ACT-San Diego announces auditions for

      BYE BYE BIRDIE

Director: Leigh Scarritt

Choreographer: Tiffany Jane

Audition Date: Saturday, March 20, 2010 starting at 7 pm

Callback Date:  Sunday March 21, 2010 starting at 12pm

Show Dates:  July 23, 2010-August 1, 2010 at the Lyceum Theatre

Please go to www.actsandiego.com to schedule an audition.

Character Breakdown:

Albert Peterson– President of Almaelou Music Corp and Conrad Birdie’s agent.  Overwrought by his obligations to Conrad, his promises to Rose and his Mother.  Strong singer, must move well.  Range: Bb – Gb

Rose Alvarez – Albert’s secretary and girlfriend.  She wants Albert to give up the music business and become an English Teacher like he once promised.  Her Spanish heritage is a source of frustration for Albert’s mother.  Must sing and dance very well.  Range: Gb – C

Kim Macafee – Beautiful young girl next door.  Anxious to grow up and be a mature woman.  Strong singer who moves well.  Range: G – Ab

Conrad Birdie – Elvis-esque teen heart throb.  Self-centered and pampered.  Must sing and dance very well.  Range Ab – Gb

Harry Macafee –  Kim and Randolph’s father.  Wishes kids were more like they were when he was young.  Range: C – E

Doris Macafee – Kim and Randolph’s mother.  Happy homemaker who can’t help but get caught up in the excitement of having a rock star in the house.  Range: Bb – F.

Randolph Macafee– Kim's younger brother.  Always trying to please his father.  Range: D – D.

Hugo Peabody –  Kim’s boyfriend.  Very jealous of Conrad Birdie.  

Ursula Merkle – Kim’s best friend and fellow Conrad Birdie fan.  Hyper-enthusiastic.

Mae Peterson – Albert’s overbearing mother.  Masterfully uses guilt and manipulation to keep her only son tethered to her.  Range: F – D.

Ensemble – Various other parents, townspeople, teens and children.  There are many smaller speaking and singing roles to be filled by members of the ensemble.  These include the High School nerd, a tap dancing secretary, a barber shop quartet and more.

**Performers of all ages and ethnicities are encouraged to attend.

NATIVE VOICES AT THE AUTRY
AUDITION NOTICE
 
Who:
Native Voices at the Autry is the nation’s premiere theatre company dedicated to developing and producing new works for the stage by Native American and First Nations writers.

Event:
2010 Playwrights Retreat and Festival of New Plays
Produced by Randy Reinholz and Jean Bruce Scott
Featuring works by Marie Clements, Jack Dalton, Allison Warden, and Dawn Jamieson
Directors include Jere Hodgin, Stephen Metcalfe, and Yvette Nolan

Audition date & time:
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 from 5:30p – 8:30p

Audition location:
Actors Alliance San Diego
2650 Truxton Road, Suite 203, San Diego, CA 92106
 
Contact information:
To schedule an audition appointment, please contact Carlenne Lacosta
Email carlenne@gmail.com or call 619-994-0121
Please include your name, tribal affiliation (if applicable), email address, and phone number
 
List of available roles:
JANEY, female, Native, early 20s, a delicately beautiful street woman, fragile but tough
GREG LINDEN, male, Native, mid-20s, bright and ambitious politician, wants to get ahead no matter what
BECKY DAVIS, female, Native, mid 20s, ready to spread her wings, not totally innocent
MIRANDA, female, Native, mid 20s, a Hollywood star wanna-be, naïve but strong-willed
JESSIE, female, Native, late 20s, a striking looking woman, smart and capable but bound
DAVE MARTIN, male, Native, late 20s, hot-headed bad boy, estranged from his family
DR. HANSEN, male, non-Native, late 30s, good looking and logical, in control of his room
BRAD MARTIN, male, Native, early 40s, mentor to young iron workers, trying to kick alcohol addiction
JESS SHARP, male, Native, early 40s, cynical ne’er do well, iron worker by day, smuggler by night
FERN MARTIN, female, Native, early to mid 40s, involved in tribal politics though not a politician
SAL PETRINO, male, non-Native, early to mid 40s, perennially unlucky crane cable operator
BOB STILLS, male, non-Native, mid 40s, stereotypical director, once golden, he’s seen better days
DETECTIVE FULLEN, male, non-Native, late 40s, quirky but intelligent and compassionate
JOE LINDEN, male, Native, mid 50s, smuggler with a deadpan sense of humor
ADULT, female, Native, needs to be able to play a variety of ages
ADULT, male, Native, needs to be able to play a variety of ages

For this audition:
- Please prepare a 2-min contemporary monologue
- Sides will also be available for cold readings
- Please bring a headshot and resume, if available
 
Event information:
The 2010 Playwrights Retreat and Festival of New Plays will be held from Tuesday, June 1 through Sunday, June 6 at San Diego State University.
Public readings will be held at the La Jolla Playhouse on Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6 and at the Autry National Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 26 and Sunday, June 27.
Please contact carlenne@gmail.com or visit www.nativevoicesattheautry.org for more information.

Pay rate:
$300 plus lodging for the readings in Los Angeles

LOCAL ACTORS NEEDED FOR SHAKESPEARE’S

A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM 

Notice: A Midsummer Night’s Dream - A Victorian Court turns upside-down — literally — when forbidden lovers escape into the forest and a jilted fiancé follows in hot pursuit. Artistic Director Christopher Ashley brings his unique, gravity-defying vision to this classic play that features puppetry and an onstage orchestra performing original music as well as Mendelssohn's beloved score.

Type of Actors: Male & Female Equity (AEA) or non-Equity, LOCAL (must live or have housing within 50 miles of La Jolla). Ability to play a musical instrument or carry a tune or acrobatic/circus skills a plus (but, not necessary to be cast). All ethnicities encouraged to audition. 

Roles:

Theseus/Oberon (40’s-60’s) Duke of Athens/King of the Fairies

Hippolyta/Titania (40’s-60’s) Queen of the Amazons/Queen of the Fairies – May Require partial nudity

Puck/Philostrate (30’s-40’s) Servant of Oberon/ Master of the Revels for Theseus

Egeus (40’s-60’s) Father of Hermia

Lysander (20’s-50) Beloved of Hermia

Hermia (20’s-50) Beloved of Lysander

Helena (20’s-50) In love with Demetrius

Demetrius (20’s-50) In love with Hermia

Peter Quince (30’s-50) A carpenter, Prologue in the play

Snug (30’s-50) A joiner, plays the Lion in the play

Nick Bottom (30’s-50) A weaver, plays Pyramus in the play

Francis Flute (30’s-50) A bellows mender, plays Thisbe in the play

Tom Snout (30’s-50) A tinker, plays the wall in the play

Robin Starveling (30’s-50) A tailor, plays Moonshine in the play

Peaseblossom, Cobweb, Moth, Mustardseed (20’s-30) Fairies 

Audition Date: February 11, 2010 9am – 4pm. Auditions held at La Jolla Playhouse, 2910 La Jolla Village Dr. La Jolla, CA  92037, APPOINTMENT REQUIRED. Callbacks will be held on Tuesday, February 16^th and Wednesday, February 17^th. 

Preparation:  Actors should prepare a comedic Shakespearean monologue (preferably from the show) no longer than 2 minutes. If you have special movement/acrobatic skills or play a musical instrument, please be prepared to demonstrate these skills. Please be prepared to sing a short song acapella.  

To submit for an appointment, email headshot and resume to auditions@ljp.org by 12pm on Wednesday, February 10th. Include name and phone number in email and bring one headshot/resume to audition. 

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Dates: 

First Rehearsal: June 8^th, 2010

First Performance: July 20^th, 2010

Closing Performance: August 29^th, 2010

California Youth Conservatory Theatre Annouces

Auditions

For America's Favorite Musical,

Annie!

Auditions: February 26th from 5-9pm and February 27th from 5-9pm.

Callbacks: Sunday, Feb. 28th from 3-7pm.

Performances:  May 8-23rd, 2010 at the Lyceum Theatre in Horton Plaza

Seeking: Young performers aged 6 to 24. All roles open ("Miss Hannigan" has been pre-cast).

Tuition Fee: $250 (Due at auditions. We will mail your check back to you if we are unable to offer you a role).

All principal roles will be double-cast. Lots of male roles available, too!

Preparation: Please prepare a one-minute song from any genre, but please do not sing from the show. Bring a CD (instrumental) or sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided. A one-minute monologue is optional, but highly recommended for those seeking lead or principal roles. We are seeking (and welcome) beginners, so feel free to call or email if you have any questions!

Go to www.cyctheatre.com to view the information and schedule your appointment.

California Youth Conservatory Theatre announces

AUDITIONS!

for the FIRST-EVER youth theatre production of Aaron Sorkin's riveting courtroom drama,

A FEW GOOD MEN

Seeking: SERIOUS Young Performers aged 15 to 24

Also Seeking: 2 Professional Guest Performers/Teaching Artists

Auditions: February 26th, 2010 from 5pm to 9p

Callbacks: February 28th, 2010 from 1pm to 3pm

Performances:  April 23-25th (six performances only) at the Lyceum Theatre in Horton Plaza (downtown San Diego).

Audition Location: Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 2696 Melbourne Dr. San Diego, Ca 92123

Preparation: Please prepare two contrasting dramatic or comedic monologues totaling 2-3 minutes in length.

Tuition: $195 (due at audition--no exceptions). If you are not offered a role, your tuition check will be returned to you.

Go to www.cyctheatre.com to get more information and to schedule your audition.

Character Breakdown:

LTJG Daniel Kaffee (Lead) Cocky, talented young Navy lawyer.

LCDR Joanne Galloway (Principal) Young, smart Navy lawyer with more book-smarts than street smarts when it comes to the law.

COL Nathan R. Jessep (Principal) Fearsome Marine Corps Commanding Officer as terrifying to his men as he is to the enemy.

LT Jack Ross (Principal) Sharp, serious Marine Corps prosecutor.

PFC Louden Downey (Supporting) Young, dim-witted Marine accused of murder.

LCPL Harold Dawson (Principal) Young, buck-strong, ironclad-principled Marine accused of murder.

CAPT Julius Alexander Randolph (Supporting) Witty but formidable, no-b.s. trial Judge

1stLT Johnathan J. Kendrick (Supporting) Uber-zealous Marine Officer implicated in the murder.

LTCOL Matthew Markinson (Supporting) Marine Officer torn between duty and loyalty.

LT Sam Weinberg (Supporting) Funny, meticulous Navy lawyer. Kaffee's co-counsel.

M.P.'s, Marines and Sailors (jurors, base personnel and witnesses). All ensemble characters have dialogue.

NOTE: Males--please do not audition if you are unwilling to cut your hair to authentic standards for uniformed military personnel.

Open Auditions for PCPA Foundation’s

 KING ARTHUR’S QUEST

March 1, 2010

Missoula Children’s Theatre’s 11^th Annual Residency 

Poway, CA (January 20, 2010) Poway Center for the Performing Arts welcomes the return of the world-renowned touring theatre company Missoula Children’s Theatre in residency in at PCPA  March 1-6.  They will produce the musical King Arthur’s Quest. 

Auditions for KING ARTHUR’S QUEST will be held on Monday, March 1 at 4pm at Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road, Poway CA 92064.  Children grades K-12 are invited to audition- no advance preparation is necessary.   

Students wishing to audition must arrive by the scheduled starting time and stay for the entire two-hour session. The first rehearsal begins approximately 15-30 minutes after the audition. Approximately 50-60 local students will be cast to appear in the show and will spend the week working with the MCT Tour Actor/Director. There is no guarantee that everyone who auditions will be cast in the play.  

Rehearsals will be conducted every day beginning 4pm. The actual rehearsal schedule will be given on the first day of auditions. Rehearsals will take place at Poway Center for the Performing Arts. Although not all cast members will be needed at every session, those auditioning must have a clear schedule for the entire week and if selected, be able to attend all rehearsals required for their role. A detailed rehearsal schedule will be distributed at the conclusion of the audition. Cast members scheduled for the full 4½ hours of rehearsal will be asked to bring a sack lunch, dinner or snack.  

The finished performance of King Arthur’s Quest will be held on Saturday, March 6 at 3 and 7 pm at Poway Center for the Performing Arts.  The students in the cast will be called for dress rehearsal before the performance that day. All those cast must be available for all scheduled performances. 

Auditions At-a-Glance: 

·         This is a group audition that begins at 4 pm sharp.  Latecomers will not be admitted!

·         Audition are Monday, March 1^st from 4 – 6 pm at the PCPA,

15498 Espola Rd., Poway  

·         Children cast will be asked to stay until 8 pm on March 16^th.

·         Open to children K – 12 FREE OF CHARGE

·         Children must be available 4 – 8:30 pm March 1 - 5, 2010

·         No resume, head shots, prepared songs or monologs required

·         Children will be cast for acting, singing and dancing

·         No RSVP required

·         Peformances will be held on Saturday, March 6^th at 3 and 7 pm

·         For more information call 858.668.4797 or visit www.powayarts.org

Christian Youth Theater (CYT), San Diego’s largest after school arts program for children, will begin its Winter 2010 session offering classes in seven locations in the San Diego region and one in Riverside County. 

Children ages 4-18 may register for a ten-week term of classes ranging from basic singing, dancing and acting to a variety of advanced theater skills training courses. Registrations are accepted by phone (with credit card) by calling 619-588-0206 or 800-696-1929 Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They may be mailed to CYT at 1545 Pioneer Way, El Cajon, CA 92020. Registrations are also accepted online at www.cytsandiego.org and on the first class day through the third week of class. CYT theater arts classes may be the answer for parents looking for an activity to involve the entire family. 

In addition to teaching theater skills and offering performance opportunities, students enrolled in CYT gain confidence and self-esteem. CYT’s Production Teams involve families who demonstrate a high level of commitment to CYT’s philosophy of parents participating with their children in fun and wholesome theater activities. CYT classes are held once a week after school for ten weeks. Tuition is $195 ($95 for one-hour Wiggles class) with special sibling discounts available. We offer a New Student price of $125. Financial assistance is also available. Enrolled students ages 8-18 are eligible to audition for one of the six fully-staged musicals to be produced this session. Audition information is available at the time of registration. Students must be registered for classes in order to audition. 

Registrations will be accepted at auditions. For more information, please call 619-588-0206 or 800-696-1929. CYT classes in San Diego County are offered in seven areas in the following locations: La Mesa, North County Coastal, North County Inland, San Diego Central, San Diego East County, South County, and Tri City. In Riverside County classes are offered in Temecula Valley. 

La Mesa classes serve communities of La Mesa, Del Cerro, Allied Gardens, and College Area. Classes are held Mondays, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Del Cerro Baptist Church: 5512 Pennsylvania Lane, La Mesa 91942. 

North County Coastal classes serve communities of Solana Beach, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, Cardiff, Encinitas, and Carmel Valley. Classes are held Thursdays, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at North Coast Presbyterian Church: 1831 South El Camino Real, Encinitas 92024. 

North County Inland classes serve communities of Escondido, Poway, Ramona, Rancho Bernardo, San Marcos, and Rancho Penasquitos. Classes are held Tuesdays, 4-6 p.m. at Green Valley Church, 11501 Rancho Bernardo Road, Rancho Bernardo 92128. 

San Diego Central classes serve communities of San Diego, Clairemont, Pacific Beach, Tierrasanta, Mira Mesa, Allied Gardens, Scripps Ranch, and La Jolla. Classes are held Thursdays, either 4:30-6:30 p.m. or 6:45-8:45 p.m. at Torrey Pines Christian Church: 8320 La Jolla Scenic Dr N, La Jolla 92037. 

San Diego East County classes serve communities of El Cajon, Spring Valley, Santee, Lakeside, and Alpine. Classes are held Tuesdays, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Lakeside Middle School: 11833 Woodside Ave., Lakeside 92040. 

South County classes serve communities of Chula Vista, Bonita, Eastlake, Coronado, National City, and East San Diego. Classes are held Thursdays, 5-7 p.m. at Chula Vista Community Church: 271 East J Street, Chula Vista 91910. 

Tri City classes serve communities of Vista, Carlsbad, and Oceanside. Classes are held Tuesdays, 4-6 p.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Carlsbad Community Church: 3175 Harding Street, Carlsbad 92008. 

Temecula Valley classes serve communities of Temecula Valley, Murrieta, Fallbrook, Lake Elsinor, Menifee, and Wildomar. Classes are held Tuesdays, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Rancho Community Church: 31300 Rancho Community Way, Temecula 92592. 

Class offerings teach basic theater skills of voice and singing, drama and dance, plus a variety of specialty classes such as Musical Theater, Theater Gymnastics, Intermediate and Advanced Dance, Theater Stunts and Combat, and Audition Workshop. 

"Our Gang”, a beginning theater class for students ages 6 to 7, introduces younger students to basic theater fundamentals. 

Our “Wiggles” class is for ages 4 to 5. This class introduces the preschoolers to many aspects of theater as they learn to feel comfortable getting up in front of people. 

Each class prepares a showcase highlighting what they’ve learned which is presented in a stage setting at the end of the term. Classes are taught by professional teachers and/or experienced performers dedicated to building confidence and self-esteem in students. 

During the 10-week term six fully staged musical productions are produced, presenting 10-12 performances for school groups and public audiences. 

All currently enrolled students ages 8-18 may audition for any one of the six musicals, which are presented near the end of the term in rented theater facilities, giving students an authentic theatrical experience. Parental involvement is essential and an important part of the success of the children's productions. 

Shows scheduled for February and March are Pocahontas at the Fallbrook High School Bob Burton Center, Alice Jr at the Escondido Charter High School American Spirit Theater, The Little Mermaid at the Lakeside Middle School auditorium (location subject to change), Sleeping Beauty at the Pacific Beach Middle School Auditorium, Willy Wonka at the Star Theater, and Narnia at Mater Dei Catholic High School. Visit our web site at www.cytsandiego.org for show dates and times.

J*Company Youth Theatre

2009-2010 Season    

The 60^th Anniversary Production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific

Directed by Joey Landwehr

Ages 7 – 18 may audition*

Auditions: July 21, 2009 ♪ 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

      August 18 & 19, 2009 ♪ 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

A Musical Masterpiece for the Entire Family Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King And I

Directed by Joey Landwehr

Ages 7 – 18 may audition*

Pre-Audition Informational Meeting: September 2^nd 2009 ♪ 6:00-7:00pm

Auditions: September 22 & 23, 2009 ♪ 6:00 - 9:00pm

Show Dates: December 3 – 13, 2009

The 50^th Anniversary Production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound Of Music

Directed by Joey Landwehr

Ages 7 – 18 may audition*

Pre-Audition Informational Meeting: December 8^th 2009 ♪ 6:00-7:00pm

Auditions: January 5 & 6, 2010 ♪ 4:00 - 7:00pm

Show Dates: March 4 – 21, 2010

The First Ever Made-for-Television Musical Now on Stage at J*Company Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella

Directed by Joey Landwehr

Ages 7 – 13 may audition*

Pre-Audition Informational Meeting: February 16, 2010 ♪ 6:00-7:00pm

Auditions: March 9 & 10, 2010 ♪ 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Show Dates: May 6 - 16, 2010  

*All students ages 7–12 must be enrolled in a J*Company class to be eligible for an audition appointment.  

For more information visit: www.sdcjc.org/jcompany or to make an audition appointment call: (858) 457-3030 x1200