Main Season Auditions Drama Club Auditions  
  All auditions will be held at the theatre: 1530 Central Ave., Middletown, Ohio 45042 (map)    
  For more information email us: info(at)middletownlyric(.)org    
     
  Jar the Floor Written By: Cheryl L. West A Visit from St. Nicholas & 'Twas the Crazy Night before Christmas  
  Directed By: William "Kip" Moore Directed by: Charley Shafor and Heather Crowe  
  Audition Dates: December 28th 6:30pm  and December 29th 6:30pm Audition Date: October 25th -  10:00am  
  Roles Available: 5 Female Roles: Participation for children age 8 to Adult for both shows  
  Character Sketches: Character Sketches:  
    A Visit form St. Nicholas

Father (Clement C. Moore) - in his early 40’s
Mother (Alice Moore) - in her early 30’s
Harriet Butler (family friend) - in her early 20’s
Margaret - age 11 or there about
Benjamin -  age 9 or there about
Charity - age 8 or there about

This play is the first Act of two. It is witty, fast-paced and filled with holiday cheer. The second Act is a wild and musical show of the famous poem Clement C. Moore just wrote in the first Act. If you would like to audition for only the play and not for the second half, the musical you are certainly welcome to do so. Just let the Director know at auditions. However, if you want to audition for both shows be prepared to sing at your audition.

'Twas One Crazy Night before Christmas-The age ranges are guidelines at auditions anything could happen.

Mom - Adult role
Julie - Teen role
The Mouse/child - Pre-teen role
Child #1 - Pre-teen role
Child #2 - Pre-teen role
Child #3 - Teen-role
Uncle Joe - Adult
Ray - Adult
Aunty June - Adult
Uncle Albert Adult
Cousin Cora Teen
Cousin Cora’s Brother Teen
Workman #1/Interrogator Teen-Adult
Workman #2/Donder Teen-Adult
Santa Imposter #1/Announcer Teen-Adult
Santa Imposter #2/Blitzen Teen-Adult
Santa Imposter #3/Santa Teen-Adult
Small Children’s Chorus Various Ages

This is a simple and fast show. The music is easy to learn and sing. Many roles we will be able to be flexible with rehearsal time unless we are rehearsing a group number. If you ever wanted to try theatre this is your time to do it. Both of these shows are geared for family fun.
 

MaDear: 90 years old, mother of Lola, grandmother of MayDee and Great Grandmother of Vennie.

Lola: 65 years old, daughter of MaDear, mother of MayDee and grandmother to Vennie

MayDee: late forties, daughter of Lola, mother of Vennie and grandaughter to MaDear

Vennie: late twenties, daughter of MayDee, granddaughter of Lola and great-granddaughter of MaDear

Raisa: -late twenties early thirties, friend of Vennie

**All of the women are African American except Raisa who is white.

 

 

BINGO Spells Murder - Murder Mystery
Directed By: Charley Shafor
Audition Dates: February 1st 4:30pm and February 2nd 6:30pm
Roles Available: To Be Announced
Character Sketches: Coming Soon
 
 
 

 
  Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks Written By: Richard Alfieri A Woman Called Truth  
  Directed By: James Butch Directed By: Charley Shafor  
  Audition Dates: March 8th 3:00pm and March 9th 6:30pm Audition Date: January 17th 10:00am  
  Roles Available: 1 Female / 1 Male Roles Available: To Be Announced  
  Character Sketches: Character Sketches:  
 

Lily: An attractive somewhat conservative woman in her early seventies but looks much younger. She is a widow and a product of a southern Baptist up bringing.

Michael: An attractive gay man and ballroom dance instructor of forty-five but trying to stave off the years by trying to look thirty-five.

**NOTE Both characters should have the ability to dance in the following styles: swing, tango, Viennese waltz, foxtrot, cha-cha and contemporary dance. Do not let the dancing detour you from auditioning.

  
Participation is for Grades 6-12

This play will be a challenge to the young actor. It touches on a piece of American History that was vital not only for African Americans of that time but also women. This could be a real challenge for the actor who wants to spread their talent to the max.

6-8 Female African American roles available
3-6 Male African American roles available
2-4 Female roles of non African American decent available
6 Male roles of non African American decent available

There may be some roles available for a small vocal chorus which is essential to the ambiance of the piece.
 
  The Surprising Story of the Three Little Pigs
   
  Directed By: Charley Shafor
  Audition Date: April 4th 10:00am
  Roles Available: To Be Announced
  Character Sketches:
  Participation for Grades 4-12: This show will use a variety of ages. However many of the roles will be cast with older children when possible. Some roles are small some large but all of them important to the story.

Mother Pig/Mamma Bear
Pig #1
Pig #2
Pig #3
The Man with Straw/Papa Bear
The Voice
Stagehand #1
Stagehand #2
Stagehand #3
Big Billy Goat
Middle Billy Goat
Little Billy Goat
Wolf
Troll
Goldilocks
Baby Bear
     
    DRAMA CLUB Casting Philosophy:  
    We believe that part of the educational process in
theatre, is learning how to audition. Even though we will
always try and use as many children as we can, it is not
always possible. Please have a conversation with your
child; prior to auditions about what it means to no be
chosen. If you would like help on this subject please do
not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to assist
you.


Technical Help: If you are a high school student interested in Technical Theatre you can participate on various crews for The Drama Club as well as the Main Stage Series. Please contact MLT at 513.425.7140 for more information or email cshafor@middletownlyric .org for more information
 

 
       
       
       

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