CYPT Announces Auditions For LES MISERABLES 5/8-5/10

Cincinnati Young People's Theatre (CYPT) Announces Audition Dates and Times For its 2010 Summer Musical Les Miserables Student Edition.

AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD: WHERE:
Saturday, May 8th, 2010 Covedale Center for the Performing Arts
Sunday, May 9th, 2010 4990 Glenway Avenue
Monday, May 10th, 2010 Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 241 6550

Auditions are by appointment only and can be set up as early as Monday, March 15, 2010.
To set up your audition appointment (and request a particular time slot) email Jennifer Perrino, Producer at jenniferperrino@covedalecenter.com OR call the box office at 513.241.6550 Monday - Friday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.

REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must be 13 - 19 years of age at the time of the audition

2. All auditionees MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO AUDITION by:
A) Email Jennifer Perrino at jenniferperrino@covedalecenter.com Mon. - Fri. 11:00 am
- 5:00 pm
OR
B) Call the box office @ 513 241 6550 - Monday - Saturday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Please note: You must provide your age, a good phone number and an email address when setting up your audition.

You may request a specific time slot as listed in #3 below:

3. Audition times include: May 8th @ 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 1:00 pm
May 9th @ 1:00 pm, 2:00 and 3:00
May 10th @ 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm and 9:30 pm

4. It is important you arrive 15-20 minutes BEFORE your scheduled audition time to fill out paperwork.

5. Please prepare a musical theatre song that best represents your singing voice (please bring sheet music for our accompanist). Please note: Do not expect to sing a cappella or with pre-recorded music.

6. Dress appropriately as you will be required to complete a dance audition.

7. Since this story is told entirely through music please choose an audition song that demonstrates your singing ability as well as your acting ability. There will be no monologues or script readings at auditions.

All auditionees must complete both parts of the audition process (singing and dancing). If both areas are not completed, then he/she will not be considered for a role in the show.

Participation Fee: All participants (on stage and off) are required to pay a participation fee for this summer program. Fee will be due at the first rehearsal: $135.00 for performers (includes costume and show t-shirt); $50.00 for Techies (includes show t-shirt).

Attention Techies: Interviews will be set up for those interested in working tech for this production. Set up your audition by calling the box office at 513.241.6550 Monday - Saturday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Or email Jennifer Perrino, Producer at jennifeperrino@covedalecenter.com to request a particular time slot.

Interviews slots include: May 8th @ 9:00 am and 10:00 am
May 9th @ 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm
May 10th @ 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm

Please Note: A limited amount of funds are in place to assist with this participation fee. Funds are distributed on a confidential basis. Everyone is encouraged to audition, regardless of ability to pay! Choosing the cast of the show is based upon talent, enthusiasm and availability only. Ability to pay the participation fee is never a factor in casting decisions.
The Show: This epic story recounts the struggle against adversity in 19th century France. Imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread, petty thief Jean Valjean is released from his 19-year term and not only becomes an honest man, but the mayor of a prosperous town and a loving adoptive father - violating his parole in the process. The relentless Inspector Javert, who makes a decent life for Valjean impossible, consequently pursues him. Only years later, after Valjean proves his mettle during a bloody student uprising and saves the life of a young man hopelessly in love with Valjean's adopted daughter, does the ex-convict finally feel fully redeemed.

What is CYPT? Cincinnati Young People's Theatre (CYPT) provides a summer of great experience for performers and techies alike. Many of our members are now professional actors, singers, dancers, technicians and musicians. Others are Drama, Opera, Music Theatre, Voice, Music and Broadcasting majors at colleges all over the country. To date, over 2,100 teens have been a part of CYPT!

CYPT has produced 28 years of exciting shows, including: West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, Footloose, 42nd Street, Children of Eden, Hello Dolly, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Anything Goes, The Pajama Game , Godspell and many more!

CYPT is the recipient of the 2001 Post-Corbett Award for Outstanding Arts Organization, plus, the National Recreation and Parks Arts and Humanities Award, and the Ohio State Award for Best Student Program.

CYPT brings together 100 teens each summer, on stage and off. In 2009, participants came from 40 different schools, from all over the Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana region.

CYPT is for you! The teenage performer/techie interested in three things: 1) Theatrical Experience; 2) A Summer project with a difference; 3) A lot of new friends with the same interests.

Les Miserables Complete Performance Dates:

Friday July 23rd 8:00 pm Wednesday July 28th 8:00 pm
Saturday July 24th 8:00 pm Thursday July 29th 8:00 pm
Sunday July 25th 8:00 pm Friday July 30th 8:00 pm
Saturday August 31st 8:00 pm
Sunday August 1st 2:00 and 8:00 pm

Tickets may be purchased by calling the box office at 513 241 6550 OR via the web @ www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com

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