Auditions for this summer's musical season will be held on: Saturday, March 20th, 10 a.m. - noon for children 12 and under and 1 - 3 p.m. for teens and adults AND Sunday, March 21st, 5 - 7 p.m. for teens and adults
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Auditions for this summer's musical season will be held on: Saturday, March 20th,
10 a.m. - noon
for children 12 and under
and 1 - 3 p.m. for teens and adults
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Sunday, March 21st, 5 - 7 p.m.
for teens and adults
Auditions are first-come, first-served. The audition will include a reading or prepared piece of the actor's choice of no longer than 1 minute and a vocal selection no longer than 90 seconds. You also may be asked to read or sing something by the directors and may be asked to do a movement audition. Please bring a list of schedule conflicts. For more information call the Arts Center at (440) 964-3396.
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Posted on 3/01/2010 — Read More
Upcoming Auditions at the Ashtabula Arts Center !
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Auditions
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"You Can't Take it With You"
Auditions for "You Can't Take It With You"
will be held
Sun., Jan. 3, from 1-3
and Mon. & Tues., Jan. 4 & 5, from 6-8.
Readings will be from the script. Please bring your list of conflicts.
The cheerfully eccentric Vanderhof clan are a zany bunch who pursue whatever activity seizes their passion in Moss Hart's and George S. Kaufman's "You Can't Take it With You." When their daughter Alice announces her boyfriend's rich, conservative parents are coming to dinner; the family agrees to act "normal." But when the prospective in-laws show up on the wrong night...the fireworks fly! Directed by Clay Nielsen of Madison, the show will be performed on March 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 2010.
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Ashtabula Arts Center
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Auditions for the G. B. Community Theatre production of "Diary of Anne Frank" will be held Mon. Nov. 30 and Weds. Dec. 2 at 6 p.m.
| | | | | | Auditions For the G. B. Community Theatre production of "Diary of Anne Frank"
will be held Mon. Nov. 30 and Weds. Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. Readings will be from the script. Please bring your list of conflicts.
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award, Critics Circle Award, and virtually every other coveted prize of the theatre "The Diary of Anne Frank" by Frances Goodrich & Albert Hackett, and newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman will bring to life the true World War II story of the Jewish girl whose family hides in an attic in hopes of escaping the Nazis. Tender, amusing, enlightening, and moving "The Diary of Anne Frank" directed by Stephen Rhodes of Conneaut, will be performed Feb. 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 2010
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The Frank Family
Anne - female - 13 to 16 years old
Margot Anne's sister - 16 to 18 years old
Edith Anne's mother - age: 40ish
Otto Anne's father - age: 40 to 60ish
The Van Daan family
Mr. Van Daan same age as Otto Frank
Mrs. Van Daan same age as Mrs. Frank
Peter Van Daan 16 to 18
Mr. Dussel ( a dentist) 50 to 60ish
Hiders of the families
Miep Gies 20 to 30ish
Mr. Krahler 30 to 60
Soldiers:
First man 18 - 20
Second man 18 - 20
Third man 20 - 40
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| | Mark your calendar for auditions at the Ashtabula Arts Center! | | | | | | | "Forbidden Broadway" |  | | Auditions for "Forbidden Broadway" will be Sat. Nov. 7 from 1-3 p.m. & Sun. Nov. 8 from 6-8 p.m. Please come prepared with a vocal selection and a short monologue of about 90 seconds plus your list of conflicts.
Created and written by Gerard Alessandrini and directed by Kim Godfrey of Perry, this satirical review spoofs show tunes, characters and plots of contemporary and current Broadway musicals and was such a popular show on Broadway that it ran for 27 years! Rewritten several times to include parodies of newer shows, including "Phantom of the Opera," "Wicked," "Les Mis," "Hairspray," "The Lion King," and many more, this production is bound to be the highlight event on the post Christmas calendar! Performances will be held on Jan. 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 2010.
| | | "Diary of Anne Frank" |  | | Auditions for "The Diary of Anne Frank" will be Mon. Nov. 30 and Weds. Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. Readings will be from the script. Please bring your list of conflicts.
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award, Critics Circle Award, and virtually every other coveted prize of the theatre "The Diary of Anne Frank" by Frances Goodrich & Albert Hackett, and newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman will bring to life the true World War II story of the Jewish girl whose family hides in an attic in hopes of escaping the Nazis. Tender, amusing, enlightening, and moving "The Diary of Anne Frank" directed by Stephen Rhodes of Conneaut, will be performed Feb. 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 2010
| | | "You Can't Take it With You" |  | | Auditions for "You Can't Take It With You" will be Sun., Jan. 3, from 1-3 and Mon. & Tues., Jan. 4 & 5, from 6-8. Readings will be from the script. Please bring your list of conflicts.
The cheerfully eccentric Vanderhof clan are a zany bunch who pursue whatever activity seizes their passion in Moss Hart's and George S. Kaufman's "You Can't Take it With You." When their daughter Alice announces her boyfriend's rich, conservative parents are coming to dinner; the family agrees to act "normal." But when the prospective in-laws show up on the wrong night...the fireworks fly! Directed by Clay Nielsen of Madison, the show will be performed on March 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 2010.
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New actors welcome! Come and join the fun! Auditions are first come, first served.
Auditions for “Forbidden Broadway”
will be Sat. Nov. 7 from 1-3 p.m.
& Sun. Nov. 8 from 6-8 p.m.
Please come prepared with a vocal selection and a short monologue of about 90 seconds plus your list of conflicts.
Auditions for “The Diary of Anne Frank”
will be Mon. Nov. 30 and Weds. Dec. 2 at 6 p.m.
Readings will be from the script. Please bring your list of conflicts.
Auditions for
“You Can’t Take It With You”
will be Sun., Jan. 3, from 1-3
and Mon. & Tues., Jan. 4 & 5, from 6-8.
Readings will be from the script. Please bring your list of conflicts.
Posted on 10/27/2009 — Read More
Auditions
directed by Kim Godfrey
will be held on Nov. 7, 1 - 3 p.m. & Nov. 8, 6 - 8 p.m.
Bring a reading or prepared piece of no longer than 1 minute and a vocal selection no longer than 90 seconds. Please bring your sheet music with you. You also may be asked to read or sing something by the director and may be asked to do a movement audition. Wear comfortable clothing.
Auditions are first come, first served.
For more information: 964-3396
Posted on 8/26/2009 — Read More
G. B. Community Theatre Announces its 2009 - 2010 Season!
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Bjorn Faulkner has swindled millions of dollars from investors but in the wake of a crash, is facing bankruptcy. On the night of January 16th, Bjorn and Karen Andre, his mistress of ten years, are in the penthouse at the top of the Faulkner Building when Faulkner falls to his death. Did he commit suicide? Or did the lovely Karen Andre do him in? A jury chosen from the audience will weigh the facts and decide the verdict! Presented by special arrangement with BAKER'S PLAYS.
A Haunted Halloween Treat!
Charles and Ruth plan an amusing evening with friends by inviting Madame Arcati, a medium, to their home to hold a séance. The event turns into a nightmare of hilarity, however, when Charle's very jealous first wife returns from the hereafter and attempts to take matters into her own ethereal hands! Noel Coward's improbable farce takes the audience on an amusing journey through this world and the next in one of theaters most enduring comedy classics! Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., New York City
Where else can you see 20 Broadway shows in one evening?
"Forbidden Broadway Greatest Hits Vol. 1"
Created and written by Gerard Alessandrini
Directed by Kim Godfrey
Jan. 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 2010
This satirical review spoofs show tunes, characters and plots of contemporary and current Broadway musicals and was such a popluar show on Broadway that it ran for 27 years! Rewritten several times to include
parodies of newer shows, this production is bound to be the highlight event on your post Christmas calendar!Presented by special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW), 1359 Broadway, Suite 914, New York, NY, 10018. (866) 378-9758 www.theatricalrights.com
"The Diary of Anne Frank"
By Frances Goodrich & Albert Hackett,
Newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman
Directed by Stephen Rhodes
Feb. 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 2010 This tender and moving drama is winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award, Critics Circle Award, and virtually every other coveted prize of the theatre!Presented by special arrangement with
Dramatists Play Services, Inc.
"You Can't Take it With You"
By Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman
Directed by Clay Nielsen
March 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 2010 The cheerfully eccentric Vanderhof clan are a zany bunch who pursue whatever activity seizes their passion. When daughter Alice announces her boyfriend's rich, conservative parents are coming to dinner; the family agrees to act "normal." But when the prospective in-laws show up on the wrong night...the fireworks fly! Presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Services, Inc. |
"Dinner Before the Show!" G.B. Community Theatre will once again offer our
popular dinners prior to select performances.
Reservations and prepayment are required to be made no later than noon on the Wednesday prior to the dinner event. However, dinner seats often sell out before the deadline and reservations should be made as early as possible. Dinner seating begins at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $16 plus the price of your theater ticket. For reservations: (440) 964-3396
2009-2010 Dinners
"The Night of January 16th" on Oct. 10, 2009
"Blithe Spirit" on Nov. 7, 2009
"Forbidden Broadway" on Jan. 23, 2010
"Diary of Anne Frank" on Feb. 20, 2010
"You Can't Take It With You" on March 20, 2010 |
Box Office Ticket Prices Patrons $14 General Admission $12 Seniors/Students $11 Or Save $2 each when you purchase advance sale tickets!
All pre-sale tickets must be prepaid.
No reservations without payment. (440) 964-3396
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Come out and try out! Auditions...
for "Blithe Spirit"
directed by Linda Fundis
will be held on Sept. 8 & 9 at 7 p.m. This smash comedy hit of the London and Broadway stages, needs 2 adult men and 5 women. Readings will be from the script.
for "Forbidden Broadway"
directed by Kim Godfrey will be held on
Nov. 7, 1 - 3 p.m. & Nov. 8, 6 - 8 p.m.
Bring a reading or prepared piece of no longer than 1 minute and a vocal selection no longer than 90 seconds. Please bring your sheet music with you. You also may be asked to read or sing something by the director and may be asked to do a movement audition. Wear comfortable clothing. Auditions are first come, first served.
For more information: 964-3396
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Posted on 8/21/2009 — Read More
Performance dates for
Oct. 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 2009
G. B. Community Theatre
Auditions
for
"The Night of January 16th"
a play by Ayn Rand
Directed by Douglas Anderson
will be held
Mon. & Tues., August 17 and 18, 7-9 p.m.
Depending on casting needs, the director may choose to schedule a limited number of individual auditions at alternate times. Anyone who cannot attend the scheduled auditions may leave a name and number with Douglas Anderson at 998-5849 by no later than Sunday, August 16th to request an alternate time.
There are roles for 11 men and 11 women. All characters are adults; actors ages 15 and up are encouraged to audition. Some of those auditioning may also be asked to read from the script, but all are asked to bring a short (one minute) dramatic monologue or reading.
Posted on 8/11/2009 — Read More
G. B. Community Theatre Auditions for "The Night of January 16th," a play by Ayn Rand and directed by Douglas Anderson, will be held Mon. & Tues., August 17 and 18, 7-9 p.m.
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Depending on casting needs, the director may choose to schedule a limited number of individual auditions at alternate times. Anyone who cannot attend the scheduled auditions may leave a name and number with Douglas Anderson at 998-5849 by no later than Sunday, August 16th to request an alternate time.
There are roles for 11 men and 11 women. All characters are adults; actors ages 15 and up are encouraged to audition. Some of those auditioning may also be asked to read from the script, but all are asked to bring a short (one minute) dramatic monologue or reading. |
About the play: "The Night of January 16th" is a play written by Ayn Rand, inspired by the death of the "Match King," Ivar Kreuger. First produced in 1934, it takes place entirely in a court room and is centered on a murder trial. It was a hit of the 1935-36 Broadway season. The play deals with issues of a man's ability to regard oneself as important and exist in a society where moral decay is ever prevalent. It also deals with issues of love, loyalty and betrayal.
One particularly interesting feature of the play is that members of the audience are picked to take on the role of jury members each night. Depending on whether the "Jury" finds the defendant of the case, as in the play, "guilty" or "not guilty" - the play would have different endings.
Another unique feature of the play is that it does not state what the true events were on the night of January 16th, forcing the actors performing the show to decide how much of their character's testimony is actually true. Since several witnesses contradict each other, it is almost certain that some of them are lying.
Plot: Bjorn Faulkner has swindled millions of dollars from investors, by investing cash he didn't have in order to control the gold trade. In the wake of a crash, he is facing bankruptcy despite the injection of money by Mr. John Graham Whitfield, a prominent banker whose daughter, Nancy Lee Faulkner, married Faulkner shortly after the loan. On the night of January 16th, Karen Andre, Bjorn Faulkner's mistress of ten years, and Bjorn are in the penthouse at the top of the Faulkner Building in New York when Faulkner falls to his death. The purpose of the play is to decide if it may have been a suicide - or murder. Karen Andre is placed on trial on charges of having murdered Faulkner. She is being prosecuted by Mr. Flint and defended by Mr. Stevens. Within the three acts of the play, the two lawyers call upon a number of witnesses, including doctors, security of the Faulkner building, private investigators, the coroner, and a notorious gangster, where each of their testimony build to contradictory stories. | | |
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Posted on 8/10/2009 — Read More
All Straw Hat Theatre 2009 summer season shows have been cast.
Watch for information about our fall
2009-2010 G. B. Community Theatre
show auditions coming in August!
Thank you!
Posted on 5/05/2009 — Read More
Auditions for this summer's musical season will be held on:
Saturday, March 14
from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 5 p.m.
and Sunday, March 15
from 6 - 8 p.m.
Auditions will be held on on a first-come, first-served basis. The audition will include a reading or prepared piece of the actor's choice of no longer than 1 minute and a vocal selection no longer than 90 seconds. You also may be asked to read or sing something by the directors and may be asked to do a movement audition. Please bring a list of schedule conflicts. For more information call the Arts Center at (440) 964-3396.
Auditions will be held for the following productions: "Man of La Mancha" directed by Douglas Anderson on June 12-14, 19 - 21 and 25 - 27; "Disney’s High School Musical" directed by Kim Godfrey on July 10 - 12, 17-19 and 23 - 25; and "Disney’s Beauty and the Beast" directed by Lisa Marie French on July 31 - Aug. 3, 7-9, and 13 - 15.
Posted on 2/25/2009 — Read More
Auditions
“Crazy for You”
Auditions will be held Sunday, Nov. 30 from 5 - 7 p.m.
and Monday, Dec. 1 from 7 - 9 p.m.
Production dates: Feb. 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, Mar. 1, 6, 7, 2009
Parts are available for adults and teens (age 14 and up). Tap dancers especially are encouraged to audition. Some non-singing roles are available. Everyone should bring a one-minute monologue or reading. Those auditioning for singing roles should also have a song prepared. Please bring sheet music for your song; no a cappella auditions, please. A pianist will be available. Dress comfortably; there will be a brief dance audition for dancing roles.
Directed by Douglas E. Anderson.
For more information: (440) 964-3396.
Posted on 10/27/2008 — Read More
Auditions for "The Hobbit"
directed by Douglas Anderson,
will be held at 7 p.m. on
Sun., Sept. 7th & Mon., Sept. 8th.
Adapted for the stage from J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved fantasy classic, “The Hobbit” will need a cast of about 25 including roles for both adults and children ages 8 and up. Come prepared with a one-minute monologue or a poem to read. Rehearsals will begin in mid to late September. For more info: 964-3396
Posted on 9/04/2008 — Read More
"The Last Five Years" Cast List
Directed by Connor O'Brien
Kathy.....Amiee Collier
Jamie.....Connor O'Brien
Little Mary Sunshine" Cast List
Directed by Stephen Rhodes
Brown Bear.....Phil Mullet
Billy Jester.....Eric Brand
Big Jim Warington.....Douglas Anderson
Mary Potts.....Sarah Sadler
Ernestine von Liebedich.....Cathy Lawson
Nancy Twinkle.....Sierra Nagy
Fleet Foot.....Curtiss Barron
Yellow Feather.....David Ungrady
Oscar Fairfax.....Fred Robsel
Cora.....Megan Case
Henrietta.....Becca Moseley
Gwendolyn.....Amanda Layman
Blanche.....Emily Glink
Maud.....Brandi Riha
Mabel.....Julia Mollick
Pete.....Kevin Chandler
Tex.....Randy Prill
Slim.....Nick Cusano
Buster.....Larry Gasch
Hank.....Dennis Dixon
Tom.....Nick Boyd
"Alice in Wonderland" Cast List
(Not yet completely cast. Watch for updates.)
Directed by Linda Fundis
Alice.....Alyx Lynham
Helen.....Myriah Lewis
Little Rabbit.....Kaylee Rice
Rabbit.....Mandi Lewis
Birds.....Caitlyn Dubeansky
Caterpillar.....Ursula Wilkinson
Caterpillar.....Nora Pertz
Knave of Hearts.....Nick Cusano
Cheshire Cat.....Tiffani Murphy
Mad Hatter.....Natalie Pertz
March Hare.....Julia Mollick
Dormouse.....Zach Van Allen
Queen of Hearts.....Bev Schumann
King of Hearts.....Bill Baker
The Gryphon.....Sarah Belknap
Mock Turtle.....Sara Ruane
Mouse.....Tabitha Seames
Tweedledum and Tweedledee.....Jennifer and Nicole Giangola
Katie Peck
Angeline Seames
Priscilla Clarke
Miranda Donato
Alaina Johnson
Stephanie Bucci
Jennifer Leonard
Lindy Erickson
Annelise Baker
Sam Baker
Nathan Lowery
Regina Dubeansky
Barb Gill
Laura Matteo
Jesslyn Watson
Hannah Lewis
Kyle Peck
"Grease" Cast List
Directed by Douglas Anderson
Johnny Casino.....Matt Anderson
Vince Fontaine.....Eric Brand
Rizzo.....Lauren Haines
Frenchy.....Julia Hines
Patty.....Becca Hord
Sandy.....Tara Katchur
Doody.....Chris King
Jan.....Emily Kline
Marty.....Amanda Layman
Eugene/Teen Angel..... Johnny Luoma
Roger.....Josh Maker
Danny.....Zac Markley
Sonny.....Seth Pezar
Kenickie.....Randy Prill
Miss Lynch.....Martha Sorohan
Cha-Cha.....Lydia Weeden
Ensemble: (*unconfirmed)
Laken Ackroyd
Terence Bradley
Kevin Chandler
Laura Cole
Katrina Hamilton
Caitlin Hill*
Emily Jeppesen
Livi Johnson
Cassie Kahr
Alexa Simon
Emmy Stowell*
David Ungrady
Haley Verdi*
Posted on 4/28/2008 — Read More
"Little Mary Sunshine" Cast List
Director: Stephen Rhodes
Brown Bear.....Phil Mullet
Billy Jester.....Eric Brand
Big Jim Warington.....Douglas Anderson
Mary Potts.....Sarah Sadler
Ernestine von Liebedich.....Cathy Lawson
Nancy Twinkle.....Sierra Nagy
Fleet Foot.....Curtiss Barron
Yellow Feather.....David Ungrady
Oscar Fairfax.....Fred Robsel
Cora.....Megan Case
Henrietta.....Becca Moseley
Gwendolyn.....Amanda Layman
Blanche.....Emily Glink
Maud.....Brandi Riha
Mabel.....Julia Mollick
Pete.....Kevin Chandler
Tex.....Randy Prill
Slim.....Nick Cusano
Buster.....Larry Gasch
Hank.....Dennis Dixon
Tom.....Nick Boyd
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