Updated: Monday, August 10
AUDITIONS
August 10: A Christmas Carol: The Musical - Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse. Seeking performers for the Charles Dickens adaptation running November 13 through December 29, directed by Georgette Kleier; rehearsals begin October 27. Prepare a short excerpt (16-32 bars, or a verse and chorus) of a song from a musical; singing from the show is welcome. Please provide sheet music in the appropriate key; an accompanist will be provided. You may be asked to stay and learn a brief dance and/or read from the script. All women being considered for the ensemble will be asked to learn a tap dance; please bring your tap shoes. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse (1828 Third Avenue, Rock Island IL). For information, email Production Manager Jeremy Littlejohn at jeremylittlejohn1977@gmail.com. Monday, August 10 (6 p.m.).
August 15: The Rocky Horror Show - Circa '21 Speakeasy. Seeking performers for the Circa '21 Speakeasy's annual presentation of the cult musical, rehearsals starting September 19, performances October 23 through 31. Prepare a monologue and 32-bar cut of a song in the style of the show; songs from the show are acceptable. All roles paid. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse (1828 Third Avenue, Rock Island IL). For information, contact Production Manager, Jeremy Littlejohn at jeremylittlejohn1977@gmail.com. Saturday, August 15 (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.).
August 26: The Nutcracker - Ballet Quad Cities. Seeking community members for the December 12-13 production of Tchaikovsky's classic ballet at Davenport's Adler Theatre. Casting is determined based on costume availability, height, technical ability, rehearsal attendance, and stage presence. Ballet Quad Cities Studio (617 17th Street, Rock Island IL). For information, call (309)786-3779. Wednesday, August 26 (4:30 - 5:15 p.m. for ages seven to 10), Wednesday, August 26 (5:30 - 6:30 p.m. for ages 11 & older).
September 12, 13, 14: No Exit - Playcrafters Barn Theatre. Seeking four performers for Jean-Paul Sartre's classic existential drama, running November 13 - 22, directed by Kate Farence. Be prepared to read from the script. Playcrafters Barn Theatre (4950 35th Avenue, Moline IL.) For information, call (309)762-0330. Saturday, September 12 (1 - 4 p.m.), Sunday, September 13 (1 - 4 p.m.), Monday, September 14 (6 - 9 p.m.).
Send information on forthcoming auditions and calls for entry to calendar@rcreader.com.
