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Friday ~ June 27, 2008 ~ Issue #423

San Antonio area Auditions.  Updated every Friday. 
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AUDITIONS

Forbidden Broadway Created and Written by Gerard Alessandrini
The Cameo Theatre (website)
Audition Dates: Sunday, July 13, at 4 pm and Monday July 14 at 6:30 pm or by appointment
In this long-running hit off-Broadway musical revue, Broadway's greatest musical legends meet Broadway's greatest satirist in this hilarious, loving, and endlessly entertaining tribute to some of the theatre's greatest stars and songwriters. The ability to mimic celebrities is a valuable talent for this show.
Location: 1123 East Commerce (Map)
Characters: 2 men, 2 women, optional chorus, 1 musician.
Cast: director TBA
Performances: September 18 - October 12, 2008
Contact: If interested/available, please contact the Jim Zaccaria, at 210-325 8702, or email cameocentersa@aol.com
 

Criminal Minds
Renaissance Guild, The (website)
The Renaissance Guild is looking for directors for our next ActOne Series - “Criminal Minds”, featuring scripts that illuminate criminal behavior (ex: illegal, scandalous, senseless, villainous, unfair, wicked, etc). Experience - prior directing experience is a plus. Can be a novice, but must have some kind of theatre background (i.e. artistic or technical). Novices will be mentored. Director applicants must be able to work with people of all ages, genders. Subject Matter – no censorship allowed. No text will be altered on scripts selected. Position is strictly volunteer-no fees will be paid. We welcome past ActOne Series directors to apply. Commitment dates: directors will need to be available for the following dates for meetings, rehearsals, and performances: Monday, August 25th – Director Meeting; Tuesday, Sep 2nd - Auditions; September 8 thru October 16th - Rehearsals; Monday thru Thursday, 2 days a week, 90 minutes a day; October 17th & 18th - Performance.
Performances: October 17th & 18th
Contact: If you are interested, please submit a resume, or bio, or letter of introduction including why you want to direct by July 31, 2008, to: actoneseries@therenaissanceguild.org. If you have any questions, please submit them via email
 

The Odd Couple and The Odd Couple
Sheldon Vexler Theatre The Sheldon Vexler Theatre (website)
Audition Dates: Sunday, July 6 and Monday, July 7 at 7pm
In celebration of the 10th season of The Vex, (the theatre opened with Neil Simon) the Sheldon Vexler Theatre will open the new season with a Simon double punch. The classic comedy The Odd Couple in repertory with The Odd Couple (Female version). Ken Frazier to direct the Original Version and Tammy Frazier will direct the Female Version.
   This original comedy includes the epitome of opposites: the disheveled Oscar and clean-freak Felix, the group of guys assembled for poker, and the unforgettable Pigeon sisters. The female version includes the disheveled Olive and clean-freak Florence, a group of Trivial Pursuit playing women, and the debonair, Latin-lover types- the Costazuela brothers.
   Both casts will share the same set and perform every other show in the run. We are looking for actors with a passion for good comic timing that want to work hard while having a blast rehearsing.
   Rehearsals: Last week in July through opening
   Audition details: New to Vex: prepare 1 minute comedic monologue, and cold readings at audition.
   Vex veteran: cold readings at auditions.
Location: The Vexler Theatre, Weinberg Campus JCC, 12500 N.W. Military Highway (Map)
Characters: 8 men, 8 women
The Odd Couple Original (suggested stage ages)
OSCAR: (40-55) Slovenly, gruff, sarcastic, recently divorced sportswriter.
FELIX: (40-55) Neat freak, uptight, hypochondriac news writer whose marriage is ending.
SPEED: (30-55) One of the poker buddies. Sarcastic, outspoken and boisterous.
VINNIE: (30-55) One of the poker buddies. Henpecked and somewhat whiny.
ROY: (30-55) One of the poker buddies. Oscar’s accountant.
MURRAY: (30-55) One of the poker buddies. A cop. Conservative, literal.
GWEN: (25-40) British. Beautiful, cute, fun-loving, playful, seductive.
CECILY: (25-40) British. Beautiful, cute, fun-loving, playful, seductive.
The Odd Couple Female (suggested stage ages)
OLIVE: (35-50+) Slovenly, sarcastic, recently divorced TV news producer
FLORENCE: (35-50+) Neat freak, hypochondriac, house wife going through a separation
SYLVIE: (30-50+) One of the game players. Pregnant. Wise-cracker. MICKEY: (30-50+) One of the game players. A cop. Take-charge type. VERA: (30-50+) One of the game players. Lovable and naïve. Not the brightest bulb in the box. RENEE: (30-50+) One of the game players. Fun-loving, somewhat sarcastic. MANOLO: Debonair, polite, good-natured and good- looking. JESUS: Debonair, polite, good-natured and good- looking.
Cast: Weinberg Campus JCC, 12500 N.W. Military Highway (Map)
Performances: August 28 - September 21, 2008
Contact: Please call 302-6837 to put your name on the list for auditions.
 



Third by Wendy Wasserstein
San Pedro Playhouse, Russell Hill Rogers Theaters (website)
Audition Dates: 7:00 p.m., July 8 and 9, 2008
Auditions for THIRD will be held at the San Pedro Playhouse Cellar Theater at 7:00 p.m. on July 8 and 9, 2008. Actors should prepare a short monologue. Actors may also be asked to do cold readings from the script. The cast includes two male and three female actors who can play characters from college age to middle aged plus. No roles have been pre-cast.
Location: San Pedro Playhouse Cellar Theater, 800 W. Ashby Pl., San Pedro Park at Ashby (Map)
Cast: Director: Catherine Babbit
Performances: August 29 to September 21, 2008
Contact: Visit website or call 210-733-7258 for more information.
 

Noises Off! by Michael Frayn
Circle Arts Theatre in New Braunfels (website)
Audition Dates: Monday, July 14, at 7 pm.
Location: In Landa Park at 124 Elizabeth Avenue, New Braunfels, Texas (Map)
Characters: 5 men, 4 women, ages 20-60.
Cast: director Roberta Elliott
Performances: September 11 - October 5, 2008
Contact: Roberta Elliott 830-620-4848
 

Season Auditions for Four Musicals
San Pedro Playhouse Russell Hill Rogers Theater (website)
Audition Dates: August 4 and 5, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Auditions will be held at 7:00 p.m., August 4 and August 5 for four of the musicals to be presented in the San Pedro Playhouse Russell Hill Rogers Theater during the 2008 – 2009 Season. The shows include A Christmas Carol: The Musical; Altar Boyz; Pajama Game and Man of La Mancha. Performers should bring sheet music and be prepared to dance. Performers who are cast will be paid stipends.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE MUSICAL - Director: Frank Latson; Performance Dates: Weekends November 29 through December 28 and the weeknights of December 22 and 23
ALTAR BOYZ - Director and Choreographer: Christopher Rodriguez; Performance Dates: Weekends January 23, 2009 through February 22, 2009
PAJAMA GAME - Director: Frank Latson; Performance Dates: March 20, 2009 through April 26, 2009
MAN OF LA MANCHA - Director: Frank Latson; Performance Dates: May 22 through June 21
Location: San Pedro Playhouse Russell Hill Rogers Theater, 800 W. Ashby Pl., San Pedro Park at Ashby (Map)
Contact: Visit the website, or call 210-733-7258
 

Take Me Out
San Pedro Playhouse, Russell Hill Rogers Theaters, Cellar Theatre (website)
Audition Dates: August 7, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
Eleven male actors needed to play a baseball manager, a financial advisor and nine baseball players including one Japanese player, two Latino players, two African-American players and one bi-racial player. Actors who are cast will be paid stipends. Performances will be on weekends June 19, 2009 through July 19, 2009. Actors should prepare a short monologue and may also be asked to do cold readings from the script.
Location: Cellar Theatre, 800 W. Ashby Pl., San Pedro Park at Ashby (Map)
Cast: Director Frank Latson
Performances: June 19 - July 19, 2009
Contact: Visit the website or call 210-733-7258 for more information.
 

Poet Faustus and Sheer Bloody Lunacy
The Overtime Theater (website)
Audition Dates: Sunday, July 6, at 7 pm
The Overtime Theater will hold auditions for two plays, including a new musical. The auditions will be on a first-come, first served basis, but please send an email to theovertimetheater@gmail.com to let us know if you're planning to audition.
Poet Faustus by Rebecca Coffey
A modern retelling of the Dr. Faustus story in serial comic style. Directed by Kathleen Lovejoy. Be prepared to do a cold reading for the audition.
Characters: 4 men and 3 women of various ages.
Cast: Director Kathleen Lovejoy
Performances: Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 pm. September 5-27.

Sheer Bloody Lunacy A new horror musical!
Experience the Crimson Executioner's revenge in a strange new musical adapted from "Bloody Pit of Horror," an Italian movie in the public domain. A fresh Halloween spectacle, Sheer Bloody Lunacy has it all: horror, comedy, original music, dancing, fight scenes, lingerie, audience interaction, and lots of blood! Directed and choreographed by Charles Barksdale. For the singing audition, prepare 16 bars of a 1970's pop song or stage musical number, and bring a CD or sheet music for accompaniment. Be prepared to dance and to do a cold reading as well.
Rehearsals: Due to begin August 4; generally Monday-Thursday evenings as scheduled by the director.
Characters: All must be able to sing well.
Three men in their mid-30's (one very buff)
One man in his mid-50's
Four men in their mid-20's (two are male model types, two are bodyguard types)
Four women in their early 20's (all are fashion model types)
One woman in her early 30's (*not* a fashion model type)
Cast: Director/Music Director Charles Barksdale
Performances: Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 pm. October 10-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30-31, November 1, 6-8.
Location: The Overtime Theater; 1216 West Avenue; San Antonio, TX 78201
Contact: Call John Poole at 380-0326.
 

Of Mice and Men
New Braunfels Theatre Company (website)
I still have not completely cast Of Mice and Men. I am in need of one African-American actor to play the part of Crooks, a stable worker; he could be in age from 25-55. The other role is for a white/hispanic actor to play the part of Whit, a ranchhand; he could be in age from 25-55. Please note that the script has been modified regarding racial terminology. Production dates are the first two weekends in August, with a possible third weekend holdover. Rehearsals begin Monday, June 9th, and will be Monday-Friday. These roles, however, may not require every rehearsal attendance.
Location: New Braunfels at the Brauntex Theatre, 290 W. San Antonio, New Braunfels, Texas (Map)
Cast: Director: Ryla Wolfe
Performances: August 1 - 10, 2008
Contact: Director Ryla Wolfe's cell # is: 210-387-3669.
 

Musical, Jr. (TBA) Director Needed
Northwood Jr. Players (website)
The Northwood Jr. Players workshop is looking for a director to work with kids ages K through 8th Grade for a Musical to be announced. Rehearsals have typically been scheduled for Thursday 5:30-7p and Sunday 4-5:30p and would begin in August. Tech week and performance weekend in November, hopefully before Thanksgiving. You get lots of assistance from the Board and parents. This is a paid position. Please email if you are interested.
Contact: jrplayers@jrplayers.org
 

The Sunshine Boys a comedy by Neil Simon
Harlequin Dinner Theatre (website)
Audition Dates: Monday and Tuesday, July 28th and 29th, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. both nights
Al Lewis and Willie Clark played vaudeville as a team for forty-three years, but mutual dislike has kept them apart for the last eleven years. Now CBS wants them to appear in History of Comedy and their reunion sparks delirious comedy.
Location: Those who come to auditions should call the theatre for directions. Internet maps don’t work here!
Characters: Roles are available for 3 men and 2 women. The roles of Willie Clark and Al Lewis will be played by Michael Berlet and Keith Wilson. Other volunteers are needed as assistant director, stage manager, light and sound technicians, props and stage crew.
Cast: William C. Champlin directing
Performances: September 10 - October 18, 2008
Contact: For more information call the Harlequin Dinner Theatre at (210) 222-9694.
 

2 Across A Comedy of Crosswords and Romance by Jerry Mayer
S.T.A.G.E.-Spotlight Theatre Arts Group, Etc., Inc.
Audition Dates: Sunday August 24th, 2008 and 4:00pm
Location: 1300 Bulverde Road (Map)
Characters: Janet - a psychologist, a blunt and honest achiever (Catholic)
Josh - part free spirit, part executive (Jewish)
Cast: Lou Garza Directing
Performances: October 9 - 26, 2008
Contact: Zada Jahnsen or Charlane Meyer (830) 438-2339
 

 


YOUNG ACTORS NEEDED

 

CAST ANNOUNCED

The Good Samaratin
The Overtime Theater (website)
Max: Daniel Mirsky / Captain: Justin Laughlin / Blake: John Poole / Winters: Michael Burger / Cop: Henry Hune / Rook: Patricio Erhard / Radio: Garrett Hill / Priest: Garrett Hill / Doctor: Sophie Bolles / Anna: Rigel Nunez / Jackie: Lucy Villanueva / Host: Henry Hune / Cops/Hotline Workers: Patricio Erhard, Z Badillo. Director: Andy Thornton. Assistant Director: Patricio Erhard. Technical Director: Z Badillo. Tech Assistant: Kellye Moore.
 

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August 12, 2008
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Click Here for a Schedule of SATCO Meetings and Presentations. 


CLASSES

The Magik Theatre’s Camp Showbiz 2008

Join The Magik Theatre for what we promise will be the biggest and best Camp Showbiz yet! Offering exciting day camp classes for children ages 5-17, Camp Showbiz focuses on the creative process, helping children to learn how to use creativity in everything they do. Choose from five 2-week sessions and classes like Return to Narnia, The Return of Harry Potter, Teen Rep, Where is Hannah Montana: A Mystery, Cartoons on Parade, Godspell The Musical Jr., Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr., and so many more! Visit magiktheatre.org/education/campshowbiz2008.html for more information and register your child online today! See you this summer!
 

Summertime Acting Camps - 2008
Steven Stoli Playhouse and BackYard Theatre (website)
Three New Camps: Camp Sing Along; Princess Camp and Camp Hollywood, Jr. Many other fabulous choices. Please visit this page for all the details: http://www.satheatre.com/2008SummerStoli.htm
Location: 11838 Wurzbach at Lockhill Selma
Contact: 210-408-0116
 

Camp Broadway
San Pedro Playhouse, Russell Hill Rogers Theaters (website)
Imagination and creativity will be unleashed through inventive theater games, improvisation and scene work. Each student will have the opportunity to pretend, discover, and have fun in classes that culminate in a performance for family & friends. Each three-week session covers different material touching on every aspect of performance including auditioning, props, blocking & establishing a professional demeanor. Classes are small and teachers have years of professional experience.

July 7-July 25, 2008:
Ages 7-12: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Ages 13-18: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm

July 28-Aug 15, 2008:
Ages 7-12: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Ages 13-18: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm

Contact: For more information, call the Box Office at 733-7258 or email info@sanpedroplayhouse.com
 

 


SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS / REQUESTS

SAT Playwrights
San Pedro Playhouse (website)
Created to support area playwrights at all stages of the script writing process, the SAT Playwrights group posts an E-newsletter filled with current script submission opportunities locally and nationally on the members' blog site. Monthly salons are scheduled at 6:00pm on the second Sunday of each month to hear members' scripts read by local actors.
   The group is in-residence at The San Pedro Playhouse (800 W. Ashby Place) and salons are held in the Cellar Theater. Please check the website to confirm the salon calendar. We welcome new members.
Location: 800 W. Ashby Pl., San Pedro Park at Ashby (Map)
Performances: Ongoing
Contact: SAT_Playwrights@yahoo.com ~ More information
 

Seeking a full-time Technical Director/ Designer at the Instructor level
St. Mary's University
St. Mary's University Drama Program seeks a full-time Technical Director/ Designer at the Instructor level. The Drama program is at an exciting phase of development. We are searching for someone who will be an active and collaborative member of this small and growing program during this time when we are both re-thinking our goals and curriculum as well as working toward refurbishing our performance space. Salary is entry-level with benefits.

Responsibilities include teaching multiple sections of an Introduction to Fine Arts: Drama course and Introduction to Stagecraft with the possibility of teaching other courses in the candidate’s area of specialization. Other responsibilities include overseeing the design and implementation of all scenery, lighting and sound requirements for the Drama program’s season. The season currently consists of two main stage productions and several smaller events.

Qualifications: MFA or other equivalent terminal degree. Professional experience in both design and technical direction is highly desirable.

Mission: St. Mary's University, as a Catholic Marianist University, fosters the formation of people in faith and educates leaders for the common good through community, integrated liberal arts and professional education, and academic excellence. The campus is located in San Antonio, Texas.

Application: Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references including contact information via electronic application to:    Drama Faculty Search    Associate Professor Bernadette Hamilton-Brady    Director of Theatre    St. Mary's University    bbrady@stmarytx.edu

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until position is filled.
 

We Want Your Words!
The Renaissance Guild (website)
Audition Dates: Deadline for Submission: August 15th, 2008 (for Vol.XII - plays received after August 15th will be considered for future productions)
The Renaissance Guild will be taking script submissions for its next new play festival, the ActOne Series Vol.XII, to be presented October 17th & 18th. Our theme for this ActOne is CRIMINAL MINDS - we are interested in featuring scripts that illuminate criminal behavior (ex: illegal, scandalous, senseless, villainous, unfair, wicked, etc). The AOS was developed to provide a venue and a voice to writers. Once the pieces are selected, playwrights will have the opportunity to work with a dramaturg to hone their script before it goes into production, and to observe some of the rehearsals. The process culminates in two evenings of performances, when the writers get the opportunity to see their works come to life, local actors show their stuff on stage and the San Antonio community gets the opportunity to celebrate the work of their neighbors, friends and promising new theatre voices.
Guidelines: We are looking for unpublished works that have not been previously performed in the Southwest Region, 5 to 30 minutes in length (can be an excerpt from a longer piece), with a maximum of 6 characters, and little or no technical requirements. For more information on Renaissance Guild’s mission statement, check out our website. Due to the large number of submissions, you will only receive a response if your script is chosen.
Send submissions:
Via Email as either a MSWord or Adobe document to actoneseries@therenaissanceguild.org Or by mail to:
The Renaissance Guild – ActOne Series
P.O. Box 12381
San Antonio, Texas 78212
Attn: Jenelva Carter & Danielle King, Program Mgrs
Contact: For more information, view our website or call (210) 656-0349

 

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