Current Auditions
2010-2011 CATCO- Child Actor Auditions
What:
CATCO-Phoenix 2010-2011 Season
When:
Thursday, September 16, 2010, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Where:
549 Franklin Avenue
Columbus, OH 43215
[map]
Preparation:
Those interested in participating only need to come to one of the two auditions. We may ask some of you to come to call backs later on Saturday evening. No registration is required to audition. Please bring a headshot and resume to the audition and be prepared to perform one monologue – we will teach a song and a dance from Just So at the audition. Plan to have fun!
Synopsis:
CATCO-Phoenix in Columbus, Ohio will hold General Auditions for child actors ages 9-14 on Thursday September 16, 2010 from 6:00-9:00 PM and on Saturday September 18, 2010 from 1:00-4:00 PM for roles in the upcoming 2010-2011 season. The auditions will be held at The Columbus Performing Arts Center (549 Franklin Avenue, Columbus Ohio).
The 2010-2011 Season has children’s roles available in the following shows:
Just So – The Musical
Based on “Just So Stories” by Rudyard Kipling
Book and Lyrics by Anthony Drewe
Music by George Stiles
November 5-7, 2010
Shedd Theatre, Columbus Performing Arts Center
Encyclopedia Brown*
By Donald J. Sobol
Adapted by Steven C. Anderson
January 7-16, 2011
Studio One, Riffe Center
Charlotte’s Web*
By E.B. White
Adapted by Joseph Robinette
February 25-March 6, 2011
Studio One, Riffe Center
*Denotes CATCO-Phoenix 2010-2011 season production*
Check out http://www.mtishows.com/show_detail.asp?showid=000222
to go to the MTI page for Just So where you can learn about the characters, the story and even listen to some of the songs in the show!
Questions? Email CATCO-Phoenix Associate Artistic Director Joe Bishara at jbishara@catco.org.
The producer will run all aspects of the audition. No monitor will be provided. Children of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to audition.
Questions? Contact:
Joe Bishara
jbishara@phoenix4kids.org
CATCO-Phoenix 2010-2011 Auditions
What:
CATCO-Phoenix 2010-2011 Season
When:
Sunday, August 15, 2010, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Where:
The Columbus Performing Arts Center (CPAC)
549 Franklin Avenue
Columbus, OH 43215
[map]
Preparation:
In order to be considered, all actors must submit a headshot and resume to:
CATCO-Phoenix
ATTN: General Auditions
77 South High Street, 2nd floor
Columbus, OH 43215
Submissions must be received by 5:00 PM on Friday, August 13th.
Equity and Non-Equity actors may email Associate Artistic Director Joe Bishara at jbishara@catco.org to schedule an audition time.
These are Equity Principal Auditions. No monitor will be provided. The producer will run all aspects of the audition. Actors of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to audition. Professional references are encouraged.
Actors will have three minutes to audition and may choose to present two contrasting monologues or one piece with considerable range. Singing actors may additionally present 16-32 bars of a Musical Theatre piece. An accompanist will be provided.
Synopsis:
CATCO-Phoenix will hold General Auditions for Non-Equity actors on Sunday August 15, 2010 from 3:00-6:00 PM and for Equity actors on Monday August 16, 2010 from 3:00-6:00 PM for its upcoming 2010-2011 season. The auditions will be held by appointment in the Shedd Theatre at the Columbus Performing Arts Center (549 Franklin Avenue, Columbus Ohio).
The CATCO-Phoenix 2010-2011 season runs from October through June. It will be performed in the 227-seat proscenium Studio One Theatre and the 175 seat thrust Studio Two Theatre in the Vern Riffe Center.
The 2010-2011 Season is as follows
(* denotes Non-Equity Phoenix Theatre for Children Production; ** denotes SPT level 4 productions):
The Last Smoker in America**
Book & Lyrics by Bill Russell
Music by Peter Melnick
September 29-October 24, 2010
Studio One, Riffe Center
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow*
By Washington Irving
Adapted by Steven C. Anderson
October 22-31, 2010
Studio Two, Riffe Center
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play**
Adapted by Joe Landry
November 23-December 12, 2010
Studio One, Riffe Center
Encyclopedia Brown*
By Donald J. Sobol
Adapted by Steven C. Anderson
January 7-16, 2011
Studio One, Riffe Center
I Am My Own Wife**
By Doug Wright
February 2-20, 2011
Studio Two, Riffe Center
Charlotte’s Web*
By E.B. White
Adapted by Joseph Robinette
February 25-March 6, 2011
Studio One, Riffe Center
What The Butler Saw**
By Joe Orton
March 30-April 17, 2011
Studio One, Riffe Center
Souvenir**
By Stephen Temperley
June 1-19, 2011
Studio Two, Riffe Center
Questions? Contact:
Joseph Bishara
jbishara@catco.org
Auditions for Honk Jr.
What:
Honk Jr.
When:
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Where:
549 Franklin Avenue
Apt. 212
Columbus, OH 43215
[map]
Preparation:
No registration or preparation is required to audition. Plan to sing, dance and have fun!
Check out www.mtishows.com/show_detail.asp?showid=000233
to go to the MTI page for Honk Jr. where you can learn about the characters, the story and even listen to some of the songs in the show!
Synopsis:
Auditions for Honk Jr. are open to anyone ages 9-14 and will take place on:
Thursday March 18 from 6-9pm
&
Saturday March 20 1-4pm
Honk Jr. is a musical comedy based on The Ugly Duckling and is written by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe
Performances Dates are:
Friday May 14 @ 7pm
Saturday May 15 @ 2pm & 7pm
Sunday May 16 @ 2pm
Those interested in participating only need to come to one of the two auditions. We may ask some of you to come to call backs later on Saturday evening.
Auditions, rehearsal and performances will take place at the Columbus Performing Arts Center (Davis Center) 549 Franklin Ave. Columbus, OH
Questions? Contact:
Joe Bishara
jbishara@phoenix4kids.org
Theatre Roundtable Auditions
What:
Theatre Roundtable Auditions
When:
Saturday, February 27, 2010, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Where:
1849 Canon Drive
Columbus, OH 43210
[map]
Preparation:
1. Each person auditioning will get 2 minutes to perform before a panel of Artistic Directors and Producers representing 20-25 theatre companies. Think of it not as a try-out, but rather your own one-person show for a captive audience. We are on your side. This is not American Idol. However, it is important that you edit and rehearse your monologues and/or song in this timeframe.
2. Choose material that showcases your talent. Two contrasting monologues are recommended, if you will not be singing in your audition. Again, editing the monologue(s) to fit into your 2 minutes timeframe is recommended.
3. If you are also singing in your audition, it is recommended that you only sing sixteen measures (a verse and chorus) and then perform a monologue, or vice versa. Singing auditions are NOT a capella. Those singing in their auditions need to bring readable sheet music for the accompanist provided. Unfortunately, you will not be able to bring your own accompanist or use taped accompaniment.
4. You will need to submit 25-30 copies of your most recent resume and headshots; it is imperative that you attach your headshot to the back of your resumes (so that both headshot and resume are facing outwards on both sides). Good quality reproductions (i.e. Kinkos) are acceptable if you don’t have the actual number of needed headshots.
5. Formatting your most recent acting resume:
Make sure your resume is firmly attached to the headshot
Try to avoid using any type of paste or glue to attach your headshot since it can penetrate your headshot over time. Instead staple your resume to your headshot at the two top corners or even at all four corners. Your name should be printed on your headshot.
Is the resume cut to fit the headshot?
Headshots are 8 x 10. Standard paper is 81/2 x 11. You will want to trim your printed resume to 8 x10. Use a paper cutter and not scissors. There should be a paper cutter at your local copy center that you can use.
Synopsis:
On February 27, The Theatre Roundtable will hold its 13th Annual Unified Auditions. On that day, auditionees will come before a panel of Casting Directors and Producers representing 20-25 theatres from the region. With just this one audition, you can be seen by regional theatres at a time when they are casting or making plans for the future season
Things to know:
The auditions this year will take place on Saturday, February 27, 2010. They will start anywhere from 10AM to noon, and run until approximately 2PM.
The auditions will take place at Ohio State University. They will be held at the Roy Bowen Theatre, located inside the Drake Performance and Event Center, at 1849 Cannon Drive on OSU Campus.
If you have other questions or need more information, you can check the website www.theatreroundtable.org
Questions? Contact:
Titanic - The Musical
What:
Titanic - The Musical
When:
Monday, January 25, 2010, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Where:
549 Franklin Avenue
Columbus, OH 43215
[map]
Preparation:
16 bars up-tempo Musical Theatre piece
16 bars Musical Theatre ballad (slow song)
Auditions in 5 minute increments
Synopsis:
The Phoenix Theatre for Children will present Titanic: the Musical as a benefit concert on 3/27/2010. Titanic will be produced in a concert version in the historic Lincoln Theatre for one night only. Director Steven C. Anderson and Music Director Nathan Laing are looking for local adult singers and actors to work alongside musicians from ProMusica to create a “must-see” musical event. Proceeds from this benefit performance will support the Phoenix Theatre for Children’s programs for area youth
Questions? Contact:
Joseph Bishara
6146457558
jbishara@phoenix4kids.org