Dearly Departed by David Bottrell and Jessie Jones

Beatniks Entertainment Production

Directed by Rip Johnson

Audition Dates:

Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 5:00 - 6:30pm
Monday, April 8, 2019 at 7:00 - 8:30pm

Beatniks...420 Conkey st. , Hammond, IN 46324

Performances

Friday, May 31 at 8pm
Sat. June 1 at 8pm
Sun. June 2 at 2pm

Fri. June 7 at 8pm
Sat. June 8 at 8pm
Sun. June 9 at 2pm

All performances will be at Beatniks, 418/420 Conkey St. Hammond, IN 46324

Synopsis

In the Baptist backwoods of the Bible Belt, the beleaguered Turpin family proves that living and dying in the South are seldom tidy and always hilarious. Despite their earnest attempt to pull themselves together for their father's funeral, other problems keep overshadowing the solemn occasion. Amidst the chaos, the Turpins turn for comfort to their friends and neighbors, an eccentric community of misfits who just manage to pull together and help each other through their hours of need, and finally, the funeral.

Casting Requirements

Flexible cast of
Four Men
Six Women
various ages, some doubling?

Materials to prepare

Nothing, Cold read from the script

Director Notes

Most rehearsals will be Mon - Thur from 7 - 9pm
Tech week is mandatory and may go until 10pm?

More info/Contact Info

219-852-0848
Beatniks # but goes to Bonnie's cell phone

Regional Performing Arts Company’s production of The Little Mermaid is slated for June 7-9, 2019. More complete details about rehearsal and performance schedules will be distributed at the audition and we try to work through many scheduling conflicts with families. Please make a note on your audition form any ‘standing appointments’ such as dance, music lessons, sports, etc.

If you are interested in auditioning but not able to make the April 7th audition time, please contact us immediately to discuss your options.

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.”

Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.

Cast of Characters

When signing up for your audition, please make sure to designate your comfort level with using pronouns other than those you identify with onstage. In the following information, roles have been identified as “Male or Female” that used to be typically male roles. There also may be a need in ensemble roles to cast females in the role of male sailors (also depending on vocal range.)

Ariel A mermaid and King Triton’s youngest daughter. She is obsessed with everything about the human world, and dreams of becoming a part of life above the water. Hardheaded, naive, and emotional, but also kind hearted. Gender: Female Vocal range top: Gb5 Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Prince Eric A human monarch who has no interest of taking the crown. A handsome, affable lad with a buoyant, adventurous nature. After Ariel saves his life, he becomes obsessed with finding her and hearing her voice once more. Gender: Male Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: B2
Grimsby Prince Eric’s British guardian. Droll, stuffy, and constantly urging Eric towards his royal duties, specifically marriage. Gender: Male Vocal range top: C4 Vocal range bottom: C3
Flounder A fish and Ariel’s best friend. Rambunctious but cautious, fearful of the dangers that lurk in and above the water. Gender: Male or Female Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: A2
Scuttle A disheveled seagull and expert in human artifacts. Loudmouthed, optimistic, and a bit ignorant, despite his supposed expertise. Gender: Male or Female Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: C3
King Triton King of the Sea and Ariel’s father. Beneath his imposing presence and commanding nature lurks a harried single father who will do anything to protect his daughters. The death of his wife has also given him an irrational fear of humans. Gender: Male Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: Ab2
SebastianA crab and advisor to King Triton. A musical virtuoso who is constantly distraught from keeping after Ariel. Despite his paranoia, he can’t bring himself to stand in Ariel’s way. Gender: Male or Female Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Flotsam An eel and one of Ursula’s lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear. Gender: Male or Female Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: E3
Jetsam An eel and one of Ursula’s lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear. Gender: Male or Female Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: B2
Ursula The banished Sea Witch and sister of King Triton. Supposedly spurned at childhood, she will use whatever method necessary to steal the kingdom and claim it as her own. Malevolent, calculating, and deceptive.Gender: Female Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: Eb3
Chef Louis The French palace chef, diabolical and violent. A culinary perfectionist with an affinity for blades, seafood in particular. Gender: Male or Female Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Ensemble Crew Members (Pilot, Sailors); Sea Creatures; Mersisters (Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana); Gulls; Maids; Chefs; Animals; Princesses

Cinderella and The Substitute Fairy Godmother

Hammond Community Theatre

MacBeth

by William Shakespeare

Directed by Barbara Baker Malangoni

Assistant Director: Daena Sisk

Auditions will be held April 20 at 2pm. Note: This is not the full Shakespearean script but rather an abridged script.

After receiving a prophecy of his future kingship from three witches, and coerced by his scheming wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan, but he is increasingly oppressed by the guilt of his crime in this darkest of Shakespearian tragedies. One of his most powerful works, Shakespeare’s Scottish play exposes the corrosive psychological and political effects produced when evil is chosen as a way to fulfill the ambition for power.

All parts available to all actors aged 18 and up

The Weyard Sisters (Two Roles available) Female 18+ Must dance. Moderate choreography for the show. Auditioners  will be required to learn a routine and dance at auditions as well as read. Wear applicable clothing to move comfortably.

Duncan (King of Scotland) /Soldier/Murderer #2 (Male 35+/ three roles)

Malcolm (Prince, son of Duncan)/ Fleance (son of Banquo) Male: 18+ (two roles--a younger-looking actor is optimum)

Macduff (Thane of Fife) Male 40+ (one role)

Ross (Thane, noble, warrior) Male or Female 25+

Lennox (Thane, noble, warrior) Male or Female 25+

Macbeth (Thane of Glamis, Cawdor, later King of Scotland) Male 35+

Banquo (Thane, noble, warrior) Male 35+

Lady Macbeth (later Queen of Scotland) Female 30+

Porter/Murderer #1/Lady-in Waiting Female 25+ (three roles)

Lady Macduff/Doctor Female 20+ (two roles)

Those auditioning are strongly encouraged to memorize one of the following monologues. Other scripts for readings will be available at auditions.

Lady MacBeth

MacBeth

More info & audtion form at: https://chicagostreet.org/auditions

Communicating Doors by Alan Ayckbourn

Beatniks Entertainment Production

Directors: Rip and Bonnie Johnson

Auditions - Dates & Times

Aug. 11th at 5:00pm

Aug 12th at 7:00pm

Audition Location:

Beatniks
420 Conkey St.
Hammond, IN 46324

Performances:

At Beatniks
420 Conkey St., Hammond, IN 46324

Oct 11,12,13 & Oct 18, 19, 20 & Oct 25, 27

Synopsis

An intricate time traveling comic thriller/mystery;
with murder; doors that time travel back and forth; in an attempt to change the fate of the victims.
An interesting show of twists and turns you won't expect.

Cast Requirements

British accents preferred
3 men needed of (20's -40) age, that will change age throughout the show
2 women of (20's - 40) age, also change age throughout the show
1 women of middle age (35 -50), stays the same age

Materials to prepare

Nothing to prepare...will read from the script
This is a community theatre (non-equity) production

Directors notes

Most of the actors will be changing age throughout the show when they time travel, except one. With quick changes
Rehearsals will be Mon - Thurs 6:30 or 7:00 (depending on cast availability) to 8:30 or 9:00
Tech week is mandatory and may go longer? And is subject to change.

Contact Information

Bonnie Johnson 219-852-0848

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Genesius Guild

Directed by: Gary J. Mion

Audition Times

May 13 and 14, with May 16 reserved for callbacks. All times are 7pn,
If you wish to audition and are unable to make any of the listed dates, contact the director to see if other arrangements can be made.

First United Methodist Church
6635 Hohman AVenue
Hammond, IN

Performances:

August 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25.

Fridays and Saturdays 8:00pm Curtain;

Sunday Matinees Curtain: 3:00pm

First United Methodist Church
6635 Hohman Avenue
Hammond, IN

Synopsis

Inspired by the farces of the ancient Roman playwright Plautus (251–183 BC), specifically Pseudolus, Miles Gloriosus, and Mostellaria, the musical tells the bawdy story of a slave named Pseudolus and his attempts to win his freedom by helping his young master woo the girl next door. The plot displays many classic elements of farce, including puns, the slamming of doors, cases of mistaken identity (frequently involving characters disguising themselves as one another), and satirical comments on social class. The title derives from a line often used by vaudeville comedians to begin a story: "A funny thing happened on the way to the theater".

Casting Requirements

• Pseudolus: A Roman slave, owned by Hero, who seeks to win freedom by helping Hero win the heart of Philia. The name Pseudolus means "Faker". While originally written as a male role, it has been performed by female actors as well.
• Hero: Young son of Senex who falls in love with the virgin, Philia.
• Philia: (Greek for "love") A virgin in the house of Marcus Lycus, and Hero's love interest. Her name is also a homophone of the Latin word "Filia," which means daughter. This foreshadows her status as the daughter of Erronius.
• Hysterium: (Latin for "Hysterical", or "Anxious", the suffix "-um" makes the name neuter, and the character's gender is often mistaken throughout the piece) The chief slave in the house of Senex.
• Senex: (Latin for "old man") A henpecked, sardonic Roman senator living in a less fashionable suburb of Rome.
• Domina: (Latin for "mistress") The wife of Senex. A manipulative, shrewish woman who is loathed by even her husband.
• Marcus Lycus: A purveyor of courtesans, who operates from the house to the left of Senex. (Name based on Lycus, the prostitute in Plautus’s Poenulus.)
• Miles Gloriosus: (Latin for "boastful soldier," the archetype of the braggart soldier in Roman comedies) A captain in the Roman army to whom Marcus Lycus has promised Philia.
• Erronius: (Latin for "wandering") Senex's elderly neighbor in the house to the right. He has spent the past twenty years searching for his two children, kidnapped in infancy by pirates.
• Gymnasia: (Greek for "Athletic", with the connotation of nakedness) A courtesan from the house of Lycus with whom Pseudolus falls in love.
• Tintinabula: (Latin for "Bells") A jingling, bell-wearing courtesan in the house of Lycus.
• Vibrata: (Latin for "Vibrant") A wild, vibrant courtesan in the house of Lycus.
• Geminae: (Latin for "Twins") Twin courtesans in the house of Lycus.
• Panacea: (Greek for "Cure All") A courtesan in the house of Lycus.
• Proteans: Choristers who play multiple roles (slaves, citizens, soldiers, and eunuchs). They accompany Pseudolus in "Comedy Tonight". On Broadway, three people played all of these roles.

Materials to Prepare:

Be prepared to sing a song of your choosing, and bring the sheet music with you. A pianist will be provided. It is preferred that you NOT use one of the songs from the show.

Directors Notes

I envision this as a fairly straightforward version of this venerable musical. I’ve appeared in My experiences lead me to believe that the show works best as an all out farce. In fact, I would go so far as to say it lends itself to a vaudeville-like interpretation. The gags and comic situations should be played to the maximum. The script comes alive when this happens.

Contact Info for More info

Director: Gary J. Mion Text: 1(219)730-4182; Email: gary1792@comcast.net