Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park 2017-18 Season - Cincinnati EPA
Cincinnati Playhouse in The Park
AUDITION DATE
Mar 27, 2017
10:30 am - 6:30 pm (EDT)
Accompanist available from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM
APPOINTMENTS
To schedule an appointment contact Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park at 513-345-2242 or email at: administration@cincyplay.com
CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep
LORT B ($861/wk) and LORT D ($637/wk)
SEEKING
Male and female actors for the 2017-18 season. Seeking all types and ethnicities. Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is an equal opportunity employer. Please see breakdown for more information.
PREPARATION
1 or 2 (contrasting) monologue(s) not to exceed three minutes OR for musical audition, 1 monologue and one song not to exceed three minutes. If interested in a musical audition, an accompanist will be provided between 1:30pm – 5:30pm. Clearly marked music will be required for the accompanist.
LOCATION
Cincinnati Playhouse
962 Mt. Adams Circle
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Please check in at the Admin front desk when arriving.
PERSONNEL
Artistic Director - Blake Robison
OTHER DATES
See breakdown.
OTHER
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
THE MARX THEATRE SEASON (EQUITY LORT B CONTRACT)
1. SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE
Director: Blake Robison
Based on the screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard. Adapted for the stage by Lee Hall.
This is a co-production that originates at Cincinnati Playhouse then moves to Center Stage Theatre in Baltimore.
Dates - Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park: Rehearse: 8/4/17
Performs: 9/2/17 – 9/30/17
Dates – to Center Stage Theatre: Rehearse: 10/14/17
Perform: 10/19/17 – 12/3/17
Based on the Oscar-winning film. Young Will Shakespeare has writer’s block. That is, until he finds his muse – Viola.
Available Ensemble Roles include:
Marlowe
Henslowe
Fennyman
Burbage
Tilney
Nol
Sam
Wabash
2. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
Director: TBA
Writer: Simon Stephens, adapted from the novel by Mark Haddon
NOTE: This is a received co-production, which will originate at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. See the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’ notice for dates. This show will come to Cincinnati with all roles pre-cast.
Cincinnati Rehearse: 10/10/17
Cincinnati Performs: 10/14/17 – 11/11/17
3. A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Director: Michael Evan Haney
Adapter: Howard Dallin
Rehearse: 11/4/17
Performs: 11/21/17 – 12/30/17
THERE ARE NO AVAILABLE ROLES AT THIS TIME.
4. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
Director: TBA
Book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux. Original concept and direction by Floyd Mutrux
This electrifying Tony Award-winning musical relives the evening when Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley has the greatest jam session in history. All leads must play instruments appropriate to their characters.
Rehearse: 1/2/18
Performs: 1/20/18 – 2/18/18
CURRENTLY ALL ROLES ARE AVAILABLE:
Brother Jay: mid-twenties--bass player, brother of Carl Perkins.
Fluke: mid-twenties--drummer.
Jerry Lee Lewis: 20, Rock ‘n’ Roll’s legendary piano prodigy and celebrated Last Man Standing.
Sam Phillips: 33, the Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll and founder of Sun Records; discovered Jerry Lee Lewis,
Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and many others. A towering and charismatic
figure in American music.
Carl Perkins: 24, lead guitar player, the first poet of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Johnny Cash: 24, guitar player, a giant of American music at the dawn of his epic career.
Dyanne: mid-20’s, an aspiring singer, Elvis’s girlfriend.
Elvis Presley: 21, guitar, the first and still undisputed King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
5. MARIE AND ROSETTA
Director: Neil Pepe
Written by: George Brandt
NOTE: This is a received co-production, which will originate at Cleveland Play House. See Cleveland Play House’s notice for dates. This show will come to Cincinnati with all roles pre-cast.
Cincinnati Rehearse: 2/27/18
Cincinnati Performs: 3/3/18 – 3/31/18
6. Ken Ludwig’s TREASURE ISLAND
Adapted from the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson
Director: Blake Robison
Dates - Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park: Rehearse: 4/16/16
Performs: 4/23/16 – 5/21/16
CURRENTLY ALL ROLES, EXCEPT FOR LONG JOHN SILVER, ARE AVAILABLE.
THE SHELTERHOUSE THEATRE (EQUITY LORT D Contract)
1. MR. JOY
Director: Nicole Watson
Writer: Daniel Beaty
Mr. Joy’s shoe repair shop has been a pillar of the Harlem community. After he is attacked, we learn the subtly profound and unassuming impact the Chinese immigrant has had on the lives of nine of his customers – all brought to life by one actress.
Rehearse: 8/29/17
Performs: 9/23/17 – 10/22/17
The female role of “Actor” is currently available.
2. AN EVENING WITH GROUCHO
This show is a book-in event which will play from 11/4/17 – 12/17/17.
3. BE HERE NOW
Director: tbd
Writer: Deborah Zoe Laufer
Two lost souls come together under the most unusual circumstances in this deeply insightful and charmingly funny world premiere. Surrounded by painfully cheerful co-workers, Bari is deeply cynical and woefully underemployed working at a small-town fulfilment center. After an unexpected and unexplainable turn of events, Bari finds herself on an enlightening new path. When she meets Mike, a man who makes art out of garbage, it’s Bari’s turn to pull another out of the darkness.
Rehearse: 1/12/18
Performs: 2/9/18 – 3/11/18
AVAILABLE ROLES:
BARI: 30-60’ (Or whatever really). Deeply cynical and depressive.
PATTY: Same age as Bari. Loud and controlling and good hearted
MOLLY: Any age. Sweet and nurturing
LUANNE: 20. Very simple and sweet.
MIKE: 40’s or 60’s or whatever. Makes art out of garbage.
4. SOONER/LATER
Director: Wendy C. Goldberg
Writer: Allyson Currin
Rehearse: 2/23/18
Performs: 3/24/18 – 4/22/18
When teenage daughter Lexie helps her reluctant single mother Nora re-enter the dating scene, an unlikely suitor emerges in Griff – the guy at the coffee shop who inadvertently witnesses Nora’s string of unsuccessful dates. As choices collide with coincidences and longing mixes with reality, each character must face the complications that always arise in the search for intimacy and the closeness of family. This captivating world premiere with a metaphysical twist navigates the paths of romance, marriage and parenting while exploring the pains and pleasures of all three.
AVAILABLE ROLES:
Nora: a 40-ish woman
Griff: a 40-ish man
Lexie: a teenage girl
5. MURDER FOR TWO
Director: Paul Mason Barnes
Book and Music by Joe Kinosian. Book and Lyrics by Kellen Blair
Rehearse: 4/6/18
Performs: 5/5/18 – 6/10/18
Who killed the great American novelist Arthur Whitney? Found dead in his isolated, rural mansion on the night of his surprise birthday party, every guest has a motive – their dirty little secrets the unwilling and barely veiled subject of the author’s bestsellers. Was the killer his loopy, scene-stealing widow? His overly curious niece? The too-friendly psychiatrist? Or the glamorous, but menacing, prima ballerina? One actor plays the overwhelmed detective while another takes on all of the suspects, creating a zany, musical comedy whodunit.
AVAILABLE ROLES:
“Murder for Two” is performed by two piano-playing actors.
Marcus Moscowicz: An ambitious young officer who also provides voices to 2 characters in flashback.
The Suspects: Plays up to 10 different suspects who vary in age and station.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to audition.
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