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December 3, 2009 in Combat Theatre | Tags: Bunny Gumbo, Combat Theatre, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Youth Arts Center | 1 comment (Edit)
Welcome to the Bunny Gumbo Blog. Here you will find all manner of things related to Milwaukee theatre: audition notices, job opportunities, show listings, artist specials, classes and any number of other opportunities. And occasionally I may use the blog to post some of my own thoughts or items I find of interest. This blog is meant to be of a supportive nature so I will ask you to keep your comments along that line. If you’re passionate about something, go on being passionate, just don’t tear others down in the process. You can also access our website here. If you have a notice you would like posted or an article you think warrants attention, please send it to bunnygumbo@wi.rr.com Peace.
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Audition piece was well worth reading. Thank you.
Hello,Thank you for your post about our festival in March. It’s a big year at the Tennessee Williams/ New Orleans Literary Festival as we get ready to celebrate our 25th anniversary and the 100th birthday of Tennessee Williams. We’re excited to announce our first ever poetry contest in addition to our 2011 fiction and one-act play contests. We’d love to see entries from you and your readers and would appreciate your help in including our contests on your website. Details are below.
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Table Read auditions for the film project of “Ring of the Magi” by Arthur Cola will be held on
Friday, Sept. 21 from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. in the Hicklin Theater on the campus of the University of Wisconsin in Whitewater.
Interested actors may bring their own monologue or scene to perform or contact Producer/director Ron Kolman and author Arthur Cola for a scene from the screenplay appropriate to the part for which they are auditioning.
Date of actual Table Read is Saturday, Oct. 6.
To view the cast list, actors may visit: http://www.facebook.com/ringofthemagibyarthurcola
Contact Arthur Cola at arthurcola@yahoo.com or 262-308-1608
Hello! I just found this blog and am so excited to see a great resource for Milwaukee area theater. I wanted to let you know about some very last-minute auditions coming up at Memories Dinner Theater in Port Washington. We’re casting for our next FIVE shows on Tuesday, Sept 3rd, 2014. Info also available at http://www.memoriesballroom.com
or on our facebook page (Memories Dinner Theater).
FALL/WINTER 2013-2014 DINNER THEATER AUDITION NOTICE:
Tuesday, September 3rd from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Callbacks, if necessary, would be Wednesday, September 4th from 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Payroll Consideration may be available based on Role Demands and Experience.
We will be casting for the following shows and roles:
“The Love List”- comedy
Performance dates Nov 1-10, 2013:
Casting 1 male age 50-55
“Christmas Belles”- comedy
Performance dates Dec. 6-15, 2013
Casting for:
6 females 40- 60
3 males 40’s
1 female 20’s
1 male 20’s
“Swing Dance”- comedy
Performance dates Feb. 7-16, 2014
Casting for:
2 men ages 50 -70
2 women ages 50-70
“Getting Sara Married”- comedy
Performance dates March 7-16, 2014
Casting for:
3 females 2@30-40 1@ 50-60
3 males 30-40 (1 nonspeaking)
“Showtime at 1st Baptist”- comedy
Performance dates April 4-13, 2014
Casting for:
6 women
Memories strongly encourages all interested actors and actresses to audition, regardless of the age and physical descriptions of the characters, as flexibility within casting is always an option. If there are any concerns or questions, please contact Memories at 262-284-6850 or via email to heather@memoriesballroom.com.
We are always looking for behind the scenes volunteers. Whether you have experience or just a passion for learning, we’d love to have you.
Looking for:
Directors
Actors
Sound Techs
Light Techs
Stage/Props Managers
Scripts
Please contact Memories directly at (262) 284-6850 or email Rolland at: rolland@memoriesballroom.com.
Memories is located at 1077 Lake Drive, Port Washington, wi.
Thought I’d share: UW-Waukesha will be holding auditions for their summer production of Kiss Me Kate. Audition dates are May 18 & 19 by appointment. Contact Steve Decker (steven.decker@uwc.edu) for more information and scheduling appointments. Here’s the link for the UW-Waukesha post: http://waukesha.uwc.edu/campus/arts/theatre
Ash’ Shanelle
Greetings,
I am Ashley S. Jordan President of Lights Camera Soul and we are a young organization commited to Minority Arts, specifically the African-American voice. I hope that we can receive your support by sharing this event on your page, as it is not everyday that young people have the confidence and readiness to commit themselves to the arts!
We are pleased to announce Lights Camera Soul Passion for RED! Fundraiser Saturday April 26, 2014 Featuring Terrell Lewis on the keys, a duet performance of “Summertime,” A mini art-exhibition, and much more! We will serve light appetizers accompanied with a Candy Buffet. Bring your hearts, as well as your finest shade of RED! This fundraiser will further our next season of full productions. TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!! $7 Adults, $4 Students, and Kids 10 and Under FREE! Also, make sure you get your selfie taken by Mahdi Gransberry! Taking place in the Rotunda of Alverno College! Please like us on facebook at Facebook.com/lightscamerasoul
Hi Ashley,
I’m happy to get your notice up on the board. Please send me the info, and all future announcements, to me at bunnygumbo@wi.rr.com in a plain Word document. If you have an image you’d like to include, please attach it as a separate jpg. I can’t work with posters of pdf’s. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Fletcher