road- Hyde Park)

Presented by:  The New Deal Creative Arts Center

Director: Thom Webb

Performance dates: February 24, 25, 26 and March 3, 4, 5 2023

All performances and rehearsals will be held at The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck

BARE: A Pop Opera

Directed by Thomas Netter

Musical direction by Lynne Czajka

Auditions: Fri. November 11, 4PM-6PM

Sun. November 13, 10AM-1PM

Class meets:* Sundays 10AM-1PM | November 20, 2022- January 22, 2023**

Mon/Wed 6PM-8:30PM | November 20- January 11 and January 18, 2023**

Mon/Wed 4PM-7PM | January 16, 23, and 25, 2023

Tech Week Sun 7-10PM, Mon-Thurs 5-10PM | January 29- February 2, 2023

Performances: Fri February 3 & Sat 4 at 8PM, Sun February 5 at 3PM

*Rehearsals may be added on days not listed here dependent on the needs of the show. Rehearsals may be added during most school’s winter break. Please bring your schedule and conflicts to auditions.

**Please note that there will be no rehearsals the following days: Wednesday November 23, Sunday December 25, Monday December 26, Sunday January 1.

NOTE: Once the show is cast, a specific rehearsal schedule will be distributed. Most participants will be called for all rehearsals. All participants must attend all of tech week and every performance. Please bring your schedule to the audition and be prepared to list all conflicts.

Ages: 13-18 (18 year olds must be currently enrolled in high school)

Tuition: $325

IMPORTANT AUDITION DETAILS

This is a Teens on Stage Workshop. Anyone interested must first audition. Once cast, cast members must register and pay for the workshop online.

BARE explores sensitive topics such as teenage suicide, teenage pregnancy, underage drinking, sex, and drug use. Participants must be at least 13 years old at the start of classes. Parents are encouraged to determine whether it is appropriate for their teen before their teen auditions. A synopsis can be found here.

Auditions will be held on Friday November 11 from 4PM-6PM and Sunday November 13 from 10AM-1PM on the stage at The CENTER. Those auditioning only need to come to one of these dates. Auditions will happen on a first come, first served basis. We do not anticipate having a callback.

BARE is a musical. Students will be asked to sing and read at auditions. Please prepare a 32-bar cut of a contemporary musical theater or pop/rock song. This show is a rock opera, so the audition piece should reflect that style. Please provide sheet music for the accompanist; a cappella auditions will not be allowed. Be prepared to stay for 30-45 mins in order to read and sing. Please bring your schedule and be prepared to list any and all rehearsal conflicts.

If you cannot attend either audition date, please reach out to Lynne at lynne.czajka@gmail.com for instructions no later than Thursday November 10.

We are committed to diverse casting. We strongly encourage women, men, persons of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals to audition.

PRODUCTION DETAILS

BARE

Book & Music: Damon Intrabartolo

Book & Lyrics: Jon Hartmere

A group of high school seniors at a Catholic boarding school faces issues of sexuality and personal identity. As they struggle to come to terms with who they are and who the world thinks they should be, they seek answers from their Church, their friends, and ultimately, from within themselves. Its rich, vibrant score draws on many styles of contemporary music.

CENTERstage Productions announces auditions for Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, Rent. Based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme, Rent follows a year in the life of a group of young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS.  This story is about love, creating art, and how to live and embrace life in the face of loss and many obstacles.

Tuesday, October 18th at 7pm

Wednesday, October 19th at 7pm 

Callbacks by invitation Thursday, October 20th at 7pm

*May include light movement so please be prepared to move

Presented by:  CENTERstage Productions

Director and Choreographer: Tamara Cacchione

Musical Director: Karen Sheehy

Location: The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck

Performance Dates:  January 6 - 22, 2023. Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm

Seeking: Singers/dancers/actors of all ethnicities, gender-identities, and ages who are ready to commit to bringing to life the world of the characters.

Prepare/Bring: 16-32 bars of a song, something in the style of Rent preferred if possible, but any song is welcome! Sheet music if you have it available although acapella is welcome as well.

Questions: Contact Tamara (they/them) at tkcacchione@gmail.com

Casting Breakdown:

MARK COHEN: Baritone/Second Tenor. A filmmaker who has left behind his affluent upbringing to pursue his craft.

ROGER DAVIS: Rock Tenor. In recovery from addiction, searching for answers through one last song.

MIMI MARQUEZ: Raw voice with high belt. Vulnerable and brave young woman who is struggling with drug addiction.

TOM COLLINS: Baritone. Former roommate of Mark, Roger, and Benny.

BENNY: Baritone/second tenor. Went to college with Mark. Lived with Roger, Collins, Maureen and Mark. Married into a wealthy family.

ANGEL:  High tenor with good falsetto. Outgoing, flamboyant, honest and caring individual living on the New York Streets with AIDS.

MAUREEN JOHNSON:  Large vocal range. A performance artist who may not realize how her actions are effecting those who love her.

JOANNE JEFFERSON:  Pop belt. Harvard grad with affluent upbringing. Has an insecure relationship with Maureen.

ENSEMBLE (all ages, races): Great actors/singers who move well to play various characters including: Joanne’s Dad/Mom, Mark’s & Roger’s Mom, Life Support Group, Squeegee Man, Seasons of Love Soloist, and more.

We strongly encourage persons of color and LBGTQ+ persons to audition. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of our work.

*All persons working at The CENTER, in any capacity, must provide proof of vaccination or submit to a weekly COVID-19 test.

It’s A Wonderful Life Auditions

Saturday, October 15 @ 1:00 pm

Sunday, October 16 @ 7:00 pm

Callbacks: October 17 @ 7:00 pm

Up In One Productions announces auditions for It’s A Wonderful Life, adapted for the stage from Frank Capra‘s heartwarming, holiday film starring James Stewart. The story centers on small-town banker, George Bailey, a man with big plans who foregoes his dreams to help his community in its time of need. On Christmas Eve 1946, beset by problems, feeling like a failure, and wishing he were never born, George perches on a bridge and contemplates jumping. At that moment, he is visited by an unconventional guardian angel, who shows him, through flashbacks, how his life has touched so many other lives and how different his beloved town would be if, indeed, he had never been born.

Produced by: Up In One Productions

Director: Diana di Grandi

Location: The Center for Performing Arts, Rhinebeck, NY

Performance Dates: December 2 – 18, 2022

Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm; Sundays at 3 pm

Prepare: A one-minute contemporary monologue that best characterizes the role for which you wish to audition.

Bring: Your personal calendar and be prepared to list all conflicts.

COVID AUDITION PROTOCOL: We are only using a fully vaccinated cast, crew and production team on this show. Please wear a mask and be prepared to show proof of vaccination upon arrival at auditions.

Character Breakdown

GEORGE BAILEY, age 30 – 40, Has big dreams but settles for less to help his town

CLARENCE ODBODY, Unconventional angel trying to earn his wings by helping George

MR. GOWER, age 45+, Drug store owner – George works for him as a young boy

YOUNG GEORGE, age 12- 15, George Bailey as a boy - dreams of travel and adventure

MARY HATCH, age 25 – 35, George’s wife, girl next door type, kind, loyal, loves her husband

VIOLET PETERSON, age 20 – 30, Hairdresser, flirtatious, dissatisfied with small-town life.

YOUNG VIOLET, age 10 – 12, Flirtatious, young girl

MOTHER BAILEY age 50+, George’s mother, kind, wise, motherly

MR. BAILEY, age 50+, George’s father, devotes his life to helping the people of Bedford Falls

HENRY F. POTTER, 60+, bitter-greedy man, owns most of the town (NOTE: This role is cast)

HARRY BAILEY, age 25 – 30, George’s younger brother who becomes a war hero

RUTH BAILEY, age 20 – 30, Harry’s wife

UNCLE BILLY, age 50+, George’s business partner, friendly, outgoing

AUNT FLORA, age 45+, Uncle Billy’s Wife, works at The Building and Loan with George

MRS. HATCH, age 50+, Mary’s mother, wants Mary to marry a man with money

PETER BAILEY, age 10 – 12, George’s son

ANNIE BAILEY, age 8- 10, -George’s daughter

TOMMY BAILEY, age 12 – 15, George’s son; may also double as YOUNG GEORGE

JANE BAILEY, age 10 – 12 George’s daughter, may also double as YOUNG MARY

ZUZU BAILEY, age 6 – 8, George’s youngest daughter

BERT, age 30 – 40, Patrolman, George’s friend

ERNIE, age 30 – 40, Postman, George’s friend

MR. MARTINI, age 40+, Proprietor of the local bar

MRS. MARTINI, age 40+, His wife

MR. WELCH, age 40+, Schoolteacher’s husband, ready to settle issues by fighting

MR. CARTER, age 30+, Bank examiner, very business-like (could be played by a woman):

SECRETARY, Mr. Potter’s loyal assistant

TOWNSPEOPLE: MR. THOMPSON; MISS ANDREWS, MR. EDWARDS, NEWSPAPER BOY, etc.

We strongly encourage women, persons of color, and LBGTQ+ persons to audition. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of our work.

Questions: Contact director Diana di Grandi at upinoneprod@gmail.com

Kinky Boots

Saturday, 9/10 @ 1:00 PM

Sunday, 9/11 @ 7:00 PM

Rhinebeck Theatre Society is proud to announce auditions for Kinky Boots, an inclusive, boundary-challenging, thought-provoking, musically riotous, and very funny contemporary musical. Music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper and book by Harvey Fierstein. Directed by Dorothy Luongo and Rena Gavigan.

Charlie Price has reluctantly inherited his father's shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father's legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair find that they have more in common than they realized... and discover that when you change your mind, you can change your whole world.

Presented by: Rhinebeck Theatre Society

Directors: Dorothy Luongo & Rena Gavigan 

Location: The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck.

Performance Dates: November 4-20 (Friday/Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 3pm)

Seeking: We are seeking a diverse, open-minded, and honest cast of actors to fill a range of roles.Rhinebeck Theatre Society is committed to providing community-minded, inclusive, safe theatre experiences.

Prepare / Bring: A song to share (bring sheet music if you would like the accompanist to play with you, or a backing track, whichever is easier for you). If nerves have you tied in a knot, consider a duet with a friend.

We also will be doing some light choreography at the auditions, so wear something comfortable.

Questions: Contact Director Dot Luongo (she/her) and Rena Gavigan (she/her) with any questions at rhinebecktheatersociety@gmail.com

Casting Breakdown 

Lola/Simon: A boxer turned drag queen with the soul of a Diva, a la Whitney Houston. Must have star presence with a killer voice and winning ways. Male; Age 30-35; Vocal range: B4-E3.

Young Lola/Simon: Lola as a ten year old boy who already knows he's destined to wear high heels. Male; Age 10-12; Vocal range: D5-G3

Charlie Price: The heir of a historically successful shoe factory. A bit confused, a bit unfocused, a hero hiding under a victim's mantle. Male; Age 25-35; Vocal range: B4-C3

Young Charlie: Charlie as a seven year old boy. Lost, quiet, reflective. Male; Age 7-9; Vocal range: D5-G4

Nicola: Fashionista with sophisticated . A social climber, driven, and uncompromising.

Charlie's long-term girlfriend since school. Female; Age 20-30; Vocal range: F#5-E3

Lauren: Quirky & strong working class girl who works in the shoe factory. Bad luck with guys. Comedic role. Female; Age 20-30; Vocal range: F#5-Bb3

Don: Lola's nemesis. Burly hyper-masculine bear of a factory worker. Male; Age 25-40; Vocal range: F4-A2, Sings up to D5 for the finale.

Pat: Officious office manager who will let loose her wild side when allowed. Lola's love interest. Female; Age 20-40; Vocal range: F#5-Bb3

Trish: Factory worker who has been there longer than any of the other women. A lot of life experience and responsibility. Comedy chops. Female; Age 25-45; Vocal range: D5-Bb3

George: Factory manager keeping up traditions. Reserved. Male; Age 30-55; Vocal range: D4-G#2

The Angels: The drag performers who populate The Blue Angel Nightclub. Male; Age 18-45; Vocal range: Up to C#5, three sing to A4

Mr. Price: Charlie's father and owner of the shoe factory. Gender: Male; Age: 50 to 80; Vocal range F4-G2

Simon Sr.: Lola's father. His lack of understanding with his son sometimes is expressed through anger. Gender: Male; Age: 30 to 50; non-singing role

Harry: A contemporary of Charlie's but his opposite. Successful, self aware and confident. Plays guitar. Gender: Male; Age: 25 to 40; Vocal range F#4-F#3

Richard Bailey: Nicola's boss. An overtly attractive and successful man. Gender: Male, Age: 30 to 50; non-singing role

Ensemble: Factory Workers, Pub and Club Patrons, etc…

*All persons working at The CENTER, in any capacity, must provide proof of vaccination or submit to a weekly COVID-19 test.

rhinebecktheatresociety.org

Howl Playwrights announces open auditions for a night of short play readings by members of Howl Playwrights.  

Auditions:

Tuesday, 9/6 @ 7:00 PM  

Wednesday, 9/7 @ 7:00 PM

Please see the attached packet for more information on the plays, playwrights, directors, casting, and sides.

Location: The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck.

Performance Dates: October 7 - 9, Friday & Saturday @ 8pm, Sunday @ 3pm 

Questions: Contact Louisa Vilardi: Louisa1919@gmail.com