Arthur Miller’s The Crucible Directed by Marla Ladd

Dec 13 and 14 at 7pm (Show dates March 3- April 9 Thurs.-Sat at 8 Sun at 4)

 Please bring a Picture and Resume and be prepared to read from sides

Reverend Parris (35-55yr old) Minister in Salem- Attempts to fight for authority thru the trials. Betty Parris (11-17 yr. old) Parris’ daughter. Abigail Williams (16-19 yr. old) Parris’ niece.  She instigates the trials by falsely accusing others of witchcraft and intimidates the other girls into going along with her plan. Tituba (25-65 yr. old) Parris’ black slave who believes in the occult and potions and spells. Mrs Ann Putnam (35-55) Wife of Thomas Putnam.  Believes a witch is responsible for the death of her 7 infant children.  She accuses Goody Nurse of being a witch because of her jealousy. Thomas Putnam (35-65)A greedy landowner in Salem.  He accuses his neighbors so he can buy their land. Ruth Putnam(15-17) The Putnams’ Daughter.  She accuses several so her father can get their land. Mary Warren (17-18)Servant to the Proctors.  She goes along with Abby however later recants. Mercy Lewis (15-16)Servant to Putnams and friend to Abby.  She participates in the false accusations. John Proctor (25-50) Salem Farmer, married to Elizabeth and a former lover of Abby.  He openly denounces Parris and does not attend church. Elizabeth Proctor (25-50) Wife of John Proctor.  She is a decent and honest woman who dismissed Abigail because of her affair with John. Reverend Hale (30-60) Minister in Beverly.  He comes to investigate Betty’s condition and determine if witchcraft was responsible.  He supports the trials at first but later denounces them when he learns Abigail lied. Rebecca Nurse (40-70) Wife of Francis Nurse.  She is one of the most respected individuals in Salem in Salem because of her kindness.  She argues against the witch trials and is later accused of witchcraft. Francis Nurse (45-75) Farmer and landowner is Salem.  He is a respected member of the community often called upon to settle arguments. Susanna Walcott (16-18) Friend of Abby.  Participates in the accusations. Giles Corey (55-75) Elderly inhabitant of Salem.  He challenges the court in attempt to defend his wife who has been convicted of witchcraft.  He is pressed to death. Sarah Good (25-65) Beggar in Salem.  First to be accused. Judge Hathorne (40-50) A Judge in Salem. Deputy Governor Danforth (40-50) A special judge serving the court for the trials.  He signs death sentences for those who do not confess.  He does not want to appear weak. Ezekiel Cheever (25-55) Hired by the court to help arrest the accused. Marshal Herrick (25-55) hired by court to help arrest the accused. Hopkins (20-60) A Jailer.

Performing in our new location Mysterium 19211 Dodge Ave (at Newport Blvd) Santa Ana

Please email Marla at atheaterdirector@yahoo.com or call 714-771-5436

Candlelight Pavilion Dinner Theater is casting Will Rogers Follies. Orlando Alexander, dir./choreo.; David Lamoureux, music dir. Rehearsals start late July. Performances run Aug. 20-Sept. 26.

Seeking—Ziegfeld Girls: must be 5’5″ and over, beautiful, showgirl types, must dance well and be able to do a showgirl walk and kick line, tap a plus; Wrangles: male quartet, must dance well and sing harmonies extremely well, tap a plus; Clem Rogers: male, 50+, Will’s father, must be a versatile Vaudevillian-type performer with strong singing voice, comic timing a must; Z’s Favorite: female, beautiful, standout showgirl with comic timing, must sing and dance very well and display specialty skill of choice; Will’s Children (Will Jr., Mary, James, and Freddy): 8-12, outgoing, very engaging personalities, must sing and move well. Note: The roles of Will Rogers and Betty Blake have been cast.

Auditions will be held June 28, 7 p.m. at the theater, 455 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont. Come prepared to dance first (bring tap shoes) and then sing if asked to stay. Prepare 16 bars of music and bring current pix & résumés. For more info, visit http://www.thecpdt.com, contact Jamie at (909) 626-3296 x115, or email jamie@candlelightpavilion.com. Some pay provided.

  Huntington Beach Playhouse

presents

ANNIE

Directed by Stephen Reifenstein

Musical Direction by Erik Przytulski

Choreography by Amanda Murphy

Produced by Chris & Mike Grisey and Pam Martin

Leapin’ Lizards! The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world’s best-loved musicals.  Annie is a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil doings, befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and finds a new family and home in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy .  Hit songs include ‘Tomorrow’, ‘Maybe’, ‘Easy Street’ and more…

The Huntington Beach Playhouse is a non-profit theatre, there is no pay.

Audition Dates: (CHOOSE ONE BASED ON YOUR AGE)

-Sunday May 2^nd at 1:00pm (Annie/orphans ages 5-14) LOCATION: The Annex

-Monday May 3^rd at 6:30pm (all other roles, ages 15 and up) LOCATION: The Maddy Room

Note: You are welcome to attend either date if you cannot attend the date specified for your age.

Callbacks:

-Wednesday May 5^th at 6:30pm (by invitation only)

Rehearsals begin Saturday May 8^th, 2010 at 10am.

Locations:

The Annex (Sunday Only)                                               The Maddy Room (Monday Only)

HBPH’s Rehearsal Space                                               Huntington Beach Central Library

18411 Gothard Street                                                     7111 Talbert Ave

Huntington Beach, CA 92648                                           Huntington Beach , CA 92648

Performance Dates: (23 performances)

June 25^th – July 25^th, 2010

Weds, Thurs, Fri & Sat at 8pm, Sun at 2pm

All performances held at Huntington Beach Central Library Theater, a 319-Seat venue

Preparation: 

Bring 16-32 bars of sheet music in your key (an accompanist will be provided). CD is OK but not preferred.  Be prepared to dance (most roles will move, some more than others). Readings at callbacks.

If you have any questions or would like full character breakdown, please go to http://www.hbph.com or email the director Stephen Reifenstein at hbplayhouse@gmail.com.

Please keep in mind.. Museon and Adriana Millan are NOT affiliated with this project. This is for your information only. GOOD LUCK!!

‘BYE BYE BIRDIE’

3Peace Studios and OC RepTheatre are casting Bye Bye Birdie. Jailyn Osborne, dir./choreo. Rehearsals start Jan. 18. Performances run Mar. 11-28 at 3Peace Studios in San Juan Capistrano.

Seeking—Albert: male, 28-37, any ethnicity, triple-threat, baritone; Rosie: female, 26-35, Latina, alto, triple-threat, alto; Kim MacAfee: female, 15-20, any ethnicity, 1950s teenager, triple-threat, soprano/mezzo, high A; Conrad Birdie: male, 21-35, any ethnicity, Elvis-like, baritone; Hugo: male, 15-20, any ethnicity, dorky, jealous boyfriend; Harry MacAfee: male, 40-55, any ethnicity, grumpy father, comedic, baritone; Doris MacAfee: female, 40-50, any ethnicity, mother, mezzo; Randolph: boy, 10, son, any ethnicity, tenor; Mae Peterson: female, 55-75, any ethnicity, non-singing, comedic, Albert’s overbearing, controlling mother; Gloria Rasputin: female, 21-30, any ethnicity, blonde bombshell, non-singing, comedic, tap dancer; Males and Females: 13+, any ethnicity, who sing and dance, tap dancers and/or tumblers a plus, to play Teens, Reporters, Policemen, Bartender, triple-threats.

Auditions will be held by appt. Jan. 11-13, and also by open call Jan. 14, 7:30-10 p.m., at the theater, 31896 Plaza Dr., Ste. E-6, San Juan Capistrano. Prepare 16 bars of a standard musical theatre song. Be prepared to move and bring tap shoes. To schedule an audition appt. call 949-487-2787 or email pix & résumés to audition@ocreptheatre.com. Possible pay provided/small stipend for actor’s individual ticket revenue. If selected, children will pay $100 fee to participate.

Please keep in mind.. Museon and Adriana Millan are NOT affiliated with this project. This is for your information only.

KING ARTHUR AND THE KNIGHTS…’

Theatre Guild is casting King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, which tells the excting story of King Arthur and his knights as they battle the evil Morgana Le Fey and her henchmen. Jeff Hathcock, dir.; Allyson Hathcock, writer Performances run Mar. 4-21, 2010 at the at the Liberty Theater on the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base.

Seeking—Arthur: ages from 14-50 during show, noble, just, strong; Lancelot: ages from 20-40 during show, handsome, noble, knight in shining armor, must dance; Mordred: 20-30, evil, conniving, slithering, oily; Gallahad: 16-20, young, innocent, religious knight; Merlin: 40-70, wise wizard; Guinevere: ages from 16-40 during show, wholesome and sweet, must perform dance wearing a nude body stocking; Lady of the Lake: religious figure; Elaine: 16, in love with Lancelot; Vivien: 20-40, sexy, beautiful, and evil, seduces Merlin; Lysette: ages from 14-30 during show, young, impulsive, wants to marry a knight; Males: 13-66+, any ethnicity, including Gawain, Ballan, Ector, Percival and many others; Females: 13-66+, any ethnicity, including Enid, Mary, Catherine, and many others.

Auditions will be held Jan. 11-13, 2010, 6:30-8 p.m. at The Liberty Theater on the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base. Bring pix & résumés. Send pix & résumés to info@seclo.org. For more info, visit http://www.seclo.org. No pay.