Updated: Tuesday, May 7
AUDITIONS
May 12: Lend Me a Tenor - Proscenium Players. Seeking eight performers for Ken Ludwig's Tony-winning backstage slapstick, running August 2 and 3. Prepare a one to two-minute comedic monologue and be prepared to read from the script; those auditioning for Tito and/or Max should also prepare 16 bars of a tenor aria. The Black Box Theatre (1623 Fifth Avenue, Moline IL). For information, call (309)207-9433 or e-mail prosceniumplayerss@gmail.com. Sunday, May 12 (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.).
May 18 & 19: The Money in Uncle George's Suitcase / Of Mice & Men / My Son Is Crazy, but Promising - Richmond Hill Barn Theatre. Auditions for the final three plays in the Richmond Hill Players' 2024 season: the Pat Cook comedy The Money in Uncle George's Suitcase, running August 15 - 25, directed by Joe DePauw; the John Steinbeck adaptation Of Mice & Men, running October 3 - 13, directed by Justin Raver; and the comedy My Son Is Crazy, but Promising, running November 14 - 24, directed by Dana Skiles. Roles are available for 18 males (ages 20s - 60s) and 14 females (one teen, the rest ages 20s - 60s). Be prepared to read from the scripts; you only need to attend one day of auditions. Richmond Hill Barn Theatre (60 Robinson Drive, Geneseo IL), For information, call (309)944-2244. Saturday, May 18 (4 - 6 p.m.), Sunday, May 19 (1 - 3 p.m.).
July 13 & 14: A Streetcar Named Desire - Playcrafters Barn Theatre. Seeking adult performers for Tennessee Williams' dramatic classic, running Sept. 13 - 21, directed by Mike Schulz. Be prepared to read from the script. Playcrafters Barn Theatre (4950 35th Avenue, Moline IL). For information, call (309)762-0330. Saturday, July 13 (noon - 2 p.m.), Sunday, July 14 (2 - 4 p.m.).
CALLS FOR ENTRY
Through May 17: The Bikinis and The Addams Family - Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. Seeking performer submissions for the musical revue The Bikinis, directed by Brad Hauskins, with production dates, including rehearsals, June 27 to August 24, and the Tony-nominated musical comedy The Addams Family, directed by Amy McCleary, with production dates, including rehearsals, August 22 to November 2. Accepting online submissions, all ethnicities are encouraged to submit; all roles in these professional productions are paid. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse (1828 Third Avenue, Rock Island IL). For information, contact producer Denny Hitchcock at dpjh@circa21.com.
Send information on forthcoming auditions and calls for entry to calendar@rcreader.com.