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Blowing Rock Stage Company (EQUITY, SPT #9) announces additional casting for musical

Backwards in High Heels: The Ginger Musical
by Lynnette Barkley & Christopher McGovern.
Director/Choreographer: Lynnette Barkley.

1st rehearsal: August 15, 2008. Runs August 29 - September 14, 2008. (possible one-week extension.

Casting note: Everyone is featured in this show. Able to sing well, dance well (the three men must tap; the Featured Female need not) and be versatile actors/actresses. The music is in the style of the period. (e.g. Gershwin, Kern, Berlin).

Featured Female/Multiple Roles: Mid 20s - 40s. Must sing well and dance well, and be able to impersonate the following famous actresses: Ethel Merman, Katharine Hepburn, Bette Davis. Tap a plus but not mandatory.

Featured Male # 1: Early 30s - mid 40s. An attractive, charming, charismatic heel! Must be a strong singer and tap dancer. Plays Ginger’s first husband Jack, a Vaudevillian and Hermes Pan, the choreographer.

Featured Male # 2: Early 30s - early 40s. Plays Fred Astaire. Must tap very well and sing well. Has to be a true triple threat performer. Partnering ability is a huge plus.

Featured Male # 3 / Multiple Roles: Early 30s - mid 40s. Must tap and sing well. In addition to a Charleston Contestant and Stockbroker, he may play a Soundstage Sweeper (featured solo) and other men in Ginger’s life.

Contact: Kenneth Kay @ 828-295-9168 ext. 2 to arrange an audition.

Temple Theatre Company

The Temple Theatre Company in Sanford, NC will hold open auditions on June 7, 2008. Temple Theatre is a regional, professional theatre company and will be casting for the upcoming 2008-2009 season. Auditions are by appointment only between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., with dance callbacks being held between 5 and 6 p.m. Appointments can be made by calling the Temple Theatre Business Office at (919) 774-4512.

All those auditioning should bring a headshot and resume. Those interested in auditioning for musicals should prepare two contrasting songs and a monologue lasting no more than 5 minutes total. An accompanist will be provided. Those interested in auditioning for non-musical productions should prepare two contrasting monologues. Auditions will be held in the theatre located at 120 Carthage Street in downtown Sanford. For more information on the 2008-2009 season visit the theatre’s website at www.templeshows.com.

NC Shakespeare Festival - A Thousand Cranes

The North Carolina Shakespeare Festival (NCSF) will hold Non-Equity auditions for its 2008 Family Theatre production of A Thousand Cranes directed by Allan Edwards.

The production is an inspiring, NEA award winning One Act that tells in music, dance, and ritual the story of a twelve-year-old Japanese survivor of World War II. Given the nature of the story, The Festival is enthusiastic about developing a multi-racial company for the production. The Festival will cast 2 females and 1 male in the production.

NCSF is interested in seeing actors 15 years old and up for the following roles: SADAKO: A twelve year old Japanese girl living in Hiroshima, Japan ten years after the end of World War II. She is optimistic, competitive, and energetic with a contagious joy in living. ACTOR ONE: Male who plays Sadako’s 14 year old friend KENJI, her FATHER, and other MALE CHARACTERS. ACTOR TWO: Female who plays Sadako’s MOTHER, the spirit of her GRANDMOTHER, and other FEMALE CHARACTERS. Auditionees will be expected to demonstrate graceful movement, some musical sensibility, and an ability to improvise. Actors will be cast without regard to race. Although SADAKO is young, ACTOR ONE and ACTOR TWO can be cast without regard to age. All interested actors at least 15 years old are strongly encouraged to audition. The director would like to hear a brief prepared speech telling a story of survival. Actors will also be put through some improvisation exercises and be asked to sing briefly. NCSF requires an 8x10 B&W headshot and detailed resume at audition time. Actor contracts will run four weeks, from Monday, July 7 to Sunday, August 3. Actors will receive a stipend of $800 to $1,200, depending on casting and experience. Actors residing outside the Triad will receive housing and, if necessary, transportation.

Audition dates are Friday and Saturday, May 23 and 24, 7:00 – 9:00pm at NCSF’s Spirit Center campus, 807 W. Ward Ave., High Point, NC 27260. To schedule an audition, please call the NCSF offices on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only, at 336-841-2273, ext. 226. Additional information about these auditions is available on the NCSF website at www.ncshakes.org; click on ‘About NCSF’, then ‘News’ and look for the audition listing.

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