Auditions for Hashtag Mayhem!

HASHTAG MAYHEM! – 6 short, dark plays by Jeffrey James Ircink. is auditioning for:
9M roles,
3F roles

Audition Dates: 2 separate dates, 2 separate locations
Sunday, February 17, 1-4pm
@ The Alchemist Theatre,
2569 S Kinnickinnic Ave Bay View, WI 53207

Monday, February 18, 6:30-8:30pm
@ The Underground Collaborative,
161 W. Wisconsin Ave., Ste. LL1100,
in the Grand Avenue Mall
downstairs from TJ Maxx

Bring one headshot and resume. Actors will be reading from the scripts. Actors may be cast in multiple roles if all parties are agreed.

HASHTAG MAYHEM! #Dark themes. #Mature content. #Language. #No nudity. #Additional info can be found in the Blogspot link below, including play excerpts. Come play with us!
http://hashtagmayhem.blogspot.com/
Everyone has a dark side. What’s yours?

Performance Dates:
March 21-23, 28-30, April 4-6
The Alchemist Theatre, 2569 South Kinnickinnic Avenue Bay View, WI 53207

All roles are paid.
Rehearsal schedule will be up to each individual director.
Directors for the production are: Bo Johnson, Jason Waszak, Gretchen Mahkorn, Mary Ryan and Jeffrey James Ircink.

Auditions for Sherlock Holmes and the Regrettable Engagement

AUDITION NOTICE

Reconstructing Grimm and Milwaukee Entertainment Group are holding auditions for the role of JAMES MORIARTY in this April’s production of SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE REGRETTABLE ENGAGEMENT by Liz Shipe.

This show is a sequel to the sold out production of SHERLOCK HOLMES AND A MOST IRREGULAR TEA PARTY that premiered last October and will be remounted this March at the historic Brumder Mansion.

This is a paid acting job.  The show will run through all of April and the first weekend in May.

We are looking for an actor that can bring an elegance to the character while still having an edge.

Interested parties should email: production@milwaukeeentertainmentgroup.com

There are only a set number of audition slots for the role, after those are filled we will not be accepting additional resumes.  Thank you.Sherlock Holmes and a Most Irregular T

Auditions for Spike Heels

Smithereen Productions announces auditions for the play Spike Heels by Theresa Rebeck.

Spike Heels is a two act play about Andrew, struggling writer and college professor, who takes in working-class Georgie  as  his  “student”  of  the  proper  ways  of  modern  middle-class society while simultaneously falling in love with  her.  Andrew’s  friend  Edward,  a  hot-shot lawyer who took Georgie on as a secretary as a favor to Andrew, falls for her as well but in a more…aggressively sexual way, ensnaring himself and Georgie in an incident of harassment and power play in the workplace. This untraditional love triangle makes room for a fourth with the entrance  of  Lydia,  Edward’s  ex  and  Andrew’s  fiancée,  and  thus  Georgie’s…foe…or  maybe  her  ally?  Lines  are   blurred in this intense dark comedy full of fast-paced dialogue rife with  “stinging  one  liners”  (N.Y.  Daily  News)  and   “tart  wit”  (Time).  In  the  playwright’s words,  this  is  a  retelling  of  “the  Pygmalion  story  with  contemporary,  comic   and sinister spin,”  exploring  the  complicated  confusion of modern-day relationships and challenging the American sexual status-quo.

PERFORMANCES

April 18th, 19th, 20th, 25th*, 26th, 27th,  2013

All performances @ 7pm @ The Underground Collaborative
*Thursday, April 25th will be a Pay What You Can performance

AUDITIONS

Monday, February 4th

Tuesday, February 5th

6pm-9pm @ Comedy Sportz.   Open auditions.  Walk-in only.

Call-Backs will be Wednesday, February 6th.

Actors are asked to come with 1-2 prepared contemporary monologues that total no more than 3 minutes. If you are unable to prepare a monologue you may email Mary Baird at mebaird@gmail.com to be emailed an excerpt from the script (though prepared monologues are preferred).  Please bring a current headshot and resume.

If you are interested in auditioning but are unable to attend the above dates, please email Rebecca Segal at RSegal007@gmail.com to arrange an alternative time.

CHARACTERS

GEORGIE- Born on the “wrong” side of the tracks, she is the only one from her family to move to the city and acquire a job with which to support herself and separate herself from her roots. She is finding quickly that maybe the American Dream is not all it’s cut out to be, and sometimes being polite still only has as much pull as being seductive. Sassy and witty, hot-tempered and on a short fuse, she is also sincerely trying to educate herself and become a more well-read, well-rounded person– at the risk of becoming integrated into white-collar society, and working for and dealing with the “guys in suits.”

ANDREW- Sensitive, sweet, cautious, a thinker. Professor of political philosophy, a reader, a heartfelt elitist of sorts. He loves and respects women and sees them (he likes to believe) as the people they are, not the objects they are so often told they are. A misguided altruist at heart, and engaged to be married to Lydia, he struggles with his desire of sensual, hot-tempered Georgie.

EDWARD- Hot-shot criminal defense lawyer. Self-important, reactionary, and overtly aware of his own intelligence and success, but ultimately still human. Deeply flawed, but human. Enjoys provoking others for the sake of reaction, and argues–aggressively– until he wins like any good lawyer should.

LYDIA- Andrew’s fiancee, and thus The Scorned Woman to Georgie’s “other woman.” While we hear nothing but insults about her appearance and her character throughout Act I, Act II reveals a betrayed woman with a hardened exterior, but who underneath it all is kind-hearted and discovers the alliance with fellow women to outweigh the sexual alliance with men.

For questions or more information, please email Rebecca Segal at RSegal007@gmail.com

Sign-Up Reminder for the Milwaukee Generals

This is a reminder that the sign up for the Milwaukee Generals is this Saturday, January 26th from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon at the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre.  The good folks at the Rep are going out of their way to make sure as many local folks as possible can attend the Generals.  And while it says the sign-up process goes until noon, if you show up anywhere near that late don’t expect there to be any slots left.  When they used the old method of calling in for a slot, things were filled up within five minutes.  So get on it!

Fletcher

The 2013 Non-Union Milwaukee General Auditions will take place on Monday, February 25^th, 2013, from 9:30am to 6:30pm, at Milwaukee Repertory Theater.  This is a Locals Only audition – only Non-Union actors that do not require assistance with travel and housing should attend.

We will be implementing an in-person sign-up process for this year’s auditions.  On Saturday, January 26, 2013, from 9:00am to 12:00 Noon, interested actors will be able to sign up in person for the 2013 Non-Union Milwaukee General Auditions outside of Milwaukee Rep’s Stackner Cabaret Theater – www.milwaukeerep.com/planvisit/directions.htm – on the 2nd floor of the Patty & Jay Baker Theater Complex, accessible via elevator or via the escalator near building security.

Slots will be available on a first-come-first-served basis – attendance on January 26 will not guarantee an audition slot.  Interested actors must present a valid form of photo identification (driver’s license or state-issued identification is recommended) in order to obtain a slot.  In addition, please note that an individual is eligible to request one slot only – we will not honor requests made for other individuals.

There will also be 25 Waiting List slots available.  Sign-up for these slots will occur in the same manner as outlined above.  Obtaining a Waiting List slot does not guarantee an audition, but preference for any slots that open at a later date will be given to those actors on the Waiting List.

Should there be audition or waiting lists slots available after this sign-up period, they will be made available via an additional in-person sign-up at The Rep’s administrative offices.  Additional details will be announced atwww.milwaukeerep.com/about/actingauditions.html should any slots remain.

Slots for this Non-Equity day will fill quickly. Please plan accordingly.

Auditions for Barefoot in the Park

IMAGINATION THEATRE OF GERMANTOWN will be holding auditions for NEIL SIMON’S comedy BAREFOOT IN THE PARK

AUDITIONS

February 3rd and 4th at 7pm

PERFORMANCE DATES

Fri, April 12th @ 7pm

Sat, Apr 13th @ 7pm

Sun, Apr 14th @ 3:30pm

Fri, April 19th @ 7pm

Sat, April 20th @ 7pm

Sun, April 21st @ 3:30pm

Auditions, rehearsals and performances for Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park will take place at The Lutheran Church of the Living Christ at W156N10660 Pilgrim Road in Germantown.  Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.  No appointments necessary.  Please bring a resume.  Contact (262) 957-0399 or imaginationtheatre@yahoo.com for more info.  http://www.itogonline.org/

The Story

Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the word. He’s a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer and she’s a free spirit always looking for the latest kick. Their new apartment is her most recent find-too expensive with bad plumbing and in need of a paint job. After a six day honeymoon, they get a surprise visit from Corie’s loopy mother and decide to play matchmaker during a dinner with their neighbor-in-the-attic Velasco, where everything that can go wrong, does. Paul just doesn’t understand Corie, as she sees it. He’s too staid, too boring and she just wants him to be a little more spontaneous, running “barefoot in the park” would be a start…

Cast of Characters

CORIE BRATTER – a free spirit, newlywed to Paul
PAUL BRATTER – a lawyer, newlywed to Corie
MRS. BANKS – Corie’s mother
VICTOR VELASCO – the neighbor in the attic
TELEPHONE REPAIR MAN
DELIVERY MAN

Auditions for Door County Shakespeare

Door Shakespeare 2013 Season Auditions

Seeking

Male and Female Actors for the 2013 summer performance season including William Shakespeare’s MACBETH and LOVE’S LABOURS LOST playing in repertory from June-August in the Garden at Bjorklunden in Door County, Wisconsin.  Performers with strong ensemble, physical and musical skills most welcomed! We are looking for a company of six male actors and five female actors for the upcoming season; multiple parts may be assigned. Housing and pay provided.

Time Commitment

First Rehearsal June 10, 2013 in Door County, Wisconsin.

Season opens July 5, 2013 and runs through August 18, 2013

Preparation

Please prepare 2 contrasting Shakespeare monologues, not to exceed 4 minutes. Be prepared to sing acapella and let us know if you own/play an instrument. Please bring headshot and resume with you.

Personnel

Artistic Associates Matt Foss, Jason Economus, Jeremiah Davis, and Jennefer Ludwigsen will attend with casting authority.

Time and Locations

December 17th and 18th in Chicago, IL- Equity auditions will be held from 11-4pm at the Equity building located at 557 W. Randolph Street. Click here more information. Non-Equity auditions will be held Monday, December 17th from 6-10pm and Tuesday, December 18th in the evening (if necessary) at Strawdog Theatre Company in Hugen Hall located at 3829 N. Broadway on the second floor. Please email info@doorshakespeare.com for an appointment time.

December 20th in Milwaukee, WI- Combined Equity and Non-Equity general auditions will be held at Bucketworks from 10am-2pm. Please email info@doorshakespeare.com for an appointment time.

MCT Young Playwrights Festival AUDITIONS

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre will be holding auditions for its 2012-2013 Young Playwrights Festival on Monday evening, December 3, 2012, from 6:00pm-10:00pm,by appointment only. A prepared, one-minute monologue is preferred, but other material will be provided if needed. Looking for fifteen non-Equity actors: six females (ages 16-23), three females (ages 30-45), three females (ages 50-75), one male (age 30-45), and two males (ages 55-75). The showcase will run for five performances, March 21-24, 2013. All actors will receive a small stipend. For an audition appointment, please email michael@chamber-theatre.com. Auditions held at the Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway, 5^th floor. Actors of all ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to attend.

 

For more info, visit:

http://milwaukeechambertheatre.com/education/young-playwrights-festival.aspx

Auditions for Carte Blanche’s 2112/2013 Season

Auditions for Carte Blanche Studios’ 2012/2013 season opener THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH, adapted from Edgar Allan Poe’s short story by Bill Jackson, are being held Wednesday and Thursday, June 20th and 21st from 6:30pm to 10pm at Carte Blanche Studios 1024 South 5th Street in Milwaukee. The show will also be directed by Bill Jackson. Auditions are by appointment only and will be divided into 3 sessions per evening: session #1 6:30 to 7:30pm, session #2 7:30 to 9:00pm, and session #3 9:00 to 10:00pm. Please be prepared to read from sides from the script. Send an email to James Dragolovich at jimmydrag@yahoo.com to sign up. Please specify which night and session you wish to attend. If you are auditioning for a lead and would like audition sides emailed to you prior to the audition, please specify the character or characters you would like to audition for. It is optional to request the sides ahead of time. THERE ARE NO NON-SPEAKING ROLES IN THIS SHOW and most supporting roles will be double or triple cast, so there will be plenty of stage time for everyone involved. Please feel free to invite people you know who may want to audition to this event. Callbacks will be held on Monday, June 25 from 6:30 to 9:30pm. Below is the character breakdown:

LEAD ROLES

FOOL … the storyteller who plays various roles and
only speaks in prose and verse by Poe
This character is the voice of horror in the play. The character must interpret Poe’s writing with grace and beauty as well as an underscore of evil intent.

PROSPERO II … 19, Prince of the Realm
An arrogant and violent monarch who is also an abandoned and unloved boy. He must be witty and briliant while showing that his major motivation is injury due to the neglect of his father.

DR.ALAN KILGORE … 49, former royal court physician and PROSPERO’S godfather
A gifted physician and the voice of reason in the play. He is devoted to his daughter and to the salvation of the realm from the plague. He is also the prince’s godfather.

SANGRID KILGORE … 17, KILGORE’S daughter and the last surviving member of his family
The only survivor of the Rave and the Red Death, she is innocent and kind, but she possesses a spine. She adored her father.

MILO RUDGE or RUDDY … 50’s, the old rummy who used to be a teacher
A former teacher, now a drunk to escape the pain of loss of his students. He befriends SANGRID.

MORTDALA … 22, PROSPERO’S Captain of the Guard and his personal bodyguard
A homicidal dominatrix who is the prince’s bodyguard.

SUPPORTING ROLES INCLUDE:

LALO, CAMELIA, EVA, BORIS, ADAM, LIEUTENANT/CLOWN, NORVAL, MRS. BUZZARD, THE BODY BRIGADE, KING VICTOR, QUENN ROSALYN, MAID, IMPS, RED DEATH CLOWN, PRINCE CLOWN, PEASANT CLOWN, DANCERS, ACROBATS, JUGGLERS, PUPPETEERS, FREDERICK, ANNABELLE, BILL WILSON, LENORE, TROUBADOUR, MONTRESOUR, FORTUNADO, BERENICE, EGAES, THE ARCHBISHOP, THE YOUNG PREIST, ARTISANS, SERVANTS, BUTLER, LADY MADELINE USHER, KNIGHTS, COURTIERS, POE CHARACTERS, TOWNSPEOPLE

Eloquent language and beautiful delivery is at the heart of this play. Auditions will be judged based on voice as well as interpretation. Deliver the scene; avoid “acting.”

THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH will run from September 28 until October 27. Friday and Saturday evenings, with two Sunday matinees and one Thursday Pay-What-You-Can night. The first read thru will be Saturday, June 30 and rehearsals will begin shortly after. During the month of July rehearsals will be Tuesday through Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons. They will pick up in August and by September we will be doing run-throughs. Carte Blanche Studios is working on a stipend for the lead roles.

Keeping the basic plot by Edgar Allan Poe, THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH takes place in a realm ruined by The Red Death, a rapaciously contagious plague that kills through porous hemorrhage. The population of Prince Prospero’s Dominion is dying so rapidly that most are fleeing the land. The teenage monarch, orphaned and embittered by the disease, lives in a castle where he is tyrant and oblivious to the suffering of his subjects.

Former royal peer Dr. Alan Kilgore and his daughter, Sangrid, have left their own blighted estate to try to convince Prospero, the doctor’s Godson, to save his people. The Prince refuses and decrees that his castle will be sealed and he’ll let the disease have its way until it disappears. When the disease takes her father, Sangrid is alone and wandering in a dangerous world where she meets an old drunk named Ruddy who befriends her. Sangrid is abducted by the Prince’s guards and dragged back to his castle. Ruddy is murdered as he tries to protect her. Finally Ruddy, or something that looks like him, appears in the castle during the gala Steampunk rave thrown by the Prince for his courtiers and changes everything into a horrific, ironic climax.

The text incorporates many literary links to Poe from various short stories including A CASK OF AMONTILLADO, THE TELL-TALE HEART, THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER, THE ASSIGNATION, and WILLIAM WILSON and poems like The City in the Sea, The Conqueror Worm, and The Haunted Palace.

Hope to see you at the audition!!!

More Auditions for Pink Banana

Due to a high volume and fast response, we’ve decided to add more audition times. Please sign up soon, these spots will go quick. All the info you need is below:

Pink Banana’s One Acts 2012: The End of The World needs actors! Auditions will be held on February 25th and 26th (from 11am-7pm). Auditions will be 8 minutes each, and you MUST REGISTER FOR A SLOT. No walk ups will be seen. If all of the slots fill up, make sure you join the waiting list at the bottom of the sign-up page. A slot may open up. Click on the link below to sign up!

These auditions are for all levels of talent and training – no prior experience necessary! Head-shots, resumes, and monologues are welcome, but are by no means mandatory. If you do a monologue, keep it under two minutes, we’d like time for cold reads.

*Pink Banana will be working in conjunction with Milwaukee V-Day this year, and auditioners will also be present to cast for their show.

http://www.schedulicity.com/Scheduling/SelectClass.aspx?business=PBTTCN

 

Auditions for Shel Silverstein play “Shel Shocked: Shel’s Shorts” and “Little Shop of Horrors”

Auditions for Carte Blanche Studios production of “Shel Shocked: Shel’s Shorts” by Shel Silverstein, will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 15^{th and} Thursday, Feb. 16^th from 6:00 PM until 9:30 PM.  We are holding open auditions on a first come basis at Carte Blanche Studios, 1024 S. 5^th St Milwaukee, WI 53204.  It will be directed by Adam White.  “Shels Shorts” will run from March 22^nd through April 1^st.

Needed are passionate actors with a flair for the dramatic to play character roles ages 25-50.  Sides will be provided to read from and a prepared audition piece is optional.

Shel’s Shorts:

 

Dreamers: 2 Men

Abandon All…: 2 Men

No Dogs: 2 Men, 1 Woman

No Skronking: 1 Man, 1 Woman

Do Not Feed…: 1 Man, 1 Woman

Click: 1 Man, 1 Woman

No Soliciting: 1 Man, 1 Woman

Gone To Take A: 1 Man, 1 Woman

Garbage Bags: 1 Woman

 

*Auditions will also be held for our spring musical “Little Shop of Horrors” soon after these audtions. Notice to follow. Stay tuned! “Little Shop” will run April 20 – May 6. Contact James Dragolovich for more info about “Little Shop of Horrors” at jimmydrag@yahoo.com