7/6/2009-7/7/2009

Leader Of The Pack ( Main Street Theatre Company )

The Main Street Theatre Company of Sayreville will be producing as well as seeking talent to be part of their production of one of the great “rock ’n roll” musicals, “Leader Of The Pack”, the story of Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry and Phil Spector, the talent behind, not only  most of the rock music of the late ’50’s and early ’60’s, but also the “Girl Groups” it spawned.  With their “Wall Of Sound” style, they helped shape and popularize the sound made famous by groups such as “The Shangri-Las”, “The Ronettes”, “The Shirelles” and “The Shiffons”.  Legendary singers such as Tina Turner, Darlene Love, Little Eva and Leslie Gore sang their hit songs. Songs such as, “The Chapel of Love”, “Da Doo Ron Ron”, “Do Wa Diddy”, “Be My Baby”, “River Deep, Mountain High” and of course the title song, “Leader of the Pack”.  The musical traces their emergence from song writer wannabes to the top song writing team in America, stationed at the world famous Brille Building in New York. The theatre group, stationed at the Main Street Theatre, 3018 Bordentown Ave. in Parlin is seeking male and female dancers and singers, from 15 to 50, who love the music of that era and would like to perform in a musical about those times.  The open audition dates are Monday & Tuesday, July 6 & 7 from 7-9pm.  Bring your own music or sing one of the many hits from the show. Rehearsals start immediately. Show dates are August 7-22.  For  more information or to set up a special appointment, call 732-972-2335 or e’mail: tonysandy13@aol.com   

7/6/2009-7/7/2009

Old Library Theatre of Fair Lawn

is holding auditions for When:    Monday and Tuesday, July 6th and 7th at 7:30 PM   Where:    Fair Lawn Community Center     10-10 20th Street, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410     Performances:    September 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 Callbacks on Wednesday July 8th   For the audition flyer, please click here For more information, including character descriptions and suggested audition songs, please visit our website at www.OldLibraryTheatre.net

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7/9/2009-7/12/2009

Maurer Productions OnStage Holds Open Auditions for
HOLLYWOOD ARMS
by Carrie Hamilton and Carol Burnett



July 9, 2009 - 7PM to 9:30PM
July 10, 2009 - 6PM to 9PM
July 11, 2009 - 9AM to 6PM
July 12, 2009 - 11PM to 6PM

Six Women, Five Men
(Including 3 children)

All roles are available.  All experienced actors are welcome.

CONTACT INFO:
Maurer Productions OnStage
Online Sign-up: http://www.mponstage.com/registration
Email: auditions@mponstage.com
Phone: 609-882-2292  

ABOUT THE PLAY:
Written by comic legend Carol Burnett and her daughter Carrie Hamilton, this moving comedy-drama is based on Burnett’s best-selling memoir "0One More Time." Set in California in 1941 and 1951, it tells Burnett’s story of growing up in poverty with two alcoholic parents and a nutty grandmother.  Along the way audiences will witness a young girl’s journey from hardship to Hollywood legend. Ultimately, this is the funny and deeply moving story of three generations of women pursuing their dreams; dreams that end in disappointment, tragedy, and ultimately -- for one young girl -- triumph. Described by some as one part Neil Simon, one part Mama’s Family and one part Tennessee Williams, Hollywood Arms is a wholly original story of humor, heartbreak, love and courage.

PRODUCTION TEAM:
Director: Dan Maurer
Producers: John Maurer, Diana Gilman Maurer, Dan Maurer
Stage Manager: Diana Maurer
Props & Set Dressing: Alycia Bauch-Cantor
Lighting Designer: Kitty Getlik
Master Builder: Jeff Cantor

AUDITION DATES AND TIMES:
Thursday, July 9, 7pm to 9:30pm
Friday, July 10, 6pm to 9pm
Saturday, July 11, 9am to 6pm
Sunday, July 12, 11am to 6pm

CALL-BACKS (If Needed):
Wednesday, July 15, 7pm to 10pm

PERFORMANCE DATES / TIMES:
Friday, October 2, 2009 at 8pm
Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 8pm
Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 2pm
Friday, October 9, 2009 at 8pm
Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 2pm & 8pm
Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 2pm

PERFORMANCE LOCATION:
Kelsey Theatre
Mercer County Community College
West Windsor Campus
1200 Old Trenton Rd
West Windsor, NJ

AUDITION APPOINTMENTS:
You can now use our new "CastMe" system to register and schedule an audition appointment. Go to http://www.mponstage.com/registration to sign up, learn about the show, and schedule an appointment.  If you don’t have access to a computer, or if you have any problems, you can still call (609) 882-2292 for help. If all the audition slots are full and you wish to audition for the show please call and we will try to set up another time. Walks in are always welcome, but an appointment is  recommended.

AUDITION LOCATION:
Communications Building
Mercer County Community College
West Windsor Campus
1200 Old Trenton Rd
West Windsor, NJ

ROLES AVAILABLE:
There are 11 roles available in this play including three children. While this is a play and not a musical, there is some limited but important singing required by several characters. The roles of Young Helen, Older Helen, Nanny, Louise and Alice, must be good singers. The actress who plays the role of Older Helen must have an especially strong voice, as she will be required to belt part of one song during the show.

Note: This play deals with mature themes. Parents of young actors are encouraged to read the script before allowing their child to audition. A perusal copy of the script will be made available upon request.
 
Young Helen
Child, Caucasian Female
(Must play age 10)

Older Helen
Adult, Caucasian Female
(Must play ages 20 and 40)

Louise
Adult Caucasian Female
(Must play ages 30s to 40s)

Nanny
Adult Caucasian Female
(Must play ages 50 to 60)

Alice
Child, Caucasian Female
(Must play age 10 to 13)

Dixie
Adult, Caucasian Female
(Must play ages 30s to 40s)

Jody
Adult Caucasian Male
(Must play ages 30s to 40s)

Bill
Adult Caucasian Male
(Must play ages 30s to 40s)

Malcolm
Child, Caucasian Male
(Must play age 10)

2 Cops
Adults, Caucasian Male
(Ages 20 to 40)

7/11/2009-7/12/2009

Is He Dead? ( Barn Theatre )

7/13/2009-7/14/2009

AUDITION NOTICE

12th NIGHT

by William Shakespeare

directed by Alex Oleksij

AUDITION DATES:

MONDAY JULY 13TH & TUESDAY JULY 14TH

@7:30PM

Dover Little Theatre

69 Elliott Street
Dover Nj  07802

(973) 328 9202

PERFORMANCE DATES:

SEPTEMBER 25th & 26th

OCTOBER 2nd, 3rd, 4th,* 9th & 10th (*matinee)

Shakespeare’s classic comedy of romance, music, and mistaken identity. Orsino is love with Olivia, Malvolio is love with Olivia, Andrew Aguecheek is in love with Olivia, but Olivia is in love Cesario. Except Cesario is really a girl, Viola, who is love with Orsino. And then Viola’s twin brother shows up!

This version of 12^th NIGHT is set in the 1930s. Songs from the period (Gershwin, Porter, Rodgers & Hart, etc.) will be interpolated into the show, so auditioners should be prepared to sing an up tempo song of that type, as well as being prepared to read Shakespearean dialogue.

Characters:

VIOLA: shipwrecked girl who thinks her brother drowned. Disguises herself as a boy, Cesario,  to work at the court of Duke Orsino and falls in love with the Duke.

ORSINO: Duke of Illyria. Commanding and romantic, yet melancholy. In love with the idea of being in love.

OLIVIA: A countess, whose father and brother have both recently died. Determined to wallow in her grief, she refuses all romantic suitors - until she meets Viola/Cseario.

MALVOLIO:  Olivia’s steward. A prim and proper prig. Disliked by just about everyone. Hopes to marry Olivia and become master of her estate.

SIR TOBY BELCH: Olivia’s uncle, whose chief concern in life is to drink and make merry.

SIR ANDREW AGUECHEEK: One of Olivia’s suitors and a blithering idiot. Frequently duped by Sir Toby Belch.

MARIA: Olivia’s maidservant, and partner in Sir Toby’s practical jokes.

FABIAN:  Olivia’s groundkeeper, has a real grievance against Malvolio, and eager to humiliate him.

SEBASTIAN: Viola’s twin brother, who is constantly mistaken for her.

ANTONIO: A sea captain who rescued Sebastian from drowning. In love with Sebastian.

VALENTINE: One of Orsino’s courtiers and his chief security officer.

CAPTAIN: Man who rescued Viola from drowning and aids her in her disguise. Will also double as a priest and Curio, another courtier.