Updated: Tuesday, April 16
AUDITIONS
April 21 & 22: The Bad Seed - Playcrafters Barn Theatre. Seeking adult and child performers for Maxwell Anderson's thriller about a potentially homicidal pre-teen, running June 14 - 23, directed by Patti Flaherty. Be prepared to read from the script. Playcrafters Barn Theatre (4950 35th Avenue, Moline IL). For information, call (309)762-0330. Sunday, April 21 (2 - 4 p.m., children only), Sunday April 21 (6 - 8 p.m., adults only), Monday, April 22 (6 - 8 p.m., adults only).
May 11: The Wizard of Oz Toto Auditions - Timber Lake Playhouse. Bring your dog to the theatre and see if your Fido has what it takes to be a star on the TLP stage. The audition is open to all dogs, and prospective candidates for Toto should exhibit an energetic and expressive demeanor. Rehearsals for The Wizard of Oz begin on June 29 with performances from July 11 through July 28. Toto won't be called for every rehearsal, but must be available for every performance; owners will also be expected to attend necessary rehearsals and performances. Timber Lake Playhouse (8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll IL). For information, call (815)244-2035. Saturday, May 11 (4 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 April 19: Write All Night 24-Hour Play Festival - Playcrafters Barn Theatre. Seeking 10 writers and directors, and any and all actors, for April 20 performances of 10-minute works written, cast, and produced in a single 24-jour period, with prizes awarded at the end. Playcrafters Barn Theatre (4950 35th Avenue, Moline IL). For information, call (309)762-0330. Through Friday, April 19.
Through May 11: The Wizard of Oz Child Actors - Timber Lake Playhouse. Seeking youths to play Munchkins in the summertime production. Rehearsals for The Wizard of Oz begin on June 29 with performances from July 11 through July 28. If your child is shorter than five feet tall and would like to be on stage, call the box office at (815)244-2035 or e-mail your name, your child’s name, and your hone number to info@timberlakeplayhouse.org. Timber Lake Playhouse (8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll IL). Through Saturday, May 11.
Send information on forthcoming auditions and calls for entry to calendar@rcreader.com.