Thursday, May 21, 2015
AUDITIONS
ACTORS
“A Pirate’s Life For Me,SDRq The Dublin Grange Theatre Co., 6571 Fairground Blvd., Canfield, auditions from 6 to 8 p.m. May 30 and 2 to 4 p.m. May 31. The show is the musical adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Treasure Island.” Those auditioning are asked to prepare a 60-second song (a cappella or karaoke music acceptable) and will read from the script. Twenty-five actors in grades 3-12 are needed for this production; nine males and 16 females. All characters are speaking roles. The show is part of the AfterSchool Players’ Summer Theatre Camp, an intensive three-week experience that guides students through the audition process, casting, choreography, music, staging and blocking, lighting/sound instruction, stage managing, scenery creation and painting and stage managing instruction. Students will meet daily, Monday through Friday, from 6 to 9 p.m. starting June 15, with a short break for Fourth of July weekend. Performances will be July 10-12. The cost is $75 per student with free/reduced tuition by fundraiser participation. Students also may participate in the camp and work behind the scenes. To register, go to afterschoolplayers.com or call 330-518-4064.
“The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon!,” directed by Regina Reynolds, Victorian Players Youth Theatre, Victorian Players Theatre, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, auditions from 2 to 4 p.m. May 30. In the show, two narrators attempt to recreate all 209 of the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm; to make it more difficult, they attempt to combine them into one gigantic fable using Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin, Hansel and Gretel, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and more. A large cast of adults and children is needed to fill all of the fairy-tale parts. Performances are July 24-26. Rehearsals will begin the week of June 8. For information, call Reynolds at 330-755-2937.
“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” director Michael Dempsey, Salem Community Theatre, 490 E. State St., Salem, auditions at 7 p.m. June 7 and 8, and callbacks at 7 p.m. June 11.Those auditioning should prepare a brief musical theater song by, or in the style of, Stephen Sondheim. Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. Actors are asked to not prepare movie, pop or rock-show songs, and please do not bring tracks. The Sondheim music is challenging, so choose a song that demonstrates your vocal training, range and stamina. “Sweeney Todd” requires minimal dancing and choreography. Performances will be at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays Oct. 30 through Nov. 8. Rehearsals will begin the last week in August and are typically Sunday through Thursdays in the evening. Actors should arrive at the auditions with a list of conflicts. For information, call 330-332-9688 or go to salemcommunitytheatre.org.