Updated: Monday, February 9
AUDITIONS
February 14 & 15: The Charitable Sisterhood of the Second Trinity Victory Church, The Rainmaker, and Heaven Help Me - Richmond Hill Barn Theatre. Seeking performers for:The Charitable Sisterhood of the Second Trinity Victory Church, a comedy by Bo Wilson, directed by Mike Skiles, with the show running weekends (Thursday-Sunday) April 16-26; The Rainmaker, a comedy/drama by N. Richard Nash, directed by Joe DePauw, show running in June 4-14 (auditions Sunday only); and Heaven Help Me, a comedy by Joe Simonelli, directed by Dana Skiles, show running July 9-19. Roles are available for eight females and nine males, approximate ages ranging from mid-20s through 50s, with most shows having flexible age requirements. Be prepared to read from the scripts. Richmond Hill Barn Theatre (600 Robinson Drive, Geneseo IL). For information, call (309)944-2244. Saturday, February 14 (1 - 3 p.m.), Sunday, February 16 (1 - 3 p.m.).
February 20 & 22: West Side Story and Frozen - The Spotlight Theatre. Seeking performers for the legendary Bernstein/Sondheim musical adapted from Romeo & Juliet (running June 12 - 21) and the stage version of Disney's Oscar-winning animated musical (running August 7 - 16). Be prepared to sing, dance, and read from the scripts. The Spotlight Theatre (1800 Seventh Avenue, Moline IL). For information, call (309)912-7647. Friday, February 20 (6 - 8 p.m.), Sunday, February 22 (noon - 2 p.m.).
February 21, 22, & 28: 1776 - Quad City Music Guild. Seeking performers for the Tony-winning musical that follows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they strive for national independence, running June 12-21, directed by Kathryn Weber. Prepare to sing 32-48 bars of a song that shows off your acting, vocal, and comedic abilities. Please bring sheet music for the accompanist, no recorded music or acapella singing will be allowed. We will teach a short movement/dance in the audition; we may ask you to read from the script. March 1 callbacks if needed. Prospect Park Auditorium (1584 34th Avenue, Moline IL). For information, call (309)762-6610. Saturday, February 21 (10 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.), Sunday, February 22 (1:45 - 3:15 p.m.), Saturday, February 28 (3 - 5 p.m.).
February 21, 22, & 28: The SpongeBob Musical - Quad City Music Guild. Seking performers for the Tony-nominated comedy based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg, running July 10-19, directed by Anthony Greer. Prepare 16-32 bars, roughly 45-60 seconds of a song that best suits their voice and desired role(s); songs from the show are welcome, but not necessary. Please bring sheet music for the accompanist, no recorded music or acapella singing will be allowed. If no music is prepared for auditions and/or no sheet music is provided for the accompanist, auditioners will be asked to perform a provided excerpt from "The Star Spangled Banner." March 1 callbacks if needed. Prospect Park Auditorium (1584 34th Avenue, Moline IL). For information, call (309)762-6610. Saturday, February 21 (3 - 5:15 p.m.), Sunday, February 22 (noon - 1:30 p.m.), Saturday, February 28 (12:30 - 2:45 p.m.).
February 21, 22, & 28: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - Quad City Music Guild. Seeking performers for the Tony-winning musical comedy about the grade-school bee, with audience participation, running August 7-16, directed by Mike Turczynski. Prepare 16-32 bars, roughly 45-60 seconds of a song that best suits their voice and desired role(s); songs from the show are welcome, but not necessary. Please bring sheet music for the accompanist, no recorded music or acapella singing will be allowed. If no music is prepared for auditions and/or no sheet music is provided for the accompanist, auditioners will be asked to perform a provided excerpt from "The Star Spangled Banner." March 1 callbacks if needed. Prospect Park Auditorium (1584 34th Avenue, Moline IL). For information, call (309)762-6610. Saturday, February 21 (12:30 - 2:45 p.m.), Sunday, February 22 (3:30 - 5 p.m.), Saturday, February 28 (10 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.).
June 18: The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition - Ohnward Fine Arts Center. Seeking student actors from ages eight (or going into 2nd grade) to 18 for the classic based on L. Frank Baum's book, running July 25 and 26, directed by Richard Hall. The cost for kids to participate is $50; for families with more than one child the cost will be $50 for first child, $25 for second, and $15 for child number three and more. Ohnward Fine Arts Center (1215 East Platt Street, Maquoketa IA). For information, call (563)652-9815 or e-mail Director@ohnwardfineartscenter.com. Thursday, June 18 (10 a.m. & 1 p.m.).
Send information on forthcoming auditions and calls for entry to calendar@rcreader.com.
