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Undermain Theatre 2010-'11 Call for Submissions

For our 2010-2011 season, in lieu of holding general auditions, we are requesting that interested parties mail in a physical copy of their headshot and resume. Submissions will be reviewed, and individuals will be contacted throughout the year to participate in call back auditions for shows and staged readings.

Laura — male actor needed

Presented by Mesquite Community Theatre

Mesquite Community Theatre - Needs Actor for role.

Casting was just completed for Laura at Mesquite Community Theatre, but there is still a male role open.

The role is: Shelby Carpenter.  He is late 30s to 40s, and should be able to speak with a slight Southern accent.  He is Laura's fiancé.

Anyone interested should email the Director, Paul McKenzie at pmck5@aol.com and he will set up a time to read them.

Regular rehearsals start next Tuesday, September 7, with the show opening in October.

Kind Regards,

Paul McKenzie

Deathwatch

by Jean Genet

Presented by Sundown Collaborative Theatre

2-6pm

Directed by Morgan Hillan

Performance dates: October 14-16 and 21-23 (possible performance on October 20)

Rehearsals start September 13; each actor will have to schedule a personal meeting the week before

Auditions will consist of COLD READINGS (although you are welcome to bring in your own monologue).

Contact Morgan Hillan at morganhillan@sundowntheatre.org (or call 214-695-8141) if you’d like to set an audition time. Appointments aren't necessary but please show up no later than 5:30pm.

CALLBACKS:

Saturday, September 4 from 4-6pm

Callbacks will consist of COLD READINGS. Please also wear movement-friendly clothing.

If you can’t make it to auditions, email Morgan to set up another time to meet.

SYNOPSIS

Deathwatch centers around three men -- Green Eyes, Lefranc, and Maurice. Under the heat and pressure of life in a prison cell, the men struggle for validation and power, figuratively and often literally at each other's throats. In a heightened sense of reality, Deathwatch asks what it means to be a man, and what it means to be a criminal.

CAST

Green Eyes: An intense murderer on death row. Second-most influential inmate in the prison.

Maurice: Incredibly handsome inmate who uses his charms to gain power in jail.

Lefranc: Quick and clever petty crook. Obtains his aspirations through guile and gambits.

The Guard: Carves a living for himself in the prison.

For more information about the company, visit www.sundowntheatre.org or email info@sundowntheatre.org.

The Haunting of Hill House

by F. Andrew Leslie, adapted from the novel by Shirley Jackson

Presented by Richardson Theatre Centre

1-4pm Saturday, 6:30-10pm Sunday

Directed by Rachael Lindley

Show dates: October 1 - 31

Saturday Sept 4th 1pm-4pm Sunday 630pm-10pm

Based on a novel from the author of “The Lottery”, one of literature’s most shocking short stories, comes a psychological thriller that was the source for the 1963 film The Haunting. Shirley Jackson spins a first-class ghost story -- a chilling and mystifying study in mounting terror that brings a group of “psychically receptive” individuals to a brooding Victorian mansion known as a place of evil. Supernatural phenomena abound in this spellbinding mystery.

AUDITION DETAIL: Cold Readings from the Script

Eleanor Vance - plain-looking girl in her late twenties to early thirties. She has a sense that there is something very strange about the house and is the one most directly affected by all that goes on. She was asked to come to Hill House because of a previous psychic experience.

• Mrs. Dudley - she is the housekeeper who is a stern, uncommunicative woman of sixty or so who moves about without making any sound and can best be described by these words she uses throughout: “ I don’t stay after I set out dinner. Not after it begins to get dark. I leave before dark comes.”
• Theodora - She is approximately the same age or slightly older than Eleanor but very exotic looking; A creature of mood and sudden impulses. She also is at HH because of a psychic experience.
• Dr. Montague - The script says he is roly-poly, and bearded, but this is not a specific requirement for the character. He does wear steel-rimmed glasses and has a distinctly professional air. He is in his late 50's to early 60's.
• Luke Sanderson - He is good looking in his early 30's and has a disturbing charm with a well-educated but usually empty mind.
• Mrs. Montague - A large, formidable woman, quite dominant and overpowering; she is in charge of the household. She should be a few years younger than professor Montague.
• Arthur Parker - is a meek but intense-looking man of an indeterminate age. He comes to help Mrs. Montague, and he thinks he knows it all. 

Rehearsals begin Tuesday Sept. 7

 

The Miser

by Moliere

Presented by Stage West

7:30-10pm Sunday, 7-10pm Monday

  

AUDITION NOTICE

The Miser By: Moliere

Arguably, it is the greatest classic comedy of the Western world. This conflict between a controlling skinflint and his grown children, who just want to lead their own lives, is uproariously entertaining. It’s a rollercoaster series of outrageous schemes, all leading up to one wildly comic finale!

 

Director Jim Covault

Open to both Equity and Non-Equity. EMC points may be received for non-equity performers. Non-equity performers are paid for rehearsals and performances.

Young Men (20’s) – 2

Young Women (20’s) – 2

Man (40’s +) – 1

Several roles both men and women (variable ages)

(The Miser is precast)

 

Audition Dates/Times Sunday, September 5: 7:30-10:00 pm, Monday, September 6: 7:00-10:00 pm

 

Callbacks will be held on Monday, September 13 at 7:00 pm Audition Requirements: AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!

To make an audition appointment, please call Stage West at (817) 784-9378, Tuesday-Saturday noon to 5:00 p.m. Auditions will involve cold readings from the script. The script is available at S.T.A.G.E. and the Stage West offices.

Auditions will be held at Stage West, 821 W Vickery.

 

It is strongly recommended that you read the script prior to auditions!

 

Rehearsals Begin Monday, October 4, 2010. Rehearsal schedule is Monday through Friday nights 7:00-11:00 PM and Saturdays 1:00-5:00, 6:30-9:30 PM (with additional hours during tech week). Sundays are AEA day off. (Please note that we are changing our rehearsals on Saturdays this year to take advantage of AEA hours)

 

Performances Are Thursday, October 28, 2010 through Sunday, November 28, 2010 at Stage West, 821 W Vickery. [Note: performances will be Thur nights at 7:30, Fri & Sat nights at 8:00 and Sun matinees at 3:00] (There will be no performance on Thursday November 25 for Thanksgiving holiday)

Blacken Blues Theater General Auditions

Presented by Blacken Blue Theater

6-9pm Tue & Wed; callbacks 9am-noon Sat

WHAT: Blacken Blues Theater

Notice of General Auditions

 

When:  September  7, 8 & 11, 2010

Where: Blacken Blue Theater Main Office

1700 Commerce Street   Ste. 1756 (Downtown)

Dallas, TX  75206

Contact Person:  Willie Holmes, Executive Director / e-mail:  whplaywright@yahoo.com

 AUDITION INFORMATION:  Auditions will be held September 7 & 8 (Tues. & Wed.) from 6pm - 9pm; call backs will be held September 11 (Sat.) from 9am - 12pm.

 

Audition Requirements: resume and headshots are requested; be prepared to present a three minute monologue or presentation; be prepared to read from various scenes from scripts; sides are available via e-mail; no appointment necessary. 

 

Blacken Blues Theater of African-American Life is a nonprofit community theater that promote tolerance  and understanding through contemporary urban parables.  We are auditioning for actors, musicians, rappers, singers, dancers, spoken word artists of all race and ethnic background.  Our stage reflects the diversity of the American experience.   

 

CONSCIOUS THEATER PROJECT

Most of the roles are nonpaid with small stipends given for performances.  Our mission is to inspire social activism with thought  provoking entertainment that stimulates social consciousness.  We attack prevalent issues such as love, hate, violence, and sexual abuse with contemporary urban parables that transcends race, gender, socioeconomic status, and imagination.  Our goal is to connect man to humanity by challenging the moral foundation of society.

 

YOUTH EMPOWERED BY THE ARTS & HUMANITY (YEAH!)

We are also auditioning for our  youth intervention theater, Youth Empowered by Arts and Humanities (YEAH).  Effective theater arts programs have reduced juvenile crime, violence, addiction, and risky behavior. YEAH!  promotes character education, academic and  moral development in urban youth living in at risk environments.  Our goal to enhance  the quality of life in the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex by reconnecting young adults with the American Dream through experiential drama.

 

VOLUNTEERS

We are always in need of volunteers of any kind.  Please consider us as an opportunity to give back to the community.

Lend Me a Tenor

by Ken Ludwig

Presented by ICT Mainstage

2-4pm Sunday; 7-9pm Monday

 

Inherit the Wind

by James Lawrence and Robert E. Lee

Presented by Onstage in Bedford

7pm

 

Directed by Bill Fountain

AUDITION DATES:

Monday, September 13^th beginning at 7pm
Tuesday, September 14^th beginning at 7pm
Callbacks as required.

No appointments necessary.

Auditions will be held at ONSTAGE IN BEDFORD, 2819 Forest Ridge Dr, Bedford TX 76021

AUDITION INFORMATION:  Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.

 

REHEARSALS begin immediately.

PERFORMANCES run October 22^nd through November 7^th

PERFORMANCE TIMES:  Friday and Saturday Evenings at 8PM, Sunday matinees at 3PM

 

ROLES

1 girl, 2 boys, 7 women and 23 men

The PRINCIPAL ROLES include:

Bertram Cates -  A twenty-four-year-old science teacher and the defendant in the trial. A soft-spoken and humble man, Cates has been arrested for teaching his students the theory of evolution from a biology textbook. His outlook on human knowledge is skeptical, and he wonders about the nature of the universe.

Matthew Harrison Brady -  A national political figure and a three-time loser in presidential campaigns who arrives in Hillsboro to lead the prosecution in Cates's trial. A Christian fundamentalist and Nebraska native, Brady defends the literal truth of the Bible against what he labels Cates's big-city agnosticism. A larger than life figure who must command the stage and audience with his very presence.

Henry Drummond -  A famous lawyer from Chicago whom the Baltimore Herald sends to defend Cates. Drummond, a believer in human progress, argues for freedom of thought. A highly logical and direct man, he must be strong enough to believably stand against Brady.

E. K. Hornbeck -  A cynical, wisecracking journalist and critic who speaks in colorful phrases. Hornbeck travels to Hillsboro to cover the trial for the Baltimore Herald. He despises Brady's religious fundamentalism and the townspeople's simple-minded acceptance of Brady's views. The most extremely liberal character in the show.

Rev. Jeremiah Brown -  The figure of religious authority in Hillsboro. Reverend Brown preaches a creed based on the fear of God and the punishment of sinners. An intense and powerful role that requires an actor up to the challenge.  The most extremely conservative character in the show.

Rachel Brown -  The daughter of Reverend Brown. Rachel teaches the second grade at the school where Cates also taught. Rachel is a close friend of Cates, and their relationship has a romantic element. Rachel fears her father's disapproval and becomes upset when Brady calls on her to testify about her personal conversations with Cates. The most conflicted character in the show.

The Judge -  The judge presiding over Cates's trial. The judge conducts the trial impartially, although his personal views about the Bible's legitimacy are in line with those of the rest of the townspeople of Hillsboro. He is very aware of the precarious situation he and the town are in.

Meeker -  The bailiff at the Hillsboro courthouse. Meeker lets Cates in and out of his jail cell and appears sympathetic to him, even if he doesn't support his viewpoint.

Mrs. Brady -  Matthew Harrison Brady's wife. Mrs. Brady monitors her husband and nags him not to overeat. Brady calls her "Mother."

Melinda Loomis -  A twelve-year-old girl. Melinda believes in the Bible and fears the idea of evolution.

Howard Blair -  A student in Cates's science class. Howard grasps the idea of evolution in only a rudimentary way, as we see when he asks a worm in the play's opening scene what it wants to be when it grows up. At the trial, Howard gives testimony that is used against Cates.

Mrs. Krebs -  An outspoken Hillsboro woman. On behalf of the Hillsboro Ladies' Aid, Mrs. Krebs serves lunch to Brady on his arrival in town. She should be a strong personality.

Mr. Bannister -  A member of the jury. Bannister has read neither Darwin nor the Bible because he is illiterate.

Elijah -  A mountain man. The illiterate Elijah sells Bibles to the townspeople and preaches his beliefs to the crowd.

Mayor -  The mayor of Hillsboro. The mayor supports Brady and welcomes him to town by naming him an honorary colonel in the state militia. Under pressure from the state capitol, he instructs the judge to pass a lenient sentence at the trial's conclusion.

Tom Davenport -  The local district attorney. Davenport assists Brady during the trial. He attempts to stop Drummond's humiliation of Brady at the end of the trial, but by the time he objects, Brady has already made a fool of himself.

Harry Y. Esterbrook -  A radio host from WGN in Chicago. Esterbrook broadcasts the announcement of the verdict and Cates's sentencing and cuts off Brady in the middle of his victory speech.

Jesse H. Dunlap -  A farmer and cabinetmaker. Dunlap stands as a potential juror, but Drummond dismisses him because of his enthusiastic support of Brady.

Sillers -  An employee at the local feed store and a member of the jury. Drummond accepts Sillers as a juror after Sillers tells him that he focuses on making a living while his wife takes care of religious matters for both of them.

Storekeeper -  The owner of a store across the square from the courthouse. The storekeeper professes not to have convictions about creation because they are not good for business.

 

Based on a real-life case in 1925, two great lawyers argue the case for and against a science teacher who is accused of teaching evolution.  This play is a classic courtroom scene that is as relevant today as it was when it was written in 1955.  If you like TV courtroom dramas like LAW & ORDER – you will love INHERIT THE WIND!  The author says ‘it’s not about science versus religion…it’s about the right to think’ – what do you think?

Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!

by Allison Gregory (adapted from the book series by Barbara Park)

Presented by Dallas Children's Theater

7-9pm

 

DIRECTOR: Nancy Schaeffer

AUDITION DATE: Monday, September 27^th from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
                           
CALL FOR APPOINTMENT AT: 214-978-0110
 
LOCATION: DCT’S Rosewood Center for Family Arts
                    5938 Skillman at Northwest Highway, Dallas, 75231

ROLES: Seeking an ensemble of ADULT ACTORS.

                        - All adult actors will play juvenile roles

REQUIREMENTS:    * Readingsfrom the script (be familiar with material)
                                    * Bring photo/resume
                                    * Dress to move
                                     
REHEARSALS BEGIN: October 18, 2010
 
PRODUCTION DATES: November 18, 2010 – December 23, 2010

OTHER INFO:
* Union contracts are available for this production.
* DCT is a member of the Equity Candidacy Program.
* Performances will take place at the Rosewood Center, Baker Theater.
* Schedule includes weekday & weekend matinee & evening performances.
* Perusal script will be available at DCT and S.T.A.G.E.
* DCT welcomes actors of all ethnic backgrounds for casting consideration.