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Auditions for THE PILLOWMAN, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, et al. Announced in Sacramento Area

By: May. 28, 2011
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The Winters Theatre Company  will hold auditions for their summer Shakespeare in the Park production of 'Much Ado About Nothing.' Auditions will be held at the Winters Community Center at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 13th and Wednesday, June 15th.

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
Performance dates will be Fridays and Saturdays, August 12th - 20th.
For more information, call 530-795-4014 or email winterstheatre@gmail.com.

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Big Idea Theatre is thrilled to be holding auditions for our most anticipated production of 2011:

Directed By Big Idea Theatre's Artistic Director Kirk Blackinton
Show Dates: September 22 - October 15
Rehearsal Dates: August 15 - September 21

The Pillowman is a dark drama about the unflinching examination of the very nature and purpose of art. Police interrogate a writer about the gruesome content of his short stories and their similarities to a series of child murders.

Auditions will be on Sunday, June 5 at 7pm. Call backs TBD.
Please bring a headshot & resume and be prepared to do cold readings from the script.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Kirk@bigideatheatre.com

All roles are available.
Katurian K. Katurian - A author of horrific stories. Claims to be innocent of what the police are accusing him. Age: Mid 20s - 40s.

Tupolski - "Good Cop" Intelligent, quirky, sardonic, funny and heroic for the community despite police brutality. Age: 20+

Ariel - "Bad Cop" The bulldog of the two cops. Fierce, eager to torture anyone on the wrong side of the law. Vicious, inflexible and unprincipled. Fiercely protective of children. Age: 20+

Michal - Katurian's brain-damaged brother, also brought in for questioning. A simple, childlike soul. Mid 20s - 40s.

Father - late 20s-40s
Mother - late 20s-40s,
Girl /Boy - Looking for an actor to play an age range of 8-14. This actor must be willing to act out Katurian's horrific and disturbing stories. Age: Early 20's

Big Idea Theatre
1616 Del Paso Blvd.
Sacramento, CA
(916) 742-0242
www.bigideatheatre.com

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Chautauqua Playhouse
ANNUAL GENERAL AUDITIONS

MAY 29, 2011

Chautauqua Playhouse will be holding General Auditions on May 29th, 2011 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at The Playhouse, 5325 Engle Road, Carmichael (in the La Sierra Community Center)

Auditions are by appointment only. Please request an audition time by emailing Auditions@cplayhouse.org

Shows for the 2011-12 Season are:
Drinking Habits-Farce-Diane Bartlett, Director
Gaslight-Thriller-Jon Jackson, Director
Dixie Swim Club-Comedy -Paul Fearn, Director
Don't Cry for Me, Margaret Mitchell- Comedy -Warren Harrison, Director
The Importance of Being Earnest- Classic Comedy -Gil Sebastian, Director

Auditionees are asked to prepare a two minute monologue or reading
Please bring 5 copies of your resume and headshot (if available).

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The Actors Workshop is also Auditioning for their fall production, "Emma" adapted from the novel by Jane Austin, on Monday, May 23rd at 7PM and Saturday May 28th at 1PM. Show runs September 30th to November 6th.
Send head shot and resume to info@actorsworkshop.net
actorsworkshop.net
916-207-5606

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Cold Read General Auditions Saturday, May 28 at Thistle Dew Dessert Theatre.

Auditions are either by appointment: 444-8209 or via email: thistledewplaywrights@yahoo.com OR Drop-in between 10:00 am and 2:00 p m on any of the above dates.

Our primary castings are for our upcoming production of SHORTS AND SHORTERS, a series of original monologues and ten minute plays by local playwrights, this summer and potential original full length productions by local playwrights throughout the year.

 

 



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